“Launching into new dimensions – discovering opportunities”
FEM. – Female Leadership at WHU is a student-led initiative aimed at promoting gender equality in business and empowering the next generation of female leaders.
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We actively encourage and support young women in their personal and professional development through impactful partnerships with businesses and academic institutions, exclusive networking opportunities, and thought-provoking events.
Through our work throughout the year, we hope to inspire others, spark new ideas, and drive real change, whilst staying true to our core values: Empower. Create. Change.
Female Leadership at WHU.
The FEM. Summit brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and students to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore the future of female leadership.
Through keynotes, panels, and fireside chats, our speakers share personal stories and insights that inform and inspire.
The summit encourages genuine dialogue and new perspectives from Q&As to networking breaks, that create space for open exchange and collaboration.
Our sponsors actively contribute through workshops or by joining the career fair, offering students direct insights and creating valuable connections.
Join us in shaping the future of female leadership!
January 24th 2026
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Campus Vallendar.
January 30th 2027
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Campus Vallendar.
Our speakers come from different backgrounds varying from business, politics, tech, and beyond. What connects them is their passion for supporting the next generation of women in leadership.
By sharing their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned along the way, they offer inspiration and provide perspective, encouragement, and concrete takeaways. Their contributions give participants the chance to learn from real examples and ask direct questions during speeches or panels.
Our speakers come from different backgrounds varying from business, politics, tech, and beyond. What connects them is their passion for supporting the next generation of women in leadership.
By sharing their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned along the way, they offer inspiration and provide perspective, encouragement, and concrete takeaways. Their contributions give participants the chance to learn from real examples and ask direct questions during speeches or panels.
Thanks to the dedication of our financial and non-financial partners we are able to bring the FEM. Summit to life. Their support helps us making each summit a meaningful and unforgettable experience.
As a participant of the FEM. Summit, you will experience a day of inspiration, growth, and connection.
Meet influential speakers from business, politics, and society, take part in hands-on workshops, and build key skills in leadership and career development.
Join a strong network of motivated students, alumni, corporate partners and become part of a movement driving change in female leadership.
We cannot wait to have you an Board!
As a participant of the FEM. Summit, you will experience a day of inspiration, growth, and connection.
Meet influential speakers from business, politics, and society, take part in hands-on workshops, and build key skills in leadership and career development.
Join a strong network of motivated students, alumni, corporate partners and become part of a movement driving change in female leadership.
We cannot wait to have you on Board!