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
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