Women in Business: Navigating Through Male Dominated Fields

Step into an unforgettable International Women's Day celebration honoring women who have forged successful careers in male-dominated industries. This energizing evening is designed to leave you inspired, empowered, and equipped with actionable insights you can immediately apply to your career and life.

Connect directly with trailblazing leaders, ask questions during our interactive Q&A, and build meaningful relationships during our networking session with both speakers and fellow attendees.
And do not forget to participate in the Women's History Quiz and win amazing prizes!

Sylvia De Haas:

With 15 years of real estate expertise, Sylvia is also the founder of Nexpace — our event host. She’ll share her entrepreneurial journey and practical lessons from building a business in a competitive environment.

Meredith Edam:

Founder of Her Future Academy and owner of MDE Support, Meredith brings 15+ years of corporate experience and deep insight into leadership, confidence, and strong presence in male-dominated environments.

Anna Sizova:

An expat who moved from a conservative rural area in Russia to the Netherlands alone at 17, which fully altered her perception of her role as a woman in a society. Anna brings a powerful story of resilience, adaptation, and ambition.

Location: Paasheuvelweg 20

Date: Wednesday, 4th March

Time: 18:00-20:00

Spots are limited — secure your free ticket now and be part of an uplifting evening celebrating strength, ambition, and community. Light bites and beverages will be provided.

Please note that this event will be accessible to both English and Dutch speakers.

Info: What does it take to build and lead in spaces where women are underrepresented? Sylvia shares her personal story of ambition, resistance, breakthrough moments, and hard-earned confidence. Her experience highlights not only the barriers that still exist but the strength and clarity required to rise beyond them.

Info: As founder of Her Future Academy, Meredith brings lived experience from navigating high-level corporate environments, often as the only woman or woman of color in the room. In this dynamic workshop, she shares tools and insights that help young women identify their unique strengths, overcome doubt, and step into leadership with authenticity and courage—a powerful session for anyone ready to invest in her future.

Info: What happens when “woman” is treated not just as identity, but as limitation? In this compelling session, Anna reflects on navigating traditional expectations while building ambition and independence on her own terms. She unpacks how cultural norms shape confidence, career choices, and self-worth — and how breaking internal barriers can be the first step toward external success.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Paasheuvelweg 20, 20 Paasheuvelweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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