WOMEN4SOLUTIONS
& SUSTAINABILITY

Daytime: Wednesday, 6 September 2023

REGISTRATION OPENS

ARRIVAL & SHOWCASE

GIFT BAGS FROM BLUE LAGOON ICELAND

OPENING CEREMONY

PROGRAMME HOSTS

SIGRIDUR HRUND PETURSDOTTIR

Chairman, FélagKvennaAtvinnulífinu, FKA – Association of Women Entrepreneurs. Iceland

LOLA OWOLABI FRSA

Director for the Caribbean arm of GlobalWIIN(CarribWIIN), Founder & Director Proudtobeme, United Kingdom

WELCOME ADDRESS

ELINORA INGA SIGURDARDOTTIR FRSA

Vice President, International Federation of Inventors Association &President, European arm of GlobalWIIN (EUWIIN) & Chair, KVENN, Iceland

INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE ADDRESS

DR BOLA OLABISI FRSA

Founder & CEO, Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GlobalWIIN)

FIRST LADY -OPENING ADDRESS

H.E. ELIZA JEAN REID,

First Lady of Iceland

AMBASSADORS ADDRESS

AMBASADOR BRYONY MATHEW,

British Ambassador to IcelandForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Reykjavík

AMBASSADOR CARRIN F. PATMAN,

U.S. Embassy in Iceland

GUEST OF HONOUR

HRH DR AMB. OLUSEGUN ADEREMI,

The traditional ruler, Atayero of Aramoko Ekiti State, Nigeria

MINISTERIAL ADDRESS

ÁSLAUG ARNA SIGURBJÖRNSDÓTTIR,

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation Iceland

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

HANNA BIRNA KRISTJÁNSDÓTTIR,

Chair & Co-Founder of the Reykjavik Global Forum / Senior Advisor UN Women / Former Minister & Mayor Reykjavik, Iceland

TEA BREAK SHOWCASE & NETWORKING(25 MINS)

MORNING PRESENTATIONS

A conversation on the current state of gender diversity and inclusion in the growth of invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Learn more on how Intellectual Property (IP) is applicable to businesses and the importance of the system. The session provides an opportunity to build awareness, reflect and evaluate progress.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

HILDUR EINARSDOTTIR,

Executive Vice President of Research & Development, OSSUR

JARÞRÚÐUR ÁSMUNDSDÓTTIR,

Head of Innovation & Technology at Business Iceland

PLENARY SESSION ONE:

MODERATOR:

PAULA B. SOFOWORA

Award Winning Author & Lawyer United Kingdom

RAISING AWARENESS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP): With the need to prevent counterfeit and pirated goods causing billions of dollars’ worth of damage to economies, it is imperative to raise awareness of IP as well as the key role it plays in driving innovation. This plenary session provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of the System from the perspectives of stakeholders and users of the system bearing in mind the current state of invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship as well as gender diversity and inclusion.

CHAIR

CAELIA BRYN-JACOBSON,

Partner, Kilburn & Strode LLP, United Kingdom

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

ALLISON MAGES,

Head, IP Commercialization Section, IP for Business Division, IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector, WIPO, Switzerland

ALIREZA RASTIGAR,

President, International Federation of Inventors’ Associations, (IFIA) Iran

GUDRUN S B FRANSDOTTIR,

Inventor, Plasterplug,Iceland

CARLA CHIARANTONI,

Building Engineer, Assistant Professor

Technical Architecture, ITWIIN Prize Winner for Best Inventor, 2022

PLENARY SESSION TWO

MODERATOR

DR FRANCESCA GRIPPAUDO

Prof. Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, President Italian Women Inventors & Innovators Network (ITWIIN) Italy

A DISCUSSION ON THE USE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, MARKETING STRATEGY AND THE RAISING OF CAPITAL.
A vast majority of inventors and innovators need to ensure that they establish more than commercial viability to succeed. This panel provides a variety of viewpoints from the understanding and experience of Founders and Stakeholders covering various industries and backgrounds.

CHAIR

FERYAL ABDULLAH NASS,

High Commissioner & Bahrain Country Director at World Business Angel Investment Forum & President, Bahrain Entrepreneurial Organization (BEO), Bahrain

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

SHEIKHA NABILA AL SABAH,

Al Saad Foundation, Ibtikar&the Middle East arm of GlobalWIIN (MEWIIN), Kuwait

ÅSA MAGNUSSON,

Inventor, Quicksave& Europe’s (EUWIIN) Female Inventor of the Year 2011, Sweden

LAHOU KEITA,

Director, Keitas Systems, Co-Founder, Ground Data Black Box® – Tempeus®| Co-founder of AéroStart, France

OLAYINKA FAYOMI,

Investment & Consultant and Group Chairman, Foreign Investment Network (FIN), Nigeria

DR. THORBJÖRG JENSDOTTIR,

Founder & CEO of IceMedico Ltd, Iceland

LUNCH BREAK – B2B – SHOWCASE & NETWORKING

(45 mins)

AFTERNOON PRESENTIONS

MODERATOR

SUDHA SINGH

Equity & Inclusion Champion; Podcast Host: The Elephant in the Room; Chair PRCA EIAC; Founding Member PRCA(REEB), United Kingdom

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

AFRICA, INNOVATION & TRADING BEYOND BORDERS

Africa is the fastest growing economy which has been long considered a land of unexploited opportunities. This increasingly important continent of economic richness and vibrant culture is home to dynamic women transcending borders and shaping the global outlook. This provides an opportunity to learn more about possible innovative business connections and partnerships.

MADELEIN MKUNU

President of Leading Women of Africa (LWA), President of the Africa arm to GlobalWIIN – (PAWIIN), Visionary Entrepreneur & International Gender & Business and Training Consultant, South Africa

ASIA PACIFIC & THE FOCUSON RESEARCH& DEVELOPMENT IN INNOVATION.

An insight into the ASEAN and global research community within the science diplomacy, climate change and the support of global health space. This is an opportunity to learn about the inter-regional talent cooperation’s geared at accelerating long term actions and joint solutions that are geared towards accelerating action and combating climate change.

DR. JENNY LIND ELMACO FRSA,

Regional Coordinator, EURAXESS Worldwide, Chair of the Marie Curie Alumni Association, Southeast Asia, NCP of the Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions, Vice President for Asia Pacific of GlobalWIIN –Philippines

PLENARY SESSION THREE

MODERATOR

SUDHA SINGH

Equity & Inclusion Champion; Podcast Host: The Elephant in the Room; Chair PRCA EIAC; Founding Member PRCA(REEB), United Kingdom

VIBRANT JOURNEYS IN WOMEN SHOES:

From Childhood to Adulthood, an highlight on empowerment,discipline,creative freedom to fail and the need for transformation. A conversation on its impact on Knowledge, STEM, Career Choices and Entrepreneurship.

CHAIR

ZANA S ASTONEMBA

Croatia

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

ASTA RAAMI,

PhD, Doctor of Arts | Intuition Research | Author, Speaker, Educator & Designer | Founder @ INNERVERSITY, Finland

BOSE AGBESANWAFRSA,

Author of ‘Raising Champion Children’ & Committee Chair at Rotary Club of Stratford, United Kingdom

HUDA ABDUL GAFFAR AL ALAWI,

Bahrain Entrepreneurship Organisation (BEO) Head of Culture & Hospitality Committee. Bahrain

PAULA GOULD,

Founder of Float and Gather ehf& Co-Founder, WomenTech, Iceland

SAADIA LAKEHAL,

CEO Founder, Emperia Industries Connect Inc., Canada

AFTERNOON PRESNTATIONS

MODERATOR:

PAULA B. SOFOWORA

Award Winning Author & Lawyer United Kingdom

GUEST SPEAKERS

Driving Economic Growth & Competitiveness:

An opportunity to learn the relevance in improving efficiency with the art of driving emerging digital technology, innovation &artificial intelligence.

ANAND KANNAN

Director, Avas Digitech International Pvt.Ltd,Global Director
IFIA-International Federation of Inventors’ Associations, India

Driving Efficiency & Productivity:

An insight into innovative food and packaging as consumers demand for healthier alternatives continue to increase within the Food Industry.

PEREZ OCHIENG,

CEO &Director for Innovation. Sacoma Global Foods, United Kingdom

THE PITCHING PLATFORM

MODERATOR:

RAGNHEIDUR MAGNUSDOTTIR,

Co-Founder of Nordic Ignite, Iceland

PITCHING FOR GROWTH & ACCESS TO FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity to think about sustainable investment, connect and pitch to Business Angels and Early Start-Up Investors.3 minutes to pitch inventions, innovations, and enterprises to possible. This is an opportunity to learn via the presentations of short overviewsfrom pitchers on the problem being solved, the value proposition and the needed investment.

CASE STUDY:

SANDRA WHITTLE

inventor of ‘MyKORI’. Pelvic Floor Resistance Trainer and Massage Tool, Women’s Health Physiotherapist at Soma Therapies, United Kingdom

CHAIR:

DR. HANAN EL BASHA,

Founder – The Business Doctor & The Global Businesswomen | Senator – WBAF | Director – Founder Institute | Empowering Business Strategist | Accredited SME Consultant, Qatar

THREE MINUTES TO PITCH

SUPPORTED BY FINANCIAL ADVISERS & INVESTORS

CROWBERRY CAPITAL, LANDSBAKINN,

NYSKOPUNARSJODUR &TAEKNITHROUNARSJODUR

INVESTOR PANEL REMARKS

CONFERENCE CLOSING REMARKS

PROGRAMME HOSTS

SIGRIDUR HRUND PETURSDOTTIR,

Chairman, FélagKvennaAtvinnulífinu, FKA – Association of Women Entrepreneurs. Iceland

LOLA OWOLABI FRSA,

Director for the Caribbean arm of GlobalWIIN (CarribWIIN),Founder & Director Proudtobeme, United Kingdom

Evening Time: Wednesday, 6 September 2023

MODERATOR

EIJA PESSINEN,

Chair, Quin Finland Association, & European arm of GlobalWIIN (EUWIIN) Overall Platinum Award Winner 2009, Finland

A SPECIAL REUNION & ALUMNI SESSION

Under The Kind Hospitality of The Mayor Of Reykjavik – A great welcoming atmosphere with a delightful opportunity to introduce some past Awardees.

INTRODUCTIONS:

ANNE-MARI RANNAMÄE. President, QUIN-Estonia | Helsinki, Finland|MAILA HAKALA, President, QUINN Finland | NGOZI MUONEKE, SheEO Activator, United Kingdom |GISELLE RUFERCEO, DELANCE Swiss Watches,Switzerland| KEMI ATIJOSAN, innovator, JolamyAvarah Flour,United Kingdom

ENTERTAINMENT