Professor Leigh Doster, Pro Vice-chancellor and Executive Dean, Greenwich Business School said:
“The Women in Business Conference, now in its fifth edition at Greenwich Business School, is a reflection of our university’s commitment to inclusiveness, diversity and equality principles. This event’s student focus with the participation of inspiring speakers from industry provides a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas in the beautiful setting of our campus at the Old Royal Naval College in Maritime Greenwich.”
Dr Michael Wynn-Williams, Conference Organiser,School of Business, Operations and Strategy said:
“I am enormously proud of the way our students pull together to make this annual event a success. They constantly amaze me with their commitment to upholding the highest standards of gender identity and equality. Their fearlessness in confronting the challenges and controversies facing society today indicates to me that the future is in safe hands.”
Short, punchy 10-minute presentations will be the prevailing format of the event, hosted by the School of Business, Operations and Strategy, with speakers challenging stereotypes, clichés and shibboleths. Students from across Greenwich Business School will participate in this event alongside invited guest speakers from industry, including a member of the School of Business, Operation and Strategy Advisory Board – Cora Pettipas (Global Senior Management in Financial Planning and 2024 HSBC Global Employee of the Year).
This conference is open to anyone and will include networking opportunities.
The event will take place on 8th March, International Women’s Day, from 14.00 hrs until 18.00 hrs in QA 180.
To register, please visit Women in Business Conference 2024 | Eventbrite
For further information, please contact Dr Michael Wynn-Williams wm97@gre.ac.uk