CONFERENCE
“TRANSFORMING WOMEN BUSINESS THROUGH INNOVATIONS” 25th − 27th October 2011
Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) Melaka, Malaysia Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address by: YABhg. Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor Wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia Host State Organized By:
International NGO Partners
please call the secretariat for detail : +603 8941 6442 Endorsed By:
Strategic Partners
Associates Partners
email: 1wbic2011@gmail.com Official Media Partners
Official Freight Forwarder
INTRODUCTION The 1st International Women In Business Convention, (1WBC) is an initiative of The Association of Bumiputera Women Entrepreneurs Malaysia (USAHANITA). This prestigious international event aims to bring and connect together local as well as international entrepreneurs. 1WBC shall then be made the an shall then be made an annual. Thereafter, USAHANITA will pass the baton of organizing this event to another similar fraternity of participating nation to continue the tradition of hosting the International Women in Business Convention (IWBC).
explore new business opportunities, to form strategic business networking to share and exchange business experiences and to create their very own borderless market among them. In line with the theme of this year 1WBC, TRANSFORMING WOMEN BUSINESS THROUGH INNOVATION, this Event shall open doors to greater opportunities on how innovative approaches could transform and enhance their businesses. This is because doing business the usual way will no longer be competitive enough.
The primary objective of this year 1WBC is to create a platform for women entrepreneurs to gather new ideas & knowledge to innovate their business endeavors, to
DAY 1 (25 Oct 2011) 9.15am
Soft Opening
9.30am
Paper Presentation 1 Empowering Of Women In Business: Contribution To The Economic Transformation Program (ETP)
10.30am
Coffee Cocktail Business: Meet and Match, Business Presentation & Business Signings (MOU)
11.30am
Business Forum 1: Opportunities & Challenges for Women in Business in a Robust & Volatile Emerging Markets
12.00pm
Business Luncheon Talk Mobilizing Marginalized Women Through Businesses
2.00pm 2.15pm
Opening Ceremony Welcome Speech by the Chairman of 1WBC 2011/President USAHANITA MALAYSIA Multimedia Presentation: The Journey of Women in Business
2.30pm 3.30pm
Keynote and Opening Address: Transforming Women In Business Through Innovation, Technology & Networking by: YABhg. Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor The Wife of Prime Minister of Malaysia • Launching of YABhg. Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor’s Coffee Table Book by The Honorable Minister of Information Communications & Culture Malaysia • Presentation of Plaque and Certificate of Appreciation to Host State, Premium Sponsors, International Partner and Representatives. • Tour to Business Fair
4.00pm
Coffee Cocktail Business: Meet and Match, Business Presentation & Business Signings (MOU) End of Day 1
DAY 2 (26 Oct 2011) 9.00am
10.00am
Keynote 2: Internationalization of Women Businesses : Home−grown SMEs tor the International Markets Business Forum 2: Significant Contribution of Cooperative Movement in Enhancing Women in Business
11.00am
Coffee Cocktail Business: Meet and Match, Business Presentation & Business Signings (MOU)
12.00pm
Business Luncheon Talk: Mindset Change of Women SMEs in Facing Globalization by: YAB Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammed, (TBC) Fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia
2.00pm
Paper Presentation 2: Business Networking on P2P to Forge Lifelong Business Relationship
3.00pm
Business Forum (3): Social Media : As An Effective Marketing Tools
4.00pm
Coffee Cocktail Business: Meet and Match, Business Presentation & Business Signings (MOU)
7.00pm
Gala Dinner Connectivity through Diversity End of Day 2
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE CONVENTION: Women Entrepreneurs get to connect and transact businesses through • making right connections to fast track business contracts via MOUs • showcasing products and services by buying space at the business fair • increasing access to business opportunities, locally, nationally and internationally • ensuring result oriented business matchmaker initiatives • sourcing raw materials, parts, finished products, to complement retailing & distributing, assembling or manufacturing via factory visits, tours or business fair • innovating processes, systems, products and services through exchange or acquisition of intellectual properties /research and development available from participating countries
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: • Local & International Women Entrepreneurs • Members of women business− based NGOs
DAY 3 (27 Oct 2011) 7.00 am − 10.00am 10.00am − 1.00pm
1.00am − 2.00pm 2.00am − 5.00pm
Charity Golf Tournament Field Trip Melaka Halal Hub & Industries or Putrajaya and KLCC sightseeing Lunch Tour of Melaka World Heritage UNESCO State End of Convention
• Government agencies and ministries • Women Leaders • Thought Leaders in Entrepreneurship • Interested Publics : Universities, Students, Businesses, Cooperatives and Individuals Procurement Departments, Wholesalers, Distributors, Vendors, Manufacturers, Buyers or any interested individuals
25 − 27 October 2011, 9.00am − 5.30pm, MELAKA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER (MITC), MALAYSIA
REGISTRATION FORM YES Please register the following delegate(s) for this conference (please photocopy for more delegates)
Name
Designation
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Total number of attendees : __________ Company / Organization :
Nature of Business : Address : Telephone :
Fax:
Email:
Contact Person :
Group Discount:
Enjoy a group discount of 20% for 3 or more delegates registered at the same time from the same organization and of the same billing source.
Your investment for attending 1WBC 2011:
CONFERENCE FEE EARLY BIRD
REGULAR
(Payment before 26th August 2011)
(Payment after 26th August 2011)
International USD 1,000
International USD 1,200
Local RM 2,000
Local RM 2,500
Do you want to participate in Business Presentation * Terms & Conditions Apply
The fee includes luncheons, refreshment, conference material, opening ceremony, field trip and tour, meet & match, certificate of attendance, door gift, welcome dinner, gala dinner, accommodation and lucky draw. *Accomodation for International delegates is not Included. Please contact the 1WBC Secretariat for recommended hotel. ms & *Ter s Apply. n io it d Con
PAYMENT METHOD
Please make crossed cheque payable to “1WBC” (state your name, phone number at the back of cheque) / MAIL PAYMENT WITH A COMPLETED FORM and send to: THE 1WBC 2011 SECRETARIAT No, 9−1 Putra Permai Commercial Centre, Jalan Putra Permai 1A, Equine Park Bandar Putra Permai, 43300 Selangor, Malaysia Tel : +603−8941 6442 Fax : +603−89417442 Email : 1wbic2011@gmail.com
Bank and Cheque Number: Total amount: RM CIMB Acc. no.: 1404−0001000−10−3 Swift Code : CIBBMYKL
NOTE: For payment by local order early bird fee will only apply if the local order is executed and payment fully released to use on or before the early bird deadline. Cancellation and Transfers : If you are unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge. Please provide the name and the title of the substitute delegate at least 2 working days prior to the Conference. A refund less RM 400 administration charge will be made for cancellation received in writing on or before 23rd September 2011. Regrettably, no refund can be made for cancellation received after this date. A complete set of documentation will however be sent to you. The organizer reserves the right to make any amendments and /or changes to the programme, venue, speaker replacement and/or topics if warranted by circumstances beyond its control.