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Wednesday 7th October 2009 - Update from Maggie Berry, Director, womenintechnology.co.ukOctober is going to be a busy month for the womenintechnology team. We've got four training courses, two evening networking events and our new series of networking webinars kicks off this evening. Click on the links for more information and to sign up. Below we've collated a list of events, offers and calls for speakers that I hope will be of interest to you as members of womenintechnology.co.uk - you can click on the link for full information and please get in touch with the relevant contacts for more information - thanks so much!
1. Women in the City Lunch - 10% discount valid until 15th October 2009
2. Do you want to know more about getting involved in public life? October events throughout England
3. The Different Leaders Annual Global Conference, 13th October 2009
4. Virtual Connections, Supporting Women in SET online - 21st October 2009
5. Equal Pay Day 2009 - 30th October 2009
6. Diversity in the Boardroom, Tuesday 3rd November 2009
7. On Leadership Gala Dinner - Wednesday 11th November 2009
8. TechnologyWorld09 event – 20% discount for Women in Technology members
9. Beyond The Boys Club Development Programme - running from January 2009
10. MentorSET need IT mentors
11. VW Mentorship Opportunities
12. Request for flexible working IT professionals to speak on flexible working at events
13. BBC - call for a female perspective for a documentary series about the web
14. Tonicity - offer for womenintechnology members
15. Would you like to skydive with the Breakthrough Booby Birds?! Saturday 22nd May 2010
1. Women in the City Lunch - 10% discount valid until Thursday 15th October 2009This year’s Women in the City Lunch and Awards will be held on Friday 27th November, 11.30am – 3.30pm, at Plaisterers’ Hall, 1 London Wall, London EC2Y 5JU. Now in its seventh year, this annual lunch brings together over 350 senior and partner level women working in the London’s business hubs. This year’s keynote speaker is the FT’s award winning journalist Gillian Tett, author of the acclaimed book on the credit crunch: "Fools Gold: How an Ingenious Tribe of Bankers Rewrote the Rules of Finance, Made a Fortune and Survived a Catastrophe". One of the most popular aspects of the event is the pre-lunch reception which is not only a great opportunity to network but enables guests to enter the draw for one of the fabulous six lunch prizes which this year include a luxury break and a weekend’s complimentary car hire from Jaguar’s latest award-winning range. womenintechnology members receive a 10% discount when booking tables of 11 for £1434.51 inc VAT (a saving of over £150). To claim the discount, please telephone Jessica Taylor on 07925 558 725 or email Jessica@citywomen.co.uk quoting “Women in Technology Offer”. This offer is only valid until 15th October.
2. Do you want to know more about getting involved in public life? October events throughout EnglandThe Women's National Commission are delighted to invite you to an event in your region as part of their Women in Public Life events programme. Taking part in public life could mean anything from being appointed to the board of a public body, being a local councillor or school governor, being involved in your local tenants association or NHS Trust. There are plenty of opportunities for women to use their skills and experiences and these WC events aim to encourage women to have the confidence to give it a go. They are holding three events in the North East and three events in the South East. click on the links for more information.
3. The Different Leaders Annual Global Conference, 13th October 2009 - 15% DiscountThe Audacity of your Authentic Leadership: first global conference designed to showcase, influence and shape the organisational success and impact of “Different Leaders” will be held on 13th October 2009 at Credit Suisse, Canary Wharf, London. This conference aims to bring together key leaders and managers of global talent, diversity and HR, with Different Leaders - Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Leaders - from the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA to discuss, explore, engage and build successful 21st century high performing inclusive organisations. The conference fee is £375 per person and there is a discounted rate of £350 per person for groups of 5 or more. We have negotiated a 15% disount for womenintechnology.co.uk members - quote 'womenintechnology' when booking!To register visit: www.dlaglobalconference.com or email: yvonne@diversitypractice.com.
4. Virtual Connections, Supporting Women in SET online - 21st OctoberThe UK Resource Centre for Women in SET are running a event on 21st October: ‘Virtual Connections, Supporting Women in SET "online" at the City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff from 5.30 - 8.30pm. Go along to find out more about the latest social networking trends and how you can use these to enhance the scope of your network, particularly for geographically disperse members. The event will be an evening of discussion and networking with a drinks reception, featuring speed networking and an interactive presentation on social networking. Places are free but limited. To book please contact UKRC on 01274 436485 or info@ukrc4setwomen.org. For information at www.ukrc4setwomen.org/html/news-and-events/events/?event_id=1520.
5. Equal Pay Day 2009 - Friday 30th OctoberThe gender pay gap isn’t inevitable. Equal Pay Day 2009 is our opportunity to do something about it.Every year individuals and groups from all over the country join the Fawcett Society and UNISON on Equal Pay Day (EPD), held on October 30th, to draw attention to the injustice that is the gender pay gap. This year there is a unique opportunity to reform equal pay law and help close the full time gender pay gap of 17.1%. The Government’s Equality Bill is currently being scrutinised by members of Parliament. The Bill is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform equal pay law and our best chance to close the gender pay gap. Yet in its current form the Bill fails to deliver the robust measures that are so desperately needed.
If you would like to take action:
6. Diversity in the Boardroom, Tuesday 3rd November 2009The Financial Times Non-Executive Directors' Club invites you to a Networking Seminar in Central London on Tuesday 3rd November from 16.00 to 19.30. The event brings together current and prospective Non-Executives, Recruitment Associates and others interested in the selection and training of Non-Executives, providing a unique opportunity to hear and meet key players in the Non-Executive area. The evening will feature four presentations and a networking drinks reception. Tickets for non member fee cost £85 + VAT (members £60 + VAT). To register please go to: non-execs.com/events/nedseminar or alternatively call +44 (0)1278 793 300 or email lesley.stephenson@non-execs.com
7. On Leadership Gala Dinner - Wednesday 11th November 2009Join this event at the Intercontinental Hotel on Park Lane for an evening of inspired conversation, unparalleled networking and fine food in aid of Breast Cancer Care. Allan Leighton, Lord Digby Jones and Martha Lane Fox will be challenged by Jon Snow on issues facing businesses today. Quote "Women in Technology" when booking and you can buy a table of ten for £1,750 (normally £2,250 so a £500 discount) or individual tickets for £175 (normally £225 so a £150 discount). For more information go to: www.breastcancercare.org.uk/onleadership. To book tickets call 020 7960 3554.
8. TechnologyWorld09 event, 23rd and 24th November 2009 – 20% discount for Women in Technology members until 31st October 2009 TechnologyWorld09 is the UK’s biggest ‘meet the buyer’ event in the technology field. It showcases innovative UK businesses to carefully selected buyers from across the globe and is a gateway for pioneering technology companies to fast track to international business success. This year it is bigger and better than ever, with more targeted delegates, an expanded exhibition, more networking opportunities and a world-class conference programme. Over two days of pre-qualified 30-minute meetings delegates can explore prospects, build relationships and make business deals. In addition, international advisers from UK Trade & Investment will be on hand to advise on opportunities in their markets. Companies already attending include Panasonic, Hitachi, Orange, Nokia, and PTT.Visit www.technologyworld09.com to see the full list of companies signed up so far and to start booking your meetings. womenintechnology members can enjoy a 20% day delegate discount if you book by 31st October, and also reduced prices on exhibition space subject to availability.Key in the promotional code wit20 when booking to get your discount. To enquire about discounts on exhibition space, subject to availability, email technologyworld09@rslive.co.uk quoting the same code.
9. Beyond The Boys Club Development Programme - running from January 2009Beyond The Boys Club is a transformational leadership development programme for high potential professional females which combines executive coaching for women with teleseminars and telephone coaching sessions for strategic career development presented by Dr Suzanne Doyle-Morris. The 10 month Beyond The Boys Club Programme includes:- Complimentary evening launch event (14th January for sign-ups/London)- 20 x one hour lunchtime tele-seminars- 10 x one hour telephone coaching sessions- Beyond The Boys Club Workbook- Farewell evening event to close the programme 10 months later (London)Duration: 10 months - starting on Thursday 18th January 2010. For more information please click here.
10. MentorSET need IT mentors MentorSET urgently needs new IT mentors to join as there is a huge backlog of applications from women wanting to be mentored. Mentors from other areas are always welcome too! Please visit http://www.mentorset.org.uk/pages/mentor1.htm for more information or contact jan.west@mentorset.org.uk.
11. VW Mentorship OpportunitiesDo you want to make a difference and raise the aspirations of young people?The Visable Women campaign aims to allow students to be the driving force in challenging the underrepresentation of women in certain industries and senior management positions. They want to create a female/student graduate network whose gifts and talents are discovered and nurtured so that they are prepared to be more than just employees but inspirational leaders in their workplace, local community and the wider society. One of the avenues through which they do this is via implementing an informal mentorship scheme for dynamic students who want to learn and develop with your help. This is a great way to give back and help a less experienced person hoping to enter a similar career field at the same time. If you are interested in this opportunity please send a personal profile of no more than 200 words telling them about yourself to info@vwcampaign.co.uk.
12. Request for flexible working IT professionals to speak on flexible working at eventsDo you have experience you would like to share with a wider audience on flexible working experiences?The BCS are looking for speakers from across the IT profession who work flexibly - whether it is stretch time, short time, flexible worker, 9 day fortnight, home working or whatever - to speak at events near London, Warwick and South Coast. You can be in any area or field of IT and at any level of seniority. They'd also like to hear from those of you who manage flexible workers and want to share your tips for doing so. If you are interested please contact Jan Peters at jan.peters@KatalytiK.co.uk or on +44 797 4011278.
13. BBC - call for a female perspective for a documentary series about the webThe BBC has launched an open-source project to produce a 4-part documentary series about the web, to mark its upcoming 20th birthday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/digitalrevolution/. To really help shape the production as well as show a female audience that women are contributing to the web (technologically, economically and socially), women need to get involved. Otherwise our contributions over the last 20 years of the web are at risk of being over-looked and going uncredited. Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/digitalrevolution/ to join the debate, or if you'd like to follow them on Twitter, the BBC Digital Revolution team are here: @bbcdigrev
14. Tonicity - offer for womenintechnology membersA new women’s health centre in London has been set up, primarily to address the prevention and treatment of weak pelvic floor and core body muscle. They concentrate not only on curative measures but also on preventative assessments and treatments to enable women to understand their pelvic floor better.
Offer for womenintechnology members: If you would be interested in understanding the tone and health of your pelvic floor muscles, Tonicity are offering a free assessment during October. Please contact their booking line quoting WIT09 on 0845 269 2603 or email bookings@tonicity.eu.
15. Would you like to skydive with the Breakthrough Booby Birds?! Saturday 22nd May 2010Breakthrough Breast Cancer is looking for skydivers! Breakthrough Booby Birds are a rare breed of high achieving women who dare to fly high, skydive and ultimately help save lives as 46,000 daughters, mums, sisters and friends are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK. Each Breakthrough Booby Bird is being asked to raise £20,000 for their tandem sky dive to help fund vital breast cancer research. The jump is happening on Saturday 22nd May 2010 at the Royal Air Force Base in Weston on the Green near Oxford. Experts from the British Parachute Association and Royal Air Force will supervise and be your dive guide so you’ll be in very safe hands.To find out more please go to: http://breakthrough.org.uk/breakthrough_booby_birds/ or contact Gemma Cambron on 020 7025 4292 or at gemma.cambron@breakthrough.org.uk.
