Keynote · Women, diversity & International Women's Day
Keynote speaker for women's events, diversity and International Women's Day
From a child fleeing war to a lawyer and serial founder in Munich. Sadia De Kiden speaks about self-determination, leadership and how AI can help women rather than harm them – for women's networks, diversity days and 8 March.
The idea
A story that inspires – and asks questions
Women's networks and diversity teams look for speakers who offer more than motivation. They want stories that move people and content that changes something.
As a child, Sadia De Kiden fled the civil war in South Sudan to Bavaria. Today she is a lawyer with three LL.M. degrees, an entrepreneur with 26 employees and founder of the Phönix Safe Exit Task Force. The City of Munich awarded her the Phönix Prize “From refugee to entrepreneur”. In Luxembourg she spoke at Heartseeds & Mic Dropz on “From flight to freedom – be your own shero”.
As a keynote speaker for women's events, she connects this story with topics companies care about today: leadership, artificial intelligence and protection against violence.
Keynotes to choose from
Three topics for your event
From refugee to entrepreneur
Paths to self-determination: Sadia's own journey with its challenges, opportunities and practical impulses for women starting over.
Artificial intelligence for women
The opportunities and risks of AI for women – from healthcare to the workplace – and the ethical questions that matter.
Leadership
What carries a team: clear responsibility, trust and decisions that hold – from an entrepreneur's practice.
Also suited to women's events: the keynote on digital violence and the German-language talk on domestic violence.
Voices
What hosts and guests say
“Thank you, Sadia! Your talk was incredibly powerful – the whole room was visibly moved.” (original quote in German below)
„Danke Dir, Sadia! Dein Vortrag war unglaublich eindrucksvoll – der ganze Saal war spürbar berührt.“
Why Sadia De Kiden
Courage with substance
- LawLawyer: studied law at LMU Munich, LL.B. from the University of London and three LL.M. degrees, including medical law and human rights law
- Healthcare20 years of practice in healthcare, advising medical practices and pharma
- EntrepreneurLeads 26 employees at SdK Dental & Medical Services and has run companies with more than 30 staff
- AwardsImpact Icon Award 2026 – top 3 (SHEconomy & herCAREER), Phönix Prize of the City of Munich
- MediaBR documentary “Lebenslinien”, Bayern 2 / ARD Sounds podcast, SAT.1 breakfast TV
- StageHas spoken for UN Women (Dubai, Mauritius), at herCAREER Munich and at Heartseeds & Mic Dropz in Luxembourg
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should we enquire for International Women's Day?
As early as possible. Around 8 March speakers are in high demand and many companies plan from the start of the year. Ideally, request your preferred date now.
Which formats is the keynote suited for?
Corporate women's networks, diversity and inclusion events, career events, staff events and conferences – on site or online.
Is the keynote available in German or online?
Yes. Every talk can be booked in English or German – on site, online or hybrid, for example for international conferences and distributed teams.
What does a keynote cost?
The fee depends on format, length, location and how much tailoring is needed. You receive an individual proposal. If you have a budget range, feel free to state it in the enquiry form.
How does booking work?
Send the date, location and audience via the form. Sadia De Kiden reviews every enquiry personally. In a 30-minute briefing call you then agree on goals and focus, and you receive the proposal.
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Contact
Request a date
Share the date, location and audience. You will receive a proposal promptly – or book a 30-minute briefing call right away.