The 2026 Europe + UK Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® – the success and leadership summit for women, will be held in two elements in June 2026 as follows:
This is the 43rd Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® held globally and will be led by C-Suite Executives, leading as speakers on the day.
Sign-up for the 2026 Europe + UK Presidents RoundTable is restricted to CEOs/ Presidents/VPs/CHROs leading large businesses and organizations. It offers business heads and senior executives an opportunity to share at an executive level business, organizational and inclusion strategies amongst an exclusive group of peers and to plan for the next few years based on their shared experiences and insights from the 2026 Break the ceiling touch the sky® 101 Best Global companies for women in leadership Index.
The 2026 Europe + UK Virtual Edition of the Break the ceiling touch the sky® summit offers middle management the opportunity to learn from cross-industry best practices for success, inclusion and leadership from Europe + UK’s most successful leaders and Companies, upskill based on the professional experiences of leaders across industries and build new business and networks of support.
The Break the ceiling touch the sky® summit is a key pillar of MISSION 2029 FOR A BETTER WORLD – House of Rose Professional’s 10 year Mission (launched in 2020) to shape a better world via better diversity & inclusion, leadership and business. This Europe + UK Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® is a critical part of the overall 2025-2026 world tour of Break the ceiling touch the sky® summits for the Americas, Middle East & Africa, Asia, Europe and ANZ.
BOOK AS A PARTICIPATING COMPANY NOW/LEAD AS A SPONSOR AND NOMINATE YOUR PRESIDENT FOR THE ROUND TABLE (June 12, 2026) and a PANELIST SPEAKER FOR THE VIRTUAL SUMMIT (June 19, 2026)
Max Amen
Managing Director – UK + Ireland
Wella Company
Paul Prendergast
Europe and Middle East CFO
Accenture
Alex von Behr
Former Global Chief Customer Officer, Unilever. Head -CEOSmith® vertical, HORP. President
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Anthony Rose
Chairman and CEO
House of Rose Professional
Peter Freedman
Chair, Spring Impact. Former Managing Director
The Consumer Goods Forum
Additional Participants for Presidents Roundtable (Jun 12) and panelists for Virtual Europe + UK BTCTTS (Jun 19) to be added
“Nine years ago, I joined my first Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky event, a summit that became a movement that Anthony Rose started, and is dedicated to the advancement of women in business, and a platform that brings together so many leaders, companies and industries for a common cause. Fast forward 34 events and almost a decade later, it’s so impressive and inspiring to see what Anthony has achieved in bringing people together from around the world to address diversity and inclusion strategies that are critical to business sustainability.
Joining many of our (Eurofins) clients this week was a great way to reinforce that importance of building a better world together through DEI and reimagined business practices.
We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an impactful event!”
Natalia Shuman, Group Executive Vice President, Europe & Asia, Eurofins
“I have seen Break the ceiling, touch the sky conference go from strength to strength every year. This year’s conference was the best yet, bringing together great participation from CEO’s, C-Suite executives, Diversity & Inclusion practitioners and founders/heads of businesses. Anthony’s BTCTTS summit is really mobilizing a movement for building more gender balanced workplaces. It has something for everyone – CEO’s to learn from one another on how to drive change and progress towards gender diversity. Women who are looking for advise on how to take their careers forward and Men who want to be champions of change.”
Amita Chaudhury, Group Head of Sustainability, AIA
“Gender diverse companies are financially more successful, better employers, greater innovators, and better corporate citizens. By accelerating gender diversity at the world’s largest companies through MISSION 2029 FOR A BETTER WORLD we can change the trajectory of global business for the better and influence a more sustainable, better world. Break the ceiling touch the sky® will equip professionals with the leadership best practices to win in a rapidly evolving global economy and serve as inspiration for further progress on Mission 2029.”
Bob McDonald, 8th Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs and Retired Chairman, President and CEO of The Procter & Gamble Company and member of the Mission 2029 Global Advisory Council
Fantastic event. Great sharing and learning from leaders, both male and female. I was really encouraged by the interest and discussion in our tech panel. Thanks for creating and executing an incredible forum”
Michelle Simmons, President, Central Europe, Microsoft
“Break the ceiling touch the sky® has made a difference to me, especially in stimulating me to articulate my story and leadership purpose. I’m humbled by the fact that people still get in touch with me, as a result of the 2016 Break the ceiling touch the sky® summit in Singapore!”
Catherine Hall, Vice President Operations, Supply Chain & Procurement, Shell
“Hello Anthony. I just want to say thank you for a wonderful engaging day. I have to say you and your team did an amazing job! There were many moments where I was able to reflect on my career, my managemennt practices and areas to focus/improve. I made great contacts in the process. Thank you for the opportunity you have created for us all to be a part of something bigger! Being the father of two amazing daughters this hit home more thanj just in my career and the careers of my employees. This event will make me a better father and a better leader.”
Jeremy Perkins, Director, Global Support Services, Stryker
“Thank you so very much for supporting mothers and children in India through the book sales (of Break the ceiling touch the sky). I’m so pleased that your organization continues to make such tremendous progress on issues that are vital to the core of Save the Children’s own work in gender diversity, and that you raise awareness about women’s leadership to new heights. You have done so much to drive this movement forward! It was an honour for Save the Children to once again be the recipient of the proceeds of your book. I join my colleagues in sending my grateful appreciation for your continued support for Save the Children’s work – in India and around the world. Thank you for your commitment and dedication.”
Carolyn Miles, CEO, Save the Children
“It is always a pleasure to attend this amazing event, this was my fourth year. Something I really look forward to. It was a day of great learning, reflection and planning for me. My team were also very appreciative to be part of this forum. Best wishes to you to continue on this great initiative and accomplish the 2029 goals, hopefully ahead of time.”
A. Singh, Director, Cigna
“The Coca-Cola Company is proud to be accelerating accelerating gender equality at all levels of our organization and within the communities we serve. As a founding and world sponsor of Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky ® and partner for MISSION 2029 FOR A BETTER WORLD, we are delighted to spotlight how women are reshaping, reinventing, and transforming industries.
Christina Ruggiero, President, Global Nutrition Category, The Coca-Cola Company
“Congratulations for another successful event Anthony Rose! I love how you bring the right leaders and organizations with the same goals into one room to have important conversations and to drive ACTIONS when it comes to gender equality! Well done! Glad that UPSers were able to be a part of it.”
Christina Struller da Costa, Vice President – Corporate Affairs, ISMEA, UPS
“I have seen Break the ceiling touch the sky® conference go from strength to strength every year, bringing together great participation from CEOs, C-suite Executives, D&I practitioners and founders/heads of businesses. The BTCTTS summit is really mobilizing a movement for building more gender balanced workplaces. It has something for everyone – CEOs to learn from one another on how to drive change and progress towards gender diversity. Women who are looking for advice on how to take their careers forward and men who want to be champions for change.”
A. Chaudhury, Group Head, ESG, AIA
“Break the ceiling touch the sky” annual conferences bring some of the best business leaders from all over the world together. They share their experiences, insights and views on advancing gender equality, positive workplace culture and true inclusion in work teams. The content is always of a consistent high quality and the networking is of a high order. So, if you care anout gender equality, inclusions and getting more women in company senior positions and on Boards, join the conference. You will benefit and so will your collaegues and businesses. Thats why I attend the conference and why Singapore International Chamber of Commerce is a supporting Industry partner year after year. ”
Victor Mills, Chief Executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce.