Manhattan-New York

UKRC’s Annual Conference – Tomorrow’s Women, Tomorrow’s World

Looking to the future is an important exercise – more so in times of accelerated change and economic uncertainty. Join us on 12th March to explore the future role of women within science, engineering, technology and the built environment to identify and share strategies and solutions for today.Chaired by Maggie Philbin – Radio and TV Presenter

Keynote speakers include:

  • Prof Sylvia Walby – UNESCO Chair in Gender Research and Professor of Sociology, Lancaster University
  • Nicola Brewer – Chief Executive, Equality and Human Rights Commission
  • Dr. Wendy L. Schultz – Futurologist and Director of Infinite Futures
  • Annette Williams – Director, UK Resource Centre for Women in SET (UKRC)

Delegates are invited to participate in a choice of five workshops. The workshops will look at:

1: Tomorrow’s Workforce

2: Tomorrow’s Workplace

3: Tomorrow’s Leaders

4: Visions of 2030

5: Women and Outer Space 2030

Dr Maggie Aderin MBE is also launching “She’s an Astronomer 2009”.

A useful and inspiring event for policy makers, employers, SET professionals, human resources experts, diversity managers, academics and many more.

Fees:

  • Large businesses / organisations £180 inc VAT
  • Small/medium size businesses / organisations £80 inc VAT
  • Professional bodies / members of UKRC SPIDER network £80 inc VAT
  • Individuals £80 inc VAT
  • Members of UKRC’s GetSETWomen Network £40 inc VAT

HOW TO BOOKEmail: info@ukrc4setwomen.org to request a booking formCall: 01274 436485 to request a booking formFor more information and to book:https://www.ukrc4setwomen.org/html/news-and-events/ukrc-conferences/2009-conferenceor download the flyer:https://www.ukrc4setwomen.org/downloads/conferences/2009/TWTW_Conference_Flyer.pdfSponsored by Shell, the RAF and NationalGrid and in partnership with International Year of Astronomy

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