Women’s Pavilion by Cartier, Expo Osaka/Japan,
May 27, 2025

The prestigious Osaka Sakuyahime Study Group of Osaka University invited EB in May 2025 to speak at the international conference ‚Achieving a Sustainable Society and Economy through Women’s Leadership.‘

The event took place in an extraordinary location: the Women’s Pavilion, an architectural masterpiece designed by renowned Japanese architect Yuko Nagayama, and commissioned by Cartier. The Pavilion is one of the centerpieces of EXPO OSAKA 2025, dedicated to innovation, equity, and global collaboration.

Eleonora’s keynote addressed the future of leadership through a gender-conscious and systemic lens, highlighting the power of women’s leadership to drive sustainable transformation — not only in organizations, but in society as a whole.

The resonance of her talk was significant, attracting national attention. A portion of the conference was broadcast on Japan’s NHK News, reaching a broad audience and amplifying the call for inclusive, courageous leadership fit for the future.