Name: Unlocking Digital Trust: Women Pioneering a Secure Cyber Future
Start: 2024-06-05T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-06-05T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW

Join us for another session of the WDS Monday Exchange series.

Register directly on the WDS website here:
[https://www.womenindigitalswitzerland.com/event-details/wds-monday-exchange-upskilling](https://www.womenindigitalswitzerland.com/event-details/wds-monday-exchange-upskilling)

In this supporter-exclusive virtual event, we will explore the variety of upskilling initiatives in Switzerland. Led by the WDS Community & Membership team, this interactive session will allow WDS supporters to connect and exchange with each other and strengthen the WDS community across Switzerland.

Through a presentation of diverse upskilling initiatives in Switzerland and exchange exercises in small groups, you will gain insights into the opportunities for upskilling to support your career while connecting and learning from each other.

We are looking forward to hearing from you about the upskilling opportunities you have discovered or took part in.

[Jana Lugthart](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janalugthart/), VP Stakeholder Relations will be moderating this session. [Ketaki Sood](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ketakisood/), VP Community & Membership, and the whole WDS team are looking forward to welcoming you to our upcoming WDS Monday Exchange.

**About “WDS Monday Exchange” Series**
To further enrich your engagement with the WDS community, we proudly introduced our quarterly "WDS Monday Exchange" sessions in March 2024.

These carefully designed virtual meetings are tailored exclusively for WDS dedicated supporters (women, men and others are welcome) and provide a unique opportunity to engage with peers, experts and WDS team on a variety of topics. Whether it's leadership insights, time management strategies, well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion or mentoring, these sessions are created especially for you. To participate, all you need to do is become a supporter member and take advantage of the many resources and connections in our engaging and supporting network.

Embark on a journey of growth and empowerment with the WDS community. [Become a WDS Supporter.](https://www.womenindigitalswitzerland.com/join)

Women in Digital Switzerland Geneva Chapter Meetups

Kathy T

Alina  Ispas

WDS Monday Exchange: Upskilling

Online event

Join us for an enlightening evening hosted by Women in Digital Switzerland (WDS) and Women In International Trade Organisation (OWIT), featuring insightful discussions with distinguished speakers Hulya Kurt, Nadia Mojahed, Virginie Staub, and Inna Malaia. Explore the challenges and successes of female entrepreneurship through their personal stories and professional experiences. Learn about overcoming obstacles, the importance of networking, and strategies for effective self-promotion and online presence. This interactive panel will provide a framework for sucess and a dynamic networking wheel, designed to empower and inspire. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and discover key takeaways that can boost your entrepreneurial journey.

Join us to expand your network and gain valuable insights into the entrepreneurial landscape!

Register directly on the WDS website to confirm your attendance: [https://www.womenindigitalswitzerland.com/event-details/empowering-entrepreneurship](https://www.womenindigitalswitzerland.com/event-details/empowering-entrepreneurship)

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following sponsors for their invaluable support and contribution to our event.

OWIT, or the Organization of Women in International Trade, is a global network dedicated to advancing women's economic empowerment and fostering international trade opportunities. With chapters spanning the globe, OWIT provides a supportive community for women in business, offering networking events, educational resources, and advocacy initiatives. By connecting professionals, sharing knowledge, and promoting inclusive trade policies, OWIT empowers women to succeed in the global marketplace.

Pulse Incubateur HES is the catalyst of innovation within HES-SO Ge. Their campus is a launchpad for young entrepreneurs from the six universities of applied sciences of Geneva, where innovative ideas take flight and entrepreneurial spirit is fueled. There, they don't just dream about the future; they craft it, empowering emerging talents to drive meaningful change.

WDS is a community of modern leaders who leverage collaboration and elevate diversity to advance careers and create business opportunities in the Swiss digital economy. By leveraging the power of our community, Women in Digital Switzerland (WDS) advances careers, supports organizational transformation leaps, and creates business opportunities in the Swiss digital economy and beyond. Be part of the change. Become a supporter. If you are passionate about expanding and bringing WDS community together and creating insightful events in Geneva, get in touch with us via our website. We are currently looking for Chapter Leads in Geneva.

WDS events are open to all. We strive to foster inclusive spaces for individuals of all genders and backgrounds who want to join our community, support our mission, and share a passion for digital innovation.

Entrance to this event is free. However, any donation helps us to run the organization and to continue to hold these insightful events. For a free ticket, you should type 0 into the donation field. Thank you for your support!

David Laou

Empowering Entrepreneurship

Pulse Incubateur Hes

**Join us as we explore how women are breaking barriers** **and leading innovation** in this emerging domain, ensuring a safer and more inclusive cyber world for all. From pioneering new technologies to advocating for ethical practices, discover how women are driving change and empowering communities to navigate the complexities of digital trust with confidence and integrity.

**Register here to get your free ticket:** [https://t.ly/kPg8M](https://t.ly/kPg8M)

**Agenda:**

18:00-18:30 Doors open, participants’ registration
18:30-18:45 WDS Basel Chapter introduction
18:45-19:30 Public Talk with Petra Maria Asprion & Pragati Siddhanti
19:30-20:15 Networking Apero

[Petra Maria Asprion](https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-maria-asprion/) is a Professor & Head of Competence Center Digital Trust at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). With a strong background in governance, compliance, and risk management, she specializes in end-user aspects and conducts research in blockchain technology to enhance digital trust and transparency. Her current research focuses on "Digital Trust," integrating various interdisciplinary topics such as cyber security, artificial intelligence, ethics, and data privacy.

[Pragati Siddhanti ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pragati-siddhanti/) works as a Senior Manager (Technology) at Accenture and is also a visiting lecturer teaching Enterprise Systems at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW); she is also the founder of My Swiss Story, a non profit platform which is committed to making expat life transitions easier and empowering women in various works of life.

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Unlocking Digital Trust: Women Pioneering a Secure Cyber Future

Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW

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