Drat! I missed it! Maria Shriver's Women's Conference occurs in Long Beach, (20 minutes from where I live) California every year. I only became aware of it last year as I saw a video of the Dalai Lama speaking at the conference in 2006. I would have loved to have been a part of that.
The Women’s Conference is is hosted by California First Lady Maria Shriver and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The conference brings women of all walks of life and perspectives. The mission of The Women’s Conference is to inspire, empower and educate women to be "Architects of Change" in their lives and in the lives of others.
According to the website here is the list of events that began today.
OPENING SESSION
with Paula Zahn, Larree Renda, Geena Davis, Anne Sweeney
TOUGH LEADERSHIP DECISIONS IN TOUGH TIMES
with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sheila C. Bair & Sir Richard Branson; Moderated by Robin Roberts
Cheryl Saban, Eve Ensler, Somaly Mam
LUNCH SESSION
HOW A WOMAN'S NATION CHANGES EVERYTHING
with Madeleine K. Albright, Amy Holmes, Valerie B. Jarrett & Claire Shipman; Moderated by David Gregory
Katie Couric: A Trailblazer Reflects on Her Journey From Here to There
First Lady Maria Shriver on Grieving
GRIEF, HEALING, AND RESILIENCE
with Elizabeth Edwards, Susan St. James & Lisa Niemi; Moderated by First Lady Maria Shriver
AFTERNOON CONVERSATION
WOMEN WHO USE THEIR VOICES TO CHANGE THE WORLD
with Geena Davis, Nicholas Kristof, Lisa Ling & Somaly Mam; Moderated by Pat Mitchell
MINERVA AWARDS 2009
MINERVA WINNERS
Dr. Jane Goodall, Agnes Stevens, Helen Waukazoo & Dr. Kathy Hull; Presented by Maria Shriver, Caroline Kennedy, Alicia Keys & Laysha Ward
To see a webcast of the conference click here.
The Dalai Lama speaks at the 2006 women's conference in Long Beach, CA
(I do disagree with one thing here. The Dalai Lama states that he thinks women are biologically more compassionate than men. I disagree.)
I hope next year I won't forget to purchase tickets!
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