WIIT invites you to join us in celebrating International Women's Day 2018 at Jones Day on March 13th. WIIT will be hosting an insightful discussion on the 2019 Congressional trade agenda, from the perspectives of emerging women leaders in Congress. The event will include a panel discussion followed by a reception.
Wednesday, March 13th from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Register by Feb. 22nd for Early Bird Rates
$40 WIIT Members / $60 Non-Members
Register between Feb 23rd and March 13th
$50 WIIT Members / $70 Non-Members
Jones Day 300 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
February 11, 2019 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
WIIT Leadership Series:
Meet Anne-Mari Virolainen,
Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of Finland
Minister Virolainen is visiting Washington accompanied by a delegation of Finnish female business executives.
The minister and business leaders would be happy to share their insights on their ascent to leadership positions and to engage in a dialogue with women in business and political roles in the U.S.
Hosted by Steptoe & Johnson, Washington, DC
February 12, 2019 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
NEW VENUE!
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
(USMCA): a Close Look at the Digital Trade
Provisions of the USMCA
Hosted by CompTIA at Signal Group, Washington, DC
February 21, 2019 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Views from the “Trade Guys” Podcast
Hosted and Co-Sponsored by Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, DC
February 27, 2019 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Navigating the Future: Tariff Implications
of the Trade War for U.S. Manufacturers
Hosted at Sandler Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., Washington, DC
March 5, 2019 | 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Trade Talk: US Sanctions, Export Controls,
and Other Trade Tools Rescheduled from January 23rd
Hosted at Dechert LLP, Washington, DC
March 13, 2019 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm
WIIT's 2019 International Women's Day Reception $40 WIIT Members / $60 Non Members until Feb 22nd
Hosted at Jones Day, Washington, DC
March 15, 2019 | 9:00am - 5:00pm Location TBD
OWIT International Board Meeting
Network with OWIT International and our 22 sister chapters
around the globe who will join us.
All WIIT DC members are invited to attend the OWIT International Board meeting. OWIT International will discuss its 2019 agenda and their numerous volunteer positions available.
WIIT/OWIT Networking and Fashion Event at
Ann Taylor Connecticut Avenue
25% Off Your Full Price Purchase for all WIIT and OWIT shoppers!
Hosted at Ann Taylor on Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Event Recap
Women's Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
This event, hosted by White & Case and moderated by Arbora Johnson, focused on the personal experiences of women involved professionally with investing in women and building female-led companies. Wendee Wolfson, an angel investor for decades and currently a leader in a female angel group Next Wave Impact, discussed the importance of asking smart questions and realizing you know as much as most men in the room. Ronit Avni, the founder and CEO of a tech company, expressed her disappointment at the realization that in the tech world, women have to constantly prove their competence -- and her determination to be a success. Kate Schecter shared her story of moving from academia to become the CEO of a nonprofit which empowers women in the poorest of countries by helping them form credit cooperatives.
There was discussion of the gender credit gap, in which female-led companies are much less likely to receive funding, and the importance of finding role models and mentors.
WIIT's Mentoring Program
is Kicking Off!
The Mentoring Program will offer participants access to one-on-one mentoring, peer-to-peer mentoring circles, panel discussions and networking events. The ultimate goal of the WIIT Mentoring Program is to increase the number of women in policy and decision-making roles in the international trade community in DC.
We encourage BOTH aspiring mentors and mentees to apply to participate in the program. Mentors get great benefits from participating, including:
Recognition as a subject matter expert and leader
Exposure to fresh perspectives, ideas and approaches
Extension of their professional development record
Opportunity to reflect on their own goals and practices
Development of their personal leadership and coaching styles
Mentees also benefit from the program by gaining:
Exposure to new ideas and ways of thinking
Advice on developing strengths and overcoming weaknesses
Guidance on professional development and advancement
Increased visibility and recognition within the industry
The opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge
Applications are due by Friday, February 15th.
Please submit your application to mentoring@wiit.org by Friday, February 15, 2019.
The application should include your resume and a cover note expressing: (i) why you want to participate in the WIIT Mentoring Program; (ii) what professional development or goals you would like to achieve/overcome during the program; and (iii) in what capacity you aim to participate (i.e. mentor or mentee).
WIIT Women in the World
AdvaMed Vice President and WIIT member Nancy Travis discusses with former
British Prime Minister Tony Blair the interplay of politics and economics in the founding of the European Union – and the forces pulling it apart, as revealed by the Brexit vote - on the margins of the annual AdvaMed MedTech Conference.
Georgetown Law's Global Trade Academy - February 11-15, 2019
Special Professional Development Discount for WIIT Members to Attend!
"If you are looking for an up-to-date take on Brexit or the U.S.-China trade war or USMCA's prospects or a deep dive into trade war(s), Georgetown's Global Trade Academy Feb 11-15 is the best program I know. Come join us!" -- Jennifer Hillman, Professor from Practice, Georgetown Law; former member, WTO Appellate Body; former General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative
Georgetown Law’s Institute of International Economic Law (IIEL) is running the 13th Global Trade Academy this Winter, from February 11-15, 2019. 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 the world over. 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.
Discounts are available for early enrollment, but only until February 4th. WIIT members can take advantage of a further $100 discount on each registration! This executive education program takes place on the Georgetown Law campus.
The Trust is starting to come out of hibernation and plan for Trade 101 sessions on The Hill. Dates are TBD but if there is a topic you think we should cover or speakers you think should be featured, we would love to hear your thoughts.
Even better, maybe you would like to help us plan these sessions? The Trust loves joiners! Drop us an email at info@wiitttrust.org.
Self Confidence is one of the hardest things to achieve, especially for women. WIIT is sharing inspirational musings by women leaders to combat this and help women be less ambivalent to LEAN IN and get to the top!
“Fear of failure is the saddest reason on earth not to do what you were meant to do. I finally found the courage to start submitting my first book to agents and publishers at a time when I felt a conspicuous failure. Only then did I decide that I was going to try this one thing that I always suspected I could do, and, if it didn’t work out, well, I’d faced worse and survived."
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