The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Network Presents: “Stories We Tell” – A Special Event for International Women’s Day 2025

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Network, a joint initiative by the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the European Women Management Development (EWMD) Network, is proud to present a special event under the "Stories We Tell" series in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025.

Through storytelling on social media and in-person events in Hong Kong and Europe, we aim to highlight the power of language in shaping business environments and to foster inclusivity. Our goal is to bring a diverse audience together to celebrate everyone’s voices, break barriers, and design a future where we all belong.

Event Focus: ‘Stories We Tell: “Don’t think of an elephant” and “Have You Had Your Lunch?' 

Language matters. The words we choose shape our reality, influence our impact, and define who is heard. In business and leadership, framing is everything—yet real meaning operates at a subconscious level. What are the dominant narratives in today’s corporate world, and who controls them? How do cultural and gender perspectives shape the way we communicate?

Why Attend?

Featured Speaker:
Hilde Mertens
CEO, Mind Box – High Performance Leadership & Innovation Consultant
Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy Artist
With a career spanning Private & Investment Banking, Management Consulting, across Asia and Europe and as an Oxford Said Business School alumni, Hilde Mertens brings unique insights into leadership, mediation, and negotiation. Fluent in five languages, including Mandarin, she navigates cross-cultural complexities with expertise. Beyond business, Hilde is also a contemporary Chinese calligraphy artist, inspired by 3,000 years of Chinese storytelling and symbolism.

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Be part of a transformative discussion on how the narratives we use influence the workplace, leadership opportunities, and social impact. Let’s reframe the conversation and change the game.