Venue
Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar
Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar, No.1 Jalan Pantai Jaya Tower 3 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 59200, Malaysia

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Event Date Wed Jul 11 HKT (over 6 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Wed Jul 11 12:00am - Wed Jul 11 12:00am
Location Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar
No.1 Jalan Pantai Jaya Tower 3 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 59200, Malaysia
Region APAC
Details

Today, women entrepreneurs have succeeded in virtually all economic fields – entertainment, retail, education, manufacturing to name but a few. The success of many has reached a global scale – their brands and products can be found anywhere in the world. Unfortunately for many, growing a global business remains a challenge. This symposium brings together those interested in discussing challenges unique to women entrepreneurs as they seek to expand globally.

These are the main issues the symposium will address:
• Creating and sustaining a healthy entrepreneurial culture
• Finding and getting financial, professional and moral support
• Addressing gender biases and sexual harassment in business setting
• Setting priorities and determining personal values

Speakers

2018 Speakers:

Dato’ Freida Mohd Pilus
Founder & Mentor Cempaka Schools, Kuala Lumpur

Dato’ Hazimah Zainuddin
Founder & Group Managing Director Hyrax Oil Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur

Dato’ Dr. Yip Cheng Har
Consultant Breast Surgeon Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare, Kuala Lumpur

Alima Joned
Of Counsel Messrs Medel Sanfilipo, Washington DC

Reez Nordin
Venture Partner Monk’s Hill Ventures, Singapore

Mao Rong
Of Counsel Reed Smith, Beijing

Leslye Obiora
Professor of Law University of Arizona, USA

Sharimahton Mat Saleh
Deputy CEO II MATRADE, Kuala Lumpur

Laina Greene
Co-Founder Angels of Impact, Singapore

Founder & CEO
Beyond Corporate Group, Kuala Lumpur

David Ng
Founder & Director Global Techcom Group, Kuala Lumpur

Aliaa Sharif
Founder & Director Tres Lala, Kuala Lumpur

Nor Amanah Latiff
Co-Founder & Director CapitalConnect, Kuala Lumpur

Shareena Sheriff
Programme Manager Sisters in Islam, Kuala Lumpur

Elaine Lockman
Co-Founder & Director Ata Plus, Kuala Lumpur

Moderators:

Norzaimah Maarof
Independent Consultant, Kuala Lumpur

Sugidha Nithi
Head Legal Counsel Tolaram Corporation Ptd Ltd, Singapore

Rubin Khoo
Editor-in-Chief Hubert Burda Media Malaysia

Syamsuriatina Ishak
Practice Area Manager LexisNexis Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur