Women’s Leadership Conference 2025
Tuesday, 11th March 2025
Restaurant Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives, Geneva, Switzerland
What was the conference purpose?
To promote and accelerate the impact of women’s leadership as a positive force for change
To provide a forum, where dynamic, trail-blazing women leaders can share their experiences and learnings to help overcome the challenges of our times within the communities in which we operate.
What were the benefits of attending?
- Developing leadership skills and advancing business acumen
- Bringing current themes in women’s leadership to the forefront of businesses and organisations
- Learning best practices from other sectors of activity to apply
- Succeeding as a strong role model for other women going forward
- Meeting and exchanging with like-minded people and being part of a powerful network
Who attended
- Leaders and Aspiring Leaders
- Company Directors and Partners
- Key Department Heads
- Business Owners
- Senior Leads in HR and Talent Management
- Diversity and Inclusion Specialists
- Professors and Subject Experts
What were some of the objectives
- Develop skills to lead during challenging times
- Learn how to overcome obstacles in career and life
- Build deep inner confidence, strength and resilience
- Practice assertive, positive leadership as a force for good
- Increase networks with like-minded women
Would you like to find out more?
Conference Organisers
Dr. Susan Baragwanath
Co-chair
Susan Baragwanath is an authority in Women’s Leadership. She has had extensive international experience in education and criminal justice and has mentored dozens of women from all walks of life. She has recently organized two international strategic programs for Women’s Leadership in London, chaired international search committees for outstanding women leaders, and is a Distinguished Eisenhower Fellow. In 2005, she received the highest academic award in the Humanities, Doctor of Letters, for education reform of school age mothers in New Zealand.
Cassandre Burgess
Co-chair
Cassandre Burgess is Head of Operations and Finance of MyPhy, She is also a public speaking coach and workshop facilitator. She regularly teaches classes including Project Management and Leadership for Bachelor and Master’s students. Originally from South Africa, she has extensive experience in the mining industry and in finance, having worked with key players in both sectors. With a passion for developing leadership in young people and empowering them to reach their potential, Cassandre is active in multiple associations and community groups in the Geneva region.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Pilvi Torsti
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