Wednesday, October 6, 2004

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is proud to present its 2nd Women of Influence Conference and Awards on Wednesday, October 6, 2004.

"Your Future - Your Choices" is a half-day conference featuring successful role models from Hong Kong and overseas. They will share insights on the choices available to today's working women and how to manage the hurdles along the way. The conference will conclude with the presentation of serveral Women of Influence awards at a special awards luncheon.

Welcoming Remarks:
Lucille Barale, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer & AmCham Chairman
Janet De Silva, CEO, Sun Life Financial (Hong Kong) Ltd & Chair, WOI Conference & Awards Planning Committee

Opening Keynote Address:
Leadership
Rosemary Howard, Chief Executive, TelstraClear Ltd, New Zealand

Panel Discussion:
Paths to Success - What It Takes to Advance Your Career?
Celina Chan, MSN Regional Director, Information Services Mgt, Microsoft Corporation
Nancy Ku, Managing Director - Asia Pacific, GE Equity
Elaine Leung, Founder & CEO, Paddyfield.com
Jessica Ng, Chief Executive Officer, Jessica Publications Ltd/ South China Media Ltd
Moderator:
Veronica Pedrosa, Anchor, CNN International

Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
Are You Managing Your Career?
Vivien Eakin, Founder & MD, Silver Lining
Trish Meecham, Executive Director, Pacifica Paradigm
Moderator:
Aryn Baker, Associate Editor TIME Magazine Asia

The Mentor Relationship - What Makes it Meaningful?
Irene Tsang, Regional Mgr, Education & Development, Asia, Tiffany & Co of New York Ltd
Moderator:
Maura Fallon, President, Fallon International Ltd & AmCham Vice President

Luncheon Keynote Address:
Women Leaders in the Community
Dr. Rosanna Wong, DBE, JP, Chair, Education Commission, HKSAR Government & Executive Director, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups

• Flyer (PDF)

Opening Keynote Address:
Leadership
Rosemary Howard

Luncheon Keynote Address:
Women Leaders in the Community
Dr Rosanna Wong, DBE, JP

Speakers/ Moderators:
Aryn Baker, Irene Tsang
Rosemary Howard, Celina Chan
Jessica Ng, Nancy Ku

AWARD CATEGORIES

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR will be awarded to a woman who is demonstrating outstanding success in running her own business.

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR will be awarded to a woman who has successfully become an influential and leading practitioner in her chosen professional field

YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR will be awarded to a woman under 40 who has achieved inspirational business success

BEST COMPANY FOR WOMEN will be awared to a company that has shown outstanding achievement in supporting the development of women in business and providing innovative work life programs to enable women to pursue careers. This company will have operations in Hong Kong.

CONGRATULATIONS
to the winners of the 2004 Women of Influence Awards