Home> Activities> Regional Conference> BPW UK         Welcome Message from National President of BPW UK   Speakers   Programme   Social events   Other events   BPW business You are cordially invited to the BPW UK Ltd. Annual Conference 2008. We have a programme of interesting and inspirational speakers, social events and networking opportunities lined up, for members and guests from around the UK and beyond. Conference is a time for action, deciding our campaigning activities for the year ahead, as well as for fun and friendship. We look forward to welcoming you in Birmingham. Nikki Bennett-Willetts National President, BPW UK Speakers   Chonchanok Viravan International President of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women Jasvinder Sanghera Woman of the Year Honour Killings and Forced Marriages Rona Cant Adventurer Esther Haines and Teresa Schofield Women and ‘SET’ Norma Jarboe Face-to-face versus online networking Parvin Ali The Diversity of Women in The Midlands Lady Val Corbett The Importance of Apprenticeships Dr Nik BPW Member at Large from Malasia Programme Date/Time Program Thursday 10th April 2008     13.00 – 17.00 Registration for National Conference 19.30 – 21.00 Welcome Civic Reception with The Lord Mayor of Birmingham Friday 11st April 2008     08.00 – 09.00 Registration for National Conference 09.00 National Conference and Annual General Meeting Formal Opening and Welcome Adoption of Standing Orders Acceptance of Emergency Motions Adoption of Annual Reports to be presented en bloc Review of the Year – National President Finance Report and Accounts – questions and adoption Progress Reports from Directors Finance –Budget and questions Appointment of Accountants Close of Annual General Meeting Members’ Emergency Fund annual General Meeting 11.00 Tea/Coffee Break & Networking First Timer’s Meeting 11.30 Action Update Motions session 12.00 The Diversity of Women in the Midlands – Parvin Ali 12.30 Lunch & Networking 14.00 Face-to-face v online networking Norma Jarboe 14.30 Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Esther Haines and Teresa Schofield 15.00 Tea/Coffee & Networking 15.30 Forced Marriages & Honour Killings Jasvinder Sanghera 16.30 International Update & Reports Nikki Bennett-Willetts Chonchanok Viravan 17.00 Close 19.15 President’s Drinks Reception 20.00 Gala Dinner String Bean Quartet & ‘Memory Lane Moments’ Saturday 12th April 2008     08.00 – 09.00 Registration for National Conference 09.00 Welcome Loyal Greetings Resume of Friday events 09.15 Reports Ruth Tomlinson June O’Dell Award Lucy Cavendish College Public speaking Competition 09.30 Celebration Greetings Regions- memories / showcases Book Promotion & outline of 'Real Birthday's event 10.30 The Importance of Apprenticeships Lady Val Corbett 11.00 Coffee / Tea & Networking First Timer’s Meeting 11.30 Just do it! overcoming obstacles and challenges to be the best you can be Rona Cant 12.30 Lunch & Networking 14.00 Young BPW UK & Young BPW Europe BPW Malaysia Zameela Nik The Future of BPW and Invitation to International Congress Chonchanok Viravan 15.00 Viewpoint 15.30 Tea / Coffee & Networking 16.00 Omnibus Thanks 16.10 Introduction of New Team Directors Regional Representatives 16.25 President’s Address 16.40 Invitation to Autumn Events & Conference 2009 16.45 Close 19.30 Drinks reception 20.00 Dinner and Farewell Party ‘Fashion from the last seven decades’     Social events Friday Night Social Start conference with a swing with music from Stringbeans Entertainment and a look at BPW past and present with delegates’ one-line memories. Saturday Night Party Get your glad rags on for Saturday’s disco, dancing across the decades with hits from yesteryear to the present day. Wear any fashion from the last 70 years for a chance to win a prize. Other events Civil Reception with Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Thursday evening Book launch BPW UK 1988-2008: A History written by the Past National Presidents BPW business BPW International Update with International President, Chonchanok Viravan and Dr Nik, BPW Member at Large from Malaysia Young BPW Update with Young BPW European Representative, Viktoria Balensiefen (tbc) Motions Members decide the focus of BPW UK’s campaigning activities for the coming year. Also at conference: Display of regional, national and international memorabilia from the past 70 years of BPW; showcase of members’ businesses, and prizes to be won in the Big Prize Raffle*. www.bpw-europe.org www.bpw-international.org www.bpwuk.co.uk       Download Programme Flyer with logo Flyer Speakers Link BPW Europe BPW UK Home | BPW International Newsletters | BPW Business Pages | BPW Roster Online | BPW Online | Projects | Calendar | Site Map BPW International International Federation of Business and Professional Women Contact : member.services@bpw-international.org Copyright © BPW International. All rights reserved.