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Glittering Jewel beside the Mediterranean

It’s difficult to find words to describe Nice, with its narrow streets and beautiful beaches. This jewel on the Cote d’Azur was the location for the first Winter School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age, which took place in February 2022.
While here, our students were able to immerse themselves in the mediterranean lifestyle and explore the local culture from architecture and arts through to its vibrant tech scene and culinary delights. Exploring another culture was also an important part of the programme.

First-Class Courses by the Sea

The programme had its own private 'campus' for five days. Each day was a perfect balance of masterclasses and team projects, active learning and group activities, themed events and cultural activities. There was also free time set aside for the students to explore Nice with their new friends.

All-Inclusive for all Participants

Here is just one more reason why this programme was so exciting: much like a scholarship we covered the cost of everything for each one of our students. This included transportation costs to and from Nice, all meals, the programme itself and daily trips. There was also a farewell gala to end the week. All it cost our students was the time it took to submit their application.

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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