[WSIS CS-Plenary] Conference on Enhancing Women's Leadership through IT, March 8-9, United Nations

[Rik Panganiban]

Dear Colleagues,

I don't know anything about this conference on "Enhancing Women's  
Global Leadership Development Through Information Technology", but  
just forwarding in case others are interested in attending.  From  
March 8-9 at UN Headquarters, New York.

See http://www.aitglobal.com/newevents/details/mar2006.html for  
details and registration.

- Rik Panganiban


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Carol Lackey <carol_lackey at aitglobal.com>
> Date: February 22, 2006 11:16:20 AM EST
> To: rikp at earthlink.net
> Subject: AIT - UN Conference
> Reply-To: carol_lackey at aitglobal.com
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> Think about it: Enhancing Women's Global Leadership through  
> IT . . . what a Powerful Thought!
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> We are delighted to invite you to join luminary IT executives who  
> will present and exhibit at the Women's Global Leadership Through  
> IT Conference and Exhibit at the United Nations in New York City –  
> there is no charge to attend.
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> Here are just a few topics our executive speakers will cover that  
> also apply to men: Trends in women's employment in high-level  
> positions, particularly in information and communication  
> technologies (ICT); Causes and remedies for the under-  
> representation of women in executive management; Prerequisites to  
> facilitate women's participation at the top; Leveraging the power  
> of branding to improve your personal image and boost your ascent up  
> the career ladder; Combining corporate profit motives with duty to  
> contribute to society-at-large; Leveraging your knowledge as an IT  
> professional and your role as a leader in IT organizations; How  
> business and government leaders can improve the lives and  
> opportunities for women; and, more. Presenters and Hi-level Panel  
> Discussion Leaders will provide concrete examples of good practices  
> and an analysis of lessons learned, and answer questions from the  
> audience.
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> Registration For This Special United Nations Event Is At No Charge  
> To You!
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> On the occasion of the
> United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
> 50th Annual Forum
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> Enhancing Women's Global Leadership Development
> Through Information Technology
>  Conference, Exhibit and IT Fair
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> At the International Conference and Exhibit Center
> United Nations Headquarters, New York
> March 8-9, 2006
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> Sponsored by:
> AIT Global
> InfoWorld Media Group
> The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)  
> Founders Chapter
> The Rotary Club of New York
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> Upcoming Events
>
> 18th UN InfoSec Conference
> The premier global Information Security event
> April 6 & 7, 2006
> UN Headquarters, New York
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> Throughout the year, AIT Global sponsors educational conferences,  
> exhibits, IT fairs, certificate courses and networking breakfasts  
> and luncheons.
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> Stay informed at www.aitglobal.com
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> What Is AIT Global?
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> AIT Global is an educational society striving to meet the needs of  
> major corporations and government entities that seek useful  
> guidance on how to best utilize Information Technology Systems and  
> Services to achieve their goals. Since its founding in 1986, AIT  
> has grown into a global association of management and IT  
> professionals who meet regularly at AIT Global's unique events to  
> exchange views, important knowledge and skills with leaders from  
> the worlds of business, technology and government.
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> Our Attendees Say It Better Than We Can!
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> AIT provides an important service by bringing technology leaders  
> together to share their knowledge and experience with the UN  
> Ambassadors - particularly those of developing nations that have so  
> much to gain from the smart use of information technology.
> Abbie Lundberg
> Editor-in-Chief
> CIO Magazine
> an IDG publication
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> AIT Global conferences are well planned and well managed. They have  
> the right mix of decision makers and decision influencers and are  
> always informative.
> Jack Miller
> Vice Chairman
> KPMG
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> I have been part of few discussions that have had as large a scope,  
> diverse representation or broad reaching consequences.
> Robert L. Manuel
> CIO
> New York University
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> Our Speakers Will Include...
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> Sandra A. Carter (Sandy)
> VP, SOA & WebSphere Strategy, Channels and Marketing
> IBM
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> Maryfran Johnson
>  Vice President &
> Editorial Director
> CIO Decisions Media Group
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> Terri L. Hall
> Vice President, Software Alliances
> AMD
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> Candy Fleming
> Vice President, Information Technologies
> Columbia University
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> Greetings from New York!
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> The UN Commission on the Status of Women Annual Forum is one of the  
> highest profile events on the UN calendar. For the first time in  
> the 50 year history of the Forum, the UN has requested the private  
> sector to participate. AIT Global and its co-sponsors are delighted  
> to bring to you this inaugural conference addressing the importance  
> of IT as a driver of gender equality around the world.
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> This special two-day event promises to be among the best attended  
> and most significant of the year. For the IT community, there has  
> never been such a high-profile opportunity to address the impact  
> and potential of IT on the lives of women around the world. Our  
> speakers and attendees will include many successful women  
> professional who have thrived in the fast-paced technology  
> industry. This conference is their chance to make a powerful  
> statement about IT as a key tool for strengthening the role of  
> women as both business leaders and government policy makers.
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> AIT Global events always offer a truly unique communications and  
> industry networking vehicle for technologists with a global point  
> of view. But they are also an exciting and memorable personal  
> experience as well, the complete opposite of the typical trade  
> show, user's conference or sales meeting. If you've never attended  
> one of our events, I promise you're in for a real treat.
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> All you have to do to join us at this exciting conference is click  
> on the Quick Registration box below.
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> I look forward to seeing you at the United Nations!
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> Best wishes,
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> Mike LackeyPresident AIT Global Special Events Director AFCEA  
> Founders' Chapter Member FBI InfraGard Program Member US Secret  
> Service Electronic Crime Task  
> Force631-269-6713mike_lackey at aitglobal.com
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> Registration is at no charge! Join AIT Global at the United Nations!
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  Rik Panganiban             email: rikp at earthlink.net
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