As part of its efforts to strengthen community awareness through information, the Metro NY Chapter of the US National Committee for UN Women is proud to partner with Google for a one day conference and discussion panel, to present, "Turning Idealism into Action" #idealism2action.

Through a combination of expert speakers and interactive panel discussions, participants will explore how we can lead effectively, innovative talent; build on UN Women's expertise in big data; and maximize innovation to strengthen our economic competitiveness and expand opportunities.

Please join us for this lively and interactive event, which will include presentations from industry leaders, expert panel discussions and opportunities for networking and sharing best practices. Breakfast and lunch are included.

This event is FREE to attend but registration is required.

Keynote Speaker:

Amy Schulman, Executive Vice President and General Counsel; Business Unit Lead for Consumer Healthcare at Pfizer

Featured Speakers:

• Antonie de Jong, Director of Resource Mobilization, Strategic Partnerships Division at UN Women
• Lucy Danziger, Editor-in-Chief of SELF Magazine
• Maura Minsky, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Scenarios USA
• Rachael Chong, CEO & Founder of Catchafire
• Dana Galin, Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Defineum
• Essie Weingarten, Founder & Global Creative Director of Essie Cosmetics
• Frank Supovitz, SVP of Events at the National Football League
• Sophia Mendelsohn, Head of Sustainability at JetBlue
• Jonah Halper, CEO of Altruicity, Inc.
• Stacy Martinet, CMO of Mashable
• Shelby Knox, Director of Organizing, Women's Rights at Change.org; Sundance Award-winning filmmaker, The Miseducation of Shelby Knox
• Liesl Gerntholz, Director of Women's Rights Division at Human Rights Watch
• Keri Glassman, President & Founder of Nutritious Life
• Heather Thomson, Founder & CCO of Yummie by Heather Thomson
• Claire O'Connor, Managing Director, Head of High Grade Acquisition Finance at Barclays Capital

Panelists:

• Doug Band, President & Founding Partner at Teneo
• Liesl Gerntholz, Director of Women's Rights Division at Human Rights Watch
• Mitushi Das, Partnerships Specialist, Strategic Partnerships Division at UN Women
• Ian Schafer, CEO at Deep Focus
• Stacy Martinet, CMO at Mashable
• Caroline McCarthy, Writer and Brand/Content consultant
• Nick New, Managing Director, North America at The Knowledge Engineers

Interactive Discussion Panel (Morning Session)

Looking Beyond Philanthropy: The Business of Social

Panelists:

Doug Band, Liesl Gerntholz, Mitushi Das

Moderator: Nina Burleigh, Award-winning Journalist & Author

How do we eradicate poverty, empower people economically, improve healthcare, provide educational opportunities, and sustain local communities around the world? Social GOOD. That involves bridging good business principles with the desire to solve social problems, improving the status of women, and investing in communities worldwide. It’s all about creating double- and triple-bottom line organizations that do well while doing good. In this social innovation panel, learn how innovators from all regions and walks of life are helping our world through socially motivated organizations ranging from the smallest and most localized efforts to large and ambitious enterprises. Learn what kinds of fresh efforts individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and even enterprises are involved in to improve the quality of life for our domestic and international citizens. You will discover cooperative cross-sector collaborations that are redefining the very meaning of international development. Fuel yourself with inspiration and sophisticated advice as to how you can make social entrepreneurship a part of your own life.

Interactive Discussion Panel (Afternoon Session)

Marketing Your Career Online: How Technology Changed Our Culture and the Future of our Careers

Panelists:

Ian Schafer, Stacy Martinet, Caroline McCarthy, Nick New

Moderator: Natan Edelsburg, Senior Vice President at Sawhorse Media and Senior Supervising Producer at Shorty Awards

Our rapid adoption of new technology, computers, the Internet and mobile devices has transformed the way we communicate. The Internet no longer revolves around the desktop/PC. Tablets, readers, game devices, smartphones and other connected devices are demanding out-of-the box strategies, unique content, and business models. This technical revolution has had profound social effects, especially the way young professionals build their careers. Building the career you deserve means becoming both director and promoter of it. Social media provides the tools needed to develop the jobs and projects that make one’s career unique and fulfilling.

Our conversational panel, explores how digital inventions are shaping communication, today’s digital media landscape, and how to use social media effectively to build the career you desire. As social platforms have emerged and been adopted widely for job searches, ethical issues and best practices are constantly being discussed. But the ethical questions are complex, and they are evolving as practices and the tools themselves change. This panel will give practical information about how We’ll talk not only about the “why” of social media, but also about “how” it can, and should, be used, so that you are in control of all aspects of your career.

Learn

There's no shortage of educational and professional development experiences at "Turning Idealism into Action". Learn alongside passionate professionals who, like you, want to advance their personal missions and bring about change. Our industry leader presentations, expert panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities will keep you moving forward.

Engage

We offer many fun and informative opportunities to connect with peers, and experts who share your commitment – and your challenges. From personal access to speakers and networking breaks, you will be chock-full of opportunities to share, bond, and build relationships.

Create

When you attend "Turning Idealism into Action", you make a solid investment in yourself, your organization, and your mission – and it won't take long to realize a return on that investment. You'll leave Google energized and brimming with actionable strategies. Plus, you'll be able to participate in powerful Metro NY chapter initiatives – like the 4th annual “A Night to Say NO to Violence Against Women” fundraiser – that create measurable change.