International British Female Inventors & Innovators Network (BFIIN) SHOWCASE, CONFERENCE & AWARDS DINNER, Atrium, University of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Wales, 29 June 2009 Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, Wales, 30 June 2009

‘Making Connections With Innovative Business Solutions’

Under the leadership of the Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN), the British Female Inventors & Innovators Network has grown over the years into a far reaching initiative of life changing experiences for many creative, inventive and innovative women. The BFIIN is the most dynamic gathering of women with great intellectual property and unparalleled capacity to empower, unite and inspire women to take their life changing contribution to job creation and a better quality of life for many to greater heights. A great opportunity to share enriching stories of transformation and success, words of encouragement and life lessons.

OVERVIEW

This event seeks to achieve the following:

·         Foster innovative women entrepreneurs;

·         Develop and nurture a culture of innovative and inventive thinking;

·         Create an environment in which women can be supported to grow and prosper in a competitive market;

·         Establish effective networks both on a continental level, and on a global scale; and

29 June:

EVENING RECEPTION WITH GUEST SPEAKERS

18h00-20h30

A brilliant evening for networking in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Highlights will include the transfer of knowledge and experience by Guest Speakers.

30 June:

SHOWCASE PLUS AN AFTERNOON OF ‘MEET THE ADVICE-GIVERS’

8h00 – 16h00

A showcase of incredible inventions and innovations by women plus the opportunity to ‘Take it or leave it’ – a diverse panel from various backgrounds that truly understand the complexities of taking an idea to market. Most would have been there! This provides the opportunity to listen to what they have to say as they offer their opinions, insights and practical advice on a number of the inventions and innovations on display and their recommendations on the way forward.

DINNER AWARDS CEREMONY

19h00 – 22h00

A night to remember as we put the spotlight on women who are contributing or working towards job creation, wealth, social change and making a world of positive difference through the development of their unique ideas. ,

‘Making Connections With Innovative Business Solutions’

British Female Inventors & Innovators Network (BFIIN) International

SHOWCASE, CONFERENCE & AWARDS DINNER,

Draft  Programme

Day 1

16h30	18h00		29 June: GWIIN Roundtable *optional   Event Hostess & Moderator: Ms Celia GATES, European Female Designer of the Year 2007, Managing Director,  Doctor Cook Limited   Global  &  European Women Inventors & Innovators Network Chapters Ms Bola OLABISI LLM. FRSA, Founder and CEO, The Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network, UK
18h00	20h30		29 June: Evening Reception with Guest Speakers *optional
18h00	18h30		Welcome Reception; Arrival & Registration
18h30	18h40		Event Hostess & Moderator: Ms Celia GATES, European Female Designer of the Year 2007, Managing Director, Doctor Cook Limited
18h40	18h50		Welcome Address: Dr Paul JONES, Head of Division – Enterprise and Economic Development , University of Glamorgan
19h10	19h30		Keynote Speaker:   Sharing The Journey Of An Innovator; The Ups, Downs and Up Again! Ms Morag HUTCHEON FRSA, Design Director, Quadro Design Associates, BFIIN Female Inventor of  the Year Winner 2006
19h30	19h45		Special Guest Speaker:   Changing Minds! The developing mind of the successful innovator Dr Graham RAWLINSON FRSA, Chartered Psychologist and Innovation Consultant Director, Next Step Associates
19h45	19h55		Comments,  Questions & Answers
19h55	20h00		Close Event Hostess & Moderator: Ms Celia GATES, European Female Designer of the Year 2007, Managing Director Doctor Cook Limited
20h00	20h30		Networking & Close
			Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, Wales, 29- 30 June 2009
Day 2			30 June: Showcase & Conference
8h00	9h00		Arrivals & Registration
9h00	9h00		Showcase Opens   Event Hostess & Moderator: Ms Ann REYNARD, Director, EU Consultancy   Introductions: Ms Bola OLABISI, LLM. FRSA, BFIIN International Events Director Founder and CEO, The Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network
			INTERVAL OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
Interval of  Various  Activities
9h00		11h00	Judges Validation / Press	3 min Presentation: Finalists / Past Winners	Meet the Service Providers
			WELCOME & OPENING CEREMONY
11h00		11h10	Welcome Address   MORE ON WEBSITE......)
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