These days, it seems like everyone is talking about artificial intelligence – and for a good reason. AI has swiftly moved from science fiction to everyday reality, and it is starting to profoundly reshape the way we work. As AI and Sustainability are the themes of the upcoming SIE Congress in Krakow and following the call for applications for the Best Practice Awards (BPA), the Programme Team decided to connect the dots and joined forces with Inga-Lena Darkow, SIE Digital Champion and the Lead of the Taskforce for AI at SIE. Our joint webinar, A Fresh Approach to Reporting with Innovative Tools, on 16th April 2025, seemed to capture your attention – over 200 registered and 100 took part. Here are some testimonies of those who attended.
Mieke Godefroid, President of the SI Oudenaarde Vlaamse Ardennen (Union of Belgium):
“As President of my club, I aim for efficiency in communication and administration. This SIE webinar is an excellent example of how this helps us to get there together. The hands-on apps, tips and tricks can make our work easier. Loved the cheat sheet and the contact with Soroptimists from all over Europe.”
Rita Chiappa, Programme Director, Union of Italy:
“I greatly appreciated the recent webinar, which provided a comprehensive overview of artificial intelligence, its functioning, and its relevance to Soroptimist International and our objectives. I found the tools provided extremely useful, especially the suggestions for using AI for PFR (Programme Focus Report) and BPA. Further in-depth webinars would be highly beneficial.”
We combined some theoretical general remarks with a practical demonstration how AI can help you with creating your reports, applications and even media content. The discussion also covered how modern technologies affect the environment. If you missed it, you can find the recording and the presentation in the SIE Member Area.
We would also like to invite you to another webinar – Getting Started with AI: A Guide for Soroptimist Clubs – on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 18:00 CET (Register here). This session, open to all, is designed for Soroptimists who want to explore how artificial intelligence can strengthen their club’s work – without needing to become tech experts. It is the perfect session for anyone who wants to lead change, inspire others, and make innovation part of your local strategy.
Let’s embrace the change and walk this exciting new path together!