PROGRAM - HER Conference 2025

11:00 - Opening of HER Conference

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• Hosts Cécile Moroni and Donna Kastrati welcome you to a day of inspiration, learning, and new opportunities.

 

11:07 - Keynote

 

11:30 Pitch100: First Round

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• 30 female entrepreneurs take the stage for one-minute business pitches, showcasing their innovative ideas.

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12:00 - Panel: Tomorrowland – Elevate Women-led Ventures

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• Anne H. Worsøe (Partner, Farmhouse Capital), Cecilie Myrseth (Norwegian Minister of Trade), and Evelina Olsson (Founder & CEO of Finfly) discuss how we can strengthen female entrepreneurship through funding, networks, and policies that foster success.

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12:20 - Lunch & Networking

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• Enjoy a relaxed lunch with music while connecting with fellow founders, investors, and industry leaders.

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13:20 - Pitch100: Second Round

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• 30 more entrepreneurs pitch their businesses, gaining visibility and potential partnerships.

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14:00 - Keynote: Beyond Borders – Scaling Globally

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• Tonje Wahl Evensen, CEO & Founder of Non-stop dogwear, shares her journey of building an international brand and the mindset needed to expand beyond local markets.

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14:20 - Panel: Beyond Borders – Elevate on a Global Scale

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• Aina Lemoen Lunde, CEO Feddie Ocean Distillery, Vivian Chian, Brand Partnerships Manager TikTok Norway Nita Luci, Kosovo Ambassade (TBD), and Tonje Wahl Evensen discuss how to scale internationally, leverage digital tools, and create global partnerships.

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14:40 - Networking Break

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• Take a moment to connect, refresh, and get ready for the next round of pitches.

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15:00 - Pitch100: Third Round

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• The final group of 30 founders present their businesses, making their mark on stage.

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15:35 - Panel: Live Love Lead – Elevate Diversity Leadership

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• Francine Mbanza Jensen (CEO, Unity Spark), Ishita Barua (Co-founder & Chief Health AI Officer), and Lisa Cooper (Founder, Investor, Diversity Specialist) discuss how inclusive leadership drives innovation, strengthens teams, and fuels long-term success.

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15:55 - Keynote: The Future of Leadership

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• Merete Gamst (@positivista) shares how today’s leaders can balance ambition with well-being, connection, and meaningful impact.

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16:10 - Networking Break

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• A final chance to network and absorb the day’s insights before the last pitches.

 

16:30 - Pitch100: The Final Round

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• The top 10 entrepreneurs take the stage for their final pitches.

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16:45 - Keynote: Be Inspired & Connect

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• World champion boxer Cecilia Brækhus delivers an empowering talk on resilience, determination, and pushing past limits.

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17:15 - End of HER Conference - free time.

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19:00 - HER AWARDS Ceremony starts.

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