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Women Of Influence - African Women In Business ConferenceAssociation for African Owned EnterprisesFriday, July 13, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (BST)London, United Kingdom |
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Women of Influence
The 2nd Annual African Women in Business Conference
Following the phenomenal success of the inaugural African Women in Business Conference in 2011, the Association for African Owned Enterprises (AAOE) is once again hosting the UK’s only African Women in Business Conference in Central London.
With the theme Women of Influence this timely event will not only showcase Women of Influence in our community but also to encourage and inspire others to exert their influence.
"We want to encourage women who have achieved success and hold senior leadership positions to be bold and confident in these positions and use them as platforms to wield their influence as women rather than take up these positions as "token" leaders in place just to fulfill gender equality policies.”
Washington Kapapiro, Chairman AAOE UK
With the endorsement of The Rt. Hon Lynne Featherstone MP - Under-Secretary of State for Equalities, the 2012 conference is set make history once again, bringing together, informing and celebrating African female entrepreneurs and professionals in the diaspora.
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"I am happy to be extending my support for the African Women in Business conference for the second year... ...The objectives of this conference reflect those of the Government: to get more women into business and into senior leadership positions. It is essential that we get more businesses and charities to realise the benefits of having more women in their leadership teams. When the key decisions makers better reflect our society, we maximise our chances for future growth, wellbeing and prosperity." The Rt. Hon Lynne Featherstone MP Full message to be published in Conference brochure. |
Host:
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We are delighted to announce that our host for the forthcoming conference is none other than Savahna Nightingale. The TV Broadcaster & Columnist and has produced documentaries and programming for the BBC, C4 and Channel Five in the UK as well as various ethnic media channels. |
The impressive line up of confirmed speakers include:
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Baroness Oona King Labour MP & Former Chief Diversity Officer of Channel 4 |
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Elsie Owusu OBE Partner, Feilden+Mawson & Founder Member of the Society of Black Architects |
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Em Ekong Director of Urban Inclusion and of The African & Caribbean Business Experience |
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Kubi Springer Branding Specialist
"I am honored to be part of this amazing conference. I hope that my presentation empowers attendees to develop brand and inspires them to reach for success." |
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Eryca Freemantle - International Celebrity Make Up Artist
"Every woman has the right to believe she is beautiful, regardless her age, colour or size. I’m thrilled to be part of this conference and movement to recognise and encourage women of African descent. I look forward to sharing my experiences and hopefully inspiring others." |
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Justina Mutale CEO of Positive Runway
“The 21st century presents incredible opportunities for women to reassert their position in the gender dynamics and to hold legitimate positions of authority to influence others and to influence the direction of the global agenda.” |
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Carol Nyazika Personal Branding Strategist |
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Nyasha Gwatidzo Founder & Director of Vana Trust “The conference is an ideal platform for women of influence to share their experiences in the community and to continue to bring about positive change in the global arena.” |
The first ever African Women's Conference in 2011 inspired and informed over 100 delegates and journalists bringing many to tears at times and eliciting deep belly laughter at others.
“Billed as inspirational and empowering, the conference delivered above and beyond what it promised and set a high standard for future conferences.
It is undoubtedly the beginning of an exciting journey for African business women in the UK.”
The South African Newspaper
“Excellent speakers – really impressive. Good to have a forum where African women can speak, share and inspire.”
"Excellent choice of speakers and so well delivered!"
"A good event, I've been inspired! Good to know that there are others out there making waves!"
Conference Delegates
View the photos from last year's conference here.
This African Women in Business Conference is set to be the best yet!
Book your tickets NOW for what will be a ground breaking event!
Sponsorship, Advertising & Exhibition Packages are available
email info@aaoe.org.uk for more details.
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When & Where
School of Oriental & African Studies - SOAS
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
WC1H 0XG London
United Kingdom
Friday, July 13, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (BST)
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Association for African Owned Enterprises
The African Women in Business Conference is a national initiative to promote and acknowledge African women entrepreneurship, recognize pioneering industrialists and inspire higher standards and aspirations amongst African women to aspire for senior leadership roles in their professions.
There are over 5.5 million Africans in the UK to date, including all African nationalities, all races and all ages; and many of those are women. This conference aims to bring this previously muted group into the mainstream. We certainly look forward to seeing you at this leading event on the UK-African calendar.