Under the esteemed patronage of Ms. Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for the Digital Economy and Society, the Digital Leadership Institute and its partners are honoured to announce the sixth edition of the European Ada Awards recognising top girls and women* in digital sectors in Europe, as part of European Code Week 2019 and the WomenInTech.Brussels 2019 Women Code Festival.

Join us at the Google Digital Atelier in Brussels on 16 October 2019 for an exciting evening recognising top female talent in digital fields from across Europe, with a special opening address by Commissioner Gabriel, and a closing reception. This event is open to the public on a strictly first-come-first-served basis, with pre-registration required.

*anyone who identifies as a girl or woman

Agenda:

• 16:00-16:45 - Doors & Registration
  
• 16:45-17:30 - High-level Panel: “Gender Equality and Europe: Fit for the Digital Era?”
  
  • Mr. Christian Veske, Stakeholder Relations Coordinator, European Institute for Gender Equality
    
  • Ms. Manon Van Hoorebeke, 2014-15 European Digital Girl of the Year
    
  • Ms. Annick Breton Elias, Partner, Deloitte Luxembourg
  • Ms. Afke Schaart, VP and Head of Europe, GSMA
    
  • Moderator: Ms. Che Miller Van Dÿck, Founding Director, Digital Leadership Institute
  
  
• 17:45-18:00 - Ceremony Welcome
  
  • Ms. Che Miller Van Dÿck, Founding Director, Digital Leadership Institute
  • Ms. Loubna Azhgoud, COO Women in Business & Women in Tech.Brussels @1819 Hub.Brussels
  • Ms. Audrey Scozzaro Ferrazzini, Senior EU Policy Manager, Google
  • Moderator: Ms. Loredana Bucseneanu, Development Director, Digital Leadership Institute

• 18:00-18:15 - Keynote Presentation by Ms. Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for the Digital Economy and Society
  
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• 18:15-19:00 - 2019-20 European Ada Awards Ceremony - presented by the 2019-20 European Ada Awards Partners & Sponsors
  
  • 2019-20 Digital Girl of the Year Awards
  • 10 Years and Under Category - presented by Ms. Afke Schaart, VP and Head of Europe, GSMA
    
  • 11-14 Year Old Category - presented by Ms. Christine Marlet, Board Member, Global Wo.Man Hub
    
  • 15-17 Year Old Category - presented by Ms. Viola Pinzi, European Schoolnet
  • 2019-20 Digital Woman of the Year Award - presented by Ms. Kelly Dorekens, Director, Deloitte Belgium
    

• 19:00-20:30 - Reception courtesy of WomenInTech.Brussels

2019-2020 European Ada Awards Partners & Sponsors