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Women EmpoWerment (WOW) Symposium, organised by Rotary International District 3300 Action Group for Women Empowerment (DAG-WOW) aspires to bring women together from all walks of life, to inspire and empower them to follow their personal aspirations and professional dreams, and subsequently play important roles in building their communities.
The Pearl Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
13 May 2023
9am to 5pm
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We have lined up dynamic and inspiring trailblazers to share their stories and insights to ignite the vibes of the participants – by inspiring and empowering them to:
Issues & Challenges
Obtain differing professional viewpoints and perspectives while being cognizant of issues impacting girls and women
Mapping Moves
Inspiration & Insights & Reflection
WOW IyV Award
Celebrate the achievements of our sister and learn from her experience. Learn More >
Recognizes extraordinary women who epitomize their spirit of independence, courage, and persistence in purpose.
Referring to the evergreen Ivy species, women climb after planting their roots firmly and they are able to rise and thrive under difficult circumstances, enduring a lot but resilient.
Once they reach the top, they spread their wings horizontally to be the inspiration for others to reach the top. Just like the flowers and berries of the Ivy, the spirit of women is a source of nourishment for other women to reach greater heights.
The Ivy is also one of the best ornamental plants for the home and extremely versatile. However, the Ivy is also not be taken for granted as some species are poisonous, so need to be treated with respect!
The Award is a prestigious award celebrating the outstanding achievements of women from multi-disciplinary areas. The purpose of this Award is to raise awareness, recognise and honour the hard work and valuable contribution of women of all cultures, communities, races, and beliefs, who have made significant contributions in one or more of the following areas
Lifetime Service: Recognizes a woman who has demonstrated superior leadership and success over several years. Nominee should have a track record of long-term achievements, community involvement and professional growth and also known for her positive influence and competent abilities.
Inspirational: Recognizes a woman who inspires others through her work, ideas and example. The recipient will demonstrate an unwavering passion and commitment for a particular cause or idea. She is a role model who is making a difference in the lives of others.
Leadership: Recognizes a woman who is a bold, well-known leader who others choose to emulate. The recipient will have a proven record of growth, success and influence in her profession or community.
Game Changer: Recognizes a woman who has made significant contributions in her field or community that has led to inspiring change and/or innovation. The recipient will be someone who is comfortable breaking the mold. She will have been the impetus for a new idea or thought process that positively influenced her profession or community.
Please note the following rules when making your nominations:
Non-government organisations (NGOs), corporates, government agencies, academics, lecturers, and individuals who deal with or are concerned with the following:
The Organiser reserves the right to amend, change or cancel the speakers, topics, and timing in the best interest of the conference.
The speakers and panelists have been invited and are subject to confirmation.
Arrival of Guest of Honour
Welcoming Speech
Kirenjit Kaur
Organising Chair
Chair, District Action Group on Women Empowerment
Past Governor, Rotary International District 3300
My Story – Against All Odds
Rotary WoW Inspiration Recognition Recipient Nerosha Krishnan
My Story – Starting from Scratch
Rotary WoW CACTUS AWARD Recipient
Award Presentation
Dato’ Bindi Rajasegaran
Past District Governor, Rotary International District 3300
WoW Cactus Award
Cacti symbolize endurance as it is a plant that can stand up to the test of time and the elements. The cactus flower is a symbol of maternal love because it can thrive in harsh conditions and therefore symbolic of a mother’s unconditional love
Panel Discussion Building Resilience – Creating a Positive Environment
Moderator: MS ANNIE TAN, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Coach & Author
Panelists:
DATO’ DR HARTINI ZAINUDIN, Founder, Yayasan Chow Kit Child-Crisis Center
DR ZAHURIN MOHAMED, Entrepreneur & Women Empowerment Advocate
INTAN SHAHIRA MOHD SHAHRU (invited), Head of HR, Group COE (Organisational Effectiveness & Rewards, Air Asia
EDWARD KHOO, District Governor-Nominee Designate, Rotary International District 3300
Session Leader: GEETHA RUBASUNDRAM CA (M) ACMA CGMA MSc, Director-Governance and Sustainability, Advicecube Consultancy
Moderator: POO CHING LOONG, DAG-WOW
Track 1: Entrepreneurship-Empowering Yourself and Make Yourself a Priority
Session Leader: CELINA JOSEPH, Entrepreneur, Self-Taught Culinary Wizard, National Association of Women Entrepreneurs (NAWEM)
Moderator: RAJI RATNAM, DAG-WOW
Track 2: Workplace-Building Resilience during Challenging times
Session Leader: SAIMY TAN, Architect turned Community Leader,Personal Development Trainer and Corporate Team Building Coach
Moderator: JUDY CHONG, DAG-WOW
Track 3: Your Brand-Connecting Your Heart and Your Mind
Session Leader: FARAH HARITH MCPHERSON, Creative and Media, Chief Growth Officer, Naga DDB Tribal
Moderator: VANESSA, DAG-WOW
Track 4: Being a Woman-Be the Woman You Choose to Be
Session Leader: BETTY YEOH, Consultant and Trainer, Engender Consultancy, Advancing the Empowerment of Women and Gender Equality
Moderator: YOGES, DAG-WOW
Challenging the Norm – Dedication to Make a Difference
Session Leader: DCP DATO’ SASIKALA DEVI A/P SUBRAMANIAM, Deputy Chief Police Officer, Selangor
Moderator: DATO’ AZLIN AHMAD SHAHARBI (invited), Advocate & Solicitor and Former President of PENIAGAWATI
Turn-up Your Vibes​
The Silent Struggle – Maintaining a Balance
Session Leader: DR AMEER SIDDIQUE, Consultant Psychiatrist, Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
Moderator: DATO’ ESTHER TAN, DAG-WOW
Panel Discussion Building Resilience – Creating a Positive Environment
Moderator: SAMANTHA TANG, Community Manager of Women Will Penang (a Grow with Google Program)
Panelists:
PROF DATO’ ELIZABETH LEE (invited), Chief Executive Officer, Sunway Education Group
AHMAD FARIS AMIR (invited), CEO, IMPACT Malaysia
GURMEET SINGH (invited), Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Rotary International District 3300
MARIANNE DE REYES (invited), CEO and Co-Founder, Nicole David Foundation
Conference Review
SITI SUBAIDAH MUSTAFFA
Conference Programme Director
Past District Governor, Rotary International District 3300
Closing Address
DR KRISHNA KUMAR
District Governor, Rotary International District 3300
WoW Summit Networking Tea & Fellowship
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Organising Chair
Past Governor
Rotary International District 3300
Spouse of the Prime Minister of Malaysia MP Bandar Tun Razak
Recipient of Woman of Excellence Award by KL & Selangor Coalition Women Organisation 2021 and 2nd Runner Up of Wheel Chair Queen Competition 2018
Co-founder and Chairperson of Board of Trustees (WIM)
Co-founder and Vice President of the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA)
UNHCR
Governor Nominee, Rotary International D3300
Director-Governance and Sustainability, Advicecube Consultancy
Deputy Chief Police Officer, Selangor
Consultant Psychiatrist Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya
Conference Programme Director Past District Governor, Rotary International District 3300
District Governor, Rotary International District 3300
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