Summer School Valencia

25.06 - 30.06 2023 Valencia, Spain

The third edition of the Summer School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age provided a once-in-a-lifetime experience yet again. 29 young, future leaders from across Europe took part in a week of learning and growth tutored by world-class experts. This time our #NextGenChangemakers were in the beautiful city of Valencia. They got to meet a host of high profile movers and shakers - from thought leaders and policymakers through to CEOs and founders. Through a programme of masterclasses, panel discussions and more they were able to not only listen, but to also ask questions and exchange ideas. The subject matter ranged from female leadership to sustainability, inclusivity and equality and the whole experience inspired participants to play their part in leading us into our digital future. Along the way, the students also learned more about themselves. They grew in confidence and acquired the tools and ambition to take a lead in our joint digital future. 

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The Women's Academy for Rural Innovation 2022

23.10 - 28.10 2022, Spain

The Women’s Academy for Rural Innovation seeks to empower women from rural areas to seize the opportunities that digital innovation presents for their communities to thrive and prosper. It looks to close both the gender gap and the urban-rural divide and ensure that the benefits of digitalisation reach deep into Europe’s rural heartlands.

The inaugural edition of The Women’s Academy for Rural Innovation was held in Spain in October 2022. It gathered 15 women living and working in Europe’s regions - each from a different EU Member State. Participants were selected by an independent jury comprised of inspiring women from across Europe and joined a week-long programme of masterclasses, team projects, active learning and open debates. They were taught and mentored by experts who supported them in envisaging a sustainable future where no one gets left behind.

Here is a collection of photos and videos of the week. A host of memories that will live with participants for many years to come.

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Alumnae Week Summer School 2022

10.10 - 14.10 2022 Brussels, Belgium

The Schools for Female Leadership in the Digital Age empower young women from across Europe to shape our common future. Four alumnae from the 2022 Summer School in Prague got the chance to put this into action in October 2022 by spending a week in Brussels.

Bukky (Ireland), Madalena (Portugal), Kristina (Sweden) and Elia (Greece) made sure that the priorities of Europe’s Youth were aired at the very heart of EU policymaking. They visited the European Parliament to meet with a host of MEPs and also got to join Executive Meetings on both Feminist Foreign Policy and Equality and Diversity in the EU. They discussed a wide range of issues from Europe’s quest for real and effective equality, to young people’s role in the future of the continent.

Here is a selection of photos of our #NextGenChangeMakers in Brussels meeting with other inspiring women shaping Europe.

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Summer School Prague

17.07 - 22.07 2022 Prague, Czech Republic

The second edition of the Summer School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age once again gathered future leaders from across Europe for an unforgettable week of learning and growth with world-class experts – this time in enchanting Prague. There, 29 young women had the opportunity to interact, ask critical questions and exchange ideas with the movers and shakers of Europe. Global thought leaders, policy makers and CEOs shared their insights and inspired these #NextGenChangeMakers to lead the digital era. The insightful programme of masterclasses and panels covered a wide range of topics vital to building a sustainable and inclusive digital society. The students explored the promise of new technologies while being inspired by the women leading the tech revolution. Through intensive workshops and personal encounters, they also experienced a deep dive within themselves, gaining confidence and the tools they need to lead.

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Alumnae Week Winter School 2022

25.04 - 29.04 2022 Brussels, Belgium

The Schools for Female Leadership in the Digital Age empower young women to shape our common future. In April 2022 four alumnae from the 2022 Winter School in Nice got to do just that. Nanna (Denmark), Catriona (Ireland), Cecilia (The Netherlands) and Laura (Germany) spent a week in Brussels finishing their policy brief on improving digital skills development and raising awareness on mental health throughout Europe.

Our aspiring leaders got to raise the voice of Europe’s youth in the centre of EU policymaking. They met with members of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council, as well as with the women shaping Brussels from within the capital’s business and media scenes. Our #NextGenChangeMakers joined a series of lively debates, discussing issues ranging from young people’s role in the future of the continent through to the challenges facing our digital society.

This selection of photos shows our kick-ass alumnae engaging with other inspiring women shaping Europe.

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International Women's Day 2022

8.03 2022 Brussels, Belgium

Huawei celebrated International Women’s Day 2022 with a debate on gender equality, diversity and inclusion in the technology sector and society as a whole. MEPs and representatives from European agencies and industry associations joined Huawei executives in a discussion entitled ‘Women in the Digital Era: Unleashing the Potential of Female Talent for a Stronger Europe.”

Debate focused on how to get more women into leadership roles in both the digital and wider economy and heard from inspiring female leaders including Maria da Graça Carvalho MEP, European Parliament Rapporteur for the flagship report on ‘Closing the Digital Gender Gap’ and Agnieszka Stasiakowska, Senior Business Acceleration Manager, European Commission’s Executive Agency for SMEs. A series of Panel Debates were moderated by Huawei Senior EU Public Affairs Manager, Berta Herrero.

Here are a selection of photos and videos of the event. Enjoy!

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Winter School Nice

21.02 - 25.02 2022 Nice, France

The first Winter School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age took place in the beautiful mediterranean city of Nice, on the French Cote d’Azur. Participants took part in a week-long programme packed with inspiring role models, teachers and mentors. They learned everything from coding to presentation skills and had the opportunity to learn and share in a safe and inspiring environment.
As well as a full agenda, our students had the chance to make new friends and to explore the city and its lively tech scene.

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Summer School Lisbon

23.08 - 27.08 2021 Lisbon, Portugal

The inaugural Summer School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age took place in the historic city of Lisbon, on the Portuguese coast. As our first school the week-long course provided a series of firsts for both students and staff. Every day was full with a range of sessions from panel debates and discussions to team projects and group working.
There was also plenty of time for our students to network and make new friends and to explore the delights of the city.

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