Following is an event that may be of interest to members (discount for GCN members applies).

The International University in Geneva and the Organization of Women in International Trade – Lake Geneva present a roundtable conference:

Ageing of Working Society – Trends, Impact and Solutions  

We dedicate this evening to exploring the topic of ageing societies, managing pre-retirement and new “old” age in European societies;  we will touch upon intergenerational workforce dynamic, and will get a glimpse into practical solutions offered by governments in the EU and employers in Switzerland. Age management is no longer an option but a must : society, companies and individuals need to address the complexity and the diversity of all ages in order to keep both younger and older talents at work.

Panel:

Dr. Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board of the World Demographic & Ageing Forum (WDA Forum) Ms. Geneviève Reday-Mulvey, head of the Four Pillars Programme on Social Security, Pensions and Employment, The Geneva Association Ms. Birgit Peeters, Founder, Aquincum

Date & Time:    Thursday, 11 October 2012, 18:30 — 21:30 Location:     Geneva Press Club, 106 Route de Ferney, Geneva, 1202

Entry fees:
40 CHF: International University alumni, OWIT members, Geneva Communicators Network members

30 CHF: Student/pensioners

65 CHF: General public

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This may be of interest for those members with children of school age:

The Independent Schools Show Geneva 2012

Kempinski Hotel in Geneva, on Thursday 13th September and Friday 14th September  from 2pm to 7pm.

The Independent Schools Show Geneva 2012 is the first exhibition in Switzerland to address the decisions parents face when choosing a school.  It promises to provide enlightened parents with a crucial research tool to explore the multitude of options the independent system offers and will give schools an opportunity to shake the stuffy image of private education. Amongst other benefits it will give families the opportunity to evaluate the financial implications, including learning about the availability of scholarships and bursaries. It also provides a real snapshot of private education today. Day or boarding?  Mixed or single-sex?  International Baccalaureate or A Levels?  iGCSE or GCSE?

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Geneva Communicator Members are offered a 50 GBP reduction of the entry price for this conference – write to us if you are interested: genevacom@gmail.com

The 6th Leadership & Communication Conference with Bournemouth University Media School, UIK

21 September 2012

Every year the UK Speechwriters’ Guild together with the European Speechwriter Network hosts a conference at Bournemouth University to bring together the top communicators from across Europe.

In 2012, we have invited speakers to address the topic, do speeches still matter?

How often do eyes glaze over at the prospect of listening to another PowerPoint presentation?

We need to explore better ways to persuade and lead those around us.

Speeches remain an efficient way to get a message across. Leadership is about influence, not information.

When many forms of communication compete for attention, how do we persuade leaders to use the rawest and most powerful ones?

What the two-day conference is all about:

The UK Speechwriters’ Guild has pioneered a format where we listen to top speechwriters talk about their work.          We learn what techniques they use, how they craft stories, how they build relationships with their speakers and organisations.

This year, have the option of attending an intensive ‘Nuts & Bolts of Speechwriting’ seminar on Thursday 20 September from 2 – 5pm.

We’ll be hosting a quiz night on the eve of the conference, where you’ll be able to socialise with other speechwriters. You will be among like-minded communicators who bring expertise from many different backgrounds.

Who should attend?

Previous conferences have attracted speechwriters from the European Commission, the CBI, Orange, Deloitte, the United Nations, the European Investment Bank, Coca Cola as well as the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties.

This conference is for anyone wanting to improve their ability to write and deliver speeches. It’s also for people wishing to improve their company’s ability to communicate ideas and engage staff in developing new behaviours. We offer a limited number of spaces to students and recent graduates seeking to pursue a career in speechwriting.

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