WEConnect International

Exciting week at the World Commerce & Contracting Americas Summit in Atlanta! Elizabeth Vazquez shared the stage with industry leaders to discuss the human side of contracting. The panel delved into how trust, relationships, and communication are the foundations of successful contracts, and how technology can enhance—not replace—the human touch. It was an insightful discussion featuring Sally Guyer, Global CEO of World Commerce & Contracting, John Hu, President of AXANEXA, and moderator Mo Fakhar, Vice President at AXANEXA. The World Commerce & Contracting 2024 Americas Summit is a beacon for the contracting community across the region and WEConnect International is proud to be there to drive the conversation on gender-inclusive sourcing and a diverse supply chain. #Contracting #Procurement #WorldCCAmericasSummit #AmericasSummit

The WEConnect Africa Regional Conference is in full swing! At today's Africa Regional Conference, over 100 delegates had the opportunity to hear from a diverse group of inspiring speakers advocating for #SDI. Our array of speakers included Kebalepile Matlhako, MBA Zeenat Dasoo Pravin Maharaj Frida Owinga and host of others. Looking forward to tomorrow's session! #ARC2024 #WomenEmpowerment #BusinessLeadership #WEConnectAfrica

We are loving the energy from the second?day of the Africa Regional conference in Joburg! ?In the words of one of our participants, “The WEConnect Africa Conference is not about blanket impact, it’s about (providing) personalized access to the supplier value chain.” #WEConnectEffect?#SupplierDiversity?#ARC2024?

Frida Owinga, WEConnect International Regional Director, Africa, talks about why you should plan to attend the largest supplier diversity conference in the Africa, happening next week!? ? Are you ready?? ? Less than one week to go! ? ? If you need further support, email [email protected] ? ? #Africa #WomenInBusiness #SupplierDiversity?

Congratulations to the WEConnect International Team! ?????? Bringing together over 650 diverse Suppliers, Corporates, and Advocacy Agencies from Europe, UK, USA, and beyond for two and half days in Disneyland Paris was truly remarkable. The event focused on advancing supplier diversity in Europe and featured many highlights: ?? Connections, Connections, Connections... 650 attendees clocked up 2,700+ matchmaker meetings ??Great presentations and speakers...lots of insights and data shared ??? Innovation and inclusivity...?beyond gender, ethnicity, social enterprises, and LGBTQ ?? Supplier Collaborations... suppliers from wide ranging groups and countries meeting, sharing and learning ??Advocacy Agencies... getting closer, listening to stakeholders, planning more collaborations for 2025 ??Fun, Fun, Fun! Supplier diversity is a serious business initiative that transforms lives, businesses and communities by creating jobs and opportunities for deserving, hardworking, and innovative change-makers. It’s an honor to be part of this growing global network. While fun is important, we must remember that success is measured by visible progress and success stories for all the groups representing diverse suppliers. Reshma Sheikh, Lushentha Naidoo, Matt Dabrowski, Maggie Berry OBE, Jerome F., Andy Daly Social Enterprise UK, Philip DeVliegher (he/him), In unity we move faster and further! Great catching up with so many wonderful champions of SD and Suppliers including, too many to mention all ?? - ?Houria DJEBBOR, Susy Di Stasio, Anna Hakobyan, PMP, CFCM, Anna Strachan, Lorenzo Bell, Maria Harrison MCIPS, Elizabeth Vazquez, Michael Tobolski, Brittany Gonzalez, Raul Suarez-Rodriguez,MBA (He.Him.El), Erika Boschitsch, Sabrina Seglah, Louise Harries, Erin Timmerman, Timo Worrall, Bruna Braga van Bree, Zandile Njamela, Peter Zerp, Ben Ngobi, Bettina Lillelund, Christine Miot, Andrea Fimian, andrea stewart Leslie Owusu, Suni Sekhon, Alison Coward, Dr Michelle Palmer, Ibilola Amao Ph.D FEI FNSE FIoD FAEng #WEConnected #SupplyChainInclusion #SupplierDiversity #SuccessStories #Impact

Very proud of our contribution to WEConnect International fantastic initiatives to develop #genderdiversity in the supply chain and support women entrepreneurs. More to come thanks to the dynamic team led by Elizabeth Vazquez and the alliance of inspirational partners. Special thanks to Julie Metois for the great performance on stage and to all A&O Shearman team for the invaluable input. Stay tuned!

What a Brilliant Week! ?? How has your National Inclusion Week going? This year's theme is Impact Matters and?OutBritain; we've had an impactful week at WEConnect International Europe We are thrilled to welcome 20 new founders to the OutBritain community! ?? Each of them significantly impacts their respective fields of?#health, #HRtraining,?#investment, and?#wellbeing. ??

That's a wrap! We closed out the Europe Supplier Diversity & Inclusion conference with gratitude and optimism for the future. Over the past few days, we’ve seen firsthand the power of connection, collaboration, and the bold steps being taken to drive supplier diversity across Europe and beyond. These numbers speak for themselves... ?? 656 attendees ?? 2,765 business matchmaking meetings ?? 34 countries represented ? 256 certified diverse vendors ?? 247 corporate buyers ?? 39 incredible partners Certified women-owned businesses were behind the scenes for it all, including InspoHub, who crafted this beautiful recap of day three. #WEConnected

We're thrilled to have won the Community Social Impact Award at WEConnect International's Europe Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2024! The win is testament to all the amazing work our team does to give back to the community through work with charities, clients and organisations as part of our social impact initiative. Over the course of the year, we've worked with a number of charities, including Smart Works, Leeds Mind and Lighthouse Futures Trust, offering mentoring, work experience and fundraising.

"This conference and the energy that is here has really shifted me from a place of hope to faith. You are leading the way and we are learning and we are with you." ?? What an incredible second day of the LARGEST supplier diversity & inclusion conference in Europe. Thank you to our network of diverse suppliers, member buyers, and partners in SD&I for your hope, your optimism, and your determination to make a real difference. Together, we’re driving meaningful change and shaping a more inclusive economy across Europe and around the world. ?? And thank you to InspoHub for this incredible recap of day two! #WEConnected