Female Ventures Founders' Table & Dinner

Join us for an evening of experience-sharing and networking at the Women Founders' Table & Dinner, hosted by Female Ventures Delft/The Hague in collaboration with Women in Tech Netherlands, WomensBizz and Dirkjan Hupkes, host of Women Disrupting Tech, Hotel voco The Hague as well as the Ireland Netherlands Business Association (INBA) and Embassy of Ireland. This exclusive event brings together female entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business leaders for a meaningful exchange and discussion of ideas over dinner to celebrate female business owners.

Women entrepreneurs face unique challenges in their journey, and this event provides a platform to share insights, connect with mentors, and learn from experienced founders who have navigated the path before them. Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, this is your opportunity to gain inspiration, practical advice, and valuable connections.

Why Attend?

• Gain valuable insights from successful female founders about their journey, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Share your entrepreneurial experiences and insights.
• Find mentorship opportunities and practical advice on launching or scaling your business.
• Network with like-minded women and expand your entrepreneurial support system.
• Enjoy a premium three-course dinner at Botanica in Hotel voco The Hague, The Hague, while engaging in interactive discussions and free-flow networking. Please note that an additional payment at a discounted rate of 35€ has to be made (see details below).

Who Should Attend?

• Women entrepreneurs at various stages of their business journey.
• Aspiring founders looking for insights, support, and inspiration.
• Business professionals supporting female entrepreneurship incl. investors, consultants, and business advisors.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, June 4 2025
• Time: 15:00 - 20:30 with dinner starting at 18:00
• Location: Hotel voco The Hague

Program Overview

• 15:00 - 15:30: Registration / Meet & Greet
• 15:30 - 15:50: Welcome & Introduction
• From 15:50: Keynote addresses by Ambassador of Ireland Ann Derwin and Mareke Watson MD, Hotel voco The Hague, on Female Leadership
• From 16:30: Panel discussion on various topics incl. Q&A and experience sharing from audience
• 18:15 -20:30: Three course dinner at Botanica restaurant incl. interactive discussions and free-flow networking

Featured Speakers

Keynote by

• Mareke Watson, GM of Hotel voco The Hague
• Ambassador of Ireland Ann Derwin

Panel Discussion hosted by Dirkjan Hupkes with accomplished female founders:

• Angela Ursem, Co-Founder at Food For Skin, a clean & green vegan skincare brand based on vegetables.
• Sara Okhuijsen, CTO & Co-Founder at OASYS NOW, building technology to revolutionize Healthcare & Life Sciences.
• Sinead Hewson, Founder at Impact Start-up Unconventional Innovators and author of The Mature Student's Guide to Completing a Doctorate.
• Yasmina Khababi, Founder & Owner of Freshtable, the social impact catering company.

We will explore topics such as:

• Overcoming challenges as a woman entrepreneur
• Lessons learned in the early days of business
• Work-life balance and career transitions
• Navigating funding options: Bootstrapping vs. Investment

Host & Moderator

Dirkjan Hupkes | Host of Women Disrupting Tech and Your Story Newsletter

Special Guest

Ambassador Ann Derwin | Ambassador of Ireland to the Netherlands

Mareke Watson MD | Hotel voco The Hague

Partners

Women in Tech Netherlands | We are proud to partner with Women in Tech Netherlands, part of a global movement with 250K+ members empowering women to lead, innovate, and thrive in STEAM fields.

WomensBizz | The only network in The Netherlands for female entrepreneurs who operate internationally.

Ireland Netherlands Business Association (INBA) | A is a not-for-profit organization that has been fostering business connections between the Irish and Dutch communities in the Netherlands for over 25 years through close collaboration with state agencies and regular networking events.

Hotel voco The Hague | Our hosting partner for this event offers a premium, eco-conscious stay where sustainability meets style, inviting guests to relax in comfort while supporting community and environmental initiatives at every step of their journey.

✨️Additional Payment✨️

Please note that upon purchasing a ticket you will receive a confirmation email with a separate payment link to Botanica for the dinner. The payment of 35€ for the three course dinner must be completed within 48 hours of registering to secure your spot. You may only attend the event upon payment completion.

🚨 Please make sure to check the confirmation email for further instructions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow female founders!

Reserve your spot today!

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