WCD Europe Institute
October 26–27, 2023
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
WHAT THIS IS ABOUT
Female Leaders Shaping Resilience in a Polycrisis
Join us as we convene and cover topics including corporate governance issues focusing on ESG, digitalisation, and geopolitical considerations in the boardroom.
This event is complimentary for WCD members.
Thank you to KPMG, our Global Title Sponsor.
AGENDA
Addressing timely, business-critical topics
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:05pm
3:05pm - 3:15pm
3:15pm - 3:40pm
Keynote & Interview
3:40pm - 4:00pm
Keynote & Interview
4:00pm - 4:25pm
4:25pm - 4:40pm
4:40pm - 5:10pm
Panel
5:10pm - 5:20pm
Keynote
5:20pm - 5:50pm
Panel
5:50pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Holbein’s Café Restaurant
Holbeinstrasse 1, 60596 Frankfurt
Dinner & Keynote
8:30am - 9:00am
9:00am - 9:10am
9:10am - 9:25am
9:25am - 9:50am
Keynote
9:50am - 10:15am
10:15am - 11:15am
11:15am - 11:30am
11:30am - 11:55am
Keynote
11:55am - 12:20pm
Keynote
12:20pm - 1:20pm
1:20pm - 1:45pm
Panel
1:45pm - 2:05pm
Keynote
2:05pm - 2:45pm
Panel
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Keynote Speakers
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Jennifer-Bofinger-Schuster__0629.jpg)
Jenny Bofinger-Schuster
Board Member ISSB
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Lucy-Eve.jpg)
Lucy Eve
Director, Global Macro-Economics, Eurasia Group
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Dr.-Anastassia-Lauterbach-resized-1.jpg)
Anastassia Lauterbach
AI Expert, board member
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Eva-Lindstrom-7591.jpg)
Eva Lindström
Member of European Court of Auditors
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Kimberly-Mathisen_data-background.jpg)
Kimberly Mathisen
CEO of HUB Ocean and Board Member
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Katrin-Suder.jpg)
Katrin Suder
Former State Secretary, Ministry of Defence Germany, Board Member & Senior Advisor
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Anabel-Ternes-von-Hattburg.jpg)
Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg
Futurologist, author and founder of sustainable start-ups, head of the SRH Institute for sustainable management
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/GV.jpg)
Grazia Vittadini
Special Adviser, Rolls-Royce
Speakers
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Isabelle-Allen.jpg)
Isabelle Allen
Global Head of Consumer & Retail, KPMG International
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Sabine-Eckhardt.jpg)
Sabine Eckhardt
Non executive board member and BCG Senior advisor
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Giovanna-Galli.jpg)
Giovanna Galli
Consultant, Spencer Stuart
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Petra-Groenland-face-only.jpg)
Petra Groenland
Partner, KPMG Netherlands
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Oonagh-Harpur.jpg)
Oonagh Harpur
Independent Non Executive KPMG UK LLP and Fellow, Chapter Zero UK
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Stine-Bratsberg.jpg)
Stine Hattestad Bratsberg
Partner / Head of strategy and transformation in EMA ESG Hub
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Benita-Hess.jpg)
Benita Hess
Relationship Director, EMA Clients & Markets Relationship Director, EMA Clients & Markets, KPMG
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Angelika-Huber-Strasse.jpg)
Angelika Huber-Strasser
Regional Head South, KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/WCD-avatar.png)
Stefanie Kreusel
Board Member Deutsche Telekom
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Katja-Langenbucher.jpeg)
Katja Langenbucher
Professor, Goethe University
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Maltezou-Spyridoula.jpg)
Spyridoula Maltezou
Board Member Thrace Plastics Group, Environmental Engineer, Sustainability Consultant, Lead Auditor
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Iryna-Papusha.jpg)
Iryna Papusha
Non-executive board member; President of Women Leaders for Ukraine; WCD Netherlands
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/WCD-Board-JenniferReynolds.jpeg)
Jennifer Reynolds
CEO, Women Corporate Directors Foundation
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Ina-Schlie.jpeg)
Ina Schlie
Board Director Digitalization & Innovation, encourageventures
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Mattias-Schmelzer.jpg)
Mattias Schmelzer
CEO, Chairman of the Management Board, KPMG Germany
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Marguerite-Soeteman-Reijnen-The-Netherlands.jpg)
Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen
Former Chairman Aon Holdings
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Mirjam-Staub-bisang.jpg)
Mirjam Staub-Bisang
Head of BlackRock Switzerland & member of the EMEA Executive Committee
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Sina-Steidl-Kuster.jpg)
Sina Steidl-Küster
Managing Partner Region South-West, KPMG Germany
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Monique-van-Dijken-Eeuwijk.jpeg)
Monique van Dijken-Eeuwijk
Partner, Attorney-at-law MGM Regulatory & Governance Law Firm, Supervisory Board Member
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/DORA-VARVARIGOU-800x732.jpg)
Dora Varvarigou
Professor, Technical University of Athens; Chair of the Board of Directors at EYDAP
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Nadja-von-Michalkowsky.jpg)
Nadja von Michalkowsky
Relationship Manager DACH, S&P Global Ratings
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Corien-Wortmann.jpeg)
Corien Wortmann
Board Member of Aegon & dsm-firmenich, Advisory Committee of the Financial Markets Authority
![](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/Tina-Zetterlund.jpg)
Tina Zetterlund
EMA Head of Clients & Markets, KPMG Sweden
Location
In the heart of Germany's Business Center
KPMG AG Wirtschaftspruefungsgesellschaft
The Squaire, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Options
Hotels are located near the event location. Please see one of the recommended hotels listed below. Please note, registrants must book their hotel accommodations and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
![Hilton Hotel Hotel room with king size bed, arm chair and a large window overlooking other buildings](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/hifra-air-045-square.jpg)
Hotel Hilton
5-STAR / 245 €
Directly at the airport. 5–7 min walk to KPMG Office.
![Sheraton hotel Hotel room with a king size bed, a desk and chair, a mirror and a window overlooking a city and a plane taking off](https://wcdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/fraas-king-guestroom-airportview-5939-hor-clsc-square.jpg)
Hotel Sheraton
4-STAR / 150 €
Directly at the airport. 5–7 min walk to KPMG Office.
FAQS
Additional information on the Europe Institute
TWO WONDERFUL, INSPIRING DAYS
Petra Groenland & Monique van Dijken-Eeuwijk
Apply to Join
Take the next step in your board journey
Expand your network and deepen your influence with our unparalleled global community of women corporate directors.
Apply to WCD Today
Looking to apply to WCD? Apply online or contact our membership department for more information today.