Program of Events
Building a Better Future for Women and the World

Please note: Program subject to change.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Time/Session	Activity
4:00p-5:00p	EXPO Opens VIP Reception Featuring Rideau Vineyard Live music entertainment by Stefana & Indigie Femme throughout the evening
5:00p-5:30p	Welcome and Kick-Off! Stefana performs “Women Saving the World” and “Becoming Me” with the Girls Inc. Chorus
5:30p-6:15p	Tech Brew, Alan Tratner
6:15p	Small & Mid-Market Solutions & Partners in the West Region Margo Day, Microsoft Corporation, Vice President “Green It: See More Green…Save More Green!”

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Time/Session	Activity
8:00a	Registration begins; EXPO, & Art Show; Sign-up for Afternoon Roundtables
9:00a	Sign-up for Afternoon Roundtables Welcome & Introductions: Patty DeDominic, Founder & Producer Helene Schneider, Mayor of Santa Barbara Judi Weisbart on International Women’s Day Mistress of Ceremonies Mignonne Profant
9:00a-11:00a	Morning Keynotes and Panels – Tips From Women Who Made It
9:10a-9:30a Keynote	Design the Life YOU Want Dr. Nina Craft, Dr. Neen, “the Think It, Do It Queen”
9:30a-10:15a Panel	The Media: Women’s Images & Trends Pat Lynch,WomensRadio Janice Karman Bagdasarian, Producer of Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Squeakqual Moderator Deborah Hutchison, Founder Gutsy Gals Inspire Me
10:20a-11:05a Panel	Leadership: Your Evolution Denita Willoughby, AT&T Victoria Colligan, Ladies Who Launch Margo Day, V.P. of Microsoft Corp Moderator Betsy Berkheimer-Credair, Moderator of a Panel of Leading Women
11:05a-11:20a	Morning “Teeccino” Break — Sign-up for your afternoon round tables
11:20a-12:05p	“Glocal” – International Opportunities in Your Backyard Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe,Caribbean Woman’s Network Catherine Tyson, Cayman Islands Dr. Jean Weidemann, Africa Elena Higgins of Indigie Femme, New Zealand Hiroko Tatebe, Japan Moderator Dr. Karen L. Smith, Professor of International Tourism Studies
12:05p-12:25p	Eco Fashion Show
12:25p	Lunch Break — Pick up Healthy Lunches and return for Keynote
12:30p-1:00p Keynote	Necessary Roughness, New Rules for the Contact Sport of Life Mimi Donaldson, “America’s Cheerleader”
1:00p-1:30p	Expo Time Sign-up for Round Table Discussions *Art Show* & *Eco Fashions* going on during the day
1:30p-3:00p	Roundtable Discussions: The People and Tools You Need to Help Create the Life You Want (Choose and sign-up for topic in the morning. Each Topic will be repeated two or three times.) Social Media & Web Marketing — Amber Wallace, Dowitcher Designs Domestic Violence Prevention — Vivian Clecak SCORE, Professional Business Consulting: Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions — Julie Lopp Gut-Brain Health Connection: How to Heal Your Second Brain for Optimal Mental Power — Dr. Ellie Corigliano The National Health Care Bills — Cathy Daugherty International Leadership Lessons — Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe Soul Speaks — Lois Hollis, RN Harnessing the Power of Grace: Expanding Our Visions and Dreams for Ourselves and Our World — Lori Leyden, PhD “Fitness Transform” — Mikki Reilly, CSCS You & Your Money in 2010 — Amy Resnick Know Your Power — Dr. Karen L. Smith Business Start-up: Going Green — Alan Arthur Tratner MicroLending and You — Jean Weidemann, PhD Mastermind Group — Judi Weisbart The Transition to a Global Sustainable Society — Dr. Tony Pereira, UCLA ME PhD 5 Things You Need to Know About Starting Your Biz — Sandy Abrams Exploring Solutions Past: Ancient Maya Model — Dr. Anabel Ford Resources for Goal Setting – Recursos para Fijar Metas – Celia Garcia Networking — Students Getting Appointed: Thinking About a Run for Office — Susan Rose How To Santa Barbara – Erin Graffy
3:00p-3:45p	Expo Time
3:45p-4:05p	Gutsy Gals Scholarships & Awards Presentation Sara Miller McCune, Lifetime Achievement Award
4:05p-4:45p Panel	Resilience A Multi Generational Panel; “What is it? Why is it Important?” Sara Miller McCune, Entrepreneur, Publisher, Philanthropist Alka Arora, PhD., UCSB Women’s Center Kelly A. Burns Moderator Kathryn Downing, Chair California Women’s Foundation
5:00p-6:00p	Sing for Hope, California Debut Performance *Mobilizing Professional Artists in Volunteer Service Programs that Benefit Schools, Hospitals and Communities* Founded by opera singers with a desire to lift their voices for social change, Sing for Hope mobilizes over 600 world-class artists–from classical musicians to photographers to Broadway performers–who donate time and talent in our volunteer service programs that benefit schools, hospitals and communities. For more information, please visit us online. Sing for Hope is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. "What Sing for Hope does is wonderfully simple. It maintains a roster of compassionate, world-class artists who donate time and talent to the humanitarian causes that inspire them." - Dr. Muhammad Yunus, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Sing for Hope Board Member
	PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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“The inaugural Women's Festival was full of excitement, inspirational speeches, and informative knowledge from the premier experts of business, sustainability, and personal wellness. I acquired many contacts and relationships (including some notable stars) from whom I still receive feedback and advice; and who have been essential in my career growth.”

Ilya Bolotin
Festival Attendee and
Host Committee member

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"The inaugural Women's Festival was full of excitement, inspirational speeches, and informative knowledge from the premier experts of business, sustainability, and personal wellness. I acquired many contacts and relationships (including some notable stars) from whom I still receive feedback and advice; and who have been essential in my career growth."

-Attendee and Host Committee Member, Ilya Bolotin