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I-NAFE (International Association for Female Executives) is a powerful group of US women business leaders formed more than 30 years ago. I-NAFE was launched internationally in 2005, with our first global conference in Canada. Our international conferences have continued in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Johannesburg, South Africa. We are pleased to bring our I-NAFE initiative to Shanghai, China in 2011.
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The I-NAFE Summit in Shanghai will provide a platform for the most senior female executives and successful women business owners to join in important discussions around growing market share and using technology to advance business. Keynote speakers, case studies, and interactive forums will focus on:
• Building your brand while implementing the organization's vision
• Taking bold risks while maintaining sound business practices
• Identifying global business opportunities while enhancing local market share
8:00 am – 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast
8:30 am – 8:45 am Opening: Carol Evans / President & Founder / Working Mother Media
Co-emcees: Marilyn Johnson/ Vice President, Market Development / IBM
Kathy Chen / Operation Director / General Manager of Eastern China / Cisco
8:45 am – 9:15 am Opening Keynote: Achieving Top Business Opportunities by Creating Key Relationships
Viveca Chang / CEO / We Marketing Group
Understanding the implications of China's Five-Year Plan is critical in building solid relationships with regulators and business partners. Today, small businesses as well as corporations need to demonstrate their commitment in how they are looking to create a positive contribution to China's long-term development. Business owners, executives and government leaders need to consider how they can include the Five-Year Plan in their businesses/departments in order to align with the overarching goals. How do you develop key relevant relationships which will further your business?
I-NAFE (International Association for Female Executives) is a powerful group of US women business leaders formed more than 30 years ago. I-NAFE was launched internationally in 2005, with our first global conference in Canada. Our international conferences have continued in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Johannesburg, South Africa. We are pleased to bring our I-NAFE initiative to Shanghai, China in 2011.
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The I-NAFE Summit in Shanghai will provide a platform for the most senior female executives and successful women business owners to join in important discussions around growing market share and using technology to advance business. Keynote speakers, case studies, and interactive forums will focus on:
• Building your brand while implementing the organization's vision
• Taking bold risks while maintaining sound business practices
• Identifying global business opportunities while enhancing local market share
8:00 am – 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast
8:30 am – 8:45 am Opening: Carol Evans / President & Founder / Working Mother Media
Co-emcees: Marilyn Johnson/ Vice President, Market Development / IBM
Kathy Chen / Operation Director / General Manager of Eastern China / Cisco
8:45 am – 9:15 am Opening Keynote: Achieving Top Business Opportunities by Creating Key Relationships
Viveca Chang / CEO / We Marketing Group
Understanding the implications of China's Five-Year Plan is critical in building solid relationships with regulators and business partners. Today, small businesses as well as corporations need to demonstrate their commitment in how they are looking to create a positive contribution to China's long-term development. Business owners, executives and government leaders need to consider how they can include the Five-Year Plan in their businesses/departments in order to align with the overarching goals. How do you develop key relevant relationships which will further your business?
9:15 am – 10:15 am Leadership Panel: Innovative Approaches for Expanding Business Opportunities
Hear from entrepreneurs and other women business leaders how they consistently innovate, create and inspire in order to drive their business' bottom line. Boldness, risk-taking and getting the right kind of experience are crucial. What role has technology plaid in supporting their success? What proven initiatives can propel your business ahead?
Moderator: Marilyn Johnson / Vice President, Market Development / IBM
Panelist: Cui, YiLing / General Manager, Industrial Development & Management Center /
Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd.
Panelist: Holly Zheng / Senior Strategic Director Sales and Marketing / Marvell Technology
Panelist: Surina Wang / Vice General Manager, HR Recruitment / Asia Pulp & Paper Inc.
10:15 am – 10:45 am Morning Tea
10:45 am – 12:30 pm Workshop: Negotiations: Getting to 'YES' in Business Communications
Siu Woon-Wah / Managing Partner / Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Learn how to think strategically in negotiations and turn challenges into a win/win situation for all involved players. Overcoming stalemates does not mean you have to give in – you can negotiate your way to agreement. During this workshop walk away with tools and strategies that will help you to: close business, communicate with authority, increase your understanding of different viewpoints, moderate conflict resolution, set goals for action plans and solutions and apply selling skills as an effective strategy in anything you're doing.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Network Luncheon
Hear from entrepreneurs and other women business leaders how they consistently innovate, create and inspire in order to drive their business' bottom line. Boldness, risk-taking and getting the right kind of experience are crucial. What role has technology plaid in supporting their success? What proven initiatives can propel your business ahead?
Moderator: Marilyn Johnson / Vice President, Market Development / IBM
Panelist: Cui, YiLing / General Manager, Industrial Development & Management Center /
Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd.
Panelist: Holly Zheng / Senior Strategic Director Sales and Marketing / Marvell Technology
Panelist: Surina Wang / Vice General Manager, HR Recruitment / Asia Pulp & Paper Inc.
10:15 am – 10:45 am Morning Tea
10:45 am – 12:30 pm Workshop: Negotiations: Getting to 'YES' in Business Communications
Siu Woon-Wah / Managing Partner / Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Learn how to think strategically in negotiations and turn challenges into a win/win situation for all involved players. Overcoming stalemates does not mean you have to give in – you can negotiate your way to agreement. During this workshop walk away with tools and strategies that will help you to: close business, communicate with authority, increase your understanding of different viewpoints, moderate conflict resolution, set goals for action plans and solutions and apply selling skills as an effective strategy in anything you're doing.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Network Luncheon
