THE SOULFULS
SUMMIT 2025
PROGRAM

The Summit opens its door, we are ready to checkin at Turning Tables (Kapelvej 4, 2200)

An opening moment; reflecting on the Dreamers & Doers journey and outlining the inspiration and ambition for the day ahead.

hosted by Aram Ostadian-Binai, founder & CEO, The Soulfuls

A collective unveiling of The Soulfuls 2025 campaign film; a vibrant short screening and a candid conversation showcasing the power that diverse women can create through dreaming.
Short screening & conversation with mentees Thiravigah & Thiravisha Thiraviarajah

Led by Mayfield Ngondonga

This candid panel talk brings together inspiring, trailblazing women to explore how they’re rewriting stories - both on screen and behind the scenes. A deep dive into navigating industry norms, breaking stereotypes, and building the next generation of storytellers.
Sandra Yi Sencindiver, actress, writer & artistic director
Diêm Camille, actress, writer & director
Marie-Lydie Melono Nokouda, artistic director, Black to Normal

Moderated by: Mayfield Ngondonga  

An exclusive live performance by Nabiha

EXHIBITION OPENS | 2025 Dreamers & Doers Gallery

GALLERY TALK | 11:50 - 12:05pm
Experience how time, community + nature can create something powerful.
Fatima Imad Al-Bazooni, artist

Spoken word by mentee Sorraya Moridany + conversation with mentor, Ioana Jongsma
Introduced by Mayfield Ngondonga

Bias - conscious or not - shapes who we hire, who we promote, and who gets left out. But what if we flipped the script? This summit is about creating a new talent revolution: where Gen Z’s demand for change meets millennials’ creativity and Gen X’s leadership experience. Together, we’ll explore how mutual mentoring and inclusive culture can help industries and businesses unlock the next wave of innovation, growth, and belonging.
Mette Buhl Christoffersen, DE&I Lead, Danske Bank
Christina Haugaard Siim, PR director Nordics, Netflix

Kinga Szabo Christensen, deputy director, Dansk Industri
Chisom Udeze, founder & CEO, Diversify

Moderated by:Dr Poornima Luthra, author, educator & board chair, The Soulfuls

A brave introduction to an uncomfortable reality: when fear co-exists with systemic and cultural change, how do you build your sense of belonging - and safety?

Dr Poornima Luthra, Author, Educator & Chair of The Soulfuls

Location: Studio 2
13:15 - 14:15

Led by Chisom Udeze, founder & CEO, Diversify, together with the powerful young voices of The Soulfuls mentees, this session invites summit attendees to take a seat at the table and join an open, soulful conversation.Item description

Location: Studio 1
13:15 - 14:15
A space designed to keep the energy flowing. Here, mentors, speakers, and guests meet eye-to-eye, share experiences, exchange ideas, and build the kind of connections that last beyond the Summit. It’s more than your usual networking session; it’s a room filled with curiosity, courage, and conversation

13:30 - 13:45
Location: GALLERY

Join a conversation on the power of fashion for storytelling.
Louisa Nomathemba Mfeketo, founder, Nomathemba 

13:45 - 14:00
Location: GALLERY

Explore creativity as an outlet for feelings + self-expression.

by Marta Maillet, artist & creative

Culture-shaping panellists spark inspiration for how creative acts can challenge oppressive systems and hold space for dreaming, especially in a world that often tells us we can’t. Explore the intersection of art, activism, and identity, showing how creative acts are redefining narratives.
Zelma Feldman Lewerissa, anthropologist and actor
Nadia Nadim, professional footballer, surgeon & UNESCO ambassador
Naghmeh Pour, director, Newland
Sahar Zand, multimedia producer & reporter
Moderated by: Veronica D’Souza, mentor, artist & founder

Eda Delibal Cinar, brand & business lead, Kérastase
In conversation with Aram Ostadian-Binai, founder & CEO, The Soulfuls

A conversation with Zara Wali, creative lead, MOONRAKER X & Mia Alexandra Vega Præsius, founder & CEO, SHADES Underwear
Led by: Aram Ostadian-Binai, founder & CEO, The Soulfuls

If fashion reflects culture, what happens when it truly reflects all of us? This powerful conversation explores a future built on representation, access, and radical inclusion - from who wears the clothes to who designs, leads, and tells the stories. We'll dive into how fashion can honour every body, culture, and identity - and why true representation changes everything.

Aida Sowe, founder of AISO Official & modelAwa Malina Stelter, founder, OperaSport

Louisa Nomathemba Mfeketo, founder, NomathembaCecilie Thorsmark, CEO, Copenhagen Fashion Week

Moderated by: Carla Christine Bruus Aagaard-Strube, editor-in-chief, Fashion Forum

Visuals and conversation with mentee Sandra Sebit, dancer and choreographer
Led by Mayfield Ngondonga

Closing Remarks from The Soulfuls
Aram Ostadian-Binai, founder & CEO, The Soulfuls

Photostudio open from 16:00 - 18:00
Location: Studio 1

Gallery talk from 16:10 - 16:25

Location: Gallery

Uncover ways of shifting perspectives and driving inclusion
Yasmin Osman, model & creative

Mentee moment: Live vocal performance by mentee Melisa Pour, singer & songwriter
Introduced by Nabiha

Mentee Moment: Live vocal performance by mentee DD ROM - Diana Djaromi
Introduced by Shivani Ahlowalia, stylist & lifestyle curator

Mentee moment: DJ set by mentee Savan Mohammad-Amen

Afterparty at BRUS

Guldbergsgade 29, 2200 København