Alumni Fierce & Proud Club: Fierce Stories - An evening with Petra De Sutter
Sharing stories and shaping futures with the Alumni Fierce & Proud Club
Fierce Stories is a series of intimate fireside chats with LGBTQ+ professionals and allies who are changing the world. In our latest edition, we’re delighted to welcome Petra De Sutter – gynaecologist, politician and Europe’s first openly trans minister. She’s also recently been elected Rector of Ghent University. Our community is made up of inspiring achievers who are shaping society and creating positive impact. Come and celebrate it with us.
Fierce Stories is a forum that empowers, inspires and connects. It’s a relaxed and open conversation that invites honesty, reflection – and real talk that goes beyond the headlines. Join us to hear directly from queer leaders about the journeys that have shaped them – and take an active part in audience discussion and dialogue.
Petra De Sutter is a Belgian gynaecologist, academic and politician. She built her career at Ghent University, where she became Head of its Fertility Clinic. She went on to serve as a Senator, Member of the European Parliament and Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium. This year she was elected Rector of Ghent University.
She made history as Europe’s first openly transgender minister – and is a passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, ethics in science and social justice.
Professor Marion Debruyne, Dean of Vlerick, will moderate the conversation for this special edition.
Expect a candid, inspiring dialogue on leadership, authenticity, resilience – and what it means to be unapologetically visible. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation!
Speakers
Petra De Sutter
Rector, Ghent University
Petra is a professor of Reproductive Medicine and a member of the Belgian Parliament.
Marion Debruyne
Professor of Marketing
Marion Debruyne is passionate about the strategic side of innovation – and the innovative side of strategy.
Programme
- 7pm: Registration and welcome
- 7.30pm: Fireside chat with Petra De Sutter, followed by Q&A – moderated by Professor Marion Debruyne
- 9-10pm: Networking and drinks
Practical information
- Vlerick Alumni and students: €40
- Third parties: €45
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