SOUTHFIELD ? The Michigan Council of Women in Technology is hosting its

third annual career-building symposium on Feb. 12 at Lawrence Technological University that will include power networking opportunities and a prestigious lineup of speakers and workshop leaders.

Time:

12-8:30 p.m. full event (includes evening session – registration at 11:30 am

6-8:30 p.m. evening-only session (includes dinner and keynote.)

Place:

Lawrence Technological University,

21000 W. Ten Mile Rd.,

Southfield

Cost:

Members: $40 full day/$20 evening only

Students: $20 full day (evening festivities included)

Guests: $70 full day/$35 evening only

Kicking off the mid-day keynote will be renowned author and researcher Susan Kaufmann. As author of Michigan Women and the High-Tech Knowledge Economy, Kaufmann is relied upon as an expert on Michigan?s technology industry and the role women play in propelling the workforce. Kaufmann also serves as associate director of the University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women, as well as associate director for advocacy, leading research and policy initiatives that benefit women.

Following a networking lunch, guests can choose to attend three or four of the below 50-minute interactive sessions facilitated by accomplished executives and entrepreneurs:

Communication hints and tips for the global workplace, Eugenia Schwalm, managing director of Lighthouse Consulting Partners

Building and cultivating powerful relationships, Jill Jordan, co-founder of Smart Women?s Coaching

The mobile office of the future, Brendan Newell, technology specialist, Microsoft Corporation

Mastering the personal excellence toolkit, Barry Demp, Master Certified Coach and owner of Barry Demp Coaching

Feng Shui for the office, Catherine Hilker, owner of Creating Sanctuary, Master Teacher of Interior Alignment and graduate of Western School of Feng Shui

Negotiating for amateurs ? It?s not as bad as you think, Eugenia Schwalm, managing director of Lighthouse Consulting Partners

Cultural collaboration, Jasdeep Sandhu, quality management practice lead, Accretive Solutions

A high-level panel discussion, moderated by MCWT Vice President Michelle Pallas, is entitled Women Empowered: An Executive ?How-To.? Participants will include:

Cherri Musser, group VP & CIO GMAC Financial Services,

Mary Ann Ellsworth, VP, Comerica Bank,

Karen Kirwan, founder, North Shores Consulting, Inc.,

Jennifer Nash, VP, Employee & Administrative Services for Accident Fund Insurance Company of America

During the closing keynote, Donna Ventimiglia, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Products Sales at Compuware, will speak on facing adversity and rising to the top. Ventimiglia is responsible for Compuware?s global sales organization. Starting out as a paralegal and office manager for a law firm, Ventimiglia took on a position at Compuware where her energy and motivation helped her advance quickly into a senior role.

To register online, click on MCWT.Org

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