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IWF GLOBAL CORNERSTONE CONFERENCE
Madrid
May 17-20, 2006
| Wednesday, May 17
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Leadership Foundation Board & Committees Meet Thursday, May 18 8:30 am - 4:30 pm IWF Committees & Board Meet 8:30 pm Opening Reception & Welcome at the exquisite Palacio de la Quinta, an official residence of the Spanish Royal family. In this picturesque palace IWF will kick off it's Global Cornerstone Conference with festive hors 'doevres and remarks by Concha Dancausa, President of the Assembly of Madrid, Greetings from IWF Spain & IWF President 10:30 – 12:00 pm Hospitality Suite Opens Friday May 19 9:15 am Welcoming & Cornerstone Remarks Gay Cook, President, International Women’s Forum Inés Gomis, President – IWF Spain 9:30 am Leadership & Gender – A Global Picture - Plenary I Keynote by Saadia Zahidi, Head of Women Leaders Programme, World Economic Forum and author of Women’s Empowerment; Measuring the Global Gender Gap – followed by and joining in roundtable discussion with: 10:00 am - Ana Pastor , Spokesperson for Spain’s opposition Conservative People’s Party; María Eugenia Estenssoro, Elected Legislator, City of Buenos Aires, Social Entrepreneur and Founding Member of Equidad and Endeavor Argentina; Inaam Al Mufti, Senator, Upper House of the Parliament, Former Minister of Social Development, Jordan; and Ludmila Shvetsova, First Deputy Mayor, Government of Moscow, Russia. Moderated by Brigitta Blaha, Consul General, Austrian Consulate of New York, Hong Kong. 11:15 am BREAK 11:45 am Bridging the Gap in Business – Successful Markets, Vibrant Organizations & the Lessons of Europe – Plenary II with: Karin Forseke, Immediate Past CEO, Carnegie Investment Bank AB, Sweden; Ann Mettler, Executive Director, The Lisbon Council for Economic Competitiveness, Belgium; Gerlinde Sturm, Senior Vice President of Business Administration Sales, Siemens AG, Germany; and Pilar Muro, Quirón Hospitals Group & Quirón Foundation, Spain. Moderated by Barbara Mair, Consultant and former General Manager, Compaq, Mexico. 12:45 - 2:00 CONCERT Featuring the rich musical tradition of Spanish Zarzuela – a treasured form of light opera, always sung in Spanish, and part of the cultural heritage of Spain and many regions of South America. 2:00 – 3:30 pm Luncheon 4:00– 7:00 pm BEHIND THE SCENES visits to: Museo del Prado View the works of Spain’s three great masters: Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez and El Greco at this venerated institution. A Prado curator will lead IWF members and guests on a unique exploration of the Prado’s art jewels and exhibits of European masters. Museo Thyssen The newest of Madrid’s three major art centers, the Thyssen is housed in the 18 th Century Villahermosa Palace. This ambitious collection traces the history of Western art from 13 th century Italian Gothic to 20 th Century American pop art. Join us on this IWF-only privately led tour. Palacio Real Built on the site of a Moorish Fortress, the Royal Palace was commissioned in the early 18th century by the first of Spain's Bourbon rulers, Felipe V. Join this private tour highlighting the Salón de Gasparini, King Carlos III's private apartments, with swirling, inlaid floors and the Salón del Tronofeaturing the royal thrones of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía and art treasures. Cata de Vinos In a nation known for its fine wines and abundance of over 50 wine growing regions, join IWF viticulturists and wine enthusiasts as a master wine expert guides us through the Spanish art of wine tasting. Whether it’s reds from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, whites from Penedés and Rueda, or tingling and sparkling cava – you’ll be saying ¡Salud! Private Viewing of the Varez Fisa Art Collection IWF’s own, María Varez will lead us on a tour of the privately held Varez Fisa Art Collection featuring classical Spanish decorative arts and Chinese Tang and Han Ceramics. Spanish master artists from the Romanesque period to Goya also will be seen. Don’t miss this chance for rare access to a unique private collection. FULL 8:30 pm Launch for Dine Arounds & Guest Dinner Saturday, May 20 9:30 am Empowering Families – The Cost & Benefits of Closing the Gender Gap – Plenary III. Featuring Soledad Murillo, Secretary General for Gender Equality Policy in the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Spain; HE María Salvadora Ortiz, Director of International Relations, Iberian-American Secretary General, Costa Rica; Gemma Hussey, Director, European Women’s Foundation, Ireland; Ceridwen Roberts, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Social Policy & Social Work, Oxford University, United Kingdom. Moderated by Susan King, Vice President of Public Affairs, Carnegie Corporation of New York. 11:00 am BREAK 11:30 am Empowering Civil Society – Bridging the Leadership Gap – Plenary IV. Featuring Shukria Barakzai, Member of Parliament, Afghanistan; Cristina Alberdi, former Minister of Social Affairs, Spain; and Beatriz Merino, former Prime Minister of Perú & current National Ombudsman, Government of Perú. Moderated by Susana Malcorra, Deputy Executive Director, World Food Programme - United Nations, Argenina 1:00 pm BREAK 1:30 pm Closing Luncheon & Ceremonies 5:00 pm Flamenco Extravaganza at Casa Encendida Cultural Center *To Be Confirmed REGISTRATION INFORMATION ATTIRE Business attire is appropriate for daytime programs, cocktail attire is appropriate for the evening events. It is recommended that you prepare for a range of temperatures. It is unlikely to get very cold, although evenings can be chilly. At midday, the temperature can rise to warmer temperatures. Rain gear is recommended, as is a jacket to break-the-wind with temperatures averaging 57°F (14°C) during the day and evening lows averaging 44°F (7°C). TRANSPORTATION Madrid’s Barajas International Airport (MAD) is approximately nine miles from the Westin Palace Madrid and takes about 20-25 minutes, depending on traffic. Airport taxis are available and cost approximately € 25 (one way). Airport sedan service can be arranged by calling the Westin Palace Madrid Concierge at +34 91 360 80 00. GUEST & YOUNG LEADER POLICY We encourage you to invite and bring in addition to any other guest, a high-potential young woman of your choice, age 20-40, for this leadership exchange. Please note there is a special registration fee for guests and Young Leaders that entitles them to attend all sessions of the program except the Member Dine Around. We ask that you pre-register your guest and Young Leader on the enclosed registration form and pre-pay their fees at the same time your registration is paid. A "Guest Dinner" has been planned for Friday, May 19 th. A separate fee applies. REGISTRATION INFORMATION The member registration fee for the conference prior to April 1, 2006 is USD$425.00 and thereafter, is $495.00. The Dine Around and Flamenco Extravaganza events are ticketed and priced over and above the registration fee. Please see registration form for details. The guest registration fee prior to April 1, 2006 is USD$500.00 and thereafter, is $570.00. The Guest Dinner also is a ticketed event and is priced over and above the registration fee (see enclosed registration form). The Young Leaders/Fellows Alumnae registration fee for the conference prior to April 1, 2006 is USD$375.00 and thereafter, is $445.00. Young Leader's and Fellows are invited to attend the Guest Dinner and Flamenco Extravaganza events at the rates described in the enclosed registration form. For further information, contact Joseph Sinkus at +1 202 387 1010 (phone); +1 202 387 1009 (fax); or jsinkus@iwforum.org (e-mail). All fees are in US dollars. CANCELLATIONS Cancellations must be made in writing to the IWF by April 19, 2006 for a full refund (minus credit card processing charges for a maximum total of 8% of the registration fee). After that date, an additional cancellation fee of $50.00 per registrant will be charged. Cancellations received after May 4, 2006 are non-refundable. HOTEL Special guest room rates have been secured for IWF at the beautiful Westin Palace Hotel Madrid. The deeply discounted rate of € 225 for single or double deluxe applies. In order to secure that room rate, stricter cancellation rules apply. Please take note that rooms must be booked on or before May 4, 2006 in order to secure this rate, and that cancellations made on after 12:00 midnight Madrid time on May 4, or thereafter are non-refundable by the hotel for your full stay. Charges will not be made by the hotel to registrants’ credit cards until May 5. However, those charges are not refundable once made at that time. Guests seeking to book at the Westin Palace Madrid on May 5 or thereafter may do so on a space/rate available basis. The IWF rate is not guaranteed on or after May 5. If a higher rate is available, a different cancellation policy may apply. Please note when making your booking. Please fax the enclosed Accommodations Request Form by 12:00 midnight Madrid time on May 4, 2006 to the hotel via facsimile +34 91 360 77 78 and identify yourself as an attendee of the International Women’s Forum in order to receive the group rate. Reservations received after May 4, 2006 will be on a space and rate available basis. POST CONFERENCE TOURS Post Conference Tours throughout Spain have been arranged for your enjoyment. Please see the tour enclosure for timing, cost and reservation information. Reservations can be made for the Post Conference Tours by contacting Jorge Balmori or Elena Cacho at Trapsatur via email: receptivo@trapstur or telephone +34 91 54 26 666. 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