CREATIVE WOMEN CONFERENCE 2016

The launch of the international organisation
Creative Women

The international organisation Creative Women was launched in Cyprus on 8 April 2016 with a conference at the luxurious five star Elysium Hotel in Paphos.

The brainchild of an entrepreneurial woman, Olga Balakleets, CEO of Ensemble Productions, Creative Women was founded to inspire and connect creative women around the world through business.

Nearly 100 creative and successful women from Cyprus and around the world took part in exciting debates and panels, discussing the role of women and entrepreneurs in modern society, balancing business and families as well as the future role of women in the world.

Delegates and speakers enjoyed a harbour cruise on the first evening and closed the conference with a spectacular Gala Dinner.

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:

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Friday 8 April 2016 – Day 1

Welcome – Opening Ceremony with the First Lady of Cyprus Andri Anastasiades and the Mayor of Paphos Phedon Phedonos.

Femininity – a cure in today’s fragile world? Can women in top positions lead the world to a better place? – Maggie Semple.

Panel Discussion – Women and their role in society.

Panellists: Maggie Semple, Farzana Baduel, Mako Abashidze, Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, Daljit Sandhu, Erica Charalambous.

Break – Coffee and networking.

Panel Discussion – Women in modern connected society. Are we equipped for the digital world of tomorrow?

Panellists: Farzana Baduel, Mako Abashidze, Raffaella Carnevale, Pavlina Papalouka, Katerina Mina.

Female entrepreneur – a rarity or new reality? – Rafaella Carnevale.

Panel Discussion – Are their specific industries where women entrepreneurs are more successful?
Panellists: Rafaella Carnevale, Maggie Semple, Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, Roksana Fasovska, Daljit Sandhu.

Break – Coffee and networking.

Q&A Panel.

Saturday 9 April 2016 – Day 2

Challenges and opportunities for women leading businesses and projects – Daljit Sandhu.

Panel Discussion: Women in Leadership positions – facing a “men’s world” reality

Panellists: Daljit Sandhu, Anna Belova, Mako Abashidze, Anna Homenko.

Break – Coffee and networking.

Panel Discussion: Can we be good at all three roles – mother, wife, and business woman?

Panellists: Roksana Fasovska, Anna Homenko, Victoria Yanakova, Mako Abashidze, Valeria Michael.

Panel Discussion: Women in Philanthropy – are women doing enough in driving change?

Panellists: Farzana Baduel, Raffaella Carnevale, Victoria Yanakova, Katerina Mina, Anna Homenko, Daljit Sandhu.

Break – Coffee and networking.

Panel Discussion: What does the future hold for women in 20 years?

Panellists: Maggie Semple Alexandra Maria Awad, Anna Belova, Roksana Fasovska.

GALA DINNER

The Conference 2016 was closed with a spectacular Gala Dinner.

The Gala had outstanding performances by soprano Katerina Mina, Vraka Folklore Group, emerging Cypriot talent Cynthia and the charismatic singer Doros Demosthenous.