An interesting conference coming up in Geneva:

The International University in Geneva and Geneva Women in International Trade has the pleasure to invite you to a roundtable:
” Brazil, Russia, India & China: the world’s future building blocks”

When: Thursday 28 February 2008, 6 p.m.

Where: Movenpick Hotel, ICC, Rte de Bois 20, 1215 Geneva

Panel members:
Brazil: Dr. Tania Ramalho, Professor of Education and Women’s Studies of the State University of New York
Russia: Ms. Nadia Sikorsky, Editor-in-Chief, Nasha Gazeta
India: Ms. Nivedita Krishnamurthy, Associate Vice President – Enterprise Solutions, Infosys
China: Mr. Enheng LI, Minister & Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of China to the WTO

View the conference flyer (pdf) >>

Register online>>

We are pleased to announce a joint Geneva Communicators Blog / CSR Geneva breakfast on the theme of responsible marketing and communications:

Date:  Wednesday 6th February 2008 – 8 am

Place: Le Pain Quotidien, 21 Boulevard Helvétique in Rive (1205 Genève)

Further information:  

Responsible marketing and communications: an oxymoron?  

Marketing and communications (M&C) ultimately aims to influence audiences. Is there a conflict between this desire to influence and the notion of responsible M&C? How is perception managed: is engaging in CSR credible or do companies have to go a step further to be convincing? In today’s competitive environment, M&C professionals need to go beyond social and environmental awareness – they need to think ethically and find a balance between truthful and persuasive messages.

At CSR Geneva’s next breakfast, Patricia Goldschmid and Glenn O’Neil of the Geneva Communicators Blog will discuss the issue of responsible M&C and how we can join forces to stand out from the crowd. Please join the informal discussion and share your thoughts and experiences on this topic.

Breakfast is on Wednesday 6th February, from 8 to 9am please bring chf 11 per person (which buys you one tea or coffee and all different sorts of interesting bread with jam, honey and chocolate spread (anything on top of this must be paid for additionally – it’s delicious and a bargain!). We’ll be at Le Pain Quotidien, 21 Boulevard Helvétique in Rive (1205 Genève), in a room on the right-hand side of the café as you look from the street – come in through its own glass door there.

Please reply to Caroline Redrup (caroline.redrup@iucn.org) to confirm your attendance.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Patricia & Glenn

Going Solo is a one-day conference for freelancers and small business owners of the internet industry. It will take place in Lausanne, Switzerland on May 16th, 2008. The conference is organised by Going Far, Stephanie Booth’s new media company

Stay tuned for more information about this event or go to the Going Solo blog for further information.

Don’t miss the LIFT conference, coming up in February.

LIFT08 is a three day event to explore the social impact of new technologies. Learn about tomorrow’s most important trends, those changing our lives and organizations on a daily basis. The event includes workshops, talks, social activities and discussions to get a look at the most important technological trends and meet the people behind them.

For further information >>

There is an interesting conference scheduled by Rezonance on the evening of Wednesday 16 January on maximising your visibility and reputation online.

More information, please note conference will be in French >>

 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

See you in 2008!

Glenn & Patricia

If you are interested in communications and new media, then you should think of attending LIFT08 that will take place between February 6-8 2008 in Geneva.

Registration is now open and early bird registration closes this Friday (you pay 650 CHF in place of 850 CHF).

Glenn

This morning some 25 communicators gathered at the Geneva Press Club to listen to a very interesting presentation from Jonathan Buck of the IEC on their use of web in building online communities. His presentation is available here for those who were not able to make it: presentation on Wattwatt (pdf – 4 MB) .

And some slightly blurred but artistic photos can be found on our photo feed to the right of your screen…

Any suggestions for topics for future breakfast meetings are most welcome!

Patricia & Glenn

We have some 50 people registered for our next Geneva Communicators Breakfast – on Thursday 22 November – so we are looking foward to an interesting presentation from Jonathan Buck, Director of Marketing & Communications at the International Electrotechnical Commission  as he explains how he has used the latest web 2.0 tools to build relationships with stakeholders through an online community, wattwatt. 

You can still register online here>>

(if this link does not work, please paste the following link into your web browser:
http://optima.benchpoint.com/optima/SurveyPop.aspx?query=view&SurveyID=145&SS=z2eWK6pXB

Further details:

 Date: Thursday ,  22 November 2007 
Time: 08h20  to  09h15.
Venue: Geneva Press Club, La Pastorale, Route de Ferney 106 – 1202 Genève (close to UN), parking available. 
Map and directions can be found here.

Coffee and croissants will be provided by the International University in Geneva.

We look forward to seeing you at this event!

The Geneva Communicators blog is pleased to invite you to  the second “Geneva Communicators Breakfast”.

Theme: How can organisations use web 2.0 to communicate and build communities  with stakeholders ?   How can web 2.0 assist in reaching stakeholders:  what are the challenges and risks?

Jonathan Buck, Director of Marketing & Communications at the International Electrotechnical Commission explains how he has used the latest web 2.0 tools to build relationships with stakeholders through an online community, wattwatt. 
 
Date: Thursday ,  22 November 2007 
Time: 08h20  to  09h15.
Venue: Geneva Press Club, La Pastorale, Route de Ferney 106 – 1202 Genève (close to UN), parking available. 
Map and directions can be found here.

Coffee and croissants will be provided by the International University in Geneva.

Entry is free-of-charge but please register as places are limited:  Register online here>>

(if this link does not work, please paste the following link into your web browser:
http://optima.benchpoint.com/optima/SurveyPop.aspx?query=view&SurveyID=145&SS=z2eWK6pXB

We look forward to seeing you at this event!

Patricia & Glenn