Alliance of Her Summit 

About the event

For ten years, we have built a movement of courageous, skilled, and determined women leading the way in European politics. For ten years we’ve never been shy about taking a stand. We’ve stood forward when our moment has come, stood against illiberal forces, stood up to misogyny, and stood along side other courageous women pursing their ambitions. Now, at a time when our mission has never been more urgent, we are coming together to stand stronger, speak louder, and lead the fight for a more just, inclusive, and democratic future. 

Join us at the Alliance Of Her 10th Anniversary Summit, a landmark gathering of alumnae, allies, and high-level guests, coming together to celebrate a decade of empowerment and chart the course for the future. 

The summit will be a moment of inspiration, learning, and action – featuring high-level speakers, skill-building sessions, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen our community and propel us into the next decade of impact.

Program

10:30 Framing Power – Media Narratives and the Faces of Female Leadership – ELF open forum 

Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Former Minister of Education, Germany  

Annika Arras, Founder of the European Women’s Academy of Political Leadership and Campaigning (Alliance of Her) 

Elena Sánchez Nicolás, Editor-in-chief, EU Observer   

Eva De Bleeker, Member of the Flemish Parliament, OpenVLd 

Moderation: Viktorya Muradyan, ELF Associate Fellow and Public Affairs Professional 

12:00 Summit Registration and Welcome Reception 

13:00 Standing together – Opening session 

Moderation of the full event Georgia Brooks, Founder of The Nine 

Svenja Hahn, President, ALDE Party  

Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Fredrich Naumann Foundation  

Antoaneta Asenova-Bihlmayer, European Liberal Forum  

Annika Arras, Founder of the European Women’s Academy of Political Leadership and Campaigning (Alliance of Her) 

 
Keynote speech 

Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement 

Oana Țoiu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Romania  

14:00 Networking break 

14:00 Open Forum: Her Power, Our Freedom 

A deep-dive into the core theme of the Summit, trailblazing Hungarian politician and activist Katalin Cseh leads a provocative conversation on how liberal female political leaders can and should embrace outrage and channel it to action. 

Lena Boraslavova, We Continue the Change, Bulgaria-MP 

Besa Kabashi Ramaj, Coordinator of the Dpt. on National Security and Defense (GGC); Member of the Presidency of PDK, Kosovo 

Kristina Wilfore, Co-founder of #ShePersisted 

Moderator: Katalin Cseh, Member of Parliament, Hungary  

Keynote 

Zuzana Čaputová, Former President of Slovakia  

16:00 Networking break 

17:30 Gala reception – Remarks by AOH Alumnae and current Members of the European Parliament: 

Sigrid Friis Frederiksen 

Raquel García Hermida-van der Walle 

Svenja Hahn 

Irena Joveva, online message 

Anna Stürgkh 

Moderator: Joy Kamel, AOH Alumnae 

19:30 Dinner 

20:30 Ministers Shaping Europe’s Future 

Yoko Alender, Minister for Climate, Estonia 

Romina Pourmokhtari, Minister for Environment, Sweden 

Diana Buzoianu, Minister of Environment, Romania 

21:00 Winner of the Alliance Of Her Women in Politics Champion of the Year announcement  

Svenja Hahn, President, ALDE Party 

Marie Bjerre, Minister for European Affairs, Denmark 

22:00 Afterparty and end of event