CREATIVE WOMEN CONFERENCE 2018
The premiere space for female entrepreneurs to share their tools and strategies for success, to network with pioneers of industry and expand the business scope
Creative Women Conference is a life-changing experience. At the conference we are bringing you internationally acclaimed women speakers from around the world.
Join us at the conference and meet innovators, thought-leaders and entrepreneurs who share their proven TOOLS and STRATEGIES for growing your profits, boosting productivity and becoming a true leader in your industry.
Olga Balakleets,
Founder of Creative Women, said:
“The Creative Women platform has been established to celebrate the success of talented women from all round the world who believe in creativity as a driving force behind our achievements.”
Mrs Andri Anastasiades,
First Lady of Cyprus and Patron of Creative Women, said:
“I am confident that this Conference will provide another step forward towards further enhancing the role and influence of female entrepreneurs, as well as expanding and advancing their business strategies and activities.“
Mr Phedon Phedonos,
Mayor of Paphos, said:
“Recognised as a leading cultural and business event in Paphos, the Creative Women Conference is known for inviting high profile international speakers whose areas of expertise stretch far and wide.”
CONFERENCE VENUE
Elysium Hotel, Paphos
The Elysium is a five star, luxury spa hotel located in a beautiful city of Paphos.
Close to various ancient sights and beautiful seaside walks, The Elysium is only 20 minutes away from Paphos airport and 1.5 hours from Larnaca airport.
Hotel facilities:
- Modern conference rooms
Outdoor and indoor pool/beach
Spa and Wellness area
- On-site gym and outdoor activities
- Business centre
WHY CYPRUS
The combination of warm sunshine, delicious Mediterranean food and regular flights from Europe makes Cyprus a fantastic conference destination, and the ideal place to spend three days discovering and exploring the world of creativity.
The panel of influential female speakers come from diverse countries and are featured in:
Laura Timm Creative Women Board Member During her career Laura has worked in a number of diverse industries including construction, motoring and IT to name a few, defying both personal and professional expectations in each of them. It is Laura's…
Dr. Amal Daraghmeh Masri Ambassador Dr. Amal Daraghmeh Masri is CEO of Ougarit Group, Editor in Chief, and founder at Middle East Business News. She also holds positions in local business organisations working for the advancement of women in Palestine…
Valeria Michael CW Speaker Valeria Michael is the owner of one of the leading real estate agencies in Cyprus called Leto Properties. The company provides professional services such as property sales, rentals, investments and development. Throughout her years of entrepreneurship,…
Tatiana Dudyez CW Speaker California based Tatiana Dudyez is a business woman, entrepreneur and a Power Strategist. Known for her unique and compelling heart-centered leadership, she inspires people to thrive and lift one another. When her peak professional performance did…
Radhika Seth CW Speaker Radhika Seth is the Founder & CEO of Sequoia London, an International, Multi Award-Winning Interior Architecture, Design, Sourcing and Project Management Studio based in Mayfair, London. For over a decade they have been creating high-end luxury…
Qi Yu CW Speaker Qi is a Certified Public Accountant and has significant business experience as a founding partner of one of China’s top fifteen audit and accounting firms that employed more than 750 staff in 17 offices across China…
Olga Stepp CW Speaker Olga Stepp is a successful makeup artist in London. During her eighteen years career she has worked in all sectors of the fashion industry, creating unique looks for the magazine editorials, advertising campaigns, films and television…
Nova Reid CW Speaker Often described as inspirational, Nova Reid is a popular speaker, a real advocate for equality and helping people discover their purpose. Nova is a diversity campaigner, wellbeing mentor and founder of multi-award winning wedding blog, Nu…
Noella Coursaris Musunka CW Speaker Philanthropist and international model Noella Coursaris Musunka is the Founder of Malaika, a grassroots nonprofit that works to educate and empower girls and communities in her native country of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and…
Mirela Sula CW Speaker Mirela Sula is a self made business woman. She has worked in media and education for the last 20 years and has speaking experience all around the world. Her background takes in psychology and counselling, journalism,…
Martha Fiennes CW Speaker Martha Fiennes is a British award-winning filmmaker, director, writer and artist. Her multi-layered work is increasingly informed by technological developments and ideas in contemporary art practice while remaining resolutely the artistic expression of a highly gifted…
Marina Ioannou – Hasapi CW Speaker Marina Ioannou - Hasapi has studied Accounting and Finance at the University of Essex. She then obtained a Master’s degree in Public Sector Management, a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) and a PhD…
Lamia Kamel CW Speaker Lamia Kamel is the Managing Director of CC Plus, and is a strategic communications executive and a political PR consultant with proven track record of successful PR campaigns. Lamia brings a long track record of helping…
Janina White CW Speaker Janina (Yana) White is a British writer, couch and troubleshooter. She has Master’s Degree in Journalism and Political Sciences as well as a qualification of a Chartered Company Secretary (a professional who works with companies documents)…
Giovana Vega CW Speaker Giovana is a Certified Forex Trader, International Motivational Speaker and Money Mindset Strategist who grew up in Peru. Always ready for new adventures and learning new skills, she never hesitates to make decisions and is open…
Ellen Bjerkehag CW Speaker Ellen Bjerkehag is an entrepreneur and network specialist from Sweden. Known for her unique way of creating partnerships and collaborations. As one of the pioneers of Global Woman Club, a global network for women in business,…
Elena Georgiadou CW Speaker Elena Georgiadou is the author of the book 'Unveil your Intimate Self' - The Secret to Freedom and Extraordinary Living. She is specialized in personal lifestyle transformation and the new definition of health that embraces body,…
Dr Ana Cukic-Armstrong CW Speaker A graduate of Imperial College, London (Distinction) and the University of Belgrade, Dr Ana Cukic-Armstrong, Ph.D is a hedge fund manager, entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer at Armstrong Investment Mangers LLP, an FCA licensed financial institution. Dr Cukic-Armstrong led the portfolio at…
Connie-Lee Bennett Staff Member Connie-Lee Bennett is the fabulous founder of the Meraki Therapy healing technique and the T.H.H.R.I.V.E online academy with the aim of bringing holistic psychotherapy to the awareness of modern society. She loves to ask “who are…
Anna Homenko Staff Member Anna is the founder of Fiduciana Trust (Cyprus) Limited, company that provides trust, corporate and tax planning advisory, accounting services, and offers individual solutions related to the creation, maintenance and administration of local and offshore companies.…
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Friday 4 May 2018 – Day 1
Morning yoga class – Roxana Tismanaru
Welcome – Opening Ceremony
How to influence people – Farzana Baduel
Brave girls and technology – Adi Eckhouse Barzilai
Women’s work in the men’s world – Qi Yu
Panel discussion – Women are claiming centre stage (Finance/Business section)
Q & A with panellists: Qi Yu, Anna Zavou-Christophorou, Anna Homenko, Valeria Michael
Spotlight: The secret to being a successful female entrepreneur – Radhika Seth
BREAK – COFFEE AND NETWORKING
The lessons we should learn from women thriving in the Arab world – Amal Daragmeh Masri
The role of women in building a nation brand equity – Lamia Kamel
Life adversities and new possibilities – Rebeca Riofrio
Q & A session with film director Martha Fiennes: The creative process for the female film director and the question of trust in the vision. Interviewed by Marina Vryonidou
GALA DINNER
The Conference 2018 was closed with a spectacular Gala Dinner.
The Gala guests were entertained by Greek star Kostas Martakis, Pyatero, a smashing group from Russia,
and Spanish flamenco virtuoso Pol Valaskers.
Speakers shared the most memorable moments of the conference with other guests and everyone danced until the early hours.
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