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The WIE Symposium is a dynamic conference designed to inspire and empower women. The event brings together prominent leaders from the worlds of politics, business, fashion, philanthropy, media, entertainment and the arts, in a full day of lively panels, workshops, master-classes and an inspirational awards ceremony.

WIE is a fantastic networking opportunity for women, allowing them to connect with their peers and be inspired by their mentors.

Timed to coincide with International Women's Day, WIE London will feature topics such as 'Tools for the Entrepreneur', 'Businesswomen Leading the Way, 'The Luxury Industry' and 'Creating a Network'.

Join us on March 8th, International Women's Day
It'll change your life

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, March 8, 2012
Schedule Subject to Change
  • 930 – 1030

    Arrivals and Check-In

  • 1030 - 1100

    Intros

    Welcome: Dee Poku, CEO & Co-Founder, WIE Network
    Spotlight: Vivienne Westwood, Fashion designer

  • 1100 - 1200

    Fashion & Beauty - A Business Not a Luxury

    Moderator: Jo Elvin, Editor, Glamour Magazine
    Caroline Rush, CEO, British Fashion Council
    Jo Malone, Founder Jo Loves
    Anya Hindmarch, Designer
    Margot Marrone, Founder, Organic Pharmacy
    Ruby Hammer, Founder, Ruby and Millie
    Alek Wek, Model and designer

    Workshop: Creating a Network
    Host: Carole Stone, Author and Broadcaster

  • 1200 - 1300

    Telling Women's Stories - Women in Film, TV, Media

    Moderator: Carla Buzasi, Editor in Chief, Huffington Post UK
    Celia Walden, Journalist and Novelist
    Shohreh Aghdashloo, Oscar nominated actress
    Rosario Dawson, Actress and Philanthropist
    Hannah Pool, Journalist & Novelist

    Workshop: The Whole Woman – Exploring Health, Wellness and Spirituality
    Host: Lynne Franks, Businesswoman and Lifestyle guru

  • 1300 – 1400

    It's a Funny Business Being a Woman

    Moderator: Kathy Lette, Bestselling author
    Ruby Wax, Actress and Comedian
    Helen Lederer, Actress and Comedian
    Ronni Ancona, Actress, Impressionist and Author
    Wendy Wason, Comedian, Actress, Writer
    Shazia Mirza, Stand up comedian

    Workshop: Tools for the Entrepreneur - The Business of Fundraising
    Hosts:
    Julie Meyer, Founder & CEO, Ariadne Capital
    Karima Serageldin, Director, Ariadne Capital

  • 1400 - 1500

    Lunch

  • 1500 - 1600

    Dreams for My Daughter

    Moderator: Claudia Winkleman, Television host
    Nicola Mendelsohn, Chairman and Partner, Karmarama
    Brigid McConville, Director, White Ribbon Alliance
    Diana Quick, Actress
    Gillian Moore, Head of Contemporary Culture, South Bank Center
    Shivani Wazir Pasrich, Indian actress & maternal health advocate
    Arlene Samen, Nurse Practitioner in Maternal Fetal Medicine

    Workshop: Essential Business Skills
    Host: Lucy P. Marcus, Founder and CEO, Marcus Ventures

  • 1600 - 1700

    Businesswomen Leading the Way

    Moderator: Lynn de Rothschild, Chief Executive, E.L. Rothschild llc
    Julie Woods Moss, President, Woods-Moss Holdings
    Shaa Wasmund, Founder Smarta.com
    Dena Brumpton, COO Citi private bank
    Martha Brass, MD, International Operations, Endemol

    Workshop: The Art of Marketing Yourself

  • 1700 - 1800

    Unstoppable Women

    Baroness Scotland, Former Shadow Attorney General of England & Wales
    Sung Joo Kim, Chairwoman and CEO of Sungjoo Group and MCM Holdings AG
    Stella Creasy, Labour MP
    Toyin Saraki, Philanthropist, Founder and Director, The Wellbeing Foundation Africa
    Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor

    Workshop: Realising Your Goals - Owning Your Success
    Host: Dr Linda Papadopoulos, renowned psychologist

  • 1800 - 1830

    Keynote Speaker – Andrew Neil

    Closing

  • 1830 - 2000

    Cocktail Party + Awards

For further information please contact:
wielondon@wienetwork.org