It exposes young, motivated and talented students to thought leadership from established women in business – leaders who have been there, overcome obstacles and risen to the top. The 2008 conference is being presented by Student Village in association with Absa. Other sponsors include Sasol, Clinique and Edcon.
Lead speaker and MC for all three conferences is Lebo Elle Tisane, well-known for her work in local music, theatre and radio circles, as well as her role in Muvhango, screened on SABC2 every Thursday night. Her first album, I’skhathi-Time, earned her a SAMA nomination for Best Afro-pop Album in 2002, and she is currently working on her fourth.
Entrance to the conference is by invite only. Says Marc Kornberger of Student Village: "Each participant is hand-picked based on their academic achievements, university involvement and leadership potential. Seats at the Women's Leadership Conference each year are highly sought-after, as students are aware of the value of this premium event.
We're looking forward to another very successful event for students, speakers and sponsors alike." Female students registered at any SA tertiary education institution who think they have what it takes to secure a seat should register at www.studentvillage.co.za/women Conference Dates and Venues: Durban 20 August, Venue to be confirmed Cape Town 21 August, Nu Metro, Canal Walk Johannesburg 28 August, Nu Metro, Ile Grande, Monte Casino About Student Village: Established in 2001, Student Village is a South African leader in marketing solutions aimed at the 18 to 25 year target market, and the premier graduate recruitment service provider on local tertiary campuses across the country.
Student Village connects with the youth in a personal and professional manner by creating meaningful engagements which are strategically implemented according to its clients’ individual goals. Its portfolio extends across all types of campus media, brand ambassador networks and experiential activations, as well as two leading career guidance magazines – Grad X and Future Leader.
Student Village also arranges several annual student-focused events such as the Campus Auto Expo, the Women’s Leadership Conference, Campus Glam and the ever-popular Investment Challenge. New initiatives in 2008 include the launch of Village Pro, which supports and inspires young professionals who have recently entered the workplace.
Contact Information: The Women’s Leadership Conference, Marc Kornberger (011) 885-3918marc@studentvillage.co.za
Contact Details: Jessica Wheeler Kezi Communications Tel: 011 616 1860 jess@kezi.co.zawww.kezi.co.za