What if project management could be a platform not only for delivering projects, but for empowering people?
Women in Project Management (WiPM) is a nationwide initiative of PMI Poland Chapter, established in 2017 to strengthen the role of women in project management and promote diversity and equal opportunities in business. What began as a local initiative has grown into a country-wide platform collaborating with PMI branches across Poland, delivering educational and networking events both onsite and online.
In 2023, we hosted our first WiPM Conference, bringing together experienced practitioners and a vibrant community of professionals. Today, through conferences, workshops and webinars, we connect participants across Poland and internationally.
Our mission is to share knowledge, develop leadership and project competencies, create a safe space for experience exchange, and build a strong, supportive professional network. While focused on empowering women, WiPM is open to everyone who believes in inclusive leadership and diverse teams.
By joining WiPM events, participants gain access to practical business knowledge based on real case studies and market experience. They develop key professional competencies in leadership, project delivery, communication, and decision-making. They exchange insights with experienced practitioners from various industries, and expand their professional network with meaningful and career-supporting relationships, and find inspiration through authentic success stories and powerful role models.
This is more than a conference. This is a defining moment.
For the first time in the history of Women in Project Management and PMI Poland Chapter, we are hosting a truly international online conference.
For the first time, we have invited other PMI Chapters and global initiatives supporting women to co-create this experience with us. Together, we are building something exceptional, an event where history is being written before our eyes.
Our ambition goes beyond inspiration. We aim to support women in developing the competencies required in a fast-changing, dynamic world one that demands agility, resilience and empathy. A world shaped by technological acceleration and new leadership paradigms, where we continuously redefine our place, our voice and our values as leaders.
This conference brings together outstanding speakers from Europe and the United States, remarkable partners and a community ready for meaningful dialogue. It is a space for solid knowledge, fresh perspectives and real empowerment. We want every participant to strengthen her leadership style,
expand her impact and recognize the power of supporting one another.
Join us and be part of a new chapter in empowered leadership.
Our conference features outstanding speakers, both women and men, respected experts from different countries who combine deep expertise with real leadership experience.
They don’t just share knowledge; they translate it into practical insight and lasting inspiration.
In a rapidly evolving world, leadership requires agility, resilience and conscious decision-making. Our sessions deliver practical frameworks and real strategies you can immediately apply in your professional journey. You will leave equipped, confident and ready to lead in the new era.
By bringing together diverse international voices, we create space for reflection, growth and redefining your leadership identity. This conference is designed to strengthen confidence, expand perspective and reinforce the power of women supporting women. Because empowered leaders create real impact.
Host
Kate Lazarska has been active in the IT world for years as a Project & Program Manager, combining a strategic mindset with a human-centered approach to leadership. On a daily basis she works in a corporate environment, and after hours she supports companies as a freelancer—helping them bring order to project chaos, build effective teams, and achieve ambitious goals.
She values collaboration, honest communication, and relationships built on trust. She believes that the best products are created when people feel they are part of a shared mission, not just another project in the calendar.
Empathy is her superpower—she always puts people at the center. She is actively involved in the PMI Kraków and Toastmasters communities, where she not only grows and shares her experience but also develops her passion for public speaking. She hosts numerous conferences and industry events, inspiring others to be courageous in speaking up and taking action.
After work, she finds balance on a snowboard, on the water, or during long walks. For her, summer means movement and sunshine, while winter is about snow and a moment to breathe.
Justyna Górak is a senior project and change management leader, mentor, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in complex transformation environments. She works closely with women on visibility, impostor syndrome, and translating daily work into strategic impact. Her mission is to help women stop self‑eliminating and confidently take their place at the table.
Keynote
Bruno Morgante helps individuals and organisations build the skills, confidence, and mindset to own their growth and lead impactful projects.
With over 20 years of experience leading Project Management Offices and Transformation Programs in large multinational organisations, he has consistently enabled businesses to achieve their strategic goals by building high-performing teams, improving processes, and managing extensive portfolios of concurrent projects.
In 2024, Bruno founded Mantegora with a clear purpose: making the world a better place by empowering people and delivering real impact. Mantegora equips individuals, teams, and organisations with the mindset, skills, and structures to drive impactful projects, deliver meaningful change, and create lasting value. The company operates across project management, leadership, and transformation through tailored consultancy, training, and hands-on operational support.
Through his work as a coach and mentor, Bruno empowers individuals on their development journeys, focusing on leadership, human skills, personal growth, career development, and effective project delivery.
As a speaker, Bruno engages and inspires audiences with dynamic keynotes, practical insights, and stories that challenge thinking and encourage action.
Learn more about Bruno and get in touch at brunomorgante.com
Yasmina Khelifi is an experienced project manager in the telecom industry.
Yasmina strives to build collaborative bridges between people to ensure the success of international projects. Her ability to foster collaboration across matrixed cross-functional teams has been a key driver of her success in delivering outcomes to her stakeholders. She relies on three pillars: project management skills, speaking multiple languages, and a passion for sharing knowledge.
Along with her more than 20-year career at Orange (the large French multinational telecommunications corporation), she has sharpened her global leadership skills, delivering projects with major manufacturers and SIM card makers in Europe, Asia, and now the Middle East and Africa.
Her work has enabled her to combine her passion for international project leadership with cultural awareness. A native French speaker, she also speaks German, English, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese, and is currently learning Arabic.
Highly committed to PMI's volunteer community, she shares her knowledge through webinars and blogs on projectmanagement.com, and is an active volunteer at the PMI France Chapter, the PMI UAE Chapter, and the PMI Germany Chapter.
She is also a volunteer correspondent for PMWorld Journal, where she interviews global project management experts.
Yasmina is the co-author of The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership (CRC Press). She has also written articles in Harvard Business Review.
She has participated in major project management podcasts, including Projectified (PMI), The PM Podcast, The Digital Project Manager, and the People and Project Podcast. She is a regular speaker at global events like the PMI Global Summit in Los Angeles, Barcelona, and Phoenix. Yasmina holds a Master of Science in Telecom from a French Grande École. She has 3 PMI certifications: PMP, PMI-PBA, and PMI-ACP.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminakhelifi-pmp-telecom/
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Job Title: Blogger
Company: ProjectSkillsMentor
Bio see below
PMI ID 527072
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Linked in : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizhector/
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Liz Hector Bio
Liz has 30+ years of international experience as a project manager, program manager, and business executive. She led IBM's industrial business for the Digital and IX practice. And been a lead Partner for IBM at Shell. She was also part of the IBM-Apple alliance, focused on building enterprise apps for business use. She has a biotech and technology background during her years in Silicon Valley.
Today, Liz has a popular YouTube channel and is a speaker focusing on teaching Project Management, User Journeys, and Mentorship.
Liz has been a leader at the Project Management Institute since 2017. She has created a Dutch awards program for Master's Program students. She works with NGOs and has supported Pan-European events focused on sustainability. Since 2021, Liz has led the Women in Projects Network, sponsored by the Germany and UK PMI Chapters.
Dr. Patricia Domínguez Marín (PhD in Mathematics, PMP) has over 20 years of experience leading global SAP migration and conversion projects. She describes herself as a translator of business requirements into effective IT solutions and as a natural problem solver who asks the right questions, builds rigorous models, and navigates uncertainty with both logic and creativity.
Patricia is also deeply committed to volunteering and advancing women in technology and project management. She successfully launched the Female Empowerment Program for PMI Germany and the UK and collaborates with the Women in PM initiative as a global volunteer with PMI. She also mentors young girls to inspire their interest in STEM fields. Patricia is the founder of FemPowerXChange, an initiative dedicated to empowering professional women worldwide.
A psychologist and executive coach with a background in HR in the automotive industry. Romana works with senior leaders across industries and cultures, focusing on the intersection of psychology and real-world leadership pressure.
Nicole Marquardt is a speaker and mentor with over 30 years of experience in the corporate world. She has worked in high-performance environments where results, speed, and responsibility define success.
Today, she supports high achievers who have built successful careers but feel disconnected from their own lives. Her work focuses on alignment, clarity, and self-trust, helping people reconnect their external success with their internal truth without losing their ambition.
She has recently completed her first book, which is currently with the publisher, where she explores this journey and her approach in greater depth.
An accomplished head of project management office (PMO) and a former board director. She holds a master’s degree in electronic engineering with a specialization in microelectronics from the University of Pisa in Italy, marking the beginning of her professional journey. With over two decades of experience in project management across various industries, including automotive, energy, yachting and telecom, Laura’s strategic thinking, executive stakeholder management and people management skills have been instrumental in driving organizational success. Laura is co-author of PMBOK 8th Edition, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® and a certified PMI PMO Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™. Fluent in Italian, Czech, English and German, Laura excels in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex challenges across different geographies. As a public speaker, Laura shares her expertise on PMO leadership, strategy execution and executive stakeholder management at international conferences and seminars. Known for her ability to connect with diverse audiences and simplify complex concepts, she inspires others to achieve excellence and embrace innovation.
• Expert in project management ,sustainability and agile transformation with over 14 years of experience
• Authorized Trainer of Green Project Management Global
• 6 years of cooperation with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and its chapters
• Mentor of the PMO Leader Platform and Project Managers Without Borders (PMWB) JV with PMI
• Adjunct professor on Project Management at the International University of Monaco
• Jury member of the Global Project Excellence Awards
Vugar has over 14 years of international experience delivering complex projects across sustainability,
agile initiatives, and social development domains. He began his project management career in 2008,
leading international initiatives ranging from community-based programs to large-scale global events
with budgets of up to USD 10 million. Vugar has worked extensively with global organizations including
UNICEF, FIFA, UNDP, WHO Europe, the European Commission, Mastercard MENA, Pfizer, MSD Czech
Republic, and PwC Czech Republic.
He brings strong expertise in agile and hybrid project approaches, having supported UNICEF
headquarters in Geneva with large-scale agile transformation initiatives involving cross-continental
teams. His professional focus integrates project delivery excellence with sustainability, inclusivity, and
stakeholder-driven impact. Vugar has designed and delivered sustainability-focused events, awareness
campaigns, and recycling initiatives in collaboration with government entities, international federations,
and local communities during 2019-2022.
As a consultant and trainer, he facilitates courses in green project management, agile transformation,
change management, and citizen development, tailoring global standards to practical, real-world
application. He has also contributed to the project management profession as a speaker, jury member,
and panelist at global project management forums and excellence awards.
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Kate Lazarska
This interactive leadership talk focuses on a simple idea: leadership is not about your title or personality. Leadership is about your behavior and the choices you make in everyday situations.
In many workplaces, leadership is expected to be consistent, fair, and effective. However, there is no single “right” way to lead. Different teams, cultures, and situations require different approaches. This session introduces leadership as a practical and flexible skill that can be developed over time.
You will explore seven leadership styles that you can use in your work. Instead of focusing on theory, the session helps you understand when and how to apply each style. You will reflect on your strengths, identify potential blind spots, and consider how your behavior affects your team.
This is an interactive session. You will take part in short exercises, guided reflection, and group discussion. You will also receive a workbook to support your learning and help you apply the ideas in your own context.
The session is designed for emerging leaders, but it is also useful for experienced professionals who want to review and strengthen their approach. It recognizes that leadership expectations can vary across teams and cultures, and provides tools that you can adapt to your own environment.
The focus is practical. By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of how to lead with intention, adapt your style, and make more consistent and effective decisions with your team.
Liz Hector
Impostor syndrome, (self‑)sabotage, and invisible rules often push women to step back long before they reach the top. In this talk, Justyna explores why women eliminate themselves and sometimes each other on the path to leadership. Drawing from years of mentoring and project leadership experience, she challenges deeply rooted narratives about proving worth, visibility, and power, and invites women to stop disappearing and start owning their impact.
Justyna Górak
This session will address how to bring more women into project management, beginning with statistical evidence of the importance of diversity for project success and examining the current number of women in project management.
Drawing from our experiences and research, we will analyze the roadblocks women face and share key strategies to break the glass ceiling.
Language: English
Learning Objectives
Identify the roadblocks women may face, from the recruitment process to the achievement of leadership roles.
Develop strategies to overcome these roadblocks and move upward
Laura Lazzerini Neuwirth
Yasmina Khelifi
Imagine waking up in a hotel room in complete darkness.
You don’t know what time it is. You’re not sure where the door or the light switch is.
You’re fully capable, but in that moment, reaching out, hoping to find something useful, you’re guessing.
That’s where many high-performing women leaders operate today. Not because they are struggling, but because they’ve been strong for so long that no one noticed, including themselves, when they lost their bearings.
In complex project environments, where decisions are constant and expectations are high, many leaders default to holding everything together for everyone else instead of deciding what truly matters.
What often gets in the way isn’t lack of direction, but the performance built to stay effective, reliable, and in control.
This keynote focuses on the moment where being “the strong one” stops working and what to do instead.
It combines humor, honesty, and a simple, practical tool participants can use immediately.
Even in an online setting, participants will experience the difference between three states they move through under pressure:
holding everything together
what’s actually happening underneath
a more grounded position from which they can respond
Participants will learn how to recognise these shifts in real time and interrupt them before they drive decisions.
Participants will leave with one clear shift they can apply immediately, in meetings, decisions, and high-pressure moments.
Romana Prochazkova
In an era where "Greenwashing" is no longer an option, Project Leaders are the frontline of true organizational change. The traditional Triple Constraint Scope, Time, and Cost is evolving. To lead in this new era, project managers must master Green Project Management skills and practictes.
In this session, we will bridge the gap between high-level ESG strategy and daily project execution. Drawing on real-world insights from delivering sustainable Vugar will move beyond theory to provide a practical "Green PM Playbook." Attendees will discover how to transition from "Task Managers" to "Strategic Sustainability Leaders" by integrating the P5™ Standard and PRiSM™ methodology into their existing Agile or Waterfall approaches.
Vugar Rustamli
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming our societies, economies and workplaces. But will its benefits be shared equally by everyone?
Can AI help reduce the gender gap, or could it unintentionally reinforce existing inequalities? Are we truly protecting our data and freedoms when using AI systems, or are we placing too much trust in technologies we do not fully understand?
This seminar explores the societal risks associated with Artificial Intelligence, including algorithmic bias, the impact on human rights, potential effects on health and well-being, and the implications for individual freedom.
The goal is to raise awareness of these challenges and provide participants with perspectives and tools to navigate the AI-driven future in a more critical, responsible and informed way.
Patricia Dominguez
Inclusion may offer you a seat — but owning the room begins within.
We have all experienced moments of being seen, yet not fully heard. Moments when doubt was louder than confidence. In those defining spaces, what makes the difference is not just opportunity, it is intention.
Through PMI’s M.O.R.E. framework — Manage Perceptions, Own Your Success, Relentlessly Assess, and Expand Horizon — this panel discussion invites you to move beyond representation into resonance.
Through real stories, reflection, and practical shifts, from our panellists you will learn how to shape your own narrative, embrace your achievements without apology, continuously evolve, and expand beyond familiar boundaries.
Because the room does not change when you enter it.
The room changes when you decide to own it.
Marta Marcinkiewicz
Cecilia Boggi
Priscila Z. Vendramini Mezzena
Priya Patra
Aneta Wereszczak
The path from growth to greatness is built on daily improvements, emotional intelligence, and unlocking your potential to lead in complex environments. Through real stories and practical insights, this speech explores how empathy, communication, and psychological safety drive high-performing teams. With actionable strategies and a vision for the future, you will be empowered to embrace continuous learning, foster collaboration, and develop the essential leadership skills needed to thrive as the PM of tomorrow in an ever-evolving world.
Bruno Morgante
A talk about why high achievers can build a successful life on the outside while feeling disconnected on the inside, and how alignment and clarity bring them back into a life that truly feels like their own.
In this talk, Nicole Marquardt explores a challenge many high achievers quietly experience: a life that looks successful on paper but does not feel like their own.
Through personal storytelling and practical insight, she reveals why external success alone is not enough and how misalignment shows up in everyday life.
The audience will leave with a deeper understanding of where disconnection begins and a simple three-step approach to reconnect with themselves: noticing misalignment, choosing clarity over comfort, and trusting themselves enough to act.
The talk is based on her personal journey and the work behind her upcoming book, which explores this topic in greater depth.
Nicole Marquardt
Kate Lazarska
International Relations WiPM Programme Leader
Alina Gamza is an experienced HR Project Manager with a strong background in recruitment operations, HR transformation and people-centric change initiatives. She has spent over 15 years working at the intersection of HR, recruitment and project management, progressing from hands-on recruitment roles into leadership and complex project delivery.
Currently, Alina leads HR and recruitment technology-related projects with a strong focus on process improvement, system implementations and change management, supporting global teams and stakeholders across multiple regions. She brings a pragmatic, empathetic approach to project leadership, shaped by years of managing teams, supporting leaders, and navigating large-scale organisational change.
Alina is an active member and leader within the Women in Project Management PMI PC community, where she contributes to building inclusive spaces for women to grow their confidence, visibility, and leadership impact in project environments.
Her professional interests include HR technology, change management, digital transformation, and the human side of projects - especially how leaders can create clarity, trust, and psychological safety during change. Outside of work, Alina enjoys photography, travel, and mindfulness, finding balance between structure and creativity.
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Kamila is a high-impact professional with over 8 years of experience in Supply Chain and in Project Management roles across both corporate and non-profit sectors. Throughout her career as a Project Engineer, Kamila has consistently delivered measurable ROI in high-stakes environments. She played a pivotal role in the EMEA region, optimizing supply chain frameworks to lower inventory costs while enhancing customer value. Her expertise later expanded globally, where she supported PM experts on cross-continent delivery projects. This international exposure, combined with her leadership in the non-profit sector, has given her a sophisticated understanding of how to manage diverse teams and resources across different organizational cultures and constraints.
With a problem-solving mindset, Kamila is passionate about Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Having completed two 50-hour Green Belt and Lean Advanced trainings, she excels at eliminating waste and fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement, leveraging these frameworks to streamline workflows and ensure that complex global systems are as efficient, transparent, and impactful as possible.
Kamila’s professional journey is marked by a focus on building authentic relationships and maintaining high standards of integrity. Kamila is a collaborative leader who values team cohesion and cross-functional partnerships. She frequently works alongside diverse stakeholders to drive initiatives forward, whether through internal culture-building or external advocacy.
Since 2023, Kamila has been a member of the PMI Poland Chapter, where she is actively working in Women in Project Management and her local Poznan Branch. As a former Program Leader of Women in Project Management, she continues to seek opportunities to leverage her communication expertise to foster growth, transparency, and collaboration within her industry.
In 2025, Kamila also joined the Kentuckiana Chapter of the Project Management Institute, where she is using her cross-cultural perspective and diverse experience to establish and pioneer the Women’s Empowerment Initiative in KIPMI.
Speakers
Sayali is a project and client service professional with experience supporting global projects. Her background includes client management, marketing, and risk and control oversight within payments and transactional banking environments.
She has worked on cross-border initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered with strong governance and attention to detail. Her approach combines structured execution with a practical understanding of business needs.
Beyond her core role, Sayali actively contributes to the social and cultural life of her organization. She has co-organized multicultural initiatives within the company, fostering inclusion, collaboration, and cross-cultural engagement.
As a mentor at the PMI Poland Chapter, she supports professionals in their development journey, sharing her experience and encouraging thoughtful, steady career growth.
Functional Consultant & Business Analyst specializing in ERP, French and English speaking, graduated in MBA on Economics and MsC in Management, finance operations, and digital transformation. 7+ years of experience analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, validating data, leading UAT, and enabling cross-functional improvements across Africa and Europe. Strong background in AP/AR/GL, reconciliation, CRM operations, and workflow automation using Power Platform and SQL, wide knowledge on Web implementation with CRM embeded on SEO to improve Customer retention and fidelisation. Known for translating business needs into practical, scalable solutions that improve accuracy, speed, and user adoption.
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Conference Project Manager
Aleksandra is a Project Manager with 6 years of experience in project management, currently leading IT projects for over a year. She specializes in agile project delivery, combining structure with adaptability and a strong focus on people. For her, successful project management goes beyond timelines and backlogs - it is about leadership, communication, and creating an environment where teams can truly thrive.
Throughout her career, she has developed as a leader and trainer in the areas of leadership, project management, and soft skills. She is particularly passionate about building accountable teams, fostering psychological safety. As a woman in tech, she actively speaks about the challenges women face in the industry and advocates for confident, conscious leadership.
As the Project Manager of the Women in Project Management conference, she combines her professional expertise with a mission to empower women in leadership roles and strengthen the visibility of female project leaders in the industry.
Beyond her professional life, she loves traveling, learning foreign languages, and spending time with dogs. Her curiosity about the world - both professionally and personally - continuously drives her growth.
Finance and Administration
Patrycja works as a Scrum Master, facilitator, and Project Manager, supporting teams in building ways of working that are both effective and human-centered. In her daily work, she operates mainly in agile environments, focusing on team development, collaboration, and helping people navigate the complexity of project work.
She completed a year-long Agile Coach & Scrum Master program at Brass Willow, where she deepened her practice in facilitation, working with teams and organizations, product thinking, and change management. This experience shaped her approach to supporting teams at different levels of agile maturity.
In her work, she particularly enjoys facilitating workshops, using visual thinking and graphic facilitation, and creating spaces where teams can openly discuss challenges and look for practical solutions together. She is known for building strong working relationships and helping teams grow at a sustainable pace — even in more demanding environments.
She is also a co-author of Opowieści młodych Scrum Masterów (Stories of Young Scrum Masters), a community book created by graduates of the year-long Agile Coach & Scrum Master school and made available freely for the wider agile community. In the book, she wrote a chapter about the experience of being an experienced Scrum Master working with a young team. You can download the book here: https://szkolaacism.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Opowiesci-mlodych-Scrum-Masterow.pdf
Marketing
Project Manager with a background in public administration where I coordinated processes, managed deadlines, and supported smooth information flow across stakeholders.
I completed postgraduate studies in Project Management and professional trainings in PRINCE2, Agile, and Microsoft Project. I joined PMI in January 2026 to gain hands-on project experience, meet new people, and learn from the best in the field. I’m especially interested in practical ways AI can streamline everyday project work from planning and reporting to clearer team communication.
International Relations
Project Manager who believes that the best projects are created where technology meets the courage to make decisions, effective communication and trust within the team. On a daily basis she leads initiatives at the intersection of business and technology and develops her passion for project management through her involvement with PMI Poland Chapter, as well as by supporting women and mentoring.
Business
Magda is a PMP-certified Project Manager with 10-years of experience managing complex projects across Media Technology, Digital Marketing, and Pharmaceuticals. Magda specializes in bridging the gap between complex technical requirements and business objectives. Over the last decade, she gained solid experience in high-stakes, diverse, and fast-paced industries.
She is a people-oriented manager who balances high-empathy team dynamics with an action-oriented mindset. She has always managed cross-cultural, remote teams across multiple time zones to deliver seamless project lifecycles.
Since 2024, Magda has been an active member of the PMI, where she’s constantly refining her craft and giving back to the community. Over the last year, Magda has been involved in the Women in Project Management, focusing on business and partnerships. Being a part of the initiatives is close to Magda’s values to promote and support gender equality, and empower women working in project management and in a wider professional environment.
Outside of work, Magda is a huge tennis fan, both as a watcher and amateur player. She believes that project management isn't much different from a good match: both require agility, the ability to anticipate the next move, and the persistence to keep the ball in play until you hit that winning shot.
International Relations
Monika Strachel is a technology leader and seasoned educator with over 16 years of experience Currently serving as Principal Technology Program Manager at Sabre Poland, she specializes in delivering technology solutions for global travel clients, including airlines,
agencies. Beyond her corporate role, Monika is a visiting lecturer at Collegium Da Vinci, where she imparts practical knowledge in Agile methodologies, PMI standards, and advanced project management frameworks to aspiring professionals. Her commitment to mentorship is evident through her active participation in the Tech Leaders program, supporting women’s advancement in the tech sector.
Monika’s diverse background encompasses strategic program leadership at Veolia, systems analysis at Franklin Templeton, and project coordination in the fashion industry. Her multifaceted experience underscores her passion for fostering growth, innovation, and inclusivity within the professional community.
Speakers
Katerina is a Leadership and Management student in Warsaw, actively involved in academic initiatives as well as projects related to innovation and entrepreneurship. She is interested in startups, modern technologies, and social solutions.
She also pays special attention to the role of women in business and efforts to strengthen their position in professional and entrepreneurial environments. She values creativity, collaboration, and initiatives that combine education with modern digital tools.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerina-merzyavko-30406a179?
Business
Anna is a Project Manager with nearly 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently leading licensing projects and negotiations with international business partners. She manages complex projects in regulated environments, combining project delivery, stakeholder management, and commercial discussions.
She is particularly interested in the full spectrum of project management, including negotiation strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and decision-making in global business settings. She believes that successful projects are built on trust, clear communication, and thoughtful decision-making.
As a woman leading negotiations and projects, she values clarity, confidence, and building long-term, trust-based partnerships.
Anna is part of the team creating the Women in Project Management conference, where she contributes to partnership initiatives.
Outside of work, she enjoys diving and traveling, which reinforce her structured, risk-aware approach to projects and decision-making.
Logistics
Master’s student in Project Management interested in leadership and project coordination. Currently involved in project-based academic initiatives, event organization, and business development activities, with a focus on teamwork, learning, and practical project experience.
