Empowering Female Entrepreneurship Summit

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the European Female Founders Association (EFF) hosted the Empowering Female Entrepreneurship Summit in Brussels.

Held at the Bellarmine Building in the heart of the European Quarter, the two-day event convened leading voices from across Europe to address the challenges and opportunities for advancing female entrepreneurship.

The Summit featured a series of high-level panels, interactive workshops, and strategic discussions designed to drive actionable outcomes. Notable speakers included:

• Nicola Beer, Vice President then of the European Parliament

• Maryia Gabriel, European Commissioner then for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

Summit Themes

The event was structured around the three foundational pillars of the European Female Founders Association:

• Education – Fostering Tomorrow’s Female Entrepreneurs

  Supporting the development of entrepreneurial skills in girls and women at all stages of life.

• Networks & Communities – Connecting Women, Building Power

  Establishing a strong and interconnected ecosystem that promotes collaboration, mentorship, and visibility for female founders across Europe.

• Financing – Addressing the Gender Gap in Venture Capital and Public Funding

  Advocating for equitable access to financial resources and systemic change in funding practices.