WPL Summit programme

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

(Delegates registered to attend President’s reception must pick up badge)

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: Presidential Mansion

Hosted by H.E. the President of the

Hellenic  Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou

Bus pick up point: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Limited capacity, by invitation only.

Dress code: Strictly Formal

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Welcome words by:

• Olga Kefalogianni, Minister of Tourism of Greece
• Silvana Koch-Mehrin, President & Founder, Women Political Leaders (WPL) 
• Obiageli Ezekwesili, Chair of the WPL Board

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Unlock the power of women’s representation in political leadership and its profound impact on societal progress. Delve into research findings revealing the correlation between greater representation of women and advancements across various dimensions. Explore the persistent barriers hindering women’s access to decision-making positions and discuss strategies for systemic change. Join us as we amplify the voices and experiences shaping legislative reforms and policy decisions, driving towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

Speakers: 

• Goedele Liekens, Member of the Chamber of Representatives, Belgian Federal Parliament; WPL Country Ambassador
• Rozaina Adam, Member of Parliament, Peoples Majlis (Parliament of Maldives); WPL Country Ambassador
• Simonida Kordić, Member of Parliament, Montenegro
• Tsitsi Gezi,  Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Parliament of Zimbabwe

Moderator:  Amanda Ellis, ASU Wrigley Global Futures Lab, Former UN Ambassador and Lead Specialist Gender World Bank

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Explore the future of political leadership in an era of rapid technological change and global challenges. This panel discusses the need for ethical leadership, transparency, and inclusivity to meet constituents’ expectations. Join global leaders as they forge a visionary path towards responsive and innovative governance for the 21st century.

Speakers: 

• Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives, Republic of Cyprus; WPL Country Ambassador
• Fatimazhra Belhirch, Member of the Senate of the Netherlands
• Olga Cebotari, Member of the Executive Committee of the Moldovan Party of Socialists, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova for Reintegration 
• Louise  O’Reilly, Member of Parliament, Houses of the Oireachtas, Ireland

Moderator:  Athanasios Dimadis, President, The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA (AFPC-USA)

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Explore the critical issue of violence against women in politics. Delve into the complex challenges it poses to democracy, human rights, and gender equality. Explore the imperative for holistic strategies to combat physical and digital violence, empowering women’s participation and fostering equality.

Speakers: 

• Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi, Member of the European Parliament,  Vice-Chair FEMM Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (EPP, Greece)

• Hafida Benchehida, Founding Member of Arab women parliamentarians for Equality and Equity ; Former Senator, Vice-President of the Legal, Administrative and Human Rights Committee of the Senate, Algeria

• Thorbjorg Sigrídur Gunnlaugsdóttir, Member of Parliament of Iceland

• Karla Yuritzi Almazán Burgos, Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico

Moderator:  Linda Robinson, Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy, Council on Foreign Relations

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel, Rooms: 114, 214, 314, 714

Register here

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

(pick-up/drop off point NJV Plaza Hotel – registration required)

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Pick up point: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: Acropolis Museum

Welcome by the Museum’s General Director Prof. Nikolaos Stampolidis followed by a private guided tour of the Museum for the delegates.

Venue: Acropolis Museum

         Delegates directed to Pantheon room for the WPL Trailblazer Awards 

Venue: Acropolis Museum

Facilitated & presented by: Silvana Koch-Mehrin, President of WPL 

 Awardee for 2024:

•  Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of the Hellenic Republic

Venue: Acropolis Museum

Venue: Acropolis Museum

Venue: Acropolis Museum

Venue: Acropolis Museum

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Explore the paradox where political parties, meant to represent diverse voices, sometimes and maybe inadvertently undermine democracy. Delve into challenges like misinformation and polarization, and discover strategies for transparency and accountability. How can we counteract smear campaigns and restore public trust? What measures promote unity amid ideological divisions? Join us to uncover solutions for a more resilient democracy.

Speakers: 

• • Gabriela Crețu, Senator, Senate of Romania 
  • Lucia Ďuriš Nicholsonová, Member of the European Parliament, (Independent, Slovakia)
  • Sarah Adwoa Safo, Member of Parliament, Parliament of Ghana
  • Sofia Voultepsi, Deputy Minister of Migration & Asylum of Greece, Member of the Hellenic Parliament 

Moderator:   Tania Bozaninou, Senior Editor, To Vima Newspaper

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel, Rooms: 114, 214, 314, 714

Register here

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Delve into the multifaceted implications of AI for political leadership, voter engagement, and governance transparency, alongside innovative solutions to mitigate online threats. Discover how AI can promote inclusivity, equity, and fair democratic practices while addressing unique challenges faced by women in politics. Join the conversation to shape the future of AI in democracy.

Speakers: 

• Maris Lauri, Member of the Parliament of Estonia
• Orit Farkash-Hacohen, Member of the Knesset, Israel 
• Sahar Albazar, Member of Parliament, Deputy Chair of the foreign affairs committee; WPL Country Ambassador, Egypt 
• Yanna Andronopoulou, General Manager – Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Microsoft

Moderator:  Cheryl Novak, Senior Editor, tovima.com – WSJ Publishing Partnership

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Explore the critical issue of violence against women in politics. Delve into the complex challenges it poses to democracy, human rights, and gender equality. Explore the imperative for holistic strategies to combat physical and digital violence, empowering women’s participation and fostering equality.

Speakers: 

• Cristina Gallach, Member, GWL Voices
• Eleanor Laing, Deputy Speaker, House of Commons, UK
• Glona Labadlabad, Member of the House of Representatives of Philippines
• Lindiwe Thulile Dlamini President of the Senate of Eswatini
• Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur, Member of the Senate of Pakistan

Moderator:  Liz Perkins, Night News Editor, The Daily Express

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

• Silvana Koch-Mehrin, President & Founder, Women Political Leaders (WPL) 
• Obiageli Ezekwesili, Chair of the WPL Board

Venue: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Venue: Hellenic Parliament

Venue: Pick Point: NJV Plaza Hotel

(Pick-up/drop off point NJV Plaza Hotel – registration required)

Venue: Hellenic Parliament

Co-chaired by Sevasti (Sevi) Voloudaki, Member of the Hellenic Parliament; WPL Ambassador, Greece

For officially appointed delegates only.

Venue: Hellenic Parliament

 (registration required) 

Venue: Hellenic Parliament

Venue: Hellenic Parliament

(registration required)

Venue: Hellenic Parliament