The inaugural Women Leaders conference took place in Warsaw on November 22, 2024, gathering professionals from business, public administration, and other sectors. The event also launched the Women on Boards business club, with over 200 members joining. A key panel explored implementing the EU’s Women on Boards directive in Polish companies and public institutions, addressing challenges, practical steps for compliance, and its potential to promote gender equality in leadership.

Panelists, including industry leaders and consultants, discussed how companies can adapt and how women can prepare for leadership roles. Agnieszka Korzeniewska of POL-MAK shared her company’s long-standing gender-balanced board model, emphasizing diversity’s role in innovation and better decision-making. POL-MAK’s pioneering e-commerce platform, B2B.pol-mak, highlights women’s impact on business growth.

Key topics included organizational culture’s role in fostering diversity, government support for businesses and women, monitoring progress, and overcoming challenges to directive implementation. The conference also served as a networking platform, encouraging the exchange of experiences and collaboration across industries.

Organized by Kamila Król, president of the European Foundation for Sustainable Investments and the City Agency, the event aims to promote women’s entrepreneurship and leadership. It is designed for professionals seeking to develop skills, share expertise, and inspire others, including male decision-makers in leadership roles. Sponsored by POL-MAK and City Agency, the free, recurring event seeks to empower participants to achieve business goals, enhance leadership competencies, and explore new opportunities for growth.

(WBJ)