Summary of the inaugural 'Inspire Networking' in Berlin which was only possible thanks to the
efforts of Gigi, Eva and Jinal and thanks to our sponsors Hyatt and guest speaker Katrin who supported this event.
Key takeaways from the event:
- Even with only two weeks to plan, we had 35 attendees when we were expecting 25. We had to add more chairs!
- Great insights from our guest speaker on the topic of networking, the value of it and why women are being advised to network.
- Two rounds of conversation circles that allowed the attendees more open and honest conversation about how networking affects us as professionals and boosts our careers.
- A diverse range of attendees both in terms of roles, companies and years of experience.
A personal achievement that I wanted to share is that it is possible to run a global business with a global community and make an impact.
Testimonials
"The Inspire Event in Berlin provided some great advice on how to gain confidence and silence your imposter syndrome in a very intimate setting filled with inspiring women" -MariaPia
"I really enjoyed the rotated conversation circles. Everyone was really open in sharing their stories and suggestions around networking, which was really useful for the conference which happened immediately after the event! I have actually put some of the suggestions into practice. " - Eva Chan
"This networking event, organized ahead of the conference, was very insightful because it allowed you to start connecting with a select group of women who you will cross paths with over the next two days and whom you can catch up with later during IHIF." - Athenais
"I had an incredible experience at the women-only networking event at the Grand Hyatt Berlin! It was so enriching to meet such a diverse group of women from various professional fields, all ready to support and inspire one another. What stood out to me were the discussion circles. We were grouped with women we hadn’t met before and given a general question to explore. This setup fostered a fantastic exchange of ideas and allowed us to connect on a personal and professional level in a really meaningful way. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this empowering event! - Hilda K.R. Weit
"Amazing opportunity to socialize and network with inspiring woman in the industry. Its good to know that we are not alone and in fact many have faced the same issues of networking." -Cecilia Santos
"Thank you for creating opportunities for women in hospitality to meet, share and grow together."- Johanna Wagner
