This program is open to changes based on relevant circumstances.
DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
MC: Pino Kyri, President at Asociación Heroikka
09:00 AM – Welcome
María Ángeles León López, Founder at Open Value Foundation & CEO at Global Social Impact Investments
09:10 AM – Panel: Investing in Women – Initiatives in Africa
Mod: Elena Vela Fierros, Communications Coordinator at Open Value Foundation
* Diana Sierra, Founder & CEO at Be Girl INC
* Mr. Shadrack Mutunga, COO at Cherehani Africa
09:40 AM – Pitch Session: Women Entrepreneurs’ Projects in Europe and Africa / Open Call by Heroikka
* Blessing Aniefiok, Cofounder & COO of Dynalimb Technologies
* Jacinta Kazenzi, Software Engineer | Founder at She’s Safe
* Gugulethu Mahlangu, Founder of House Harvest
* Omolola Solagbade, Co-founder & Chief Operation Officer at Zendit Technology
10:00 AM – Meet the Institutions: Finance in Common (FIC) & European Bank of Sustainability
* Carlota Emeryk Pérez, Financial Coordinator for the IDFC Facility
* Maica Gil, Founder at Heroikka
10:25 AM – Break
10:35 AM – Workshop: Unlocking Growth – How to Scale Your Business with Technology
By Nelly Yusupova, Co-founder & CTO of Wellbeing Inc
11:05 AM – Pitch Session & International Initiative: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Africa
* Mamello Harriet Makhobotloane, Founder of MHM Field Fresh
* Akouvi kékeli Mireille AKOUBIA, President of SCOOPS AGRI AFRO-OUEST
* Ms Mwiche Mukoma, Founder & CEO at Green Giraffe Zambia Limited
* Doreen Robogo, Founder at Gwitoke Valley Honey
* Rose Leonard Muliahela, Founder & Managing Director of Rohi Company Limited
* Christabel Ofori, CEO & Head Formulator – Afcallo Ventures (FlocareBeauty)
11:35 AM – Pitch Session & International Initiative: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Europe
* Ksenia Golubytska, Director & Founder of Language Lab
* Evangelia Athanasiou, CEO & Co-Founder of SENSSOS
* Alexandra Dimitriadou, Co-founder & CEO at MammoCheck
* Sandra Zaimović, M.Sc., Gestalt Psychotherapist, Founder & Director of Psihotron
* Jasna Pejović, CEO of Flourish & DigitalBee
* Liuba Heinrich, Founder of Ginkgo Studio | Zen Shiatsu Practitioner
12:05 PM – Pitch Session: Women Entrepreneurs’ Projects in Europe / Open Call by Heroikka
* Carolina Ferreira, Clinical Psychologist, Coach & Ambassador of Courage
* Luana Cotena, Founder, CEO and Fashion EcoDesigner of Alare di Luana Cotena
* Cira Rodríguez, Artist & Entrepreneur
12:15 PM – Fireside Chat & Closing
* Rachel Ann Williams, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader
* Maica Gil, Founder at Heroikka
Time Shown in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
DAY 2 – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
MC: Ana María Vaca, Founder and CEO at AMVA Consultoría | Expert in Inter-institutional Agreements | Grant Writer Italy | International Visitor Leadership Program
09:00 AM – Welcome & Fireside Chat
* Krista Covey, CEO & President at First Flight Venture Center
* Andrea Conner, Ecosystem Development Director at First Flight Venture Center
* Maica Gil, Founder at Heroikka
09:20 AM – Panel: Investing in women: What women investors are looking for
Mod: Brianna Gonzalez, Corporate and Securities Attorney of Keiretsu Law | Non-profit Executive Director of Now City Communities
* Annmarie Penny, Founder & CEO of Dreamore + LP & Member of the GP of Tradecraft Capital
* Robbie Hardy, Mentor, Advisor, Investor
* Elaine Bolle, Founder and Board Member at RTP Angel Fund
09:50 AM – Pitch Session: Women Entrepreneurs’ Projects in North America and LATAM / Open Call by Heroikka
Presenter: Rub Diaz, Speaker & Mentor | Founder at Emigrar y Emprender
* Daniela Venegas, Founder at EmotionApp
* Carolina Cantor, Founder of El PesCAo CAo caO & Vamos a Jugar Foundation | Psychologist, Social Entrepreneur and Sustainability Consultant
* Nilza Carla Leal dos Santos, CEO at JO+ Absorvente Dérmico
* Celeste Mangiardi, Founder and CEO at TICA
10:10 AM – Break
10:20 AM – Pitch Session & International Initiative: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Cuba
Presenter: Maica Gil, Founder at Heroikka
* Sulegnis Pérez, Textile Artist / Atetú
* Anabel Martín Mora, Founder at Amora Concept
* Sussel Rodríguez Fuentes, Co-founder & CEO at ESTAMPA COLLECTION
* Claudia Pinilla Pérez, CEO at Montefreddo Heladería, Burner Brothers Repostería & Antonero
* Ing. Yenny Leal, Co-founder at LiangWare SURL, Marketing & Ventas
* Yarelys Herrera Díaz, Co-founder and CEO at Sovi Juguetes
10:50 AM – Pitch Session & International Initiative: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in LATAM
* Karla Morataya, Founder at SolLuna Tejidos | Artisanal Designer
* Yenny Grande, Owner & Green Heart at Gustosas Garden
* Vivi Asturias, Manager at Mythika
* Sonnia Miranda Sarango, CEO at ATIK Cervecería
* Lesbia Lourdes Martínez, Founder and General Manager at +COTAS S. DE R.L.
* Ashley Mendoza Terán, Founder at Teran’s
11:20 AM – Workshop – Financial Literacy for Women Entrepreneurs
By Pamela Hollmann, CEO at Acertijo & CFO at Velara
11:45 AM – Pitch Session: Fabric VC Entrepreneurs
Presenter: Stephanie Bond, Investor, Advisor & Board Member | Operating Partner at Fabric VC
* Manu Seve, Founder & CEO of Sponstar
* Diana Hall, Founder & CEO of ActivArmor
* Traci Keen, Co-founder at Onto Health
* Emily Doyle, Co-Founder & CEO at DUNE Suncare™
* Mei Kwok, Co-Founder at DUNE Suncare™
12:05 PM – Pitch Session: Women Entrepreneurs’ Projects in the World
* Marta Arisa, Co-founder and CMO at Kibus Petcare SL
* Greta Skemaite, Co-founder & COO at V.G. Freyia Labs
* Jenny Abeling, Executive Producer at Preservation Pictures
* Jesika Ajata Vargas, Founder at Warmi Empollerada
12:25 PM – Fireside Chat & Closing: The Commercialization Path for Innovators
* Emil Runge, Director of Programs at First Flight Venture Center
* Ashley Davis, Program Manager at First Flight Venture Center
Time Shown in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
DAY 3 – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
MC: Cheryl Leong, CEO at Leading With Consciousness
09:00 AM – Welcome & Fireside Chat
* Gwen K. Young, Chief Executive Officer of Women Business Collaborative (WBC)
* Maica Gil, Founder at Heroikka
09:20 AM – Panel: Organizations that Support Women Entrepreneurs
Mod: Leena Mendoza, Business Strategist and Executive Coach | Founder of Intentional Leadership and Co-Founder of Coble Tree
* Ximena Querol, Executive Director of The Escala Initiative and Sector3
* Lynda Haliburton, Professional and Personal Life Coach
* Aurora Garza Jimenez, Program Manager at CJCJ Cameo House
09:50 AM – Chat: Women Entrepreneurs In Health
Mod: Shweta Agrawal, Co-Director and Chief Product Officer at Boston New Technology
* Lorelai Wilson, Founder & CEO at neuroNW
* Denisa Kim, Founder & CEO at Anteros Bio
*10:10 AM – Pitch Session: Women Entrepreneurs’ Projects in Asia and Africa / Open Call by Heroikka
* Kainat Fatima, Founder at PEEPACK
* Retang Phaahla, Chief Executive of Setsong African Tea Crafters – South Africa
* Asma Lameche Mendjeli, CEO at Strapplife
* Passant Saied, Founder & CEO at PAF Dolls Co.
10:30 AM – Break
10:40 AM – Panel: Women Innovating for Impact – Capital, Collaboration, and Change
Mod: Brianna Gonzalez, Corporate and Securities Attorney of Keiretsu Law | Non-profit Executive Director of Now City Communities
* Anastasia King, Cultural Strategist | Co-founder of Hyphae Studio & WildVenture XR
* Bonnie Gurry, CEO at GreenPortfolio
* Karen LeVert, Managing Partner at LeVert Ventures
11:10 AM – Pitch Session & International Initiative: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Asia and Pacific
* Yuliya Im, Mentor, Business Coach and Founder of Little Country
* Hayoon (Layla) Jun, Founder & CEO at LAYLA INC.
* Arailym Zhakypova, CEO and Founder of AZ Advisory Education and Career Consultancy
* Mridvika Raisinghani, Co-founder & CEO at Sama
* Idau Raka, Owner and Founder of Boss Laedy Burgers
11:40 AM – Chat: Do you really know our needs as women entrepreneurs?
Mod: Anita Larsen, CEO and Founder of LITA Coaching
* Amanita Thomas, Etiquette & Dining Consultant & Transformational Leadership Consultant at Georgia’s House of Etiquette
* Amy Meadows, CEO & Film Director
* Dawn E. Robinson, Project / Business Manager
12:00 PM – Networking Party
MC: Miyuki Kasahara, Business Strategist & Gender and Diversity Consultant
* Shameka Houston, Owner of Everybody Eats HTX & Lāqach
Time Shown in Pacific Standard Time (PST)