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OWIT event at Thomson Reuters – Geneva, September 26, 2013

On September 26, this open door event will give you the opportunity to learn about the leading financial information provider and discover what other services and products Thomson Reuters provides in fields as diverse as: governance, risk & compliance, legal, tax & accounting, IP& science, research and media.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a trader? There’ll be a demonstration of a truly innovative product, the desktop Thomson Reuters Eikon. A financial professional’s best friend, it offers better financial analysis, with unique market insight, information and news for making the best trading and investment decisions.

You’ll also get a look at the company’s diversity and talent management. Check out the Thomson Reuters website.

OWIT members and non-members are cordially invited to this event!

For more information and to register>>

By GenevaCom| September 2nd, 2013|Other events|0 Comments

Meilleur du Web – 27 November 2013

The event Meilleur du Web is now accepting submissions from web and digital media professionals. The annual competition for best web or digital project will select the winners at their annual event to be held at the Fédération des Entreprises Romandes in Geneva on 27 November 2013.

The 9 categories, which will be judged by a committee of web professionals are:

innovation
technology
usability
business effectiveness
online marketing
performance campagnes
branding campaigns
creation
mobile

Agencies, free-lances, and all digital media professionals will be able to submit their projects which must have been completed between December 2012 and October 2013 , and uploaded to the site www.meilleurduweb.ch between the 2 and 20 of September 2013. The shortlist will be available on the site as of October 15 2013.

For further information consult the website or contact one of the three organisers directly: Victoria Marchand, Rodolphe Koller ou Thierry Weber

By GenevaCom| August 8th, 2013|Other events|0 Comments

AidEx 2013 13-14 November 2013, Brussels

AidEx is a leading international humanitarian and development aid event held annually in Brussels, which brings together the many crucial organisations working in aid delivery, to discuss the efficient and sustainable delivery of aid. Whilst the number and scale of crises has increased – budgets for humanitarian aid sector are shrinking – resulting in traditional donors opening up to the commercial world, seeking new partnerships and assistance from business.

AidEx includes a conference, exhibition and programme of practical workshops to help professionals within the community. Over 2,000 professionals from the aid community sector will network with peers and engage directly with more than 200 suppliers of essential equipment and services for humanitarian disaster relief and longer-term development aid.

AidEx is free to attend, on both days. To receive a free entry badge to the event, please register at http://www.aid-expo.com/en/registration.aspx

By GenevaCom| June 16th, 2013|Other events|0 Comments

The Sustainable Luxury Forum – Geneva, June 18-19

The Sustainable Luxury Forum, the pioneering platform in Sustainable Luxury Management, is organising it’s 3rd edition. “The meeting will provide an unrivalled platform for key decision makers from the Luxury industry, civil society, international organizations, think tanks and academic institutions to explore, debate and address current and emerging sustainability issues affecting the Luxury industry.”

Patricipants from: Chanel, Gucci, Burberry, Cartier, DeBeers, Care International, Richemont, Accenture Development Partnerships, Kepler Cheuvreux, Nespresso, Rosy Blue, Oak Foundation, Credit Suisse, Metalor, Columbia Business School, Kering (ex PPR), Ashoka, Amnesty International, Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs- SECO, World Food Program, WISE – philanthropy advisors, UBS, Insead, Pamp, Swiss Better Gold Association, Sofies, Royal College of Art, IWC, Conser, Chopard, Montblanc, Global Compact Network, EPFL, Original Beans, Nexus Carbon for Development, Aquaverde, Womanity Foundation, Vieri Haute Joaillerie, Wharton Business School, Hochschule Luzern, The Global Journal, Act Responsible, Vacheron Constantin, EPFL-Ecal Lab, Academie du Luxe, HEC Lausanne, French Foreign Affairs, International Trade Center, Alliance for Responsible Mining, Sustainable Finance Geneva, Business School Lausanne, Montagne Alternative, Gold by Gold, Audemars Piguet, Piaget, UNESCO, Earthbeat foundation.

Sustainable Luxury Forum – Crowne Plaza, av. Louis Casaï 75-77, 1216 Geneva
600.- CHF Civil Society (NGO, Academic, NFP) – (including Cocktail & Dinner)
1’400.- CHF Participants (Standard) – from April 23, 2013 (including Cocktail & Dinner)
250.- CHF Dinner June 18, 2013 (including Cocktail & Dinner)

For further information>>

By GenevaCom| June 14th, 2013|Other events|0 Comments

Swiss Telecommunication Summit – 20 June in Bern (in German)

For German speakers, an interesting conference in Bern on Thursday 20 June in Bern.

The Swiss Telecommunication Summit provides a platform to connect with Switzerland’s CEOs from ICT industry leaders like Google, Cisco, IBM, Swisscom, La Poste or SBB.

Presenters include: Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, Bundesrat, Jeannine Pilloud, Leiterin Personenverkehr SBB, Susanne Ruoff, CEO Die Schweizerische Post, Suzanne Thoma, CEO BKW AG, Prof. Dr. Friedemann Mattern, Vorsteher Departement Informatik ETH Zürich, Prof. Dr. Matthias Finger, EPF Lausanne, Mitglied ELCOM, Pierre-Alain Graf, CEO Swissgrid AG, Kurt Lanz, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung economiesuisse, Leiter Infrastruktur, Energie & Umwelt, Ueli Dietiker, Stellvertretender CEO Swisscom AG, Patrick Warnking, Country Director Google Schweiz, Christian Keller, General Manager IBM Schweiz und Österreich, Christian Martin, General Manager Cisco Systems Switzerland GmbH, Marcel Reich, CEO Ruf Informatik AG.

Fee: CHF 700.-

For further information >>

By GenevaCom| June 12th, 2013|Other events|0 Comments

E-participation day, 19 June 2013, Geneva

What is the state of e-participation in Geneva International? Is the use of social media increasing inclusiveness and engagement? Does remote participation help developing countries and small island states influence international decisions? What impact does citizen engagement and open data have on the work of international organisations?

To learn more about these issues, join us for E-participation Day on 19 June 2013 in Geneva where you will have the opportunity to listen to experts from The Global Fund, ICANN, IGF, ITU, Open Data Research Network, UNDP, WHO and others, including Diplo Foundation.

You are invited to either attend in person or participate remotely by watching the broadcast and interacting through the live blog. The full programme is available here. Please note that registration is required.

The event is organized in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations, the Canton of Geneva (Geneva International), Geneva Centre for Security Policy and Media Vision.

By GenevaCom| June 7th, 2013|Other events|0 Comments

The Marketing and Communication Loft conference, 10 June 2013 Geneva

The Marketing and Communication Loft is organising the 4th edition of the “How to create a great brand” conference on Monday 10 June at the Four Season’s Hotel at the Quai des Bergues in Geneva.

The conference aims grasp the trends and learnings in terms of integrated communication, digital excellence, brand management, creativity, innovative retailing, social media, storytelling, etc.

Ticket prices range from CHF 130.00 for conference only to CHF 220.00 for conference and networking cocktail.

Program

14:30 – Registration & Welcome.

15:00 – “Great Brands need Great Ideas – Integrated Communication in the Digital Age”, presented by Frank Bodin, Chairman and CEO of Havas Worldwide Switzerland.
“There will always be horses. Cars on the other hand are a temporary fashion which will disappear.” A quotation dated 1903. Media and marketing are today in a similar revolution. Which are the implications of Web 2.0 and social media on the integrated marketing communication? The presentation will highlight the importance of brand management and creativity.”

15:40 – “Digital excellence – learnings from leaders”, panel discussion with Hugues de la Chevasnerie – former President of Burberry Fragrances (2006-2013), and Frank Bodin – Chairman and CEO of Havas Worldwide Switzerland, and Tom Bowman – Vice President of Strategy & Operations at BBC Worldwide.

16:20 – “Storytelling in the Screen Age”, presented by Tom Bowman, Vice President of Strategy & Operations at BBC Worldwide.

17:00 – Coffee Gourmand & Networking (Terrace with lake view).

17:30 – “Innovative retailing: 7 ways to incorporate new technologies in luxury boutiques”, presented by Eugénie (Porot) Bron, Senior Retail Marketing Concept Manager at Swarovski.

18:10 – “How to avoid brand death – balancing base brand vs new initiative communication”, presented by Mick Ó’Conchúir, Global Marketing Manager for the mountain sports brand at Salomon.

19:00 – Dinner Cocktail & Networking (Terrace with lake view).

20:30 – Closing.

By GenevaCom| June 5th, 2013|Other events|0 Comments

Summer University – Media and Human Rights program

Are you a media or communication professional who would like to reinforce his/her knowledge on Human Rights?

The summer university Media and Human Rights program is a three weeks course with a full program of seminars, case studies, collaborations with Swiss Medias and visits to international institutions in Geneva! This course takes place in September, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Alongside with the 24th Human Rights Council, this training is an opportunity to discover the Human Rights capital, gain knowledge on how to produce news on Human Rights issues, and collaborate with other professionals at an international level.

Further information>>

By GenevaCom| May 11th, 2013|Other events|0 Comments

Swiss Corporate Challenge to promote workplace health and team spirit – 25th June 2013 in Geneva

If anyone is interested in organising an outing for your company, this might be of interest.

You can sign up to the Corporate challenge (Course des Entreprises/Schweizer Firmenlauf), which will take place in Geneva on 25th June 2013 at the Bout-du Monde both on the track and cross country.

The aim of the Corporate Challenge is not to reach the finishing line as fast as possible, but to run or walk together with your colleagues enjoying the atmosphere and socialize. After the run you round off by enjoying a sports meal and celebrating the winning teams out of five categories.

The idea of Swiss Corporate Challenge is to increase employee health, team spirit and motivation in your company.

For more information please visit: www.corporatechallenge.ch

By GenevaCom| April 2nd, 2013|Other events|0 Comments

Geneva Roundtable: Sustainable business models – how companies address sustainability challenges – 18 April 2013

Geneva Roundtable: Sustainable business models – how companies address sustainability challenges

Presented by the International University in Geneva and theOrganization of Women in International Trade – Lake Geneva.

18 April 2013, 18:30 – 21:30, Geneva Press Club, Route de Ferney 106, La Pastorale, 1202 Geneva

Sustainability and sustainable development are the buzz words these days, talked and written about everywhere and every day. But what do these words mean in a business context?

Join our panel discussion to learn how a service, a luxury and a consumer good business address questions such as:

How do sustainable business models look like in real life, in real companies?
How does one build a sustainable business model?
Why do companies embrace sustainability? What are the potentials? The deficits?
What does it take to get there?
How to make such business model tangible and measurable?
What happens when sustainability criteria affect the bottom line? Are such decisions difficult and if yes, how do the invited companies make them?

The panel:

Opening remarks: Dr Claude Martin, Chancellor, International University in Geneva and former Secretary-General of WWF International

Martin Rohner, General Manager, Alternative Bank Switzerland (ABS)

Giselle Rufer, Founder, President & CEO Delance

Moderator, Dr Ioanna Liouka Professor, International Business, International University in Geneva

Entry fee (including networking cocktail): 30 / 40 / 65 CHF

Registration details:
http://www.owit-lakegeneva.org/Events?eventId=642712&EventViewMode=EventDetails

By GenevaCom| March 26th, 2013|Other events|0 Comments

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