# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beyond the Ladder: Designing a Career That Wins - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am – Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Int. Women’s Day: Career growth isn’t linear. Join Female Ventures x Microsoft for a panel on bold, portfolio careers + networking lunchAbout this EventBeyond the Ladder: Designing a Career That WinsCareer growth no longer follows a single, linear ladder. Today’s most resilient and fulfilled careers are often built through a mix of roles, side projects, leadership opportunities, and bold, intentional moves.In this International Women’s Day event, Female Ventures and Microsoft bring together senior leaders with portfolio-style careers for an honest panel conversation about what it really takes to design a career that wins—on your own terms.Our speakers will share how they’ve navigated nonlinear paths, built visibility and sponsorship, and made strategic decisions that expanded their impact inside and beyond traditional roles. This session is designed for professionals who want to take greater ownership of their careers, challenge outdated models of success, and learn from leaders who’ve done exactly that.The event concludes with an interactive lunch, creating space for deeper conversation, reflection, and connection.What You’ll ExploreWhy career growth today looks different than it did a decade agoHow leaders design portfolio careers alongside corporate rolesMaking bold career moves without unnecessary riskRedefining success beyond promotions and titlesSchedule10:30–11:00 | Check-in & arrival11:00–12:00 | Welcome, introductions & panel discussion12:00–13:00 | Interactive lunch & facilitated conversationWho Should AttendProfessionals exploring career growth beyond traditional pathsLeaders interested in portfolio careers, side ventures, or board/impact rolesAnyone navigating career transitionsSpeakers:Edith Veltman-Lankhorst - NL Customer Success Account Mgt Leader at MicrosoftLisanne Brons - EMEA Copilot Global Black Belt at MicrosoftPaqui Lizzana - Global Head of Technology Strategy at IKEAGerarda De Pasquale - Radio Navigation Engineer at the European Space AgencySadaf Sultan - Scientific Manager at GSKRegistration DetailsSeats are limitedRegistration closes on February 20This is a free, pro bono event? Hosted by Female Ventures at Microsoft Nederland? Date: Monday, March 9, 2026⌚ Time: 10.30 - 13.00 (start 11.00 am)? Location: Microsoft Nederland, Evert van de Beekstraat 354, 1118 CZ Schiphol? Interactive networking lunch included? 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