This is one of the best events I have seen done by pakistani enterpreneurs and this time they are focusing on pakistani women in the work force:
OPEN New England & New York, in conjunction with the South Asia Initiative at
Harvard University Present:
Pakistani Women in Leadership: Profiles in Professional Success
Come join us as we shine a spotlight on the growing influence and success of our professional women. This event will present a panel of senior women executives and entrepreneurs who will provide their valuable perspective on leadership, overcoming obstacles, and the unique lessons learnt in breaking through the Pakistani cultural “glass ceiling!”
Panelists:
Keynote: Shahla Aly General Manager, Worldwide Services, Strategy and Planning, Microsoft Corporation
Henna Inam Vice President of Sales, Gerber Products Company
Lubna Khald Founder and CEO, Real Cosmetics Inc.
Fawzia Naqvi Relationship Manager for Asia, Womens World Banking
Rosina Samadani Principal, McKinsey & Co.
Amra Tareen Partner, Sevin Rosen Funds
Event Details:
Location Ticknor Lounge in Boylston Hall, Adjacent to the Fong Auditorium in Harvard Yard, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
For map, click: http://map.harvard.edu/level2/2Yard.shtml
Date & Agenda:(GMT -5:00 Eastern Time)
Saturday, October 4th, 2003
Registration 12:00 - 12:30
Lunch 12:30 - 1:30
Introduction by Professor Sugata Bose, head of the South Asia Initiative at Harvard University 1:30 - 1:35
Keynote by Shahla Aly 1:35 - 2:00
Panelists Introductions and Presentations 2:00 - 3:00
Moderated Q&A Session. Moderator TBD 3:00 - 4:00
Networking 4:00 - 5:00
Pre-Registration Costs (prior to event)
OPEN Members $20
Non-Members $40
Students/In between Employment $15
Partner Alliance $20
*Pre-registration discounts close 5 days before event.
Link for Registration:
http://www.myvillage.us/booking/book.asp?Ref=User&EventID=59
OPEN NE would like to thank our sponsor: The South Asia Initiative at Harvard University
Its good to see some females there!!!