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I Never Thought Running a Business Was for Me. Until I Did. Here’s What I Needed.
There are so many things I never thought were for me and starting my own business was one of them. It never even came into my head. Since childhood I’d […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Changing Direction: I Wasn’t Wrong—Just Talking to the Wrong Audience
I didn’t set out to become a founder. There was no big moment of clarity. No master plan. No “this is my time” hallelujah. I was made redundant. But if […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
The WiE World Summit Is Coming Back in 2027!
We have some exciting news to share: the Women in Exhibitions World Summit is returning in Summer 2027, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! From Maastricht to Milan and most […]
All Chapters
Introducing the WiE Jobs board – your next opportunity starts here.
We’re excited to launch the Women In Exhibitions Jobs Board, a dedicated space designed to connect talent with opportunity across our network. Open to members from all WIE chapters, it […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Growing the International WiE team
We’re delighted to welcome Lenka Booker to the International Women in Exhibitions team, where she will play a key role in supporting and evolving our marketing and communications activity. Lenka […]
All Chapters
Spring into Success – Exclusive WiE Offer!
At Women in Exhibitions, we are dedicated to empowering women in the exhibition industry by fostering growth, mentorship, and success. This spring, we’re celebrating new beginnings and fresh opportunities with […]
UK CHAPTER
Caroline Gourlay appointed new Women in Exhibition’s UK Chapter President
Women in Exhibitions, UK Chapter, have announced Caroline Gourlay, Head of B2B Exhibition Sales at Excel London, as its new president. Women in Exhibitions aims to inspire, empower and prepare women […]
UK CHAPTER
RX Strengthens Commitment to Gender Equity by Extending International Membership with Women in Exhibitions Network
RX (formerly Reed Exhibitions), one of the world’s leading events companies, has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion by committing to another year of membership with the Women […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Women in Exhibitions World Summit Grows Attendance in Year 2
by Danica Tormohlen. Nearly 120 exhibition industry professionals gathered in Milan. Women in Exhibitions aims to inspire, empower and prepare women for leadership positions in the events and exhibitions sector, […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
RAI Amsterdam Joins Women in Exhibitions as an International Member
RAI Amsterdam has become our newest international member of Women in Exhibitions We are thrilled to announce that RAI Amsterdam has become our newest international member of Women in Exhibitions! […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Women in Exhibitions World Summit Announces Second Edition Following Successful Inaugural Event
Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition at MECC Maastricht, Women in Exhibitions is proud to announce the eagerly awaited second edition, set to take place on 18 – […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Meet our Members: Q&A with Oana Cipca
Want to find out more about our Members? Then you’ll love this new Q&A series. First up is Oana Cipca, founder of the Women in Exhibitions Network and business development manager at TapeMyDay.
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Women in Exhibitions Network Announces Executive Director Industry Veteran Tapped
Women in Exhibitions Network (WIEN) Founder, Oana Cipca, today announced that the first Executive Director of the global women’s group has been announced. Joining the organization effective November 1st is […]
THE NETHERLANDS CHAPTER
Guest speakers at Women in Exhibitions Dutch Chapter Launch announced
Marloes van den Berg, Chief Sustainability Officer at the Royal Jaarbeurs in Utrecht and Yasmine Couderc, Group Head of Talent at Easyfairs Group will touch upon relevant themes for our […]
THE NETHERLANDS CHAPTER
Women in Exhibitions Network expands to the Netherlands
After the successful launch of the Women in Exhibitions Chapters in UK, North America and Germany, the community expands with the Netherlands chapter. The Dutch board of the chapter […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
UK CHAPTER
Diversity and Inclusion Award goes to: Women in Exhibitions UK Chapter
Women in Exhibitions UK Chapter are the winners of the Diversity and Inclussion Award at the prestigious Exhibition News Awards. To be nominated is already an honour, to win is […]
All Chapters
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
UK CHAPTER
Women in Exhibitions are present at International Confex, Londen
Women in Exhibitions UK Chapter was present at International Confex in Londen last March. We are very excited to have returned to International Confex this year, the place where it all started […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
UK CHAPTER
Women in Exhibition’s speak at 88th UFI Global Congress
Women in Exhibition’s founder Oana Cipca, is invited as a speaker at the 88th UFI Global Congress in Rotterdam in Mary Larkin Special Interest Group Female Leadership and Diversity.
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
UK CHAPTER
Rego, our Academy partner received the UFI Certified Professional (UCP) designation.
Rego, our Academy partner received the UFI Certified Professional (UCP) designation.
NORTH AMERICA CHAPTER
Inaugural Women In Exhibitions Network North America Kicks Off with Strong Leadership Session
More than 165 attendees recently participated in the inaugural Women in Exhibitions Network (WIEN) North America chapter Zoom event March 8 in celebration of International Women’s Day.
UK CHAPTER
Lori Hoinkes announced as new president of Women in Exhibitions
Women in Exhibitions (WIE) has appointed Lori Hoinkes, MD of Montgomery Events, as the next president of its UK chapter. She’ll take over the role from the group’s founding president, Soraya Gadelrab, next month.
NORTH AMERICA CHAPTER
WIE Chapter in North America meets
The 2nd official meeting of the WIE Chapter in North America took place. The mission of our networking group is to empower women in the industry whilst helping to nurture the next generation of female leaders now also active in North America.
UK CHAPTER
Meet our Members: Q&A with Alison Jackson
Our next Q&A features Alison Jackson, group managing director at Nineteen Group.
UK CHAPTER
Meet our Members: Q&A with Soraya Gadelrab
Our next Q&A features Soraya Gadelrab, director of Reventalize and president of Women in Exhibitions Network’s UK Chapter.
UK CHAPTER
Join our new mentoring programme
Women in Exhibitions Network is welcoming applications from prospective mentees to join its new Mentoring programme. Successful applicants, looking to grow and develop their careers, will be matched with some of the biggest names in the UK’s events and exhibitions sector.
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Women in Exhibitions panel: Dismantling Barriers
The Women In Exhibitions webinar series returns on 5 October with an experienced panel discussion on ‘Dismantling Barriers in the exhibition industry’.
UK CHAPTER
Online Session with UK Chapter
Looking back on our online catch up last Thursday September 24, 2020 we came together online to present the plans of our UK Chapter in these times of Covid 19. […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Women in Exhibitions panel: their road to success
Women in Exhibitions and EN in interview The Women In Exhibitions webinar series returns on 15 July, where an experienced panel will discuss their various roads to success. Six of […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Thinkshop Series: great attendance and attention
We are ready to start Episode 3: Managing Conflict on July 17 with Sarah Hinds We look back on two wonderful sessions on Influencing and Negotiation followed by Self-Branding last […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Women in Exhibitions panel: achieving balance in the board room
Women in Exhibitions and EN supporting Global Exhibitions Day The Women in Exhibitions network are to discuss how the current Covid-19 crisis presents an opportunity to tackle imbalances in an […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
Partnership with Shinesmith Academy
Our Partnership Sometimes the ideas are simple, but it takes someone to not only spot the gap, but to have the energy and drive to do something about it. This […]
MIDDLE EAST CHAPTER
Coming soon: Middle East Chapter
It is our plan to establish the Middle East Chapter due to officially be launched in 2020. The two initiators of the Middle East Women in Exhibitions Chapter are Victoria […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
emotionstudios: a five star service
Last couple of weeks we joined forces together with EMOTIONstudios and designed the new website and branding for our community of women in exhibitions. Right from the start of our […]
UK CHAPTER
Interview with TFConnect
One of many highlights across the two days of International Confex 2020, now in its new home at ExCeL London, was the launch of the UK chapter of the Women […]
UK CHAPTER
UK Chapter Launch
…was a great success Last February at Confex International held in London, the UK Women in Exhibitions Network chapter was launched in the presence of over 120 women and men […]
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
How Micro-Political Competences Help Women Recognize and Use their Scope of Action
On 14 December 2018 we met at GHM in Munich, Germany with an international audience of women from the exhibitions industry for a one full day of workshops, inspirational sessions and […]
BELGIUM CHAPTER
Visit to Prowood at Flanders Expo
W During Prowood at Flanders Expo in Gent Belgium, Women in Exhibitions network came together for the first time in Belgium. The organisation of Prowood invited us for a visit […]