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The 1st World Women Empowering
The CleanTech Decade Summit #TogetherWeAreStronger
Powered by CBC Empowering Women Hub
4 October 2023
Live at Crystal Banquet Hall
On the occasion of Renewable Energy India Expo 2023, Greater Noida, India
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The inaugural World Women Empowering The CleanTech Decade Summit celebrated the immense opportunities for women in the CleanTech industry, where they play a pivotal role in driving transformation through disruptive technologies and creativity.
The Summit was powered by the CleanTech Business Club’s Empowering Women Hub, where equality is fundamental, both empowering women and men as change-makers, leveraging diverse perspectives and talents to shape a sustainable future.
It was proceeded by two Women Empowering The CleanTech Decade Forums India held in 2019 and 2022 at REI Expo as well as two worldwide events held in 2020, CBC Empowering Women Hub Workshop in Abu Dhabi and Empowering Women in CleanTech Session on the occasion of the 1st World CleanTech eConvention #TogetherWeAreStronger.
The Summit counted two strong supporting partners: the “Women Energize Women” communication initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), which is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE) as well as the Indo-German Energy Forum of BMWK’s global project Bilateral Climate and Energy Partnerships.
During the summit, we heard inspiring stories from women in executive positions who have shattered barriers, encouraging others to lead in CleanTech. Additionally, we learnt from men driving companies forward by promoting gender equality within their organizations, highlighting the transformative power of inclusivity and collaboration.
To achieve exponential growth during the CleanTech decade, it is crucial to address skills capacity building, which represents a significant opportunity for women entrepreneurs and those eager to take up executive positions, work in R&D and technology, as well as in marketing and communication.
As we celebrate the accomplishments of women in CleanTech, we must also recognize that collaboration on an international level is essential to drive this industry forward. Embracing global perspectives, sharing knowledge, and fostering partnerships is the key to unlocking the full potential of CleanTech solutions worldwide.
The CleanTech decade thrives when powered by respect for gender equality and a united, collaborative spirit. Fostering an inclusive environment unlocks the full potential of CleanTech solutions, tapping into diverse perspectives and driving unprecedented innovation.
United under #TogetherWeAreStronger, we strive to empower the CleanTech decade, harmonizing business, meaningfulness, and joy. Together, let's create a cleaner, sustainable, and brighter future for all, leaving a lasting impact on our planet and its inhabitants.
The apex of the event was centred around the #JointManifesto2023, a tribute to the indispensable collaboration between women and men, working hand in hand to drive the CleanTech Decade. This joint manifesto of women and men in CleanTech exemplifies the potency of gender-inclusive teamwork in igniting progress and resonates as a resolute call to action. Its purpose is to forge a global alliance that unites diverse talents, fostering cooperation to propel the world's transformation towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.
During COP28 held in Dubai, UAE, the Global Campaign will be launched to further promote the #JointManifesto2023 and start implementing the related action plan.
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The 1st World Women Empowering
The CleanTech Decade Summit #TogetherWeAreStronger
powered by CBC Empowering Women Hub
Location: Live at Crystal Banquet Hall at REI Expo 2023 & Online
Date: 4 October 2023
Timeline: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Chairs & Moderators
Honorary Chairs:
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Mary O'Donnell "CleanTech Mama"; Founder & President at Clean Power Inc; CBC Honorary Chair of Empowering Women Hub & Solar Lights for Peace
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Prof. Eicke R. Weber, Vice-Chair at European Solar Manufacturing Council; Former Director, Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg; Professor Emeritus, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, UC Berkeley; CBC Chair of R&D, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Hub; Chair of the World CleanTech Awards
Chairs:
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Dr. Tripta Thakur, Director-General, National Power Training Institute, Ministry of Power, Government of India
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Harendra Pratap Singh, Joint Director, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (M/o MSME), Government of India
Moderators:
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Dr. Rashi Gupta "Batterywali", Managing Director at Vision Mechatronics; Council Member at CEET: An Independent Advisory Council to the UN Secretary-General; CBC Chair of Empowering Women Hub & Chair of Energy Storage Hub
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Tomasz Slusarz, Founder & Visionary Streamliner at the CleanTech Business Club; President of the CleanTech Business Institute
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Opening Ceremony
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Mentoring Panel Discussion 1 - Removing barriers in financing women cleantech entrepreneurship
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Grand Panel Discussion 2 - Women & Men Empowering The CleanTech Decade Together #TogetherWeAreStronger
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Signature Ceremony of the #JointManifesto2030, Forging a Unified Path of Women and Men in the CleanTech Decade #TogetherWeAreStrogner
Haut-parleurs
Mary O'Donnell "CleanTech Mama"
Founder & President
Clean Power Inc
Impact investor
CBC Honorary Chair of Empowering Women Hub
Simay Akar
CEO and Founder
AK Energy Consulting
CBC Co-Chair of Empowering Women Hub
Alicia Eastman
Co-founder and Board Director
InterContinental Energy
Host of “Everything About Hydrogen”
CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of Financial & Investor Ecosystem)
Joanna (Jing Jing) Pang
CleanTech Enterpreuner
CBC Director Relations South-East Asia
Maggie Chen
CleanTech & Sustainability Passionate
Elite Member
Dr. Rashi Gupta "Batterywali"
Managing Director
Vision Mechatronics
CBC Chair of StorageVersity Hub & Chair of Empowering Women Hub
Amanda Zhang
Director of Business Development
Shoals Technologies Group
CBC Supply Chain Relationship Advisor for China
Agnieszka J. Weryszko
Founder & CEO
Square Venues
CBC Chair of Hospitality Industry Hub
Monica Oliphant
Research Scientist and Renewables & Environment Consultant
Past President of ISES (International Solar Energy Society)
CBC Honorary Chair for Australia
Hayrie Shan
CEO
Euro American Solar
CBC Chair for Bulgaria
Armita Bayat
General Manager MENA
TEK Solar
CBC Co-Chair of Empowering Women Hub (In Charge of the Middle East)
Andrea Bodenhagen
Director Marketing Europe
Sunova Solar
CBC Co-Chair of Empowering Women Hub (In Charge of Europe)
Eden Jahnke
Founder & Director
WORLDLING
Chief of Staff, Clean Disruption
CBC Chair for New Zealand
Laura Azpilicueta
European Director ESS Business
AMPACE Technology Limited
CBC Chair for Spain