WOMAN 2.1 Summit 2012 photo report
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extraordinary the impact 2012 PHOTO REPORT SUMMIT WOMAN 2.1 ® “To us, empowerment is not giving women new power; women already have power to become whatever they want to. Women have enough power, in the wealth of their talents and knowledge, to work on their dreams gracefully and magnificently. WOMAN 2.1 Summit develops and encourages women to be their best truest self and to become more relevant in the 21st century by taking advantage of new opportunities. Since the beginning of time, whenever a woman becomes her best she transforms generations and amazes the world. And we think that's powerful and empowering”
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From the ambitious student, to the thriving entrepreneur, the accomplished business owner and the top corporate executive, WOMAN 2.1 Summit 2012 witnessed the coming together of thousands of aspirational women from diverse backgrounds last October at two venues in Kumasi and Accra. Under the overarching theme “Do The Extraordinary”, the speakers through story-driven keynote presentations and interactive panels, brought to the main stage the issues relevant to the 21st century woman and Africa’s emerging transformation. This photo report highlights memorable moments at the summit and feedback from attendees.
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SUMMIT WOMAN 2.1®
“To us, empowerment is not giving women new power; women already have power to become whatever they want to. Women have enough power, in the wealth of their talents and knowledge, to work on their dreams gracefully and magnificently. WOMAN 2.1 Summit develops and encourages women to be their best truest self and to become more relevant in the 21st century by taking advantage of new opportunities. Since the beginning of time, whenever a woman becomes her best she transforms generations and amazes the world. And we think that's powerful and empowering”
From the ambitious student, to the thriving entrepreneur, the accomplished business owner and the top corporate executive, WOMAN 2.1 Summit 2012 witnessed the coming together of thousands of aspirational women from diverse backgrounds last October at two venues in Kumasi and Accra.
Under the overarching theme “Do The Extraordinary”, the speakers through story-driven keynote presentations and interactive panels, brought to the main stage the issues relevant to the 21st century woman and Africa’s emerging transformation.
This photo report highlights memorable moments at the summit and feedback from attendees.
2012 Photo Reportfeatured speakers
Dzigbordi K. DosooFounder/CEO, Allure Africa Group Chief Marketing O�cer, Vodafone Ghana
Uche Ofodile
Betty Enyonam KumahorMD for Africa, Thoughtworks Inc
Rosy Fynn
Africa, Millicom International (Tigo)Head of Brands/Marketing for
Esi YankahCEO, Ticklz N’ Gigglz
Sandi Owusu Founder/CEO, Diva Delicious
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Monalisa Okojie Founder/CEO - Nehita Inc. USA
Charlene Osei-Ba�ourFounder, Diamond Pillars Women’s Ministry UK
Marilyn OwusuCEO, ACE Consult
Benny Bonsu Executive Producer & Operations Manager - London 2012 Olympics
Gloria Buckman Yankson Founding Partner, PlanIt Ghana
“The summit has earned a reputation for pioneering the advancement of women in business, leadership and
technology and has become known for its roster of high profile speakers.”
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Jody TurnerCEO & Futurist, Culture of Future Inc.
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WOMAN 2.1 Summit is an award winning global gathering developing and empowering women and girls in Africa to transform leadership,
innovate the future, create enduring businesses, impact families, and improve the state of Africa and the world.
Having received a United States Congressional Award for it audacious goal of preparing women for new opportunities in Africa, the summit was
also nominated in the Global Professional Achievers Award for same.
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Debby OyewaleLagos, Nigeria.
“I entered the auditorium that day at the summit with great expectations and I
came back with so much energy to achieve more. To sit in the sessions of
remarkable speakers can only empower you to do more. The summit is a
blessing to women.”
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Abigail NervisaPretoria, South Africa.
“Very revealing, enriching and empowering! One extraordinary event with an all-round impact” attendee
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“Sales have been great. People like my products and that gives me more hope in the aftermath of this exhibition. I have seen the amazing items on display by other designers. I think women are doing great.”
Yaa Owusuaa Opoku AgyemangCEO, YEG Designs.
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Naa Oyoo QuarteyHSE Data Analyst, Tullow Ghana Limited.
“The information and strategies I received at the summit have helped me aligned my career
goals properly. For me it is been transformational. Expecting more
next year.”
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Jonathan Dennis AndohRidge Hospital, Accra.
“If a man was so inspired and motivated then you must know that you really touched their hearts and made huge impact in people’s lives. Keep up the great work. I know it be mega and giga with time.”
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Ama D. BrownTASC, Accra-Ghana.
“...inspiring. Looking forward to attending next years edition where I hope to meet more
speakers from all over Africa. And if possible add some form
theatrical performance...”
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Uchenna MokaAnalytic Catalyst at Thoughtworks Inc.
“WOMAN 2.1 Summit is the largest gathering of highly
ambitious black women I have ever witnessed...”
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“I have no regrets at all for coming to this summit. Great speakers. Great presentations. I felt complete. I couldn’t have asked for anything better.”Salomey BezuaGhana Airports Company Limited.
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“Honestly, I have never been this touched in my life like I was at WOMAN 2.1 Summit. It was like an endless flow of wisdom and knowledge from
all the speakers. Wow! Powerful indeed. I now know that no matter how small you begin, with hard work and determination you will get there. I
have a passion and I will follow it to the end. You can't measure the impact you have had on attendees present at the summit. Immeasurable! It was
more like an entrepreneurial boot-camp and spiritual exercise to ignite our passions and sooth our souls. I can't wait for next year's summit by which
time my NGO will be fully on track thanks to the summit.”Sangmorkie Tetteh
Founder/CEO, MadeAid Ghana.
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