- September 22nd, 2025
- New York
- In-person Roundtable
Representation Matters – an intimate roundtable discussion on how women’s representation accelerates economic growth
Speakers
- Maria Rachel J. Arenas, Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs & District Representative, Philippines House of Representatives
- Hana Brixi, Global Director for Gender, World Bank Group
- Katharina Jestaedt, Director General, Head of Directorate - General for Gender Equality, Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, Germany
- Jackie Jones, Director, Gender Equality, Gates Foundation
- Neema Lugangira, Member, Parliament of Tanzania
- Millie Odhiabmo, Member, Parliament of Kenya
- Andrea Pfenning, Board member, former BNY executive
- Martha Tagle Martinez, Feminist Politician, Movimiento Ciudadano, former member of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies
OVERVIEW
Monday, September 22nd
12:00–2:00 p.m. ET
We are hosting intimate roundtable discussion for senior leaders on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly meeting. Distinguished leaders from business, government, and civil society will discuss how women’s representation — from the halls of government to the board room — accelerates economic growth, and how to ensure continued progress.