BPW Germany DACHli Conference

Following an intensive preparation phase, the BPW Germany DACHL Conference of the German speaking countries in Europe was a resounding success. Hosted by BPW Germany Club Ulm, the conference titled Through trust we build connections, hence creating diversity, brought together insightful speakers and over 100 participants to create, rekindle and maintain connections with the BPW community from Germany, Austria, Switzerland – and for the first time – Liechtenstein https://bpw.dach-tagung.eu/

The participants registered for the event enjoying the atmosphere of a roof-top terrace where esteemed guest, Anu Viks, Chair Executive Council BPW Europe welcomed the attendees.

On the first day of the conference, Ditta Endriß and Claudio Rozsa (Chairpersons, BPW Ulm), and Birte Siemonson, President, BPW Germany shared their opening remarks, welcoming the speakers and participants to the conference. BPW International President Catherine Bosshart, shared an empowering video message with the attendees. This was followed by the captivating and inspirational keynote address by the speaker and author Susan Omandi, who shared forward-thinking ideas in her talk on Me, You, Us, Diversity, emphasising the importance of forming connections, building trust and creating diversity in our lives.

BPW Candle Lighting Ceremony

A special aspect of the DACH Conference was the candle lighting ceremony on Saturday evening. The candles symbolize the ambitions and endeavours of dedicated women in over 100 countries around the world, who are all indeed #ProudtobeBPW. The energy throughout the conference was palpable, and its overwhelming success has set a high bar for the next DACHL Conference, scheduled to take place in Austria. With the momentum gained in Ulm, the future of Business and Professional Women in German-speaking countries looks brighter than ever.

The DACH region hosts a regional German-speaking gathering every 2nd year. The aim is to foster the business network and bring women from that economic region together. The host location is rotating between Austria, Germany and Switzerland for every 2nd year.