what the fog* 2024

Thank you for all the amazing conversation, immense support and engaging participation from all our speakers and changemakers.

See you next year!

It's not a hot flash, it's a power surge

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It's not a hot flash, it's a power surge 〰️

our theme IN 2024:
menopause at the workplace

For many years women’s health has been a taboo topic particularly within the workplace. In recent years there has been a positive shift in workplace research, attitudes and women’s health adjustments.

The last taboo of women’s health in the workplace is menopause which intersects with a crucial career stage as it naturally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. The average age of menopause is 51, with some women experiencing perimenopause symptoms up to 10 years prior to their Final Menstrual Cycle. That could mean that millions of women either perimenopausal or postmenopausal will be climbing the career ladder into leadership positions whilst experiencing hot flashes, cognitive impairment, poor sleep, fatigue and anxiety.

Is menopause a women’s issue or a workplace issue?
Should women be given special working adjustments for a natural life event or should they tackle it in private?

Come and be part of this groundbreaking event where you can gain insights from experts, changemakers, and industry professionals on the effects of menopause in the workplace. Engage in stimulating discussions about policies and strategies, and work together on meaningful initiatives to foster organisational cultures that embrace and support women during the menopausal transition.

What The Fog, Asia Pacific, 2024, promises to be an unparalleled platform for thought-provoking discussions, groundbreaking research and a showcase of best practices in menopause across the region.

We are bringing together key stakeholders: Organisation leaders, policymakers, insurance providers, wellbeing solutions, clinicians, startup founders, scientists and media to have a conversation about menopause.

And we can’t do this without our sponsors. Our sponsors and partners are part of a growing movement in women’s health and continue to cultivate enduring partnerships that drive their organisation’s success.

2024 Sponsors and Partners

patron Sponsor

Platinum partner

venue partner

2024 Speakers and Programme

View our incredible line-up this year of speakers featuring amazing individuals across APAC like Dr. Ho Choon Moy, President of APAC Menopause Federation, Rebecca Sharpe, CFO of Cathay Pacific Airways and comedian Maitreyi Karanth covering topics about Menopause in APAC, workplace strategies and personal stories.

Why Attend?

Learn about the impact of menopause at work and hear how industry leaders and experts across Asia Pacific are supporting menopause in the workplace.

We’ll cover topics such as:

Menopause Policy

Economic Impact

Menopause Education

Human Impact

Menopause Solutions

Menopause Strategy

Creating organisational change that is equitable and inclusive requires strategic initiatives that go beyond performative actions. This requires the alignment of leaders and stakeholders such as C-Suite executives, senior leaders, HR, DEI, wellness benefits providers, insurance providers, changemakers, male allies and work community groups.

We would like to invite attendees who believe in an organisational culture that is inclusive and supportive of menopause and who are eager to learn what that looks like and how to get started.

our mission

What The Fog, is an annual menopause event hosted on World Menopause Day, 18 October. The aim of the event is to highlight the impact of menopause on health, work and home, and provide solutions to reduce this impact for a positive menopause experience.

A glance at our 2023 event :

SOLD OUT

155

1-Day Event

Attendees

32

+1,650

Organisations involved

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