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eTrade for Women Masterclass

Supporting women entrepreneurs through their digital journey 

30 June - 1 July, 2021

The Balkans

Skopje

Online

After a successful first edition held in 2019, eTrade for Women is organizing the 2nd Regional Masterclass for women digital entrepreneurs from the Balkans. The eMasterclass is a mix of inspirational and learning sessions, a Policy Dialogue and networking opportunities. 

Who can apply to the Masterclass?

In order to apply to the Masterclass, you need to meet the following requirements:

Do you meet all these criteria? Join us and take a dive into the digital transformation!

What’s in there for you?

All sessions will be delivered by renowned business leaders and experts in their fields.

The Masterclass will combine :

Agenda

Skopje Time
  • Wed, June 30

    10:00-10:30
    Opening and Welcome Addresses

    Ms. Nina Angelovska, eTrade for Women Advocate for the Balkans, President of the Macedonian E-commerce Association

    Ms. Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

    Ms. Roos de Groot, Policy officer, Trade for Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands

    10:30-11:30
    Keynote presentations
    “UX and CX” by Damjan Dano, Co-founder and Partner at IWM Network, Digital Transformation Specialist, North Macedonia

    “Prioritizing customer retention – Sales funnel & customer journey” by Dino Oreski, Co-founder of eCommerce Croatia, Head of Digital strategy at Pro media group, Croatia

    11:30-11:40
    Coffee Break

    11:40-12:40
    Policy Dialogue: “Building strong digital ecosystems – Perspectives from the Balkans” 

    Opening remarks:

    H.E. Mr. Dirk Jan Kop, Ambassador of the Netherlands to North Macedonia

    Set-the-scene presentation:

    Ms. Elizabeth Tuerk, Director, Economic Cooperation and Trade, UN Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)

    Panel Discussion:

    H.E. Ms. Anila Denaj, Minister of Finance and Economy, Albania (TBC)

    Ms. Nina Angelovska, eTrade for Women Advocate for the Balkans, President of the Macedonian eCommerce Association

    Moderated by:

    Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, Chief, ICT Policy Section, UNCTAD

    12:40-13:30

    Lunch Break

    13:30-14:00
    Keynote presentation
    “Future of e-payments” by Joana Sanchez Klosinska, VP @ Mastercard Public Policy CEE

    14:00-14:30
    Fireside chat with eTrade for Women Advocate Ms. Nina Angelovska

    14:30-14:35
    Closing Remarks of Day #1

  • Thu, July 1

    10:00-10:05
    Opening of Day 2 

    10:05-10:30
    Unconventional Ice Breaker
    Laughter coach session

    10:30-11:25
    Parallel Interactive Sessions

    “The importance of customer relationship management for the success of your business” by Iva Trembelieva

    “The endless potential of social media for business growth” by Darjan Radenkovikj

    11:25-11:35
    Coffee Break

    11:25-11:35
    Joining virtual break-out rooms

    11:40 -12:40
    ”Express your success – inspire others!”

    12:40-13.30
    Lunch Break

    13.30-14:00
    Presentation of the eTrade for Women Balkans Community

    14:00 – 14:30
    Regional inspirational stories

    14:30 – 14:40
    Evaluation feedback from participants

    14:40-14:45
    Closing remarks of Day #2

Skopje Time

Public Online Events

Nina Angelovska

In collaboration with our eTrade for Women Advocate

Nina Angelovska

President of 
Macedonian Ecommerce Association, 
North Macedonia

Our partners for this Masterclass