Vicky Piria

Italian-British Racing Driver, Formula Renault Eurocup and W Series

Vittoria “Vicky” Piria is a professional racing driver. She started her career go-karting when she was only 8 years old together with her younger brother. She then stepped for the first time in a single-seater in 2009 collecting straight away her first points.

After a few years in the minor formula championships, in 2012 her adventure in GP3 started, a stepping stone series to F1. In 2013 after great results (top 5s) in F3 European Open, Vicky flies to the States and India for a few races always performing well.

In 2019, after being selected among over 100 candidates, Vicky passes all the phases of selection to qualify as only Italian driver within the top 18 drivers of the first world female championship, WSeries, scoring 9th in championship (equal points with the 8th) guaranteeing herself the right to face in 2021 with a revolutionary racing calendar together with F1.

During the pandemic, in 2020, she raced twice in Formula Renault Eurocup and she has been the first woman to score points since 2006.

Vicky is a performance driver instructor for special brands as Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Maserati. She is also a public figure with numerous TV attendances which, thanks to her great communication skills, have allowed her to collaborate with many excellences in automotive and more.

Participating in the "Generative AI: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead" panel at the European Leadership Academy was a truly transformative experience. Meeting 29 incredible young women from diverse backgrounds was both humbling and inspiring. The Academy showed me firsthand the immense impact that can be achieved when young women are given the right opportunities and a platform to grow. I left the Academy feeling more empowered and optimistic than ever.

Maro Manoli

CEO & Co-Founder, E-mbracelet

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It may sound cliché, but the best part of the European Leadership Academy were the caring and passionate people who contributed to it, after the end of the European Leadership Academy, I now feel the most confident and passionate that I have ever been. Importantly, the program was completely free of charge, as an ambitious young woman whose family has always struggled financially, the European Leadership academy was a dream come true in many ways.

Veronika Anna Denner

Student. Represented Austria at the 2024 Summer School in Warsaw

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This transformative journey has prepared me for anything life may throw my way. What touched me most was the opportunity to connect with girls who, like me, share the same dreams yet are wonderfully diverse. They truly inspired me in countless ways. I learned so much about myself throughout this process; the school has impacted every facet of my identity, teaching me self-confidence and the imporance of colaborartions with others.

Lara Markelj

Student. Represented Slovenia at the 2024 Summer School in Warsaw

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I knew that the Summer School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age was going to be an incredible experience but I didn't expect it to be life-changing! With a jam-packed week full of both interesting and challenging discussions, panels, masterclasses & workshops, I left each day feeling inspired and invigorated. I would encourage any young woman interested to apply regardless of your background and experiences - the European Leadership Academy provides an environment for all young women to thrive in.

Amy Calleja

Student. Represented Malta at the 2022 Summer School in Prague

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Sisterhood, support and inspiration are just some of the aspects that we have experienced! The European Leadership Academy is an exceptional and priceless program which opened our horizons for the future. For me, one of the best characteristics of the program was its holistic approach. The range of speakers and experts was extraordinary just as their kindness and openness to answer our questions and connect with us.

Katharina Hertel

Student. Represented Germany at the 2022 Summer School in Prague

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