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Update from Monday 1st June 2009 - from Maggie Berry, Director, womenintechnology.co.ukWell it seems like summer might be here so I hope you’ve all been able to enjoy the sunshine. We’re hoping for sun on the 24th June when the re-arranged W-Tech will be taking place – it should be very different weather to that incredibly snowy day in February when London practically ground to a halt. Please find below a mixture of events, offers and calls for volunteers and particpants that I hope will be of interest to womenintechnology members. As ever, please get in touch with relevant contacts directly!1 - W-Tech 2009 – Wednesday 24th June – Call For Volunteers2 - Free Subscriptions to Industry Magazines3 - womenintechnology’s June Training Courses4 - Female Technology Entrepreneurs - Stories of Success from Women in Tech – Tuesday 2nd June 2009, 7pm5 - National Engineering and Technology Conference 2009 – Monday 8th June 2009, 9am to 6.30pm6 - Leveraging Leaders for Change: Talent and Transformation - Tuesday 9th June 2009, 10am to 4pm7 - Women Inspired by Wine – Wednesday 24th June 2009, 7pm to 9pm8 - Buy My Wardrobe - Fashion Recycling and Personal Styling Events for Women – Saturday 25th July 2009, 12pm to 4pm9 - BCS ITNow Magazine – Looking for Female Role Models10 - National Search for National Muslim Women in Non-Traditional Roles to Inspire Young Women (12-18)11 - Channel 4’s How to Look Good Naked - Call for Participants12 - 10% Discount From Kate Starkey Couture
1 - W-Tech 2009 – Wednesday 24th June – Call For VolunteersWe are currently looking for volunteers to help us at W-Tech 2009 - the recruitment, career development and networking event for women in IT, which is being held in central London on Wednesday 24th June 2009. We're looking for people to help us in all aspects of the event, including looking after the registration desk, helping people with directions, and sitting in on workshops sessions to make sure there aren’t any problems. This is a great opportunity to be involved in the event and meet lots of fellow women in IT, as well as take home some really great advice on how to achieve as a woman in the IT profession.Unfortunately as it is a free event and our costs are very tight we can't pay anyone, but all volunteers will be provided with lunch and refreshments. If you would be interested in volunteering to help, or have any questions please contact Maggie Berry on mberry@womenin.co.uk or 020 7422 9214 – many thanks.
2 - Free Subscriptions to Industry MagazinesIn partnership with TradePub.com, womenintechnology.co.uk would like to offer our members the opportunity to subscribe to leading industry leading publications for FREE. There are no hidden or trial offers, no hidden costs and no purchase is necessary. Publications are absolutely free to those who qualify. Browse through the extensive list of free information technology magazines, white papers, downloads and podcasts to find the titles that best match your skills; topics include technology, IT management, business technology and e-business. All you have to do is complete the application form and submit it online. Subscribing is easy and fast and we hope you take advantage of this special offer - you can sign up for as many as you like.Go to http://www.womenintechnology.co.uk/free-it-magazine-subscriptions to view available titles.
3 - womenintechnology’s June Training CoursesThe Art of Delegation – Wednesday 10th June, 6pm to 9pmAssert Yourself – Friday 12th June, 1pm to 4pmAttributes of a Leader – Wednesday 17th June, 6pm to 9pmBe the Impactful Presenter – Wednesday 30th June, 6pm to 9pmMore information about all of these courses can be found here: http://www.womenintechnology.co.uk/upcoming-training-courses
4 - Female Technology Entrepreneurs - Stories of Success from Women in Tech – Tuesday 2nd June 2009, 7pm£19.00 per person, The Hospital Club, 24 Endell Street, LondonThe NextWoman have partnered with First Tuesday for an informal networking event at Paul Allen’s private club - The Hospital - where some of the UK’s most successful female technology entrepreneurs reveal their secrets:Speakers include, among others:Cary Marsh, Founder & CEO of MyDeo Katarina Skoberne, Founder of Openad.net Angel Gambino, Social Entrepreneur, ex BeboThe internet is a story board of successful companies – some led by women and some led by men. At this event, you will hear women who have succeeded; the parts played by the various members of their teams – male and female alike – and the steps and risks they have taken to achieve their success. Recent government statistics indicate that more women than ever before are setting up their own online companies, be it a marketplace, a service provider or an agency; changing the face of business and challenging the traditional male tech stereotype.For more information and to book your place, please go to: http://thenextwomen.com/events/5 - National Engineering and Technology Conference 2009 – Monday 8th June 2009, 9am to 6.30pmThis conference is aimed towards SME's and start ups as well as potential start ups who are looking to expand and grow in the engineering and technology sectors. They are offering the special price of £90 for womenintechnology members and will, if there is enough interest, have Sarah Tasker, founder of Cam-Sci, hold a workshop for women in the technology sector.The National Engineering and Technology Conference 2009 (NET) is going to be held in Canary Wharf on the 8th June where in just over seven hours you will find out about more then you could from months of researching on how to gear your business and ideas towards greater success. Through access to not yet published industry leading materials as well as talks from top UK professionals, you will be sure to be kept up-to-date with the latest advances in the fields and be able to collaborate with experts. With interest from around the UK and the world, NET will be covering key topics from the Engineering and Technology markets of today, focusing on the UK, research and funding as well as out-sourcing elite global talent for your individual companies to logistics information. This conference strives on providing excellence for excellence and there will be time to discuss any issues with the speakers from QS, Alcatel Lucent, The London Technology Fund, Imperial College and many more as well as other attendees during the seminars, interactive workshops and our networking line ups on the day. For more information please visit www.net09.co.uk
6 - Leveraging Leaders for Change: Talent and Transformation - Tuesday 9th June 2009, 10am to 4pmJoin Opportunity Now at Leveraging Leaders for Change, a full day national conference and bring a colleague along free of charge! Don’t miss this significant opportunity to reach across your organisation and enable a colleague to up-skill on the issues or develop their own leadership potential. £275 + VAT Members/Charity/SME£300 + VAT Non MembersSocial and economic upheaval are causing organisations to re-evaluate their mission, values, operations against a new 21st century backdrop. The current economic downturn and the events that created it have added urgency. Both public and private sector organisations are seeking to restructure and transform themselves into those that will be fit for the future. Leadership is a critical component in creating competitive advantage, meeting the expectations of stakeholders and delivering the breadth and quality of public services now expected.This event will examine what kind of leadership will be needed to be effective in the workplaces of the future. Whether you are a HR/Diversity Practitioner, Talent Manager or potential Leader, this day is a must!Delegates will hear personal experiences and opinions from high profile, senior experts and leaders:Baroness Denise Kingsmill CBE - Keynote & PanellistAlison Maitland, Business Writer - Panel ChairJackie Orme, Chief Executive, CIPD - PanellistBinna Kandola, Senior Partner, Head of Well Being, Pearn Kandola, - PanellistWorkshops will include:Leadership Skills: Emotional Intelligence - HayGroupAddressing Unconscious Bias and Leveraging Change a case study by Ernst & YoungDeveloping Effective Leaders – Bath Consultancy GroupEngage & Deploy! Leaders as Change Agents – Opportunity NowFor further information and to book your places visit: www.opportunitynow.org.uk/leaders or call Louise Hall on 020 7566 8710 if you have an enquiry.
7 - Women Inspired by Wine – Wednesday 24th June 2009, 7pm to 9pmFollowing their successful launch, WOMEN INSPIRED would like to invite you to share an evening with award winning writer and broadcaster Susy Atkins, a wine expert on BBC1's Saturday Kitchen and the wine columnist for the Sunday Telegraph. Anyone who went along to their launch will have already seen Susy in action and know she is down-to-earth, lively and fun but this time it is a chance to attend a proper full-blown tasting.This enlightening evening will be in the cordial surroundings of Tisettanta in Mayfair on the 24th June 2009 and WOMEN INSPIRED will be showcasing wines to excite the palate for the summer season, scented, fresh, crisp and juicy, personally selected by our wine experts and all to be made available through our members website. Attendance is FREE for members, only £30 for non-members and £50 for you and a friend, book online at our website - www.womeninspiredbywine.comMemberships for WOMEN INSPIRED can be obtained for only £245.00 for 12 months and anyone joining before Wednesday 1st July 2009 will get an extra three months membership.
8 - Buy My Wardrobe - Fashion Recycling and Personal Styling Events for Women – Saturday 25th July 2009, 12pm to 4pmWhen you think of recycling, you may not immediately think of glamorous designer fashion, but with the launch of Buy My Wardrobe events this is set to change. Buy My Wardrobe is a new initiative which sees a number of carefully selected uber-fashionistas gathering for one day events to sell the contents of their fabulous designer wardrobes to discerning members of the public. With indulgent treats and pampering also on offer Buy My Wardrobe aims to put glamour into recycling. Each event sees a new line up of Wardrobe Mistresses, and so far have included former publishing director of Elle Magazine Elaine Foran, Gucci Group Executive Mimma Viglezio, What not to Wear stylist Zoe Lem and TV Presenter/writer Giselle Morley. And with prices started as little as £5 there is something to suit every budget and taste. More information can be found here: http://www.buymywardrobe.com/
9 - BCS ITNow Magazine – Looking for Female Role ModelsBCS IT Now Magazine is the voice of the BCS (British Computer Society) and is read by both members and the wider IT community. They are currently looking for female role models who would be happy to be featured in the bi-monthly publication – they just need you to complete the profile questionnaireclick here and return it to Gillian Arnold - ARNOLDG@uk.ibm.com – Gillian is helping to co-ordinate the campaign by BCSWomen to further raise the profile of women working in IT. If this is of interest, please complete the questionnaire and send it onot Gillian – thanks so much! More information about ITNow can be found here: http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=nav.5922
10 - National Search for National Muslim Women in Non-Traditional Roles to Inspire Young Women (12-18)Equal to the Occasion are running a national search to help find twelve Muslim women role models at post-graduate level / early career stage.They would like twelve national role models who will feature on a website and exhibition and go into schools in at least two regions, plus local women who will get involved with a school in the region nearest to them. There will be six events - in London, Manchester, Middlesborough, Cardiff, Dudley and Rotherham. They would like to showcase women with an unusual story to tell, who challenge assumptions and stereotypes about appropriate roles for Muslim women. CLG are sponsoring the project and local authorities will be involved too. Please contact Helen Wollaston - helen@ettoltd.co.uk if you are interested.
11 - Channel 4’s How to Look Good Naked – Call for ParticipantsChannel 4’s How to Look Good Naked is back, celebrating the naked body in all its glory – and wants you to get involved! Are you a Technical whiz but when it comes to your wardrobe you’d love some expert advice and guidance? Stylist Gok Wan would love to hear from any of the womenintechnology community who are willing to face their fears and take a life-changing journey from body loathing to body loving, all without going under the knife. If you’re interested in taking part in the show and over 21, please email for an application form - howtolookgoodnaked@mavericktv.co.uk - visit www.mavericktv.co.uk
12 - 10% discount from Kate Starkey CoutureKate Starkey Couture is delighted to offer the members of womenintechnology an exclusive introductory 10% discount off custom-made suits and bespoke shift dresses during June 2009*. Kate Starkey Couture is a personal tailoring service offering women (working, lunching or simply dressing for the evening) the chance to have a perfectly fitting solution to their capsule wardrobe. For the busy woman, they offer a consultancy service in the comfort of their home or office, where they discuss your individual requirements and assist with every aspect of your working wardrobe. Their top lady clients benefit from the one-to-one personal service and aftercare they offer and enjoy the idea of designing their own outfits, choosing fabrics hot off the run-ways, in styles individual to them, and fitted to accentuate their best assets – whatever that may be! *To take advantage of this exclusive offer for the month of June only, please contact nooshin@katestarkeycouture.com or call us on 0207 100 1330
