Breaking Barriers at the 18th BPW European Regional Conference and 12th Young Symposium in Valletta
Valletta, Malta – From May 23rd to 25th, 2025, the historic city of Valletta will become the epicentre of global thought leadership and women’s empowerment as it hosts the 18th BPW European Regional Conference and the 12th Young Symposium. Organized by Business & Professional Women (BPW) Valletta Malta, this landmark event will gather over 54 distinguished speakers from across the globe and delegates from more than 41 countries, all converging at the Mediterranean Conference Centre to share, learn, and inspire. The conference has also earned CPE Accreditation of 15 hours by MIA.
An Unprecedented Global Gathering
This year’s theme, ‘BREAKING BARRIERS: Drive Your Own Success,’ underscores the conference’s mission to empower women to take charge of their careers and leadership journeys. Bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and young professionals from across Europe and beyond, the conference will address critical topics including Future Workplaces, Digitalization, Globalization, and Women’s Leadership.
Thought Leaders and Visionary Speakers
The conference will feature world-class speakers, including:
Elaine Bowers Coventry, President, The Coca-Cola Company Europe – Expert in cross-border business collaboration.
Nicole Buffett, Acclaimed artist and business strategist – Delivering insights on creativity, AI, and business innovation.
Helen Chorley, Investor and Business Strategist – Moderating key discussions on workforce transformation and leadership.
Larisa Miller, President & CEO, Phoenix Global – Global leader in business networking and sustainability.
Kaiane Aldorino, Former Miss World and BPW Gibraltar President – Speaker on resilience and transformation.
Mirela Sula, CEO, Global Woman Club – Media entrepreneur advocating visibility and empowerment.
Angelika Sharygina, Strategic Policy Advisor – Expert on misinformation interventions and geopolitics.
Sameer Somal, CEO, Blue Ocean Global Technology – Thought leader on business strategy and personal branding.
Jonathan Spiteri, Economist – Discussing workforce and economic shifts.
Sponsorship and Support
The BPW European Regional Conference 2025 is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors: MVintage, The Coca-Cola Company, GSD, FinanceMalta, MDIA, MTA, Ministry for Finance, Rasheed Holdings, Residency Malta, Tech.MT, Malta Enterprise, European Funds, Equality, Reforms and Social Dialogue at the Office of the Prime Minister, APS Bank, Fenech & Fenech Advocates, LESA, MITA, Heritage Malta and Smart Technologies. Their commitment to empowering women leaders and fostering innovation is vital to the success of this international event.
A Pioneering Collaboration for Gender Equality
One of the highlights of this conference will be the signing of a groundbreaking collaboration agreement between BPW Malta and European Women on Board (EWOB). The agreement will symbolize a united commitment to advancing women’s leadership across the Board. As part of this collaboration, EWOB Chair Hedwige Nuyens will deliver a Masterclass on inclusive leadership, offering invaluable insights to aspiring and established leaders alike.
A Global Impact, Local Inspiration
While the conference is deeply rooted in Malta, its influence extends far beyond. It serves as a pivotal platform for fostering international cooperation, networking, and leadership development. Delegates will gain insights into the evolving dynamics of global business, digital transformation, and the empowerment of women in leadership.
Join Us
Registration is open at BPW Malta Website. Accredited with up to 15 hours of CPE, this conference promises invaluable knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities.
Registration link: https://bpwmalta.com/bpw-european-conference-2025/conference-registration/
For media inquiries, please contact: Mariella Camilleri, President, BPW Valletta Malta Email: [email protected] Phone: +35679432469
Meet the host
Mariella Camilleri/ President, BPW (Valletta) Malta
Mariella Camilleri is a Finance expert with over 40+ years experience in Corporate Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital and Investment Banking. Her expertise in the field includes Due Diligence, Corporate Evaluation, Company Packager and oversight for the integration post acquisition closing. She has had multiple C-Suite roles in many sectors and with Multinational Corporations. She maintained several consulting relationships in various fields ranging from Credit Risk management / Business Management, Technology Selection review and implementation primarily related to CRM/ERP and Inbound Marketing, plus using technology to streamline operations in various sectors including High Fashion Industry, Public Relations, Logistics & Transportation and Factoring amongst others. She has maintained C-Level (CFO / COO roles) posts for Start-ups and also Post Acquisition, for companies operating in the marketing sector, including General Manager for a Multinational Corporation which oversaw product development in the US, plastic injection molding production facility in China, R&D in Hong Kong and sales operations in USA, Asia and South America. The latest of her C-Level roles was as CFO/COO of a Book Publishing Company from 2009 through 2014.
