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WOMENSPHERE EMERGING LEADERS GLOBAL SUMMIT 2009

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Saturday, September 26, 2009

9:00AM – 6:30PM * New York City

The EMERGING LEADERS GLOBAL SUMMIT (www.emergingleadersglobalsummit.com) will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New York City, convening emerging women leaders from the leading graduate programs and undergraduate universities, and from leading companies and organizations in the United States and around the world.

WHY PARTICIPATE:

• Develop powerful connections with women leaders: CEOs, leaders in business and government, policy-makers, entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, and innovators, who will share their knowledge, insight, wisdom, and inspiration.

• Network with potential future employers at the CAREER EXPO, featuring dozens of companies looking to hire talented undergraduate women!

• Meet Grad School (MBA/MPA/JD) admissions officers and learn about potential graduate school opportunities at the GRAD SCHOOL EXPO.

• Explore alternative career paths, and learn about the future trends in the job market.

• Collaborate and network with hundreds of other emerging leaders from the U.S. and around the world.

• Connect with Womensphere’s Non-Profit, NGO, and Social Enterprise partners to collaborate on tangible projects that will positively impact the world.

• Participate in the launch of Special Awards and Competitions specially designed to recognize emerging women leaders such as yourself.

• Have the first opportunity (and first priority consideration) to apply for Womensphere’s Global Media Internship and Global Research Internship positions, which will be launched at the Summit.

• Have the first opportunity to apply for Womensphere’s Contests and Special Leadership Awards, which will be launched at the Summit.

AND --

• Take part in creating the Emerging Women Leaders platform for America and the world, which will be presented to President Barack Obama, and to the United Nations Secretary General and world leaders.

WHO WILL ATTEND:

We are inviting the following women to attend and participate at the Emerging Leaders Global Summit:

•Undergrad students - aspiring, future leaders at universities and colleges throughout America and around the world.

•Grad students currently at the leading graduate school programs for MBA, MPP/MPA, JD, MA, or MS and advanced studies.

•Young professionals across fields including business, media, finance, law, technology, science, non-profits, and policy.

•Young women entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs who have just started or running their own ventures.

•Emerging artists and performers who seek to make an impact on the world through their art, music, or performances.

•Young community leaders and community organizers who are inspiring change in their local communities.

Companies and organizations represented at the Summit include Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, Citigroup, Time Warner, CNN, MTV Networks, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Societe Generale, Barclays, All for Africa, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), Nanobiosym, and many others!

FEATURING OVER 70 SPEAKERS…

Distinguished Speakers include:

• Abby Disney, Founder & President of the Daphne Foundation
• Monica Mandelli, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
• Vishakha Desai, President of the Asia Society
• Anna Mok, Partner and Regions Leader, Deloitte
• Sarah Beatty, CEO, Green Depot
• Sonia Medina, U.S. Country Director, EcoSecurities
• Elmira Bayrasli, Director of Policy & Outreach, Endeavor
• Diane Burstein, Director of Operations, All for Africa
• Kim Slicklein, CEO, Enclave Rising, Ethos Resorts & Spas
• Victoria Garchitorena, President, Ayala Foundation
• Alicia Stewart, Online Managing Editor, CNN
• Kathlin Argiro, Award-winning Fashion Designer
and many more!

Please find additional information on: www.emergingleadersglobalsummit.com.



For questions on registration, please email Carissa Ray, University Relations Associate, at carissa@womensphere.com, or the Summit Chair/Vice-Chair at cochairs@womensphere.com. We look forward to your participation at Womensphere’s Emerging Leaders Global Summit!

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