Polish & American WE

Tribeca Rooftop, New York City

USA-CENTRAL EUROPE WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Consulate General of Poland, New York City

POLISH & AMERICAN WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD

We devise opportunities by bringing women entrepreneurs together
to grow transatlantic alliances.

About Us

Polish &
American Women
Entrepreneurs

Polish & American WE is the leading organization focused on elevating women entrepreneurs on the US and Polish (EU) market. We are here to actively support women to start and to take their business to the next level by connecting them with top regional and local industry leaders, VCs, and mentors, as well as to provide a platform for high level networking opportunities. Our aim is to break down barriers for (WE)-led businesses to build strong economies and transatlantic alliances.

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Our impact

USA-EU women in business summit

It is the most important transatlantic event for women in business of the year: a thoughtfully curated gathering of Fortune 500 corporations, startups, top investors, and leading entrepreneurs coming together for a rich dialog and a world class transatlantic networking.

Summit focuses on advancing USA- EU dialogue among women in business by focusing on latest trends in business and development, shifting dynamics across such key industries as Finance, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media & eCommerce, Cyber Security. Agenda of the summit balances renowned thought leadership and key industry insights from global companies with perspectives from EU member states’ government and private trade, export and promotion entities. It also dedicates focused time for deep relationship-building and curated networking.

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Our impact

USA-EU women in business summit

It is the most important transatlantic event for women in business of the year: a thoughtfully curated gathering of Fortune 500 corporations, startups, top investors, and leading entrepreneurs coming together for a rich dialog and a world class transatlantic networking.

Summit focuses on advancing USA- EU dialogue among women in business by focusing on latest trends in business and development, shifting dynamics across such key industries as Finance, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media & eCommerce, Cyber Security. Agenda of the summit balances renowned thought leadership and key industry insights from global companies with perspectives from EU member states’ government and private trade, export and promotion entities. It also dedicates focused time for deep relationship-building and curated networking.

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We power trip – study tour

Empowering women and leveraging the power of building mutual understanding and exploring business opportunities is the focus of carefully designed short-term visits to the United States and Poland for women entrepreneurs and emerging leaders. These study tours give women an opportunity to develop business and policy connections by building meaningful professional relationships. Over the past years, the WE Power Trip- study tour has welcomed top women entrepreneurs and startup founders who visited New York for a series of exclusive events and meetings. Each year we have limited space to enroll in this experience so to get yours, please share with us your bio and your motivation for why you would like to join us on a study tour.

Our impact

WE POWER TRIP – STUDY TOUR

Empowering women and leveraging the power of building mutual understanding and exploring business opportunities is the focus of carefully designed short-term visits to the United States and Poland for women entrepreneurs and emerging leaders. These study tours give women an opportunity to develop business and policy connections by building meaningful professional relationships. Over the past years, the WE Power Trip- study tour has welcomed top women entrepreneurs and startup founders who visited New York for a series of exclusive events and meetings. Each year we have limited space to enroll in this experience so to get yours, please share with us your bio and your motivation for why you would like to join us on a study tour.

Our impact

Polish & American Women
of the year award

This prestigious award was launched in 2018 to highlight the contribution of women in promoting and advancing areas spanning business, science, education and media. The award recognizes the significant impact of women in business who significantly contribute to the business landscape in the United States and in Poland. The Consul General of the Republic of Poland in New York City has traditionally bestowed the award. The most recent awards Gala was a glittering ceremony combined with panel discussions at the De Lamar Mansion in New York City – home of the Polish Consulate. Previous honorees included Rita Cosby, a television news and correspondent, radio host, and best-selling author (2018 – media category), and Lydia Sarfati, entrepreneur/cosmetics company founder, consultant and author (2019 – business category). Stay tuned as the 2020 award will be announced later this year.

Our impact

Polish & American Women
of the year award

This prestigious award was launched in 2018 to highlight the contribution of women in promoting and advancing areas spanning business, science, education and media. The award recognizes the significant impact of women in business who significantly contribute to the business landscape in the United States and in Poland. The Consul General of the Republic of Poland in New York City has traditionally bestowed the award. The most recent awards Gala was a glittering ceremony combined with panel discussions at the De Lamar Mansion in New York City – home of the Polish Consulate. Previous honorees included Rita Cosby, a television news and correspondent, radio host, and best-selling author (2018 – media category), and Lydia Sarfati, entrepreneur/cosmetics company founder, consultant and author (2019 – business category). Stay tuned as the 2020 award will be announced later this year.

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Our impact

Inspiring events & seminars

Our events allow women entrepreneurs to connect and engage in a mutually beneficial dialogue. Seminars are designed to facilitate a free-flowing exchange of information, ideas and insights from the industry’s most accomplished women. At our events we bring to light trending topics and celebrate current anniversaries to underline women’s achievements. On November 28th, 2018 we celebrated a historical date – a 100 year anniversary of Polish women receiving their voting rights as some of the first in Europe. Gala featured special guests form Poland and the United States celebrating together Polish but also Polish-American women and their accomplishments such as Helena Rubinstein or Ernestine Rose.

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Our impact

Inspiring events & seminars

Our events allow women entrepreneurs to connect and engage in a mutually beneficial dialogue. Seminars are designed to facilitate a free-flowing exchange of information, ideas and insights from the industry’s most accomplished women. At our events we bring to light trending topics and celebrate current anniversaries to underline women’s achievements. On November 28th, 2018 we celebrated a historical date – a 100 year anniversary of Polish women receiving their voting rights as some of the first in Europe. Gala featured special guests form Poland and the United States celebrating together Polish but also Polish-American women and their accomplishments such as Helena Rubinstein or Ernestine Rose.

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Polish and American WE is an active contributor to the development of economic, commercial, and financial relations between the United States and Poland.

Corey Johnson

Speaker for the Entire Council
The New York City Council

I wish the organizers that the conference should permanently feature in the calendar of business events building close and active relations between our countries.

Agata Kornhauser-Duda

First Lady of Poland

Full room @USACEWomeninBiz @TribecaRooftop in NYC while speaking about economic trends and business opportunities in Slovakia, Central Europe and the U.S. Slovak Embassy honored to be part of this brilliant event

@SlovakEmbassyUS