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.
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>>
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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
Here is an interesting conference coming up in Geneva:
The International University in Geneva, Geneva Women in International Trade and CSR Geneva invite you to a roundtable “”Beyond Business as Usual: Success Stories in Corporate Responsibility”.
Moderator: Dr Jem Bendell, CSR researcher and consultant, Associate Professor, Griffith University Business School, Australia
Speakers:
– Mrs. Christine Batruch, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Lundin Petroleum
– Mrs. Jacqueline Cote, Senior Advisor, Advocacy and Partnership, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
– Mrs. Stefanie Koch, CSR Manager, Holcim
– Dr Bérangère Magarinos, Senior Manager, Investments and Partnerships Programme, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
The event takes place on Thursday 1 November at 6 pm; Ramada Park Hotel, Geneva. Entry is 25 CHF including cocktail.
Further information and registration online at:
http://www.iun.ch/index.cfm/en/iun/news_events/eventregistrationform?id=55
Do you know how strong your personal brand is?
Want to know more? You are warmly invited to a talk about Personal Branding by BERNADETTE MARTIN, Brand Strategist.
Monday 22 October, 18.30 to 21.00
Hotel Bristol, 10, rue du Mont-Blanc, 1201 Geneva
Drinks and networking 18.30: Presentation 19.15
Fee payable at door: CHF 25 for IABC members, CHF 35 for non-members
For more information: email marcus@ferrar.ch. or visit the IABC Switzerland blog>>