Women Mentoring Programme hosts a new event dedicated to women’s leadership and professional development

9 October 2026

The event combined talks, a panel discussion and a networking session to share knowledge and experiences on the challenges and opportunities facing women in business and professional life.

The Women Mentoring Programme held its latest edition with an event dedicated to women’s leadership and professional development. The gathering provided opportunities for participants to learn, reflect and exchange experiences.

The event opened with a welcome from Cristina Pacheco Garcia, head of entrepreneurship programmes at LIDERA, Barcelona Activa. Cristina Rojas Rodríguez then delivered a talk offering tools to generate new professional opportunities, particularly in the B2B sector.

Personal image and leadership

Anna Rodon Sagristà led the next session, focusing on the importance of personal image as part of leadership and how we present ourselves professionally. The session invited attendees to reflect on this aspect of their professional development.

Challenges and opportunities in business and professional life

The event continued with a panel discussion featuring Estela Moreno Orteso, Anna Pardo and María Portabella. The speakers shared their experiences and reflected on the challenges and opportunities facing women in business and professional settings.

The event concluded with a networking session, giving attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences and build new professional connections.

The contributions of the speakers and attendees made the gathering an opportunity for shared learning and relationship building among professionals.

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