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Empowering Women in Business: SSBM Geneva Hosts Inspirational Panel Discussion!

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The Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva (SSBM), in collaboration with InnKick and the Consulate of Türkiye in Geneva, hosted a landmark event on Monday, December 11, 2023, titled “Empowering Women: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs.

Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas keynote speaker at ssbm

Keynote Address by H.E. Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas

The distinguished gathering took place at the SSBM premises in Geneva, drawing attention to pressing issues in today’s business landscape. The focus of the evening was on empowering women in entrepreneurship. The event featured a formal panel discussion and a keynote address by the Honourable Minister H.E. Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas from the Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Family and Social Services.

Esteemed Panelists

The panellists were: Dr.Amira Alqam Simcox-Dean of SSBM, Dina Wehbe-Intellectual Property Specialist, Mine Uran– Founder & Chief Executive Officer Alver BV & Alver World SA & Swiss Certified Board Member and Trainer and Hulya Kurt-CareerCoach, Mentor, Trainer and President of Organization Women International Trade.

Together, these influential figures addressed the systemic obstacles faced by women in the business world, sharing stories of triumph that serve as a beacon of inspiration. The discussions delved into actionable steps towards creating an equal and fair entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Empowering Women in Business

The event proved to be a significant milestone in understanding of the hurdles women face in entrepreneurship, as well as the coping strategies that have proven effective in overcoming them. Panel left a lasting impact on the participants and contributed to the broader conversation on empowering women in the business world.