Join us ... for the first UK conference and exhibition on women business owners in Science, Engineering, Construction and Technology (SECT). This event aims to open doors to new market opportunities for female business owners in the SECT industries and inform corporate and Government procurers on how their supply chain can benefit from untapped talent. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of a new movement in UK innovation.
Marketing and Exhibition opportunities
The Fusion Conference is a partnership between Prowess and the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology and is sponsored by Advantage West Midlands, in partnership with the Regional Women’s Enterprise Unit. |
Who Should attendResearch consistently shows that female entrepreneurs are more innovative than their male counterparts; they are more likely to be providing a product new to the market, more likely to be using technology in their products or services and more likely to be offering a product or service that has been developed in the last year (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor). Eighty-four percent of female SECT entrepreneurs want to expand their procurement opportunities. This conference will tap into this pool of innovation and bring together business owners and public and private sector procurers. The conference is aimed at:
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Speakers & workshop leadersThe stunning line up of speakers and workshop leaders to date includes
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Conference programmeFriday 13 July 2007 9.30: Exhibition open: registration, refreshments and networking 10.30: Opening presentations and welcome from Conference Facilitator Maggie Philbin, TV Broadcaster
11.30: Workshops: Choose from:
12.30: Lunch, networking and chance to visit the exhibition 14.00: Roundtable discussions - choose from:
15.00: Closing session Lorely Burt MP: Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Small Business and Equality 16.00 - 17.00: Networking and final oppotunity to visit the exhibition
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Marketing and Exhibition opportunitiesProwess has established a reputation for high profile, informative and interactive events and this is a great opportunity to make valuable contacts and meet representatives of women-owned SECT businesses, corporate and public procurers, information and business support providers. We are expecting approximately 150 delegates to meet in Birmingham to explore the opportunities for opening doors to new markets for women who own businesses in SECT and inform corporate and government procurers how their supply chain can benefit from the untapped talent that women-owned businesses present. Click here to download the marketing and exhibition guidelines
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Booking your placeEarly booking is recomended due to the high level of interest in this conference: |
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The conference will be held at: The Holte Suite For directions visit: http://www.businessvilla.co.uk/page/Directions/0,,10005,00.html |
Prowess - The UK association of organisations and individuals who support women to start and grow businesses.Prowess reserves the right to amend the conference programme and speakers list. © Prowess Ltd 2007. Lion House, 20-28 Muspole Street, Norwich NR3 1DJ Tel: +44 ( 0)1603 762355 Fax: +44 (0)1603 227090 www.prowess.org.uk - the UK-wide gateway to local women friendly business support Prowess Ltd is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England and Wales No 4301829 |