SPONSORS 2008 Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women and Asia: Driving the Global Economy Hanoi, Vietnam June 5-7, 2008 Official Carrier of the 2008 Summit
GLOBAL SUMMIT OF WOMEN 2008: Women and Asia: Driving the Global Economy Summit President: Irene Natividad Informally, called the Davos for Women by past participants, the Summit has developed a reputation as an exciting, fact-filled, hands-on gathering of high caliber participants. Now in its 18th year, the Global Summit of Women celebrates women s leadership worldwide by bringing together women business, professional, and governmental leaders from around the world for three days of stimulating sessions led by opinion leaders and influencers who happen to be women. The 2008 Global Summit of Women explores two of the major forces that will impact the 21 st century global marketplace Women and the Asia-Pacific economies. What women can do to access those markets and what we can learn from the women business leaders from the region will form the frame of this global gathering. What the 2008 Summit Offers : Pre-Summit Roundtable for WWWWoWmen Government Ministers to dialogue with corporate leaders on best practices in public/private sector partnerships for advancing women s economic growth; Plenary sessions which cover business trends regionally and globally; Practical strategies for business growth personal and entrepreneurial -- developed in different parts of the world; Skills building sessions in four tracks: Leadership Development, Entrepreneurial, Microenterprise Development, and Issues; Inspirational role models from every continent among over 80 presenters; Ample networking opportunities at breakfasts, lunches, receptions, and throughout the event. 2008 Summit Features : A window into the dynamic Asia-Pacific economies now leading the 21 st century global marketplace Insight into the women driving business growth in this region as consumers and business leaders Featured best practices in partnerships between business and government to advance women and to promote green initiatives Information on doing business with the latest Asian tiger Vietnam And numerous sessions to help grow your leadership skills, your business, your network. The Glob l Svmmiu or Women x s urvlz m {int! Women le ders rrom bvsiness, poliuics, nd socieuz eych ntint wiexs, connecuint, nd xorkint uox rd beuuer xorld Mirella Visser, President, European Professional Women s Network
2008 SUMMIT HOST COUNTRY: VIETNAM Vietnam, the new Asian tiger economy, is the proud Host of the 2008 Global Summit of Women. Posting an annual growth rate of 8%, Vietnam is an ideal venue for a global gathering of women business and government leaders to revisit the dynamic Asia-Pacific region, now viewed by economists as the new center of gravity in the world s economy led by China and India. With almost a third of its largest companies headed by women, along with a vibrant community of women entrepreneurs, Vietnam is a leading example of women s progress in the marketplace. The site of the 2008 Summit Hanoi is home to the country s government as well as to a growing group of companies involved in foreign trade. Tourism, finance, and banking are among the top industries in this city. Within the government, women occupy influential positions including the Vice Presidency and powerful cabinet and sub-cabinet-level posts. The 2008 Global Summit of Women offers delegates the opportunity to experience the business and market opportunities of this rising economic tiger, while offering an opportunity to meet and connect with its outstanding women. VISA All Summit participants are responsible for obtaining the necessary travel documents to enter Vietnam. Given the time and effort to acquire a visa to enter Vietnam, participants are urged to begin the visa application process immediately. Visas are required for participants with passports from nearly all countries, including the United States, European Union, and African countries. Registrants from the following countries do not need to obtain a visa prior to entering Vietnam: Denmark, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, and Thailand. Participants are urged to contact the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate closest to them for up -to-date travel guidelines. A list of Vietnam Embassies and Consulates can be found at www.globewomen.org. For participants, who do not have a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in their country, may receive their visa on arrival at the Hanoi airport provided that they have the following documentation: Official passport; Proof of return flight; Official Summit confirmation form; 3 x 4 inch photo; and Proof of accommodations in Vietnam. The Glob l Svmmiu or Women nd uhe indiwidv ls xho m ke iu svch wibr nu rorvm ror ide eychange do much to make the world economy a thriving, diverse marketplace by supporting the active role of women in every sector of government and business. Daryl Faulkner, CEO, Digene
PROGRAM All sessions take place at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, unless otherwise indicated. Translation in all sessions will be provided in English, Vietnamese and French. June 4, 2008 (Wednesday): 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Summit Registration June 5, 2008 (Thursday) 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Summit Registration 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pre-Summit Ministerial Roundtable (Open to Ministers Only): Public/Private Sector Partnerships: Advancing Girls and Women s Economic Opportunities 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pre-Summit Session: Doing Business in Vietnam (Special Registration Required) 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Welcoming Reception and Dinner Summit President Irene Natividad June 6, 2008 (Friday) 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast Plenary Sessions 9:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. An Economic Profile of Asia-Pacific Women: 2008 MasterCard Worldwide Index of Women's Advancement in Asia/Pacific Megatrends Affecting the World s Economies 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Report from Ministerial Roundtable: Public/Private Sector Partnerships in Advancing Girls and Women s Economic Progress 12:00 p.m.- 12:30 p.m. Break 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Luncheon Networking 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Luncheon Program: Growing Enterprises in Asia: A Dialogue With Women Entrepreneurs Breakout Sessions 2:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Entrepreneurial Track * Failure and Second Chance Microenterprise Track * Expanding Microenterprise Sales Leadership Development Track * Taking Risks: Building a Strategy Around Your Career Issues Track * Engaging Young Women and Girls in Entrepreneurship 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Entrepreneurial Track * Growing From Start-Ups: Innovative Financing Leadership Development Track * Making Your Network Work Internally and Externally Issues Track * Valuing Work and Women: Closing the Pay Gap 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Special Session: YOUTH FORUM 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Global Women s Leadership Awards and Gala Dinner June 7, 2008 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Plenary Sessions 9:00 a.m.-10:15 p.m. Corporate Social Responsibility: Energy and Environmental Impact 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Women CEO Forum: Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Region 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Break 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Luncheon Networking 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Luncheon Program: Consequences of Success: Impact on Women s Health Breakout Sessions 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Entrepreneurial Track * Protecting Your Brand: IT and Beyond Microenterprise Track * Innovations in Microentrepreneurship Leadership Development Track * Doing Business in Asia: Avoiding Cultural Chasms Issues Track * Realities of Work/Life Blend: Case Histories 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Entrepreneurial Track * Securing Corporate Contracts: A Corporate/SME Dialogue Microenterprise Track * New Financing Models: Microinvesting Leadership Development Track * How To Negotiate Issues Track * Breaking the Cycle of Trafficking 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Closing Ceremony 7:15 p.m. 8:45 p.m. Closing Reception
MEET SOME OF THE 2008 SUMMIT PARTICIPATING LEADERS My Truong Hoa Special Advisor to 2008 Summit Host Committee, Former Vice President, Vietnam E. Allan Gabor Regional VP, Pfizer Worldwide Pharmaceuticals Maud Pagel Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Deutsche Telekom, Germany Tran Thi Thuy Vice Chairperson, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vietnam Sungjoo Kim CEO, Sungjoo International and MCM Inc., Korea Denise Ramos Chief Financial Officer, ITT Corporation USA Nguyen Thi Nga Chairwoman and CEO, King s Valley Corporation, Vietnam Yasmin Mahmood Managing Director, Microsoft Malaysia Peer M. Schatz CEO and Chairman of Executive Committee, QIAGEN Cordelia Chung Vice President, Business Partners, IBM Asia Pacific Ann Sherry CEO, Carnival Australia Paula Dobriansky Undersecretary of State, Democracy and Global Affairs, USA Leslie Mays Vice President, Global Diversity and Inclusion, Pfizer, USA Herta von Stiegel Executive Chairman, Stargate Capital Investments, United Kingdom Gerri Elliott Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft, USA Kim Macpherson Vice President of RSA Professional Services, Global Security Practice Manager, EMC Corporation, USA Georgette Tan Vice President, Communications Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa, MasterCard Worldwide Patricia Espinosa Torres Undersecretary of Labor, Mexico Margaretta Noonan Executive Vice President And Chief Administrative Officer, Hudson, USA Sophia Tong General Manager, IBM Taiwan
To participate in a truly unique global gathering of women influencers and opinion leaders from government and business To be inspired by women from across all continents and all areas of leadership To learn from and to share with your peers ways to improve your business, your career, your life and the lives of others To expand your global network Why Attend the 2008 Global Summit of Women? HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel accommodations are available at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, the site of the 2008 Summit at a special rate of $196/night (tax inclusive). Rooms at the Melia Hanoi Hotel are extremely limited. For more information on reserving a room at the Melia Hotel and information on special rates for Summit delegates at nearby satellite hotels, please visit, www.globewomen.org. Note that Summit delegates are responsible for making their own hotel reservations and that all reservations are made directly through the hotels. TRAVEL The Global Summit of Women is pleased that Vietnam Airlines will serve as the Official Carrier of the 2008 Summit. For more information on special rates for Summit participants and how to contact Vietnam Airlines to receive the discounted rates, please visit, www.globewomen.org. There is no rorvm qviue like uhe Svmmiu it is truly international, and its mix of corporate, entrepreneurial, governmental and nongovernmental women leaders from every corner of the xorld is so vniqve nd so impressiwe Damayanti Vasudevan, Vice President for Global Inclusion, R.R. Donnelley GLOBAL SUMMIT OF WOMEN 666 11th Street, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20001 USA tel: 202-835-3713 Fax: 202-466-6195 summit@globewomen.org Www.globewomen.org
SUMMIT REGISTRATION FORM REGISTER ON-LINE AT WWW.GLOBEWOMEN.ORG Registration Deadline: May 5, 2008 Name Organization Position Mailing Address Country Telephone # Fax # E-mail PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Nature of Business: Corporate Entrepreneur Government NGO Other Industry: Agriculture Communications Construction Financial Services Food Manufacturing Mining Pharmaceuticals Technology Transport Tourism Other Language Preference: English Vietnamese French YES, I will participate in the Doing Business in Vietnam session on Thursday, June 5. NO, I will not participate in the Doing Business in Vietnam session. PLEASE CIRCLE ONE US $450 Non-Profit and Governmental Rate REGISTRATION FEE US $700 Corporate Rate No refunds after May 5, 2008 METHOD OF PAYMENT Bank Check (in U.S. dollars ONLY) made payable to: Global Summit of Women/WREI Credit Card CREDIT CARD PAYMENT Cardholder Card Type Account Number Expiration Date Signature NOTE: ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS WILL BE PROCESSED BY THE WOMEN S RESEARCH EDUCATION INSTITUTE (WREI). THIS WILL BE REFLECTED ON YOUR CREDIT CARD STATEMENT. Please send this form to: Global Summit of Women 666 11th Street N.W., #700; Washington, D.C. 20001 USA Tel: 202-835-3713; Fax: 202-466-6195; e-mail: summit@globewomen.com