Globalisation,
Trade and Entrepreneurship is the theme of the AIWF
2007 programme, which is being launched by a two day initiative
on 7 and 8 March 2007.
AIWF is
holding an outstanding conference on Thursday 8 March, International
Women’s Day to celebrate this annual major day of global
recognition for the economic, political and social achievements
of women. The conference, at the London headquarters of DLA
Piper, will examine the theme of Women’s Entrepreneurship
as a Driver for Growth and Stability. International Women’s
Day, now confirmed by the UN, is the annual day of global recognition
for the economic, political and social achievements of women.
As Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations,
said in a December 2005 report “By effectively increasing
the impact of women on public life at all levels, the potential
for change towards gender equality and empowerment of women
and a more democratic and just society is increased.”
The AIWF 2007 conference will be looking at various aspects
of entrepreneurship and how women can make a difference. The
particular focus will be on the opportunities for women and
the impact they have when taking significant roles in the global
marketplace.
Two panels
of eminent speakers will bring to the conference their diverse
experience and foresight on how women’s entrepreneurship
can be a driver for growth and stability.
Guest speakers
who have confirmed their participation are Roxanne Mankin Cason,
President Women’s Leadership Board, Harvard, Roxanne Decyk,
Director Corporate Affairs, Shell International, Florence Eid,
Vice President and Senior Economist for Middle East and North
Africa, J P Morgan, StephanieMacKendrick, President The International
Alliance of Women /
President Canadian Women in Communications, Rania Rizk, Senior
International Counsel, Pepsico International, Mena Region, Helena
Samaha, Partner - Commercial DLA Piper, Baroness Symons of Vernham
Dean and Senior Representative of the European Commission.
The Rt
Hon Lord Mayor of the City of London Corporation, Alderman John
Stuttard has invited AIWF to hold a special AIWF Dinner at the
Mansion House his official residence in the City of London.
This prestigious event will take place on Wednesday 7 March
2007, the eve of International Women’s Day, with the theme
of Globalisation, Trade and Entrepreneurship Enhancing Business
Opportunities Between the City of London, the Arab World and
the International Community.
His Excellency
Amre Moussa, Secretary General of the League of Arab States,
Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, wife of HH
Skeikha Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Royal Highness
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abulaziz, Chairman Kingdom Holding
Company, have been invited as Guests
of Honour on this special occasion.
This stellar
event will be addressed by outstanding Arab and global business
leaders led by HH Sheikha Hanadi Nasser Al Thani, Managing Director
AMWAL, Qatar, Mr Willem Brocker, Global Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers,
and Mr Hamid Ja’far, Chairman Dana Gas and Chairman Crescent
Petroleum. United Arab Emirates.
The Dinner
will bring together 300 guests which will include AIWF global
partners, members and other supporters, men and women prominent
in the global economy and the world community representing governments,
businesses, academia and professional and diplomatic circles
creating an environment for networking and bridge building,
aiming for business growth and development.
Sylvia
Perry
AIWF Board Member
For more information, contact AIWF offices
e-mail: info@aiwfonline.com
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