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International Women's Network Event - Milan, Italy

Thursday, June 19, 2025
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (W. Europe Daylight Time)

Ingersoll Rand – Centro Client Vignate, Sp Cassanese 108, 20052, Vignate MI, Italy

* Registration open until 6/18/25 at 7:00 AM (W. Europe Daylight Time)

Event Details

Please note that the agenda is tentative and may change without notice.

Agenda:

9:15 a.m. - Registration and Badge Pick Up

9:45 a.m. - Welcome

Presented by Michela Testa, Global OEM, Air Treatment & Italy Procurement Leader, Women's Inclusion Group Italy Leader, Industrial Technologies and Services at Ingersoll Rand

10:00 a.m. -  Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Association Introduction and Overview

Presented by Allison Grealis, President and Founder of The Women in Manufacturing Association

10:30 a.m. - Ingersoll Rand Corporate Overview 

Presented by Davide Turba, Operations Director, CSS Europe, Industrial Technologies and Services, Ingersoll Rand

10:45 a.m. - Coffee Break

11:00 a.m. - Keynote Speaker - " Breaking Barriers" 

Presented by Becki Savin, Business Line Director PFT India & Strategic Initiatives

11:30 a.m. - Keynote Speaker - "Inspiring Leadership"

Presented by Johanna Aaltonen, Managing Director/General Manager Seepex, Germany

12:00 p.m. - Interactive Exercise - “In Real Life” 

Hosted by Andy Pilbeam, Talent Acquisition Lead EMEIA at Ingersoll Rand

12:15 p.m. -  Panel Discussion

Celebrating Success and Being An Inspiring Role Model:

  • What is Success?
  • Did you have a role model and how can you inspire?
  • How can men actively champion women's careers?
  • What challenges have you faced?

Moderated by Andy Pilbeam, Talent Acquisition Lead EMEIA at Ingersoll Rand

Panelists: TBD

1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:45 p.m. - Factory Tour and Breakout Sessions

Explore Ingersoll Rand's Vignate, Italy facility and witness their commitment to diversity, quality and sustainability. Learn how these initiatives impact both its local community and manufacturing operations.

5:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks

5:30 p.m. - Wine Tasting Networking Experience

Mingle and connect with attendees who are interested in forming a supportive community for women working in manufacturing within Europe. Wine tasting and appetizers will be provided courtesy of Ingersoll Rand

For More Information:

Jennifer Kopf
Jennifer Kopf
Programs and Events Manager Women in Manufacturing (216)503-5700x108
Title Sponsor

Vignate Facility Information

Learn more about the Ingersoll Rand factory located in Vignate, Italy. Click the link above to view the plant, read about its innovative products and learn about its history.