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12:30 pm — 13:20 pm:          Registration

13:20 pm — 13:45 pm:          Welcome Remarks

Betty Spence, Ph.D. / President / NAFE

Danielle Bibas / Marketing Vice President for Latin America / Avon Brazil

13:45 pm — 14:45 pm:           Leadership Panel: Success Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs 

As women-owned firms continue to grow globally at a rapid pace, Brazil has one of the largest number of women entrepreneurs in the world. These women leaders need people willing to invest in their businesses; training, networks and families that support their ambitions; customers willing to buy from them; suppliers willing to sell to them; and employees willing to work for them. Learn from entrepreneurs who have faced these challenges and overcame barriers as they tell their stories revealing key strategies, support systems and resources that have contributed to their business success. They will share their advice on how women will continue to achieve in a global and technological future.

Moderator:

 Carol Evans / CEO / NAFE

Panelists:

Dagmar Brum / Sales Vice President / Avon Brazil   

Jandra Palma / Owner / Guenka Software Development

Carla Renata Sarni / Presidente / Sorridents Franchising Ltda 

14:45 pm — 15:00 pm:          Break

15:00 pm — 17:00 pm:          Workshop: Breakthrough Thinking in Business

Want to consistently achieve sales results beyond what you thought possible? Do you know how to access innovation for business growth?

- Learn how to establish a partnership and build trust with your customers and clents

- Practice the principles of enrolling customers in your sales conversations

- Create a vision for your personal breakthrough results

Presenter:

Betty Spence, Ph.D. / President / NAFE

Thought Leaders:

Marcia Cavalheira / Top Seller Representative / Avon

Isabel Gimenes / Top Seller Representative / Avon

Alessandra Moura / Top Seller Representative / Avon

Raquel Tarran / Top Seller Representative / Avon

Rosana Tepedino / Top Seller Representative / Avon

17:00 pm — 17:30 pm:          Closing

PÁGINA INICIAL DO EVENTO: 

Data:

27 de novembro de 2012 

Horário:

12:30 h – 18:00 h 

Local:

HOTEL/LOCAL DA CONFERÊNCIA: Caesar Park & Caesar Business Faria Lima

São Paulo, Brasil 

A NAFE (National Association for Female Executives) é um poderoso grupo de mulheres empreendedoras em cargos de liderança nos EUA formado há 40 anos. A I-NAFE foi lançada internacionalmente em 2005 com a primeira conferência global na China. As suas conferências internacionais continuaram em São Paulo, no Brasil, em Johanesburgo, na África do Sul, e em Xangai, na China. Estamos orgulhosos em trazer a iniciativa I-NAFE de volta para São Paulo em 2012.

A Conferência de Negócios Liderados por Mulheres da I-NAFE (Women Leading Business Summit) em São Paulo irá oferecer percepções e estratégias para mulheres empreendedoras sobre como fazer crescer os seus negócios e aumentar as vendas. Um Painel de Liderança com mulheres empreendedoras bem sucedidas irá compartilhar as suas histórias de superação de barreiras, estratégias de sucesso e de como planejam conduzir um futuro global e tecnológico. Um workshop interativo irá orientar sobre como criar estratégias para inscrição de clientes e desenvolver uma nova visão para resultados revolucionários.  

Quem deve participar?

• Mulheres empresárias ou aquelas considerando o empreendedorismo

• Mulheres em posições governamentais de liderança

• Mulheres cujo objetivo seja aumentar vendas

AGENDA

12:30 h — 13:20 h: Inscrição / Café da Manhã

13:20 h — 13:45 h: Comentários de Boas vindas

Betty Spence, Ph.D. / Presidente / NAFE

Danielle Bibas / Vice Presidente de Marketing para a América Latina / Avon Brasil

13:45 h — 14:45 h:  Painel de Liderança: Estratégias de sucesso para Mulheres Empresárias

As empresas pertencentes a mulheres continuam a crescer globalmente em um ritmo acelerado, e o Brasil está entre os que possuem o maior número de mulheres empresárias do mundo. Essas mulheres em cargos de liderança precisam de pessoas que estejam dispostas a investir em seus negócios; treinamentos, redes e famílias que apoiem as suas ambições; clientes que estejam dispostos a comprar os seus produtos; fornecedores dispostos a vender para elas; e funcionários dispostos a trabalhar para elas. Aprenda com as empreendedoras que enfrentaram esses desafios e superaram barreiras enquanto elas contam suas histórias revelando as principais estratégias, sistemas de suporte e recursos que contribuíram para o sucesso de seus negócios. Elas irão compartilhar suas informações sobre como as mulheres continuarão a ser bem sucedidas em um futuro global e tecnológico.

Moderador:

Carol Evans / CEO / NAFE

Participantes do Painel:

Carla Renata Sarni / Presidente / Sorridents Franchising Ltda. 

Dagmar Brum / Vice Presidente, Vendas / Avon Brasil  

14:45 h — 15:00 h: Intervalo

15:00 h — 17:00 h: Workshop: Pensamento Revolucionário em Negócios

Quer alcançar de forma consistente resultados de vendas além do que pensou ser possível? Você sabe como acessar inovação para o crescimento dos negócios?

- Aprenda como estabelecer uma parceria e construir confiança com os seus clientes e consumidores

- Pratique os princípios de inscrição de clientes nas suas conversas de vendas

- Crie uma visão para os seus resultados de inovação pessoal

Apresentador:

Betty Spence, Ph.D. / Presidente / NAFE

Thought Leaders/Líderes de Opinião:

Isabel Gimenes / Vendedora / Avon

Raquel Tarran / Vendedora / Avon

17:00 h — 17:30 h: Encerramento 

Registration

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Individual - $40.00

Speakers

Sponsors

Hotel & Travel

Caesar Park and Caesar Business Sao Paulo-Faria Lima

Rua das Olimpiadas
205 Vila Olimpia 04551000
São Paulo São Paulo, Brazil
55 11 2163 6622 Tel

http://www.caesar-park.com/web/hotel-sao-paulo-faria-lima

Our host hotel, Caesar Park Sao Paulo Faria Lima is located in Vila Olimpia, one of the newest business districts in Sao Paulo. It is close to bars, restaurants, theatres and concerts as well as to shopping centers, prestigious international shops and the city's famous Jockey Club.   The hotel has two towers; The Caesar Park Sao Paulo Faria Lima and  the Caesar Business Hotel Sao Paulo Faria Lima. The Caesar Business hotel caters mostly to the business traveler and offers extra features like valet dry cleaning services, a business center and 24 hour room service.

Caesar Park Sao Paulo Faria Lima:  http://www.caesar-park.com/web/hotel-sao-paulo-faria-lima

Caesar Business Hotel Sao Paulo Faria Lima:  http://www.caesarbusiness.com/en/br-sao-paulo/hotel-brasil-sao-paulo-faria-lima

Please specify which tower you want when making your reservations.

To book a room directly through the hotel, please call 55 11 3004 0404  or email reservas@posadas.com.

It is very important to include the information below in your email when you ask for a reservation.

Hotel name: Caesar Business Faria Lima or Caesar Park Faria Lima.

Event name: I-NAFE WOMEN LEADING BUSINESS SUMMIT

Attendees may also book their room through Diversity Best Practices' in-house travel department by contacting Karin Gray at 407-571-4988 or Karin.gray@bonniercorp.com.

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Agenda*

8:00am – 8:30am          Registration and Breakfast

8:30am – 8:45am          Opening

Carol Evans / President & Founder / Working Mother Media

Co-Emcees:
Marilyn Johnson / Vice President, General Business - Market Development/ IBM Corporation
Kathy Chen / Vice President / Cisco System (China) Networking Technology Co. Ltd.

8:45 am – 9:15 am        Opening Keynote: Achieving Top Business Opportunities by Creating Key Relationships

Understanding the implications of China's Five-Year Plan is critical in building solid relationships with regulators and business partners. Today, small businesses as well as corporations need to demonstrate their commitment in how they are looking to create a positive contribution to China's long-term development. Business owners, executives and government leaders need to consider how they can include the Five-Year Plan in their businesses/departments in order to allign with the overarching goals. How do you develop key relevant relationships which will further your business?

Viveca Chan / Chairman & CEO / WE Marketing Group

9:15 am – 10:15 am      Leadership Panel: Innovative Approaches for Expanding Business Opportunities

Hear from entrepreneurs and other women business leaders how they consistently innovate, create and inspire in order to drive their business’ bottom line. Boldness, risk-taking and getting the right kind of experience are crucial. What role has technology plaid in supporting their success? What proven initiatives can propel your business ahead?

Moderator:
Marilyn Johnson / Vice President, General Business - Market Development/ IBM Corporation

Panelists:
Yiling Cui / General Manager, Industrial Development & Management Center / Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd.
Holly Zheng / Senior Strategic Director Sales and Marketing / Marvell Technology Group
Surina Wang / Vice General Manager HR, Recruitment / Asia Pulp & Paper (APP)

10:15 am – 10:45am     Morning Tea

10:45am –  12:15pm     Workshop: Negotiations: Getting to ‘YES’ in Business Communications

Learn how to think strategically in negotiations and turn challenges into a win/win situation for all involved players. Overcoming stalemates does not mean you have to give in – you can negotiate your way to agreement. During this workshop walk away with tools and strategies that will help you to: close business, communicate with authority, increase your understanding of different viewpoints, moderate conflict resolution, set goals for action plans and solutions and  apply selling skills as an effective strategy in anything you’re doing.

Presenter:
Woon-Wah Siu / Managing Partner / Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

12:15pm – 2:00pm        Network Luncheon

*Agenda subject to change

Registration

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Individual Registration - $40

PLEASE NOTE:  Local China bank credit and debit cards cannot be accepted. Please use MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, or Diners Club for all online payments.

Speakers

Sponsors

Hotel & Travel

Hotel Suggestions

Staff Hotel 

Renaissance Shanghai Yangtze Hotel (walking distance from Intel)
2099 Yan An Xi Road (Changning District)
Shanghai 200336
(86) 21 6275 0000 X 2541

We have a small block of rooms at the Renaissance Shanghai Yangtze Hotel.  Working Mother, DBP and Nafe personnel will be staying there.  We encourage you make reservations at this hotel and mention Working Mother Media to receive our negotiated rate.

Our negotiated rate is approx USD $123.00 + 15% taxes + American breakfast $27.00 + 15% per room per night.  The rate fluctuates daily and does not include taxes 15% nor breakfast
  
There are also corporate rates:

Other Area Hotels

Kerry Hotel (5-star boutique hotel)
No.1388 Hua Mu Road
Pudong (Changning District), Shanghai
201204, China
(86 21) 6169 8888 document.write. Email us for more information.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Shanghai
400 Pan Yu Road  (Changning District),
SHANGHAI, 200052 CHINA
1- 877-270-1395 (toll-free reservations)
86-21-61458888
 
Crowne Plaza CENTURY PARK SHANGHAI
NO.1433 MINSHENG ROAD CORNER OF YINGCHUN ROAD, PUDONG
SHANGHAI, 200135 CHINA
1- 877-270-1395 (toll-free reservations)
86-21-5190 8888  

CHINA VISA 2011

We strongly suggest that you handle your visa request through travisa, a private agency that can help you through the details of the process.
 
This is their main website:
www.travisa.com

Here is their service order form:
www.e-passports.com/mod-cgi/jmcustomerlogin.cgi

(Go here to read CDC recommendations on vaccines and travel safety issues: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/china.aspx - safety)

Chinese Business VISA – What You Need:
 
*YOUR PASSPORT, which must be:

• Signed
• Valid for 6 months beyond stay in China
• Have at least one blank visa page available for the Chinese visa (amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for China visa stamps)

*One photocopy of your passport’s information page
 
*Chinese Visa Application form: You must fill out this form online, then print out TWO COPIES and sign each copy.

*PHOTO: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
 
*Letter of Invitation from China:

Please note the following specifications for each jurisdiction:

 

Washington DC and Los Angeles: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization -OR- a business cover letter from your US employer/sponsoring company.

 

Chicago: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization is recommended.

 

Houston: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization is required.

New York: A letter of invitation from the host company/inviting organization is required. In some cases, the consulate will require the invitation to be stamped with a government municipal seal.

*Business Letter: Travisa offers an online form for this: www.e-passports.com/BusinessLetter/China.

You may also use a letter created by Working Mother Media. To request this, please email events@workingmother.com.

Letter from US based employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to China. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant, provide detailed contact information in host country, and specify the number of entries (single, double or multiple) and visa validity (3 month, 6 month, 1 year, etc) being requested.]

*Proof of Departure: In San Francisco, an itinerary showing departure within 4 business days is required for emergency visa processing.