Headquartered in Philadelphia, Diversified Search is the largest U.S. female-owned and -founded firm in the search industry. Diversified is the parent company of life-sciences retained search firm BioQuest, and is also the exclusive U.S. partner of AltoPartners, an international alliance of 59 independent executive search firms that spans 37 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

Inpho Venture Summit, the event for executives active in smart technologies and deep tech innovations hold in Bordeaux. The event will be chaired by Georges Ugras, Managing Director IBM Ventures. In its five previous editions, INPHO® has attracted more than 500 European participants, 50 international keynote speakers and over 80 VCs and corporate funds. More than 60 start-ups have been selected to pitch raising more than 150 M€ (185 M$). INPHO® Venture Summit will be the place to be in 2018 to learn and share with investors, leading companies and start-up shaping the future.

The Global Female Leaders Advisory Board is a uniquely diverse and international board of Female Leaders. They are a valuable source of support and advice to the Summit`s executive team. The advisory board members` combined professional excellence and cultural diversity help shaping the Summit into a truly global event. Additionally the advisory board members are ambassadors for various topics, industries and regions and will also assist delegates throughout the Summit.

Hyundai Motor Company recognizes the importance and impact that automobiles have on society and mankind. It strives to play a role that extends beyond being a simple car manufacturer to become customers’ lifetime companion. It will build connections with customers by fulfilling its vision to become a “lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond” and participate in working “together for a better future” as a constituent of Hyundai Motor Group.

Founded in 1976 during the Golden Age of Munich, MCM was born out of a desire to be different and an unparalleled ambition for perfection. MCM’s vision is to revolutionise luxury fashion accessories and travel goods by combining craftsmanship and value for today’s modern generation of Global Nomads.

The Center was founded in 2007 by two of the world’s leading authorities on longevity and aging: Laura Carstensen PhD, a professor of psychology at Stanford, and Thomas Rando MD, PhD, professor of neurology and neurological sciences. The mission of the Stanford Center on Longevity is to accelerate and implement scientific discoveries, technological advances, behavioral practices, and social norms so that century long lives are healthy and rewarding.

Founded in 1979, Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMA), formerly known as Asian American Manufacturers Association, is the largest pan-Asian technology association in the world. AAMA aims to accelerate ideas and best-in-class collaboration, resulting in successful business ventures throughout the Asia-Pacific region and global economy.

SVDX(Silicon Valley Directors' Exchange) is a network of corporate directors and executives who represent the interests of the most important technology companies in the world. SVDX's mission is to provide a forum for education, conversation about current issues, and networking for boards of directors of Silicon Valley companies.

Combining forces, igniteXL and Draper University are introducing Silicon Valley’s first fully immersive BeautyTech Acceleration Program to support fast-growing beautytech companies from all around the world.