2nd Annual Women in Business and Leadership Summit 2015

GLEEHD Foundation and The Dream Center is delighted to present the 2^nd Annual Women in Business and Leadership Summit 2015. This year’s Annual Women in Business and Leadership Summit will offer an inspiring, learning and networking platform. The event aims to provide existing and emerging female leaders with the strategies and skills required to excel in their business, careers, social life, family and faith.

The summit is a leadership development and networking platform designed to explore effective leadership strategies, share inspirational stories and provide critical tools for women’s leadership success; bringing together some of the World’s most successful women leaders to address prominent workplace, leadership and family issues and share inspirational journeys. Specially designed for experienced women leaders, aspiring “next generation” leaders and entrepreneurs, this summit aims to empower women leaders and accelerate diversity in today’s society.

Bringing together women from various backgrounds, career paths, geographic areas and ethnic groups, our purpose is to empower our attendees by creating a community dedicated to helping each other build and enhance amazing careers.

The summit bridges the gap between women leaders of the 21st century and the millennials who admire them, by shaking up the women's leadership arena and producing accessible events for mid-level and emerging women leaders. Our hope is that the mentoring session, will inspire all of these remarkable young ladies attending to be among the next generation of most powerful women.

This year's theme – Building Greatness - celebrates strides already made by women in leadership across industries and recognizes how empowering the next generation of women leaders is essential for to building a great society. While celebrating women who have built greatness, the event also aims to inspire and equip participant with skills needed to build greatness in their family, career, faith and society.

The three day conference would connect people to their next mentor, friend, client or employee.

Whether a professional in the workplace, a business owner, a female politician, a young lady in the entertainment sector or simply a woman aspiring to improve herself, participants will find a variety of plenary sessions to choose from featuring speakers from across different sectors.

The Summit would bring together women from across West Africa for networking, business growth opportunities, expansion, personal development, professional focus, and of course…. fun!

The event would also feature a Women of the Future Forum – a special session for young and emerging women on the frontline addressing what a next generation women leader needs to be.

We know that by leveraging women’s talents and resources we strengthen the individual as well as the collective.

The Summit would further provide a platform for Experts to share tested strategies and diverse perspectives on gender equality in the business world and how women in the workplace can harness their strengths, elevate their leadership skills, and advance their careers.

Confirmed Speakers includes: 

Baroness Flather, Member of the British house of Lords; Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, Former Vice-President of World Bank; Hajiya Zainab Maina, Former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Prof Adenike Grange, Former Minister of Health; Mrs Nike Davies, CEO Nike Art Gallery; Nkechi Obi, Vice Chairman TECHNO OIL LTD; Senator Florence Ita Giwa Former Presidential Liaison Officer to the National Assembly; Mr Tonye Cole, CEO Sahara Group; Mr Dayo Israel, Africa Regional Director GLEEHD Foundation; Mrs Lola Visser Mabogunje --- Former Senior Technical Adviser to the Honorable Minister FMITI; H.E Mrs Toyin Saraki, Founder Wellbeing Foundation; Dehab Ghebreab, US Consular General; Onyeka Onwenu, Veteran Singer, songwriter, actress, journalist and politician; Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett, Actress, TV Presenter and Cosmetologist; Onari Duke, Country Director, Empretec Nigeria Foundation; Abiola Hafsat, Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND); Boma Ozobia, Former President Commonwealth Lawyers Association; Ndidi Nwenuli, Founder Leap Africa; Moji Makanjuola, Veteran journalist and broadcaster; Mrs Obafunmibi Ilupeju, CEO Rabonni Tech; Mrs Tammie Kanmoke, Former E.D POWER Cross River State;  Mrs Agatha Amatha, CEO Rave TV; Jennifer Onah, CEO Ferona Couture UK; Toke Makinwa, On Air Personality; Yetunde Odumesan-Omede, CEO and Founder of Yetunde Global Consulting LLC; Dr. Ola Orekurin, CEO Flying Doctors, Adaora Isala, CEO Easy Taxi and many more. 

What to Bring: This event is an opportunity to network so remember to bring your business cards. It is also a good idea to have a list of goals that you would like to accomplish for the event including a pre-determined list of questions for our presenters.

Key Learning Outcomes

Inspirational and personal leadership journeys from successful female leaders

Strategies to overcome common career and family challenges

Proactive approaches to master work / life balance

Practical advice to seize the right opportunities and accomplish your career goals

WHO WILL ATTEND

Advocates for change, established, emerging and aspiring women leaders in a variety of industries and roles, including:

Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Executives and Managers, Directors / General Managers, Team Leaders, Human Resources, Leadership / Executive Development, SME Owners, Entrepreneurs, Women Politicians, Emerging/Aspiring Women Leaders  etc.

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Students, Corpers and Youth under 28 = #50,000

* To qualify for the student and Corpers rate you must be in full time education and able to provide a letter from your college / university confirming your academic status, or be a serving Corp member with the National Youth Service Corp. Corpers will be required to provide a copy of their NYSC I.D Card.

NGOs, Academics and Faith Based Organisations Delegate: N70, 000

Individual = #100,000

VIP: N150, 000

Royal: 300, 000

*** Gala and Award Dinner Ticket = N40, 000

****Discount available for group of 10 or more

What your registration covers:

In addition to general admission to the plenaries, workshops, concurrent sessions, and the exhibition hall, registration will also include refreshments at the conference center, the Breakfast session on the 17^th, Conference program and materials; and a Certificate of Participation. The Gala Dinner on the 17^th is not included in the Basic registration.

*Partial Schorlaship

A limited number of partial scholarships are available for Students, Corpers and young entrepreneurs below the age of 24 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applicant must show evidence of lack of ability to pay the full cost.  Partial Scholarships help defray the cost of the conference for those who might not otherwise be able to attend. To apply for a partial scholarship to attend the Summit, email wibles2015@gleehdfoundation.org

  

Payment accepted by credit card and Bank Transfer

You may complete your registration online using a credit card. At this late date we can no longer accept checks. Please email wibles2015@gleehdfoundation.org for any exceptions or for information about Bank Transfer.

Special Needs

Reasonable accommodations will be made for attendees with special needs. If you have special needs, please send us your written request by October 6^th, 2015 to wibles2015@gleehdfoundation.org .

  

Refunds, Cancellations, and Substitutions

No refunds are given. Registrations may be transferred to another sister. Substitutions are allowed using the following guidelines: The substituting attendee must provide a letter or email from the person whose place they are taking authorizing the substitution. The substituting attendee should pay the original attendee directly, since payment will have already been made to the GLEEHD Foundation.

Media

There are no registration fees for media – we welcome the participation! Journalists will need to go through a vetting process.  In the meantime, we are beginning to collect journalist names in order to share further information about the conference and topic areas. Please contact Anu on wibles2015@gleehdfoundation.org, for more information.

Exhibits and Sponsorships

The conference venues has big and beautiful exhibit space where thousands of people will see your program. Contact wibles2015@gleehdfoundation.org for details of exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. Opportunity for advert placement in brochure also available.