The 3rd National Women in Business Conference 2008, Nairobi, Kenya
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1. Project
The 3rd National Women in Business Conference and Trade Fair 2008.
Women in Kenya have in the last few years provided great leadership in business innovations and entrepreneurship. To celebrate these achievements while evaluating the challenges of women participation and success in business in Kenya, Purple Images Productions which is a leading communications and events management organization is organizing the 3rd Kenya Women Business Leaders Summit and Trade Fair on 31st October 2008 at the Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi. The 1st National Women in Business Conference was held at Safari Park Hotel in October 2005. The 2nd Conference was held at Grand Regency Hotel in November 9th 2006. The conference did not take off last year as the planning was affected by the General Elections.
The Summit targets Kenya’s Women Business Leaders, women innovators, business mentors, entrepreneurship experts and other stakeholders. There will also be an exhibition and trade fair for services and products produced for and by women while creating awareness about job creation and business challenges and opportunities for Women in Kenya.
The overall objective of the Women Business Leaders Summit therefore is to celebrate the role of Women in national development through business enterprises.
2. Venue
Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi
3. Date
4. Charges
Delegates Kshs. 6,000 (inclusive of conference, lunch and two teas, awards ceremony dinner & cocktaill
Exhibition Booths Kshs. 15,000
- 5. Objectives
The overall objective of the Women in Business Conference is to celebrate the contribution of women in national life through business enterprises. In addition, other Summit objectives are as follows:
To provide Kenya's Women Business Leaders with forum for information sharing and networking.
To promote innovation and creativity, role modeling and mentoring in entrepreneurship among Women.
To reward national achievements in business entrepreneurship initiatives for women through the excellence awards to outstanding corporate, community development sector and micro-credit agencies providing job creation and business opportunities for the Women.
To sensitize Young Kenyan Women on benefits of a positive towards self -reliance and economic independence
To strengthen the relationship between Women business entrepreneurs and credit providers with the hope of increasing credit for investments for the businesses owned by women.
6. Draft Conference Programme
The following presentations will be made at the conference:
Friday 31st OCTOBER 2008
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
PRESENTER |
8.30- 9.00 A.M |
Registration of participants |
Purple Images Productions and Women in Business Conference Coordination Committee |
9.00- 9.10 A.M |
Welcoming Remarks & Objectives of Conference |
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9.10 - 9.30 A.M |
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9.30- 10.00 A.M |
Opening Address |
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10.00 -10.30 A.M |
Keynote Address: |
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10.30- 11.00 A.M |
TEA BREAK
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11.00 - 11.20 A.M |
How to convince a bank to finance your business |
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11.20-11.40 A.M |
Risk management in Shares investments |
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11.40- 12.00 P.M |
Effective Public Relations Strategies for your Business |
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12.00 - 12.20P.M |
Navigating licensing, bureaucracy and other hurdles of doing business |
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12.20- 12.40 PM |
Navigating licensing, bureaucracy and other hurdles of doing business |
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12.40-1.00 PM |
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1.00-2.00 P.M |
LUNCH BREAK
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2.00- 2.30 P.M |
Panel Discussion: Sources of finances for business in Kenya |
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2.30- 3.00 P.M |
Panel Discussion: Management challenges facing small & medium enterprises |
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3.00 - 3.30 P.M |
Panel Discussion: Marketing issues facing business enterprises |
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3.30 - 4.30 PM |
The challenges women face doing business in Kenya |
Panelists:
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4.30-5.00 PM |
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Questions & Answers Session |
5. 00 - 5.30 P.M |
TEA BREAK/ COCKTAIL
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THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS DINNER |
Master of Ceremony- |
5.30 6.00pm |
Entertainment |
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- Live Band |
6.00 7.00pm
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Entertainment |
- Chemi chemi Dancers |
7.00 8.00pm
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Dinner |
8.00 8.30pm
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Fashion Show |
8.30 9.30pm
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Awards Presentations |
8.30 9.30pm
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Closing Address & Vote of thanks |
7. Sponsors Objectives
To provide maximum brand awareness for the sponsor through the event.
To provide general leads about the sponsors products and services to potential clients.
To associate the sponsors products with high interest activity to promote business enterprises and leadership by women.
To build customers loyalty for the sponsors services and products through the event.
To build a corporate image of the sponsor as a key supporter of women business leadership and excellence in business in Kenya.
8. Editorial Support for Summit Event
Purple Images will ensure maximum promotion for the event through a proposed event media marketing strategy. To ensure success for the event, Purple Images Productions is seeking sponsorship for different activities in the Summit. There is an opportunity for direct sponsorship with great benefits for the sponsor as well as sale of exhibition and trade stalls, and cocktails during the summit.
9. Participants
The National Women in Business Conference 2008 is open to women business owners and Corporate managers, women interested in business as well as credit providers, women business suppliers and also consumers of products and services produced by or managed by women.
Despite its exclusivity, this conference is open to any other interested parties- male- who champion women's participation in business.
10. Speakers
A host of prominent and inspiring personalities will be present to address participants. They have been carefully selected due to their expertise in the various commerce- related fields that have given women the opportunity to progress in business.
11. Activities
In order to involve all who will be present, a number of activities shall take place. These will be:
Capacity Building Workshops, Plenary and Break- out sessions
Women in Business Innovation and Excellence Awards Dinner
Event launch cocktail
Trade Fair and Exhibitions
12. Awards Ceremony
This, the icing on the cake, will provide the opportunity to fully appreciate the efforts of women in business, literally, by handing out awards. It is also an opportunity to encourage and motivate women/ girls still climbing the business ladder to tread on.
Awards will be in the form of trophies and certificates after carefully selecting the worthy recipients.
13. Food & Entertainment
Participants and guests will be provided with food and drink as well as entertainment, which will take place during the breaks.
14. Booking
To be part of this great event, please register by completing the form below. Payment of the participation fee stipulated above is required to guarantee a slot in the limited places available. This fee covers lunches, teas & conference materials. Click here to register
To participate as an exhibitor during the conference, Click Here to register
DO NOT BE LEFT OUT. REGISTER TODAY!
If you need more information please Click Here to contact us
All correspondence should be emailed to the attention of:
Ms. Mercy Kariuki
The Conference Coordinator
The 3rd National Women in Business Conference 2008 Secretariat
Mbuchia House, 3rd Flr, West Wing, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
P.O BOX 58182 - 00200 Nairobi
Telephone: 254-20-4450937/ 4452674
Cell: 0720 210819/ 0722 634947
Email: purplemedia2000@yahoo.com or info@purpleimages.com
Please note: Conference Delegates will be short listed on a first-come first-served basis.
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