Women in Export Trade
Arequipa, Peru
Sunday, 11 May, 2008

Women with experience in export trade from the 21 Asia Pacific economies will take part in the event which will be held immediately before the 13th Women Leaders’ Network (WLN). WOMEN IN EXPORT TRADE is organized by the Ministry of Women and Social Development (MIMDES) in coordination with the academic, business and private sectors. Its aim is to give information about exporting for strengthening womens' enterprises in the region, as well as to generate a space for women in export to share experiences.

• To promote the presence of businesswomen in export in the APEC markets.

• To strengthen the Asia-Pacific women’s abilities to export.

• To share experiences and best practices of women in export.

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WORKSHOPS   16:25 – 17:45

13th MEETING OF THE APEC WOMEN LEADERS NETWORK
Arequipa, Peru
Monday to Wednesday, 12-14 May, 2008

The Women Leaders’ Network is a loose network of women that is affiliated with APEC which is flexible and consists of a multisectoral approach to recommendations. Its members are composed of the private sectors, academia, government and civil society. The purpose of WLN is to seek ways and develop strategies so that women’s concerns are heard, their aspirations considered, and their involvement firmly established when decisions and policies are made within APEC. The overall mission of the 13th meeting is to encourage and empower women in dynamic economic activities.

• Identify the key topics that affect the businesswomen and to remark their contribution to the economy.

• Establish solutions for the challenges that businesswomen face against the economy, the free trade and the globalization.

• Give opportunities to the leaders in order to interchange experiences and have a better access to the market.

Program (PDF, 4.6MB)

     Monday 12, May 2008

     Tuesday 13, May 2008

     Wednesday 14, May 2008

The registration fee is Y40,000.  Registration is capped at 500 delegates.

Online registration accepted now at https://apecw.securesites.net/registration.

Online hotel reservations can be made at http://www.kingtour.com/apecwln2010eng,

• To assist speakers (eg.keynote speakers); and 
• To assist the Secretariat as administrative assistants; guides and interpreters for exhibitions and excursions; and to conduct and accompany in excursions.

Target students are at least 18 years of age in junior college, university, graduate school or vocational school. 

Applications are accepted until 30th June 2010.  

For further details visit the official website of the 15th APEC Women Leaders Network meeting:  Japanese  |  English

RAFFLES CITY CONVENTION CENTRE

2 STAMFORD ROAD, SINGAPORE 178882

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC facilitates economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Formed in 1989, APEC now has 21 member economies, spanning four continents. This year, Singapore is honoured to host the APEC meetings which include the 14th Meeting of the Women Leaders Network (WLN). This network comprises more than 400 women leaders in business, academia, government, and non-government organisations from the 21 APEC Economies.

The WLN has grown in size and influence since its first meeting in 1996. Each year, the WLN presents approved recommendations to APEC ministers and leaders on the inclusion of gender perspectives and women's enterprises in the APEC agenda.

Monday, 3 August 09 

Tuesday, 4 August 09

Wednesday, 5 August 09

Thursday, 6 August 09 

Visit the site now:  http://www.apecwln2010.jp/

The registration page will become available online on 7th July.

Additional information will be progressively uploaded to the site.  You will hear of them here, at www.apecwln.org, as they become available.  

Hear about a unique opportunity to network with women leaders from the 21 APEC economies.

Austrade and the Australian Government Office for Women invite you and your colleagues to an information session in Melbourne to learn about the 15th APEC Women Leaders’ Network (WLN) meeting.

The 2010 WLN meeting is being held in Tokyo from 19 to 21 September 2010. The theme of the meeting is "Creation of new global economic activities by women – realization through people, nature and culture".

The WLN plays an important role in the development of women’s leadership in APEC. The annual WLN meetings are a unique opportunity to network with inspirational women leaders, decision makers, and business people from the 21 APEC economies.

Come along and find out about this special annual event.

Key speakers

• Patrice Braun, Deputy Director, Centre for Regional Innovation and Competitiveness, University of Ballarat WLN – an important opportunity 

• John Denton Corrs, Chambers, Westgarth, Member APEC Business Advisory Council Contributing to APEC and influencing its policy directions 

• Freda Miriklis,Chair, Business and Professional Women International United Nations Committee on the Status of Women Making the most of international networks 

• Peter Harrison, Austrade Doing business in Japan

Places are limited, secure your place by 27 May 2010.

To register email Helen McDermott, Office for Women, helen.mcdermott@fahcsia.gov.au.

Event details

Tuesday, 1 June 2010
4:30pm – 6:30pm

Austrade Office
140 William Street
Melbourne, VIC

RSVP by 27 May 2010

Drinks and nibbles will be provided 

Hear about a unique opportunity to network with women leaders from the 21 APEC economies. 

Austrade and the Australian Government Office for women invite you and your colleagues to an information session in Sydney about the 15th APEC Women Leaders' Network (WLN) meeting being held in Tokyo from 19 to 21 September 2010.

The theme of the WLN meeting is "Creation of new global economic activities by women – realization through people, nature and culture."

The WLN plays an important role in the development of women's leadership in APEC. The annual WLN meetings are a unique opportunity to network with inspirational women leaders, decision makers and business people from the 21 APEC economies. Come along and find out about this special annual event.

Key speakers 

• Pat Evans, Austrade's Executive Director, Export & Investment Services – Welcome and introduction 

• Sally Moyle, Executive Director, Australian Government Office for Women – Women Leading Change Internationally 

• Sally Phillips, Austrade Trade Commissioner, Osaka – Doing business in Japan 

Download a copy of Sally Philips' presentation, Doing Business in Japan (PDF, 692KB)

• Barbara McGeoch, Director, Birkdale Nursery and General Manager, Emaho Trees – WLN – an important opportunity 

Download a copy of Barbara McGeoch's presentation:  PDF (21KB),  Word (65KB) 

Places are limited, secure your place today 

RSVP by 13 May 2010 to Helen McDermott (email), Office for Women.

Event details

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm

RSVP by 13 May 2010

Melbourne session will be held on June 1. Further details are coming soon

On 24th March 2010 a seminar will be held in Tokyo to widely disseminate information about the meeting, and to promote participation of the meeting by the Japanese people.  Information about the seminar is available at http://www.the-convention.co.jp/apec-wln2010/indexp.html.