GWPR Christmas Party: an event that confirms the power of networking

The Global Women in PR (GWPR) community gathered in Milan for the traditional Christmas Party, a now well-established event that celebrates the year’s achievements and strengthens relationships among communication professionals. The event, hosted at Cortile Flora in Milan, confirmed itself as a valuable opportunity to share visions, discuss industry trends and foster authentic and meaningful networking.

What is GWPR

Global Women in PR is an international association that brings together leaders, managers and professionals from the world of public relations and communication. The organization’s mission is to promote growth and female empowerment in the sector, creating a global network of support, skills and opportunities. GWPR Italia is consistently committed to building spaces for discussion and training that enhance inclusive leadership, collaboration and talent.

The evening’s guest: Elisa Zambito Marsala

The Christmas Party featured the participation of Elisa Zambito Marsala, Head of Education Ecosystem and Global Value Programs at Intesa Sanpaolo Group. A manager with over twenty years of experience in strategic planning, innovation and institutional relations, Zambito Marsala brought a content-rich testimony on the value of education, social impact programs and collaboration between institutions, companies and universities.

A contribution that added further depth to an evening dedicated to the exchange of ideas and building new connections.

A positive assessment: when networking generates value

The event recorded excellent participation and an atmosphere of open and informal discussion, ideal for fostering effective networking. The meeting indeed reaffirmed how important it is to create opportunities to share stories, discuss projects, find inspiration and establish relationships that last over time.

Between toasts and conversations, many participants emphasized how collaborations, useful suggestions and valuable contacts for facing professional challenges are born from moments like these.

Why this type of meeting really matters

In the communication ecosystem, increasingly complex, competitive and rapidly evolving, networking remains one of the most powerful tools. Not only to develop new opportunities, but especially to build a support network that amplifies skills, visibility and leadership. GWPR continues to commit to strengthening connections among professionals, aware that collective growth comes from constructive dialogue.