FreshIdeas Events: Making a Difference in Business
As part of the Inspiring Women series FreshIdeas Events is holding a networking seminar for business owners who are looking for new ideas and inspiration or wanting to grow their business by making valuable networking connections. Speakers include Rita Clifton, chairman of Interbrand, leading brand consultancy, and Eugenie Harvery co-founder of the campaign behind Anya Hindmarch’s, ‘I am not a plastic bag’.

When: Thursday, 28th February 2008
Where: IET Savoy Place, 2 Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL

To book a place go to: www.freshideasevents.com
For more information email: info@freshideasevents.com or call 07748 963 770

Women in London’s Economy Conference
The fourth annual conference will be opened by Ken Livingstone and coincides with the launch of the Women in London’s Economy report.

When: Thursday 28th February, from 1pm-6pm followed by an evening drinks reception
Where: Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London, EC2

The 2008 conference will feature three sessions:

Session 1: Making London Work for Women
Session 2: Delivering Change: Women in London’s Economy, Present and Future.
Session 3: The Single Equality Act and Women.

For more information contact the Private Sector Team on 0207 938 4042 or email wileconference@london.gov.uk

UBS Career Comeback
The UBS Career Comeback program, in partnership with the London School of Economics, aims to help professionals plan for this transition. Offered at no charge to qualified participants, the three-day program is targeted to professionals with at least five years experience (preferably in financial services) and a master's degree who have been away from work 18 months - 7 years. This is the first time UBS Career Comeback is being offered in London However, over the last year, UBS has partnered with leading universities to design and sponsor UBS Career Comeback programs in Hong Kong, Philadelphia/NYC, and Sydney. Application deadline is February 15th.
When: March 12th and March 13th
Where: London School of Economics
When: March 14th
Where: UBS in London
For further information on the UBS Career Comeback Program in London or to apply, please visit www.ubs.com/careercomeback

WLG: Leading Women’s Art Gallery Event
The Women’s Leadership Group is holding a champagne reception and private view of the Life of Gas exhibition, curated by Rebecca Fortnum, the exhibition showcases some of the UK’s leading female artists such as Frances Richardson, Helen Ireland, Beth Harland, Emma Tod and Rebecca Fortnum.
When: 13th March 2008
Where: Life of Gas exhibition, Beverley Knowles Fine Art Gallery 88 Bevington Road, London
For more information please emails: ruth.beck@princes-trust.org.uk

JustPartTime Flexible Working Fair
The fair offers job seekers, potential entrepreneurs, the mature workforce, students and mum returnees the opportunity to learn from experts in their field and meet up to 60 exhibitors. This is the second JustPartTime Flexible Working Fair and builds on the successful foundations of the 2007 Fair, repeat exhibitor business bookings for exhibition stands show how keen many employers are to be seen to identify with the work life balance quest. JustPartTime are especially pleased with the range of speakers and workshops this year’s fair will offer to attendees.
When: 27th March 2008 – 10am till 5pm
Where: Business Design Centre, Islington, London
For more information: www.justparttime.co.uk

WLG: International Conference on Women’s Health in Business
The Women’s Leadership Group can offer their members a 20% discount on registration fees for the first conference on women’s health in business. A lunch hosted by Sarah Brown, the UK’s first lady, will also be included in the event.
When: 7th April 2008
Where: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
For more information on the event and membership for the WLG: http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/Main%20Site%20v2/supporters/leadership%20groups/women.asp

Financial Mail Women's Forum
A conference is being held with guest speaker Sly Bailey, Chief executive of Trinity Mirror Group.

When - Wednesday 9th April 2008, 12.30pm

for more information or to become a member please contact Sarah-Jane Malins on sarah.janemalins@mailonsunday.co.uk.

Desperately Seeking Finance
For those with a great business idea and the passion and determination to turn it into a real business, the British Library Business & IP Centre brings together four leading business advisers who will reveal how to find sources of finance from the public and private sectors. Visitors will have the opportunity not only to learn from the panel's experience, but also to put forward their own questions. The panel will include Doug Richard, founder and chairman of Library House and Julie Meyer, founder of Ariadne Capital.

When - Tuesday 22 April 2008 18.15 - 20.00 followed by a reception until 21.00
Where - British Library Conference Centre.
Price - £10.00 (concessions £7.50)

A networking reception will follow the event and is included in the price. Book your tickets on our online box office or by phone on 01937 546546

Opportunity Now Awards Dinner 2008 sponsored by Abbey

This event demonstrates commitment to gender equality, diversity and inclusion and celebrates exceptional best practice in organisations who are working to create equality and diversity in the workplace, with a particular focus on women.

Samira Ahmed, journalist and broadcaster, Carolyn McCall, Chief Executive of Guardian Media Group and Val Gooding, Chief Executive of BUPA will be addressing the 500 business and public sector leaders in attendance.

As well as recognising the commitment and progress which has been made in this arena, this glittering occasion also provides an excellent opportunity to network and exchange best practice.

When: 30/04/08 - 6.30pm - 10.30pm
Where: The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD
Price: Full rates detailed below, 10% Early Bird Discount until 30 January 2008
£2,750 + VAT (£3,231.20) - Standard Table of 10
£275 + VAT (£323.12) - Standard Place
£2,500 + VAT (£2,937.50) - SME, Public Sector or Charity Table of 10
£250 + VAT (£293.75) - SME, Public Sector or Charity Place

For more information email: michelle.obrien@bitc.org.uk or fax 0207253 1877

Everywoman Awards 2008
The everywoman awards honour and recognise female entrepreneurship across the UK. They are a unique initiative designed to celebrate both the success of the business venture as well as the personal achievements and motivations of the woman behind the business.

The launch of the 2008 everywoman awards will be hosted by Barbara Follett, the Minister for Women where she will be joined by 150 guests from key corporations, government and successful enterprises.

When: Thursday, 1 May 2008 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: The Terrace Pavilion Room at the House of Commons

www.luchfordapm.com

The BlackBerry Women & Technology Awards 2008
The Awards celebrate the achievements of women using technology, both within and beyond the IT sector, to bring their outstanding contributions to business and beyond via the use of technology into the public eye.

The evening will include a champagne reception, three course dinner, wine and live performance from Beverley Knight.

When: Tuesday 6 May 2008 - 18.45 - 23.00
Where: The Marriott, Grovesnor Square, London
Dress: Black tie

For more information on this year's BlackBerry Women & Technology Awards refer to Blackberry Women Technologyawards

Smart Women Showcase - Marketplace & Networking
A networking and exhibition event for business women, bringing together all the best networking ideas for you and your business.

When: 7 May 2008 10.00am – 3.00pm
Where: Kelham Hall, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Cost: Free

Organiser: Smart Women Ltd. / Scarlet Events Management Ltd.

Mind Your Own Business
An event for women thinking of starting up in business, in pre-start or in their first year of business.

When: 8 May 2008 11:00 – 15:00
Where: New Parks Club for Young People
Cost: Free
Organiser: LeicestHERday

Call Client Contact Centre on 0845 058 6644 for more event information Book your place by emailing Lara on lara@leicestherday.org.uk

FreshIdeas Events - Women in Business
Inspiring Women Series:  Making a Difference in Business

Event will showcase exciting achievements by women in business. There will also be excellent speakers to help entrepreneurs or corporate women in business that are looking for practical advice and seeking to get ahead or grow a business.

Guest speakers include Margot Katz, author and business consultant, who will explore the strategies for success as outlined in her current book: reflecting on values; keeping ahead of the game; expressing a personal brand and strategic networking.

When - Wednesday May 21 - 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Where - Interbrand, 85 Strand, London, WC2R 0DW
Location - Nearest tube stations are Embankment, Covent Garden and Charing Cross.

For more information go to: www.freshideasevents.com/ womeninbusiness_21052008_Speakers.asp

The Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair
Around 250 of the art and antiques world’s best known names will return to Olympia this June showing the finest examples of their specialist areas The Fair is Britain’s biggest and most prestigious antiques event with a 35 year heritage. Exhibitors will be given the opportunity to explore and purchase works of art across a plethora of disciplines.

Where: Olympia, London
When Thursday June 5 June until Sunday June 15 2008

Tickets prices
Single: on door £14; advance £10
Double: on door £22; advance £18
Concessions: £8

To book go to www.olympiaartsinternational.com Or phone Ticket line: 0871 230 5592