TOPX Network MEETING

International Women's Day: Embracing the Diverse Paths to Success Together @Kite

6 March 2025 | Hoofddorp | 15:30 - 18:30 |

Join us on 6 March 2025 at Kite Pharma for a transformative celebration of International Women’s Day, as we honor the different ways success can be defined, achieved, and shared. The journey to success is rarely linear, and together, we’ll embrace and celebrate the diverse paths that unite us. This inspiring afternoon will feature a keynote speech from Sabine Tews, PhD, General Manager of Benelux at Gilead Sciences, followed by an interactive panel discussion exploring how diversity in perspectives, experiences, and approaches strengthens our collective potential.

This year, we are also coming together for a good cause: we invite all participants to bring a piece of business attire (clean and in wearable condition) to donate to a partnering charity Dress for Success. These contributions will support others on their journey to professional success, reflecting our shared commitment to unity, and promoting sustainability through purposeful action.The afternoon will conclude with a networking session over drinks and bites – an opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with known contacts, share stories, and build connections that inspire us all to keep reaching for success, together.

Bring your energy, your ideas, and a small but meaningful contribution: a piece of business attire to support someone else’s professional journey . Together, we’ll celebrate our achievements and create a ripple effect of empowerment, unity and success.

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Participation is free of charge for TOPX members and Kite employees. Not a member yet? Register here and expand your professional network in Life Sciences & Health via the TOPX Network meetings.

Speakers

Sabine Tews, PhD
General Manager of Benelux, Gilead Sciences

John van Erp
VP Manufacturing, Site Lead Kite Pharma EU

Sangbreeta Moitra
TEDX-awarded Keynote Speaker & Executive Leadership Coach

Nevija Watson
Sr. Director MSAT, Kite Pharma

Melati Tamsma
Cell Therapy Specialist II, Kite Pharma

Anne Vogel
Senior Manager, Kite Pharma

Moderator

Anushka Schotborg
Sr. Associate Project Management, Kite Pharma

Moderator

Programme

15:00 - 15:30 Walk-in

15:30 - 15:45 Welcome & Opening by Danielle Raalte & Haifen Hu

15:45 - 16:30 Keynote Presentation by Sabine Tews, PhD and Q&A

16:30 - 17:30 Panel Discussion with John van Erp, Sangbreeta Moitra, Nevija Watson, and Melati Tamsma

17:30 - 18:30 Networking drinks with bites

Hosted by Kite

Kite, a Gilead Science company, is a global leader in cell therapy. Founded in 2009, and headquartered in US, the company has three manufacturing facilities globally. Their European production site is located in Hoofddorp, near Schiphol airport.

Kite is dedicated to achieving one of the most ambitious goals of 21st century medicine: curing cancer. It has a singular focus on cell therapy, an innovative, individualized treatment for people with certain types of blood cancer.

Address: Kite, Tufsteen 1, 2132 NT, Hoofddorp

Travel & Directions: You can download a detailed document on how to get to Kite here. Attendees of this event can park for free at Kite's own parking, but they need to provide the number plate in advance via the registration form.