Upcoming Events in Belgium

The Intergroup Sky and Space, in the framework of the International Women’s Day 2013 and the 50th anniversary of the first woman in space (Valentina Tereshkova) will launch the Brussels chapter of Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E). 
Speakers include: 

Dr. Mae Jemison (Head of the 100 Year Star Ship Initiative & NASA astronaut), 

Commissioner Antonio Tajani and Simonetta Di Pippo (WIA-Europe President and Cofounder). 

Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E) was founded in June 2009 as an international association dedicated to expanding leadership opportunities and increasing the visibility of women in the aerospace sector. 

It is open to both women and man, in Europe and across the globe, who share an interest in a broad spectrum of aerospace activities including: human space flight and exploration, aviation, remote sensing, satellite communications, robotic missions, commercial space, space tourism, education and related policy challenges. 

If access badge is required please also send your full name, date of birth, ID number and place of 
residence.

When: Tuesday 29 January 2013 

What and where: 9.30 am - Press conference at the European Parliament Press Room, and 12.30 pm - Preview of the ONE BILLION RISING dance by MEPs at the Espace Simone Veil (the "Esplanade" between the European Parliament and Place Luxembourg) 

Who: Eve Ensler and Members of the European Parliament who performed “The Vagina Monologues” on 6 March 2012 will take part in the press conference: Franziska BRANTNER, Isabelle DURANT, Marielle GALLO, Ana GOMES, Kartika LIOTARD, Ulrike LUNACEK, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, Renate WEBER and Cecilia WIKSTRÖM. 

Many more MEPs and European Commission officials will join the dance at 12:30pm 

Two weeks away from the global day of action One Billion Rising, nine Members of the European Parliament who performed “The Vagina Monologues,” will be joined in Brussels by Eve Ensler, playwright and founder/artistic director of V-Day, at a press conference hosted by Isabelle Durant, Vice President of the European Parliament. 

The MEPs will take stock of political progress made since their call to action in March 2012 and call for an end to violence against women and girls in Europe and around the world. 

On this occasion, they will call on decision makers and the general public to join them in the “ONE BILLION RISING” campaign and to STRIKE, DANCE and RISE on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2013, and to demand an end to violence against women and girls. 

They will share their plans for 14 February, and how they will be part of this show of women’s collective strength, numbers, and solidarity across borders. 

At lunchtime, more MEPs, male and female, will join them at the Esplanade (Espace Simone Veil) to show how they will dance, together with at least 1 billion women and men around the world, on 14 February. 

The dance will be video recorded and shared all over the world. 

www.onebillionrising.org

As we experience these challenging times, we can no longer rely on old practices  to take us  forward.  We need to identify more effective and productive ways of working if we are going to move quickly out of this economic position.

Europe needs the involvement of both its men and women: engaging and performing equally in the workplace and in the home. Without this joint and balanced approach it will be impossible to compete and grow with the rest of world.

There can be real benefit for men in realising the part they can play to boost business growth, by supporting women into the work place and their return after becoming parents.

Women need to speak up more assertively to their husbands and families, about their needs and aspirations to work, so that care in the home can be shared more equally.

Many micro businesses are looking to answer the question ‘How can we grow a business and support both parents?’ Those businesses, who take a more creative approach to parenthood: engaging both men and women, will  benefit immensely.

Date: 8th February 2013
Venue: EESC Building, Brussels
Conference Price: € 80

http://www.maltamanagement.com/2013/02/mothers-in-management/

Today, an MBA degree from a top business school guarantees you a 100% salary increase within three years*.  And the professional skills and network that the MBA experience provides is immeasurable.

Access MBA gives candidates around the world face-to-face time with recruiters from top international business schools. By registering for the One-to-One event, your profile will be hand-selected and matched by our team of experts to the best MBA programmes for you. On the day of the event you will have the chance to:

- Meet Admissions Directors from global business schools, during private
  20-minute meetings 

Register by 10 days before the event to get a personal MBA consultation

PWI members can obtain this special discount by contacting register@pwi.be (not 21st to 28th December).  Please note that this discount can only be applied to solo (1 delegate) price and cannot be combined with any other discounts. 

Here are the links to their upcoming events: 

1. Boost Your Communications Strategy with Social Media 18th January 

http://www.widecircle.eu/events/boost-your-communications-strategy-with-social-media

2. Mastering Public Speaking 24 - 25 January & 31 January - 1 February 

http://www.widecircle.eu/events/mastering-public-speaking 

Widecircle.eu also have a free self-development evening coming up on 10 January if any PWI members want to join. 

Make 2013 your best year yet! 

http://www.widecircle.eu/events/make-2013-your-best-year-yet

The seminar costs €30 and we will cover topics as 

• How to address your performance nerves
• How to use powerful gesturing techniques
• How to use the stage for greater impact
• How to maximize the impact of your non-verbal communication
• How to get your messages across with a pinch of humor

Vote from 15 to 25 November on www.axawomenatworkaward.be. 

Candidates

Tom Declercq, Managing Partner, Talent Deloitte Belgium 

Kathy Fortmann, Business Unit Leader, Cargill Belgium 

Dominique Petit, General Manager, Sandoz Belgium 

The prize-giving ceremony will be held at AXA’s headquarters in Brussels, on the 4th of December, starting at 5.30 pm. You will be sent your free invitation

 METROPOLE CONCERTS present their second concert 2012/2013

on November 5th,2012, at 19.30

http://www.metropolehotel.com/en/promotions/metropole-concerts-november-5th-2012