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Mrs Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani
MA, Economics, Founder & Chairman, Arab International Women's Forum
BIOGRAPHY
World of Difference Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
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Ingrid Antonijevic
President, ADIN S.A., Former Minister of the Economy, Chile
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 10:00 a.m.
Topic: Global Business Roundup
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Clare Beckton
Deputy Head at Status of Women Canada
BIOGRAPHY
Opening Remarks: Monday November 10th, 9:00 a.m.
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The Hon. Sarmite D. Bulte
Former Member of Parliament
BIOGRAPHY
Moderating: Monday November 10th, 3:30 p.m.
Topic: Building a Better World - Women Using Their Influence
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Silvia Cambie
Director, Chanda Communications
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Sunday November 9th, 12:30 p.m.
Topic: Branding Yourself
Silvia takes the mystery out of how to "brand" yourself for success. Learn the strategic secrets that will help you to create a strong image inside and outside your corporation.
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Tiziana Casciaro
Professor, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 12:30 p.m.
Topic: Networking is Not for the Faint of Heart: What Women Need to Know (That Men Don’t)
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Doreen Conrad
Senior International Consultant
BIOGRAPHY
Moderating Panel: Tuesday November 11th, 10:00 a.m.
Topic: Global Business Roundup
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Kathy Conway
Senior Manager, Coach, PwC Management Services LP
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 2:00 p.m.
Topic: Women on Boards: The International View - Change Agents at Work
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Heidi Crann
Account Executive, EDS
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 2:00 p.m.
Topic: Do you belong? Exploring the growth of women's affinity groups within global companies
This panel will focus on the value women's affinity networks bring to their companies and to individual career development.
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Pam Dinsmore
Vice President, Regulatory – Broadband & Video, Rogers Communications Inc.
CWC Board of Directors Chair
BIOGRAPHY
Moderating Panel: Monday November 10th, 2:00 p.m.
Topic: Do You Belong? Exploring the growth of women's affinity groups within global companies
This panel will focus on the value women's affinity networks bring to their companies and to individual career development.
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Elena Fedyashina
Executive Director, The Committee of 20 (Russia)
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 10:00 a.m.
Topic: Global Business Roundup
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Patricia Foley Hinnen
Founding Executive Director, Capital Sisters International, Chair, TIAW Microenterprise Program
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 11:15 a.m.
Topic: Microcredit
Coming soon to a bank near you: Bringing the lessons of success from Microcredit in the developing world as Microcredit’s importance to women-led businesses grows.
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Deborah Gillis
Vice President, North America, Catalyst Inc.
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 2:00 p.m.
Topic: Women on Boards: The International View - Change Agents at Work
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Cindy Gordon
CEO, Helix Commerce
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 11:15 a.m.
Topic: Microcredit
Coming soon to a bank near you: Bringing the lessons of success from Microcredit in the developing world as Microcredit’s importance to women-led businesses grows.
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Lynn Harris
Organizational Development Consultant and Executive Coach, HARRIS
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Sunday November 9th, 1:30 p.m.
Topic: CAREER COACHING – REAL COACHING, REAL TIME
Watch a case history unfold as this top-notch career coaches offer real advice to real women on the corporate track with Sara Thompson.
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Senator Celine Hervieux-Payette
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 3:30 p.m.
Topic: BUILDING A BETTER WORLD - WOMEN USING THEIR INFLUENCE
Running for office and participating in public policy is just one aspect of how women can use their influence to build a better world. This distinguished panel discusses how women can make a difference.
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Marit Hoel
Norwegian Centre for Corporate Diversity
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 8:30 a.m.
Topic: After the Financial Meltdown: The Nordic Model and Why Women are the Key to Economic Stability and Sustainability
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 2:00 p.m.
Topic: Women on Boards: The International View - Change Agents at Work
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Mary Ellen Iskenderian
President and CEO, Women’s World Banking
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 8:00 a.m.
Topic: Women’s World Banking: A Giant in Microlending to Women
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 11:15 a.m.
Topic: Microcredit
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David H. Jacobson
Director – Emerging Technologies, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 12:00 p.m.
Topic: TOMORROW'S LEADING EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR TODAY'S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Not since the printing press has technology created such a fundamental change in society. Understanding how to thrive in a brave new world and find out what's the next "killer app".
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Maureen Kempston Darkes
GM Group Vice President and President GM LAAM, General Motors Latin America, Africa and Middle East (GM LAAM)
BIOGRAPHY
Presenter: Annual Awards Gala, Monday November 11th
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Janet Keston
Co-Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy & Mather
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 10:35 a.m.
Topic: REAL BEAUTY, REAL BUSINESS: THE DOVE CAMPAIGN
The women behind the Dove Real Beauty campaign give an inside look at the hit advertising strategy that has revolutionized the concept of beauty and body image in marketing to women.
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Kimberly King
Co-President, The Peace Company
BIOGRAPHY
Panelist: Tuesday November 11th, 11:15 a.m.
Topic: Women Entrepreneurs: Success stories
From finding capital to building strategy, accessing skills and making connections, this panel brings intelligence you can use to reach your business goals.
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Kate Laneve
Director, Global Sales Operations, NCR Corporation
President, Women in NCR (WIN) International
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 2:00 p.m.
Topic: Do YOU Belong? Exploring the growth of women's affinity groups within global companies
This panel will focus on the value women's affinity networks bring to their companies and to individual career development.
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Andrina Lever
President, Lever Enterprises
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 10:00 a.m.
Topic: Global Business Roundup
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Kristin McDonough
President, Financial Women’s Association
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 2:15 p.m.
Topic: Women on Boards: The International View - Change Agents at Work
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Thea Miller
Program Director, Women on Board™ Mentoring Program
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 2:00 p.m.
Topic: Women on Boards: The International View - Change Agents at Work
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Lilia Navarrete
President & CEO, Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 10:00 a.m.
Topic: Global Business Roundup
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Beth Oakes
Executive Vice President, DHR International
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Sunday November 9th, 3:00 p.m.
Topic: ALL ABOARD! GOVERNANCE & CAREER SUCCESS
Beth tells you why it's never too early to get governance experience and why being on boards - from your condo board or community centre to Fortune 500 company - is more of a smart advancement strategy than end result.
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Janet Riccio
Executive Vice President, Omnicom Group Inc.
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 3:15 p.m.
Topic: OMNICOM G23 - Women Driving the Global Economy
G23 is a ground-breaking agency marketing to women by women. G23’s leader Janet Riccio outlines "The 8 Female Tribes that Power the Global Economy," as she explains the influence of women's economic power, including what and how much they buy as well as their control over purchasing.
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Kevin Ruth
Managing Director and Head of Wealth Planning US, UBS
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 2:00 p.m.
Topic: Do you belong? Exploring the growth of women's affinity groups within global companies
This panel will focus on the value women's affinity networks bring to their companies and to individual career development.
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Monica Silva
Communications Advisor to the Minister, Chilean Women’s National Service (SERNAM)
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 3:30 p.m.
Topic: Building A Better World – Women Using Their Influence
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Hannah Sorscher
Chief Financial Officer, Citi Cards Canada Inc.
BIOGRAPHY
Mandy Goetze 21st Century Award Winner
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Sara Thompson
Adler Certified Professional Coach
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Sunday November 9th, 1:30 p.m.
Topic: CAREER COACHING - REAL COACHING, REAL TIME
Watch a case history unfold as this top-notch career coaches offer real advice to real women on the corporate track with Lynn Harris.
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Beverly Topping
President & CEO, The Institute of Corporate Directors
BIOGRAPHY
Moderating Panel: Tuesday November 11th, 2:00 p.m.
Topic: Women on Boards: The International View - Change Agents at Work
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The Hon. Madam Justice Julie A. Thorburn
Superior Court of Justice
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 3:30 p.m.
Topic: Building a Better World - Women Using Their Influence
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Sue Van Der Hout
President, iBloomlive.com
BIOGRAPHY
Panelist: Tuesday November 11th, 11:15 a.m.
Topic: Women Entrepreneurs: Success stories
From finding capital to building strategy, accessing skills and making connections, this panel brings intelligence you can use to reach your business goals.
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Annette Verschuren
President & CEO, The Home Depot, Canada & Asia
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 9:30 a.m.
Topic: BUILDING AN INTERNATIONAL BRAND
From huge success in North America, Annette Verschuren (Toronto, Canada) is leading the way as The Home Depot moves to capitalize on the immense potential market in China.
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Nancy Vonk
Co-Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy Toronto
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Monday November 10th, 10:35 a.m.
Topic: REAL BEAUTY, REAL BUSINESS: THE DOVE CAMPAIGN
The women behind the Dove Real Beauty campaign give an inside look at the hit advertising strategy that has revolutionized the concept of beauty and body image in marketing to women.
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Beth D. Wilson
Canadian Managing Partner, Enterprise and Regions, KPMG LLP
BIOGRAPHY
Speaking: Tuesday November 11th, 9:15 a.m.
Topic: Think Global, Act Local: Building an International Career
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