HOW TO SELL YOUR POLICY EXPERIENCE TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR
The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) invites you to join an interactive career panel on how to translate your policy smarts into a business case for employment in the private sector. Learn how our panelists transitioned from various roles in the U.S. Government to senior positions in the private sector. How do you find the right opportunity? Build a network? Create a compelling pitch? We’ll discuss these hot topics and much more!  

Featuring:

• Hera Abbasi, Government and Regulatory Affairs Executive, IBM
• Leila Aridi Afas, Director, International Public Policy, TOYOTA
• Shantell Isaac, Director, International Government Relations, MetLife 
• Jessica Lemos, Director, Federal Government Relations, Walmart
• Kerry O’Brien, Vice President, Glover Park Group

Hosted By TOYOTA:
325 7th St. NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004

Nearest Metros: Gallery Place, Archives-Navy Memorial

Pricing:
Members: Free
Non-members: $25

Note: Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Friday, January 31st at 12pm.   

IIEL Global Trade Academy: Legal Foundations and New Directions of the Global Trading System, Presented by Georgetown Law’s Institute of International Economic Law (IIEL) 
Georgetown Law’s Institute of International Economic Law (IIEL) is running the 14th Global Trade Academy (GTA) this winter, from February 10-14, 2020. The Global Trade Academy is a pillar of IIEL's Executive Education program with over a decade of experience in training government, NGO, international organization, and private sector leaders.  Joining with colleagues from around the globe, GTA cohorts examine the legal foundations of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its agreements, with a deep dive into the most cutting-edge global trade issues of the day.  

GTA cohorts ask the tough questions and examine:

• Today’s hot-button international trade issues and events
• The WTO’s future prospects, including the future of the Appellate Body
• How the WTO relates to other global institutional and transnational commercial actors, agreements, and negotiations.

Who should attend:
Diplomats, legal professionals, trade policy officials, members of the international business, IGO and NGO communities, academics, and others – including those from developing countries and transition economies.

Confirmed speakers include leading former government experts including former U.S. Trade Representative and World Bank President Robert Zoellick; former Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment at the U.S. Department of State Catherine Novelli; former acting Trade Representative Stephen Vaughn- and esteemed Georgetown Law faculty including Professors Jennifer Hillman, Sean Hagan, Michael Gadbaw, Katrin Kuhlmann, and many more! Please find a preliminary lineup of speakers here. 

Where:
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, DC 

Pricing:
For more information on pricing, and to register please visit https://iiel.createsend.com/campaigns/reports/viewCampaign.aspx?d=i&c=E5F60D960DBB5670&ID=DFB1351BF6818AD22540EF23F30FEDED&temp=False&tx=0

Note: WIIT Members get a $100 discount! 

The WTO’s Interim Appeals Process

                                                   
The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) invites you to a Trade Talk on the alternative appeals mechanism currently in place between the EU and other countries, negotiations on a future permanent appeals mechanism, and the significance of the appellate process for the future of the WTO. 

Featuring:

• Nadiya Nychay, Partner, Dentons Brussels 

Where:
Dentons US LLP
1900 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

Nearest Metros: Farragut North (Red line); Farragut West (Orange, Blue, Silver lines)

Pricing:
Members: Free
Non-members: $25

Note: Lunch will be provided. Preregistration recommended due to limited space.

The Art of Trade Diplomacy with Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke
U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro

The Association of Women in International Trade‘s (WIIT) roundtable discussion with Ambassador Judy Reinke to hear the Ambassador’s insights and career experience. Join us for a lively conversation on leadership, diplomacy and rising through the ranks of government.

In addition, WIIT will be proud to deliver Judy’s in person, well-deserved WIIT Lifetime Leadership Award
 
Roundtable Discussion: 4:00-5:00
Networking reception:  5:00-6:30

Featuring:

• Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke, U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro

Where:
Toyota
325 7th St. NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004

Nearest Metros: Gallery Place, Navy Archives

Pricing:
Members: Free
Non-members: $25

5th Networking Forum on Women Leaders in Defense & Aerospace Law & Compliance, Presented by ACI and WIIT
This conference will provide a forum for women in the defense & aerospace legal and compliance community to discuss professional opportunities as to foster communication between like-minded individuals about the key legal, compliance, regulatory, and enforcement developments to impact the defense and aerospace industry in the past year.

Unlike other events, this agenda has been developed based on discussions with industry professionals and is designed to share real world experiences and lessons learned for leadership, advancement and success.

Featuring:

• Donna M. Shafer, Associate Center Director, NASA Johnson Space Center 

Where:
Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Cir NW
Washington, DC 20005

Nearest Metros: McPherson Square (orange & blue lines), Farragut North (red line)

Pricing:
For more information on pricing, please visit https://www.americanconference.com/women-leaders-defense-aerospace-law/pricing/

Note: WIIT Members can save 10% with registration code: D10-101-101CX02
 

Breakfast with The Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council

                                                           
The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT)  and US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) invite you to a roundtable discussion with a delegation from the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council (VWEC), an association established under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to support the rights, capacity building, and trade, investment and technology development for women entrepreneurs. The delegation, which includes business leaders from the textile, fashion, trade, agriculture, cosmetics, pharmacy and other sectors, are keen to engage with American stakeholders across all sectors to introduce their businesses, discuss the goals of VWEC, and share insights and experiences on the topics of women economic empowerment, women in trade, women’s leadership and other topics.

Featuring:

• Ha Kim Ngoc, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the United States of America
• Nguyen Thi Tuyet Minh, President of the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council 
• Elizabeth Dugan, Vice President for Operations of the US-ASEAN Business Council

Where:
Toyota
325 7th St. NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004

Nearest Metro: Gallery Place (red line)

Pricing:
Members: Free
Non-members: $25

Note: Light breakfast will be served. USABC members can register at the WIIT member rate using promo code: USABC

Mindfulness for Success with Ishan Shivanand

Please join the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) for a Mindfulness for Success session on March 4th from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. The session will be taught by Ishan Shivanand. Ishan is a performance coach who specializes in training executives in productivity enhancement strategies and mindfulness-based stress reduction modalities. Ishan’s breathing protocols will aim to help us flush out accumulated mental and emotional debris and bring in a rush of positive energy so essential to our daily lives.

The breathing protocols Ishan will teach us aims to: 

• Decalcify and activate the pineal gland (the seat of intuition) and expand our consciousness and awareness.
• Help us make peace with our past, release unwanted memories and break self-imposed limitations.

Featuring:

• Ishan Shivanand

Where:
Squire Patton Boggs
2550 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom

Pricing:
Members: Free
Non-members: $25

Note: Please do not eat 30 minutes prior to the session.