Anett Mádi-Nátor

President, Women4Cyber Foundation

Ms. Anett Mádi-Nátor is the President of Women4Cyber Foundation under ECSO umbrella to highlight the importance of gender balance within the field of cybersecurity and cyber defence.

As a member of ECSO Board of Directors Ms. Mádi-Nátor is participating in formulating ECSO 2.0. She is also a member of the European Cybersecurity STARTup Award Jury of ECSO. Previously she was a Chair to WG5responsible for cyber ranges and technical issues for 3 years. At present she is Lead to EHR4CYBER Task Force in WG5, and Chair to SWG6.5 responsible for dual use issues (Defence and Space) to make the most of all those European development programmes that lead to a safer future as well as boost participation of the European Defence industry, no matter what additional challenges covid may bring around.

Ms. Anett Mádi-Nátor, Vice President of Cyber Services responsible for Strategic Business Development and International Operations, is the former administrative lead of the Hungarian Cyber Defence Management Authority of the National Security Authority. Having an NSA background she navigates quite well both in national critical infrastructure and military domains, her recent appointments include the Lead to NATO Cyber Defence Capability Team as a CaP4 primary representative of Hungary to NATO in the C3Board substructure, core planner of NATO Cyber Coalition exercises, lead planner of the collaborative cyber defence exercises of the Central European Cyber Security Platform (CECSP) between 2011 and 2015. Currently she is more engaged with industry side cyber security strategy and implementation, and strategic business development, being the chair to the Information and Cyber Security Working Group of the largest ICT association of Hungary. Additionally, she is a Board Member of Ludovika Collegium of the University of Public Service where she leads Special Studies in Digitalisation.

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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