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Friday 2nd July 2010 - Update from Maggie Berry, Managing Director, womenintechnology.co.uk

We hope you're enjoying the sunshine as much as the womenintechnology team is - how lovely it would be if this weather continued for the rest of the summer - fingers crossed! We normally find that July and August are quieter months for events but there is still a lot going on - you might be interested in attending the inaugural Women in the City Future Leaders award ceremony or going along to Stiletto Golf's women’s golf networking event. We have negotiated discounts for womenintechnology members at various upcoming events including the Women’s Business Forum which is taking place in Leeds in September. We're also looking for speakers for the 360°IT event - speaking at events is a great way to raise your professional profile - and we'd love some role models for AGCAS and gender-IT. All the details are below and, as ever, please get in touch with the relevant contacts directly if you'd like to find out more - thanks so much!
  1. 360°IT event, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd September 2010, London - call for panellists!

  2. Win a free place on an IT training course with the Open University and womenintechnology.co.uk!

  3. The Women in the City Future Leaders Award Ceremony, Thursday 8th July at 6.30pm, London

  4. Women’s Golf Networking Event - Thursday 15th July 2010 from 6pm to 9pm, near Oxford

  5. AB FAB Girls Night Out - Saturday 17th July 2010, London

  6. Women in Mobile Data Summerlicious Luncheon, Friday 23rd July 2010, London

  7. The Women’s Business Forum, Thursday 23rd September 2010, Leeds

  8. Coming Into Your Own, Monday 18th to Thursday 21st October 2010, Belgium

  9. 2010 National everywoman Conference - Wednesday 17th November 2010, London, 9.30am to 5.15pm, London

  10. WES Annual Conference 2010, Making Digital Britain, incorporating the Doris Gray Student Conference, Friday 19th November to Sunday 21st November 2010, Sheffield

  11. Call for women in IT case studies!

  12. Tell your ‘ICT’ story and be a role model for other women to take up ICT professions

  13. Take part in the 'Breaking Gender Stereotypes' survey win a £2,000 mentoring programme

  14. Five **free** memberships available for myexecutivecareer.com

  15. Support Refuge - Four Ways to Speak Out Against Domestic Violence


1. 360°IT event, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd September 2010, London - call for panellists!
360°IT is the new, ground-breaking event that demonstrates how IT infrastructure solutions can help to achieve key business objectives such as improving service, reducing cost, managing risk and gaining competitive advantage and growth. The event brings together the leading IT suppliers and over 8,000 IT professionals. As part of the event, they run a series of high-level, vendor agnostic keynote sessions that address key IT infrastructure issues at a corporate, governance and political level. The panellists are generally at C-Level – e.g. CIO/CTO, heads of Infrastructure or heads of IT, IT directors - who have something valuable to contribute to the discussion. 360°IT is currently looking for additional panellists and facilitators in the following sessions and would be really interested in having a greater representation of women speakers.

Panellists required for the following sessions:
  • IT Innovation – A Unique Glimpse Into The Future
  • Is The UK Knowledge Economy Dead?
  • Adversity – the Mother of IT Innovation?
  • A Globalised Business + IT Security = ?

Facilitators required for the following sessions:
  • CIO vs CIO – The Evolution of The Species
  • The Communication Revolution – An Expanding or Collapsing Universe?

They also have a similar opportunities to sit as panellists within the 'Discussion Den' so if you might be interested in running a training or workshop session, 360°IT would be very interested to hear from you about this too. Speaking at events is a great way to raise your profile so if you fit the speaker requirements, please contact Emma Tommony - 020 8910 7943 or emma.tommony@reedexpo.co.uk



2. Win a free place on an IT training course with the Open University and womenintechnology.co.uk!
As you'll know we're always looking for ways to increase the number of women who are working and achieving in the UK's technology profession so we're excited to be able to offer you the opportunity to win a free IT training course from the OU! To celebrate the launch of their new website for employers, The Open University are offering you the chance to win a free place on one of their Computing and ICT courses - there is one free place available on each of the following four courses:

 * Managing the software enterprise (M882)
 * Information security management (M886)
 * Working in virtual project teams (M891)
 * Microsoft server technologies (TM128)

For full details about this competition and how to enter, please click here.

The competition is open to both women and men. The closing date for entries is Friday 9th July 2010 and we’ll be announcing the four winners shortly after that! Please forward the competition link onto interested friends and colleagues - thanks so much and good luck!



3. The Women in the City Future Leaders Award Ceremony, Thursday 8th July at 6.30pm, London
Sponsored by Barclays Wealth, the first Women in the City Future Leaders Award recognises women who, at the early stage of their career, are showing great leadership potential. Bringing together over 100 like-minded professionals, the award ceremony and celebration reception will be held on the evening of Thursday 8th July 2010 at Barclays' headquarters in Canary Wharf. Like all Women in the City events the atmosphere will be electric, the speakers inspirational and the conversation lively. Guests will be able to network with purpose, have the opportunity to enter a prize draw and there'll be luxury brand shopping opportunities too.

The keynote speaker is Kimberley Matalon, Global Head of Talent, Barclays Capital and they'll also connect, via video link, live to Tom Kalaris, Chief Executive, Barclays Wealth in New York. One of the five finalists is a woman working in technology, Felicia Trewin - Senior Manager at Deloitte - and as a special offer for our members to go along to support Felicia, Women in the City are offering a table of 10 for £500 + VAT. If you are interested in attending as a womenintechnology member, please contact Maggie Berry on mberry@womenin.co.uk and we'll see if we can create a table of 10 womenintechnology members. Alternatively, individual tickets are £85 + VAT.  More information about the event can be found here.



4. Women’s Golf Networking Event - Thursday 15th July 2010 from 6pm to 9pm, near Oxford
Stiletto Golf would like to invite you to join them at their Women’s Golf Networking Event launch at Studley Wood Golf Club near Oxford. Golf is one of the most popular ways for IT businesses to network and gain new clients and this unique event is open to all levels to participate and there will be plenty of opportunities to network with like minded business women. The evening starts with networking and coffee followed by fun golf activities lead by PGA golf professionals followed by supper in the sumptuous clubhouse - cost is £30 including use of all equipment, PGA tuition and food. For more information and to book, please contact Helen Wilkes - helen@stiletto-golf.co.uk or 07966 545311: www.stiletto-golf.co.uk.



5. AB FAB Girls Night Out - Saturday 17th July 2010, London
10 mile midnight walk will raise money in aid of The Joshua Foundation, a Cardiff based children’s cancer charity that provides holidays, parties and special experiences for children who have been diagnosed with cancer. These experiences offset the gruelling medical treatment that the children have to go through and give them something to look forward to outside of the hospital environment to ensure they live their lives to the full. The entry donation is £15 per walker and you will receive a special Ab Fab t-shirt, a certificate and champagne breakfast on completion of the walk. They're aiming to raise £20,000 for The Joshua Foundation and all they ask is that once you have registered, you try your hardest to seek sponsorship through your own ‘Just Giving’ website from friends, family and colleagues. Registration packs can be downloaded from www.thejoshuafoundation.co.uk or call the office on 02920 757020 to request a pack to be sent by post.


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6. Women in Mobile Data Summerlicious Luncheon, Friday 23rd July 2010, London
Women in Mobile Data (WiMD) are proud to present their first 'Summerlicious WiMD Luncheon' on Friday 23rd July 2010.

Venue:
  Beyond Boyle @ All Hallows, Byward Street, London, EC3R 5BJ (nearest tube is Tower Hill)
Time:   12pm for drinks and appetisers reception, 12.30pm - lunch and guest speaker
Cost:   37 for WiMD members which include lunch, drinks and petit fours
There are only forty spaces available so please book your place quickly if you'd like to attend. 

Their speaker is Tanya Field from the Telefonica Group - Tanya has had a fabulous career, joining Telefonica O2 UK in 2006 as Head of Content for the UK operation. In this role she was tasked with delivering the portal content strategy and managing third party relationships and in-house content development. In 2007 Tanya  joined Telefonica S.A. as Director – Mobile Data Group with an operational remit to deliver solutions for user interface, mobile advertising and internet products and services across both Telefonica Europe and Telefonica. She is currently delivering leading edge mobile internet solutions for the portfolio of Telefonica companies and delivered the first telco based global mobile advertising solution in 2009.

You can pay for your ticket via PayPal or via a bank transfer - please email WomeninMobileData@amdocs.com to find out the account and sort number. They will automatically issue receipts. You have until Tuesday 14th July to cancel without any penalty but they are unable to accept any cancellations after that date. However they can accept a substitute person to attend on your behalf. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Sapna Malhotra (07795 838 265) or at sapna.malhotra@amdocs.com or womeninmobiledata@amdocs.com



7. The Women’s Business Forum, Thursday 23rd September 2010, Leeds
** 10% discount for womenintechnology members **
The Women’s Business Forum is aimed at the top 8% of leading business and professional women, along with 100 male chief executives, chairmen and board members. It will be the ultimate business, career and networking event outside of London dedicated to helping business women maximise their career, and organisations understand and reap the significant benefits of bringing skilled women into the hierarchy of an organisation. The event already has the support of BT, IBM, WM Morrison’s, PwC, Marks & Spencer, Ernst & Young, and boasts impressive speakers such as: Kate Bostock – Executive Director of Marks & Spencer, Baroness Virginia Bottomley – Chair of Odgers Berndston, Judith McKenna – CFO of Asda, Alison Maitland – Author of  “Why Women Mean Business”, Collette Dunkley – a UK leading expert in gender business intelligence & former CEO at X and Y Communications, and Ruth Sealy – Co-Author of “The Female FTSE Report” – Cranfield, with a few more yet to be announced.

Attendees will benefit from:
  • Powerful presentations delivered by some of the world's corporate leaders on what is required to make it to the top in business along with clear direction on how to achieve this
  • Knowledge from leaders in the field of diversity to understand more about the differences between men and women professionally, and what is required to meet the roles of executive and board positions, what an executive team look for in the selection process, and how to present yourself
  • Networking opportunities on the day and afterwards with like minded high calibre business women from all sectors of business along with leaders from some of the UK's most successful organisations.

More information can be found here. There is a choice of ticket prices and we have negotiated a 10% discount for womenintechnology members, however tickets are selling fast and you're encouraged to register at your earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.  Should you require more than one ticket, please call Erica directly on 0845 604 8183.

Our referral code is: WIT10% which allows anyone who enters this code a 10% discount on the ticket package you choose. You will need to register via the website and enter the referral code where asked. You will then be accepted at which point you pay for your ticket and you will need to add the referral code at payment stage also.



8. Coming Into Your Own, Monday 18th to Thursday 21st October 2010, Belgium
Coming Into Your Own (CIYO) is a personal leadership development programme for women who are interested in engaging in a process of reflection, exploration and regeneration. Many women find that in the process of striving to succeed at work they have developed only part of who they are while leaving vital aspects of themselves behind. In the midst of substantial achievement women often report feeling empty, burned out or invisible. Over the past 20 years CIYO have found ways to help women access their reservoir of presence and to bring forward a fuller expression of themselves. They guide women in the journey towards mastering the relationship between inner dynamics and work/life challenges.

Their approach deliberately works with the whole individual – the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual dimensions of each woman – to encourage the deeper introspection that they think is critical for our time. They combine the attention of one-on-one relationship with small group work and the transforming power of the circle. They will focus on each woman’s individual journey, uncovering how she has navigated her life and what her struggles and successes have been. They will work together to identify current and emerging challenges and support each woman in her aspirations and development. It is our hope that this work will contribute to addressing the fragmentation in the world, the barrenness in many of our workplaces and the urge to live in a way that responds to the deep stresses of this era.

Examples of organisations that have sent participants to the CIYO include HP, BP, the World Bank Group, United Way, Shell, Intel, Boeing, Anglo American, BT and the Metropolitan Police. Many women have also chosen to attend as individuals. With a maximum of 16 participants and four faculty, all participants benefit from a good amount of individual attention.

Cost - Corporate: £1,800 per person; Non Profit/Individual: £1,000 per person; Groups/Teams from a single organisation: call for rates - womenintechnology members are eligible for a 15% discount. For more information and to download the booking form click here.



9. 2010 National everywoman Conference - Wednesday 17th November 2010, London, 9.30am to 5.15pm
Cost: £25 discount for womenintechnology members - quote code WIT to get tickets for £95 + VAT
Create A Business Beyond Your Dreams! One of the key note speakers is Mitzie Hoelscher, Vice President and Chief Leadership Officer, Gap International, is an expert in facilitating breakthrough results. Mitzie is overall accountable for the design and delivery of Gap International's Breakthrough Leadership programmes that enable leaders to transform themselves in the process of delivering unprecedented results. Mitzie's highly interactive experience will bring you to the heart of your business. You'll change the way you view your business, uncovering breakthrough opportunities and goals that will raise the bar. Mitzie will set you on a path to deliver exceptional results during the day and beyond. By the end of this journey you’ll have a unique proposition which you'll fine-tune during the day in a safe and friendly environment.

More information and the full agenda for the conference can be found here.



10. WES Annual Conference 2010, Making Digital Britain, incorporating the Doris Gray Student Conference, Friday 19th November to Sunday 21st November 2010, Sheffield
The WES Annual Conference is the premier event in the UK connecting and inspiring women at all career stages in engineering, technology and science. You will hear from the leaders in the field of engineering, science and technology on tackling change and how to plan for a digital future. Invited speakers include technical leaders, though leaders and personal development professionals. This year, the conference will also incorporate the WES Doris Gray Student Conference. This year's event will take place from Friday 19th November to Sunday 21st November 2010 and it is being held in Sheffield.

The main WES Annual Conference will begin on Friday morning with a series of presentations and will be followed by a gala dinner. The main conference then continues on Saturday with further talks and workshops before coming to a close on Saturday afternoon. The student event will begin with attendance at the gala dinner on the Friday night followed by two days of inspiring talks, interactive workshops and training sessions at charming Kenwood Hall - that event will close at 3pm on Sunday 21st November.

They are currently building the programme for this year’s event and if you would be interested in contributing to the event as a speaker or sponsor, they would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Emma Villa on emma@jcconferences.co.uk or 020 7384 2365 to discuss available options.

More information can be found here.


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11. Call for women in IT case studies!
AGCAS, the professional association for careers advisors, and Graduate Prospects research, write and publish various career guidance products. They are currently updating their occupational profile for information systems manager and systems analyst. Occupational profiles are an in-depth focus on a particular job role - they contain information like typical work activities, career development and a list of useful websites and sources. They are currently looking for a case study  - ideally recent graduates (within the last five years) although they are willing to accept someone slightly outside of this time span - they are more concerned that the case study illustrates how to secure an information systems manager or systems analyst. role. The case study would need to answer a series of ten questions which is then written into a case study of no more than 500 words. This will be sent back to the case study so they review the final version. Case studies will also need to sign a data protection form. The case study can choose to use a pseudonym and can also choose not to use the name of their employer. Finally, a case study needs to fill in a job analysis questionnaire, a quick set of questions that asks about their day to day activities. This should only take a few minutes – it is just ticking some boxes regarding the job. This remains anonymous and is used in collating information for what job would suit a graduate.

For further information and if you have any questions, please contact Francesca Bauer, Editor at AGCAS - 0114 2515756 or francesca.bauer@agcas.org.uk
 


12. Tell your ‘ICT’ story and be a role model for other women to take up ICT professions
Are you a woman and ICT professional? Here’s your chance to make a difference! Why not share with other women your first hand experiences on the benefits and problems of working in the ICT field and become a role model encouraging other women to take up ICT professions. Simply sign in and join the discussion forum at the official EU co-funded project gender-IT. More information can be found here.

The gender-IT project is a two-year initiative co-funded by the EU’s Lifelong Learning Programme, under the Leonardo da Vinci Action. It is implemented by seven partners from Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Its specific objective is to build a sustainable multi-stakeholder network at a European level which will actively foster gender mainstreaming in VET for the ICT sector.
 


13. Take part in the 'Breaking Gender Stereotypes' survey win a £2,000 mentoring programme
One of the trainers we work with at womenintechnology, Christina Ioannidis from Aquitude, is in the process of writing a book: "Breaking Gender Stereotypes: How your Organisation can Redress the Brain Drain and Fuel Innovation". As part of this, she is undertaking a quantitative survey and would be very grateful for your help! She is looking to hear from female professionals around the world who have worked in the corporate world and left to become entrepreneurs - the closing date is Thursday 15th July 2010.

The survey aims to shed light on:
  • Why women are leaving the security of their full-time jobs to either become entrepreneurs or to run a portfolio career
  • What are the pull factors that drive women into entrepreneurship
  • Any cultural and structural challenges in the corporate world that make caring obligations and career development incompatible
  • What companies can learn from their former female talent to make their cultures more engaging.

You can take the survey here.

In return for your time, there is the chance to win a place on the Athena Mutual Mentoring Programme which usually costs £2,000.
 
For more information please visit www.breakinggenderstereotypes.com.



14. Five **free** memberships available for myexecutivecareer.com
Myexecutivecareer.com is the ultimate executive career planning resource for both aspiring and established senior executives and we have five free memberships available worth £45 each! Members will be able to create a unique personal profile, register their CV, find and apply for senior executive roles, download authoritative career and industry insight publications, access career clinics and networking events plus a unique 'MyCareers' area of specialist resources dedicated to your particular profession such as MyHRCareer, MyFinanceCareer, MyNED&BoardCareer, MySales&MarketingCareer, MySupplyChainCareer, MyConsultingCareer, MyInterimCareer and much, much more. We've got some great partners on board too! If you would like to receive one of these free memberships, please email Maggie with the following details: name, job title, company, contact details - thanks so much!



15. Support Refuge - Four Ways to Speak Out Against Domestic Violence
Refuge has teamed up with Avon, the company for women, to call for better provision for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Currently, one in three local authorities has no specialist domestic violence services for the women and children in their areas. Speak out against this dire situation by visiting www.fourwaystospeakout.com and lending your name to the petition - in the hope that every single woman and child can get the help they need and deserve.


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