Bibliothèque Nationale Autrichienne,1 Josefsplatz 1015 Wien Austria
2 October 2023 -
3 October 2023 -

EWPN Annual Event & Awards 2023

DATE: 2-3 October 2023

LOCATION: Bibliothèque Nationale Autrichienne

ADDRESS: 1 Josefsplatz 1015 Wien Austria

HOW TO GET THERE: Check Route Planner

EVENT LANDING PAGE: https://ewpnevents.eu/home

ANCHORING THEME: Breaking down boundaries for a brave new world

At EWPN, we realise that we are not just an organisation- WE ARE A MOVEMENT!

A movement made of people working in fintech & payments, who are committed to making changes in our industry. A movement made of people committed to starting and having difficult conversations that are necessary for impactful change in our industry. A movement made of leaders, innovators, change makers, troublemakers, trailblazers, human beings, thought leaders, diverse community and impact creators.

Our events are like no other events. We gather as a community, as a movement to share, learn, encourage one another. We curate the change we want to see in the financial industry.

We bring our full human selves to our events. We gather with a purpose.

After Amsterdam in 2022, this year, we will meet in Vienna (Austria) for a one-and-a-half day of interesting and educational gathering on 2nd – 3rd October 2023 for the EWPN Annual Conference & Awards Dinner 2023.

ANCHORING THEME: Breaking down boundaries for a brave new world

New technologies, digital assets, virtual worlds and marketplaces offer great opportunities to build a more sustainable and inclusive world in which boundaries are fading and silos are broken down.

We are changing the way we interact, using our multiple identities and innovating the way we create,store and exchange value.

SUPPORTING THEMES:

  • Exchanging value across the different marketplaces
  • Moving the needle in DEI
  • Enabling Technology / Innovation trends
  • Value centric Finance
  • Go global and be local and many other topics

The conference brings together our community from all over Europe and beyond for a combination of deep-dive workshops, interactive panels, and plenary sessions with industry female leaders.

The Awards Dinner celebrates and recognises individuals making tremendous contributions to the industry and organisations at the forefront in promoting diversity and inclusion.

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Check out more information on the official event landing website.

In case of any questions, please contact us via email: events@ewpn.eu

EWPN 2023 Award Categories

1.Award Category: “Sustainable Business Champion of the Year”

Description:

The “Sustainable Business Champion of the Year” award recognises and celebrates outstanding individuals, companies, or organisations that have made significant contributions to the promotion and implementation of sustainable business practices. This award honours those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to creating a positive impact on the environment, society, and the economy through their sustainable business initiatives.

Criteria:

Sustainable Vision and Strategy:

Nominees should showcase a well-defined, comprehensive, and forward-thinking sustainable vision for their business. This includes a clear strategy outlining how they integrate sustainable practices into their core business operations and long-term plans around at least 2 of the 4 criteria below.

 

  • Environmental Impact: The nominee should have demonstrated measurable and positive impacts on environmental sustainability. This could involve efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimise waste and pollution, conserve natural resources, promote eco-friendly production processes, and biodiversity conservation.
  • Social Responsibility: The nominee must demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility and ethical practices. This includes initiatives to improve employee conditions, foster inclusivity and diversity, support local communities, and ensure fair trade practices throughout their supply chain.
  • Innovation and Creativity: Judges will look for innovative approaches and creative solutions employed by the nominee to address sustainability challenges within their industry. This could include the development of new green technologies, business models, or partnerships to promote sustainable growth.
  • Leadership and Engagement: The nominee should exemplify strong leadership in advocating for sustainable business practices both internally and externally. This involves inspiring and involving employees, stakeholders, and customers in their sustainability journey.

 

Measurable Results:

Judges will assess the nominee’s ability to achieve tangible and quantifiable results in their sustainable business efforts. This could involve improved sustainability metrics, certifications, awards, and recognition from reputable bodies.

Recognising that most FinTechs will be in very early stages on their sustainability journey demonstrable measures could include:

 

  • Implementation of carbon tracking
  • Moving to 100% renewable energy
  • Use of sustainable suppliers
  • Changing recruitment policies
  • Achieving diversity for each level of seniority in the business (board, Exco, senior leadership team, middle managers, etc)
  • Producing a materiality assessment
  • Reducing carbon emissions

 

Scalability and Replicability: 

Consideration will be given to how easily the nominee’s sustainable practices can be scaled and replicated by other businesses, promoting a ripple effect of sustainable impact across industries.

Nomination Process:

Self-nominations or nominations by others are accepted, and nominees should submit a detailed application highlighting their sustainable initiatives and achievements.

The winner will be announced during the EWPN Awards ceremony on October 2nd in Vienna.

The “Sustainable Business Champion of the Year” award aims to inspire and encourage businesses to embrace sustainable practices, serving as a beacon of hope for a greener, more responsible, and prosperous future.

2.The Positive Troublemaker Award (2 awards)

Description:The Positive Trouble Awards will recognise one woman* and one male ally* who has been, and continues to be, very vocal in promoting diversity & inclusion in the industry, especially in areas where women and minority groups are absent or under-represented.  The recipients have continuously demonstrated through actions their strong beliefs that diverse organisations are better run, more successful and more innovative than homogenous ones.  Recipients should meet at least 3 of the following criteria:

●  A known fintech or payments evangelist, who “got there” by blazing the trail where there was none before (and continues to blaze the trail today), all the while displaying high integrity, ethical and professional standards

●  An active sponsor, mentor and promoter of gender equality

●  Doesn’t hesitate to loudly advocate, promote and fight for diversity in the industry

●  Has no problem publicly calling out and refusing to participate in “Manels”

●  Speaks up and is not afraid to point out non-inclusive or poor behaviour

●  Goes the extra mile to create positive environments to encourage innovation, diversity and leadership

●  Known for being a good mentor to fellow women in the industry

●  Responsible for and champions internal and external policies and programs to maximise the contributions and influence of a diverse team in their workforce and/or across the industry

*Individual must be working and based in Europe

3.Fintech/ Payments Leader of the Year

Description:The Fintech/Payments Leader of the Year will recognise one woman*, who has demonstrated the most leadership in Fintech/Payments. She has persistently shaped the Fintech/Payments dialogue and supported the Fintech community in Europe. The recipient should meet at least 3 of the following criteria:

●  Recognised thought leader and fintech/payments evangelist known for her distinguished leadership and inspiring work in making a positive impact in her company and the financial services industry

●  Demonstrable impact of significant financial, strategic and fintech innovative value to her company, investors, customers and community

●  Demonstrable dedication and commitment to clients and customer service

●  Exceptional skills in managing and partnering with internal and external stakeholders

●  A commitment to personal development and a clear vision of the goals they have for themselves

●  Responsible for and champions internal and external policies and programs to build diverse teams, inspire the next generation, and mentor talent inside and outside her company

*Individual must have worked in the European Fintech/Payments industry for at least 3 years, and is also currently working and based in Europe

Submit your nomination

Awards Nomination

If you would like to submit yourself, your colleague, your organisation or someone who you think deserves any of the awards listed below, please fill in the form below. Please note that only ONE form of submission can be received from one individual.

 

We can’t wait to host you again in Vienna!

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