Empowering women in leadership 2026

Event Description

Women across the healthcare sector play pivotal roles in research, clinical care, policy, and crisis response. Yet many still encounter challenges on their leadership path – often through subtle biases and limited visibility. In this context, talented women need to step forward with confidence, sharpen their leadership voice and be encouraged to shape the future of infectious diseases.

“Empowering Women in Leadership” is an immersive leadership development course designed by Trivium - global experts in participatory leadership, team development and experiential learning.

This new programme is designed specifically for women in healthcare with the purpose to support them in strengthening their leadership voice, addressing the gendered dynamics women face at work in the hospital / clinic / laboratory and developing practical strategies for visibility, assertiveness and career advancement.

You will be empowered to cultivate inclusive team cultures, lead with emotional intelligence, and drive performance in complex, multi-stakeholder environments in your role as a female leader. Participants will engage in hands-on sessions, strategic simulations, and co-creation exercises designed to build resilience, decision-making skills, and trust within teams.

Whether you’re leading a lab, hospital department, research group, or public health initiative, this course will help you rise above gender discrimination, transform your leadership approach, and elevate your impact.

Intended audience:

• Female team leads or department heads with at least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Mid-career infectious disease specialists, clinical microbiologists, public health professionals, and research leaders.
• Professionals working in cross-cultural, multi-generational, or interdisciplinary teams within healthcare, academia, or public health systems.

Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with an effective leadership toolbox to 

• Create high-trust environments fostering open dialogue and inclusion.
• Rise above gender biases in the workplace with resilience and self-management.
• Inspire as a female leader with a strong vision and clarity.
• Apply strategic thinking for navigating uncertainty when stakes are high.
• Negotiate resources and handle gender dynamics with confidence.
• Engage collaboration through co-creation and shared ownership of a team contract.
• Handle conflict and feedback constructively with skill and ease.
• Drive team performance through accountability, clarity of roles, and shared purpose. 

Course coordinator:

Beatrix Daros
Trivium Partner – Central Europe

Organisers:

Trivium
Global Leaders in Participatory Leadership, Team Development, Creative and Experiential Learning methods. 
Offices in Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, and Peru – working worldwide.

Course Venue: 

Hotel Euler Basel, Centralbahnpl. 14, 4002 Basel

Accommodation:

Accommodation is not included in the fee. 

Certification:

Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending live sessions will be able to receive the certification.

Attendance Grant

Five attendance grants supported by the ESCMID Foundation. Open to ESCMID Young Scientist members only. The grant only covers the registration fee. It does not cover travel or accommodation costs.

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Registration Fees

Registration fees include full access to the course, coffee breaks, lunches and 1 dinner. Travel costs and accommodation are not included in the fee.