| 8.00am |
Registration and welcome refreshments |
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| 9.00am |
Welcoming Remarks by
YM Pengiran Hajah Mariana PDNLDR Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin
Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources |
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9:00-10:15am
Session 1 |
Women in Charge: Breaking the Glass Ceiling
The session features Brunei’s leading women professionals discussing issues affecting women in the professional world and their experiences on how they navigate the corporate jungle, overcome cultural and gender stereotypes and how they manage the life-work balance.
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Mdm Haslina Taib, CEO, BAG Networks Sdn Bhd |
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Dyg Hjh Fa’aizah bte POKSMDSP Hj Abidin, Managing Director, Brunei Investment & Commercial Bank |
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Dyg Hjh Rosmawatty bte Hj Abd Mumin, Asset Director, Brunei Shell Petroleum |
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Ms Paula Malai Ali, TV anchor, ESPN |
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Moderator: Mr Allen Lai, CEO, Asia Inc Forum |
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| 10:15 - 10:45am |
Networking break |
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10:45 - 12:00nn
Session 2 |
What Women Entrepreneurs Have Learned: Stories from the Frontline
The session features foreign and local women entrepreneurs to discuss the lessons learnt, challenges faced, best practices adopted in growing their businesses. How can Brunei create a culture of enterprising women?
Featured Speaker: Ms Michelle Dula Asence, one of Philippines’ leading women entrepreneurs and Founder of Zen Zest Lifestyle Products (fragrances and body care)
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Ms Gwendolyn Lee, CEO, Rico Agencies |
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Norhayati Abu Bakar, Proprietor, DDL Tours Operators Sdn Bhd |
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Moderator: Ms Fauziah DSP Hj Talib,
Managing Partner, IQ-Quest Company |
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12:00nn- 2.30pm
Session 3 |
Inspirational Luncheon Keynote Address & A Salute to Women Achievers Awards Ceremony
Guest of Honour: Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Masna binti Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, D.K.M.B, D.K., P.H.B.S. Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Inspirational Keynote Luncheon Address by Dato’ Dr Jannie Tay, Executive Vice Chairman, The Hour Glass, Singapore
The Salute to Brunei Women Leaders and Achievers will honor Brunei women who have achieved a record of being the ‘first woman’ in their respective fields. Awards presented by Guest of Honor. |
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2:30 - 4:00pm
Session 4 |
Women & Lifestyle:
The Total Woman – Looking Fabulous Inside & Out
The session begins with a presentation by a corporate and image consultant on the importance of building a professional image for working women. An interactive open forum discussion follows on a wide-range of women issues on power dressing, women’s health & fitness, lifestyle and personal development.
Presenter: Dr Dianne Tsen, Corporate Image and Personal Branding Consultant, Powerlooks Global, Malaysia
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Ms Lili Yong, Proprietor, Lilli Lingerie |
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Ms Yvonne Kuan Han, General Manager,
Cedar Management Services |
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Ms Anyati Abdullah Orcullo, Proprietor, Anyati’s |
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Moderator: Ms Jenny Malai Ali, Executive Officer, Sales and Marketing and Programs, Kristal FM |
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| 4:00 - 5:00pm |
Forum concludes with a Ladies Networking High Tea |
