2nd Annual Brand Building for Banks and Financial Services 2008

With hundreds of financial institutions across North America and similar product offerings rolling out every day, consumers find themselves choosing banking services with nothing more than a gut feeling about a particular brand. In a world where similar bank services are extremely ubiquitous, how can one bank compete with another for customers?

The struggle for uniqueness comes with an economic downturn in 2008. The credit crunch coupled with the wave of bank conglomerates will produce an environment in which branding executives will have to priotritize in order to keep their missions on track, their marketing budgets in line, and their customers confident.

This premium marcus evans event will explore how to build brand strength through knowledgeable, executive-level speakers, and cutting-edge topics to stay ahead of the competition and increase sales revenues.

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World Computer Congress 2008

Welcome to the 20th World Computer Congress (WCC 2008), the event organized under the advocacy of IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing) that will take place for the first time in Italy, in Milan

It will be the most important congress dedicated to the Sciences, Information Technologies and Communications ever held in Italy. It will provide a unique opportunity to share with and listen to world-renowned experts in the academic and research fields.
During the four days of congress 2000 delegates, coming from 70 different countries, will debate the main questions and perspectives in ICT domain that is at the heart of the economy of knowledge in the 21st century and in the evolution of our society.

WCC 2008 will provide integration between two worlds: Business and Research. This new Italian approach will give the possibility to match the specific subjects of the TCs with cross subjects of the Italian reality, involving therefore the business and the industry sectors. As a structure there will be keynote lectures discussed by high level invited speakers.

There is no doubt that you will enjoy your stay in Milan and the technical program we have been scheduling. All the WCC 2008 team is working to ensure you, that this event will meet all your expectations.

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The 2008 CFO Technology Summit

Mission Critical: How Finance Executives Can Take Control of their IT Investiments

In the best-managed enterprises of the future, technology and business management will converge completely. Convergence occurs when business and technology activities are intertwined and the leadership teams operate almost interchangeably. Managing business and technology together, or as we call the discipline, “Business Technology Management (BTM),” takes a multi-disciplinary, structured approach that creates a “whole-brained” enterprise. Convergence provides an organization with the platform to thrive during marketplace changes rather than just react to survive.Through an interactive discussion, this workshop will translate the current buzzwords such as “agility,” “innovation,” and “adaptability” into demonstrable actions that lead to better financial performance and operational efficiency. Faisal Hoque and Michael Fillios will deliver the pre-conference workshop.

Speakers:
Michael Fillios, Managing Director, BTM Global 2000
Faisal Hoque, Founder, Chairman and CEO, BTM Corporation

Earn four additional CPE Credits by attending this pre-conference workshop. An additional fee applies and pre-registration is required.

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Geneva Summer Garden Party

“Hats and Pimms” will be held on Thursday, September 4 to benefit Wellbeing of Women, the beneficiary of all 100 Women in Hedge Funds’ philanthropic efforts in Europe in 2008. A cocktail buffet, showcasing the new science of “cuisine moleculaire” will be served, with entertainment throughout the evening and the chance to bid for exclusive auction items.

6.30 PM Registration and Cocktails; 7 PM Buffet Served

Men: Business or blazers
Women: Summer cocktail dresses

This event is open to non-members, both men and women.

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Women Business Leaders Take Center Stage in Campaigns

istock_000005778419xsmall1.jpgby Erin Abrams (New York City)

Lately, several high profile women business leaders have reemerged onto the political scene, bringing their charismatic personalities and knowledge of the economy to the campaign trail.

Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett Packard, has become a familiar face on Sunday morning political talk shows as a surrogate for John McCain’s presidential campaign. Though she was asked to step down by the Board of HP in 2005 after amid concerns about the controversial merger with Compaq, Ms. Fiorina, 53, is a proven fighter who didn’t stay out of the public eye for long.

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50 Best Law Firms for Women

law.JPGby Pamela Weinsaft (New York City)

When we think of the life of a lawyer in a big firm, we often think of the time commitment it takes to get to be partner.

In the past, women attempting to balance life and work have been unceremoniously pushed off the equity partnership track. The times are changing, however. While one still must put in the time and effort, top firms are now competing with one another to get and keep top talent.

Working Mother, in conjunction with Flex-Time Lawyers, published its second annual list of the Top 50 Law Firms for Women this month. The list recognizes the efforts of firms aspiring to hire the top female attorneys, including the availability of flexible work arrangements, in-house networking, mentoring and management training to enable the female lawyers develop the skills and contacts they need to advance to the partnership level.

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TAWPI 2008 Forums & Expo

The digital transformation in payments and forms processing is underway. TAWPI is right in the thick of things with a one-of-a-kind Forums & Expo to showcase ideas, technologies, tools and techniques in three key subject areas: Payments Automation, Distributed Capture, and Imaging & Forms Processing.

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The Gamma Woman: The New and Improved Box

The Gamma WomanLast week, Advertising Age held its annual Women to Watch Awards Luncheon, honoring thirty of “the most innovative, empowered and accomplished women in the world of media and marketing.” Hailing from industries as varied as energy, internet entertainment, professional sports and banking, among others, the honorees were given just a couple of minutes to answer a single question posed – mostly related to marketing advice or work-life balance.

 

Each of the speakers was inspiring and powerful. Helen Clark, Corporate Marketing Manager of Chevron Corporation-under whose guidance the successful “Power of Human Energy” campaign was launched-advised “be brave…know your challenges.” Lynda Clarizio, President of Platform A at AOL, the world’s largest online ad network, told the crowd of the importance of having a “clear, strategic vision…” and “to not be afraid to make the tough decisions.” And Annette Stover, CEO of Euro RSCG, New York, advised to “capitalize on teamwork and technology” when attempting to achieve work-life balance.

The room was packed with powerful and accomplished women–event organizers, honorees, and audience members alike–who have broken free of stereotypes and surpassed expectations to reach the top of their fields. This made the announcement by Meredith Publishing, one of the sponsors of the event, all the more incongruous. Meredith Publishing’s new study, “The Gamma Factor,” purports to define a powerful marketing segment: the “Gamma woman.”

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“Corporate Politics: The Elephant in the Conference Room”

Corporate politics is something everyone loves to hate, but is seldom discussed openly. The “Elephant in the Conference Room” – it’s big, it’s often clumsy and destructive, and everyone
tries to pretend it’s not there.

We’ll start out by naming the Elephant for what it is: interpersonal politics. And we’ll talk about why it
seems so unpleasant and overwhelming.

Grace Judson will be the key speaker. Grace Judson is an executive coach and business consultant with more than two decades’ experience in strategic planning, coaching, business planning, and tactical execution. Her career includes over a dozen years in senior management. A coach, consultant, and teacher, she guides organizations and individuals in making choices and decisions that create powerful, integrity-based results for employees, executives, and shareholders. She specializes in corporate politics and workplace culture issues.

*All registrations must be received by Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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How The Hiring Process Really Works: An Insider’s Guide to Getting The Job

Presented by SixFigureStart (and GlassHammer columnists!) Caroline Ceniza-Levine and Connie Thanasoulis

Learn real-world tactical strategies to get a job in this market from two former recruiters who have hired from thousands of candidates just like you.
If you’ve always wanted an inside view into how the hiring process really works, bring your questions for this interactive and engaging discussion.
Learn the six steps to landing the job you want where you want
Find out the three categories of candidates and how to know where you fit (and what to do about that!)
Discover a common mistake that many candidates make to blow the offer (usually right before the offer comes)
*Bring your questions and get candid, no-nonsense responses.

Please RSVP to psunyprofwomen@gmail.com

(Lite snacks and beverages will be served.)

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