Presented By IBM Corporation

NWOC 2006

Saturday Oct 21,2006

1:30pm-2:30pm-Atlanta B&C

Speaker:

Wendy Toh

Director, Component Development & Enablement

Autonomic Computing,Tivoli

Software Group, IBM/ Contact Sheila Forte (IBM)

Regardless of how many years you have in the industry, it's important

for you to actively manage your professional career to meet your

personal goals. Come join Wendy Toh, Director of Autonomic Computing

software development, IBM, as she provides pragmatic insights on how

to flourish and advance in a male-dominated industry. This session

will feature interactive dialog on topics such as:

- Playing by the unwritten rules of corporate culture

- Rethinking the employee-boss relationship - tips on "managing your

manager"

- Navigating the invisible organizational structure

- Gender and cultural differences - how to optimize your style and

strengths

- Staying technically current while juggling work-life balance

In addition, Wendy will provide insights into emerging technologies

and markets which could yield exciting career opportunities.

Please come prepared to share your experiences and to ask those

"straight talk" questions.

Friday, September 15,2006

Room 331 & 332

2:00pm-3:00pm

Science is a worldwide enterprise, and it is vital for undergraduate

and graduate students to get international research and education

experience. Panelists discuss programs providing U.S. students with a

global perspective and opportunities for professional growth through

international cooperative research training, networking, and

mentoring.

Marketing the Brand

[ The Power of Self Promotion ]

Biography

NWOC 2006

11:45am-12: 45pm

Atlanta B&C

"Marketing the Brand Called You, The Power of Self Promotion"

Moderator:

Nadine Johnson-Berry

West Region, Supplier Quality Manager

The Boeing Company

206-655-6697

Mobile 206-579-4107

Speakers:

Lisa J. Billingsley

Corporate Diversity Recruiter

New England Sports Network, Ltd.

480 Arsenal Street, Building #1

Watertown, MA 02472

617-927-1346

fax: 617-673-3546

Moblile 508-816-8031

Joye Jepson

Boeing Company

425-373-2211

Mobile 206-300-2605

Speakers:

Scott Hatfield

Senior Vice President

Chief Information Officer

Cox Communications

1400 Lake Hearn Drive NE

Atlanta GA 30319

404-843-5395

An opportunity to take another tour of some of the business book's fundamental questions: Can you deliver your work on time, every time? Do you anticipate and solve problems before they become crises? Do your clients save money and headaches just by having you on the team? Do you complete projects within the allotted budget?

CEO Confidential

[ How to Become a CEO ]

Biography

NWOC 2006

Friday, Oct 20,2006

9:00am-10: 15am- Augusta Room

“CEO Confidential: How to Become a CEO”

Moderator:

Marcia Steele

President & CEO

Strategic Realities, Inc.

2280 Burch Circle NE

Atlanta, GA. 30319

404-633-3889/ 404-550-2426 cell

Guest:

Louise Sams

Executive VP & General Counsel

Turner Broadcasting

There are tons of Problems, Pitfalls and Opportunities on the Way to the Corner Office. This candid discussion, with a real-life top corporate officer, will help you navigate the waters to the CEO’s desk: Learn inside secrets to becoming the “Man” in Charge?

NWOC 2006

Friday, Oct 20,2006

9:00am-10: 15am

Moderator:

Yuri Brown (Winner)

708-476-3606

E-Mail: [email protected]

Speakers:

Deborah Walls

Chief of Staff

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

703-767-0316

Davida Nelums

Group Director Operational Excellence

Tyco

Fire & Security

ADT Security Services, Inc.

One Town Center Road

Boca Raton, Florida 33486

561-988-3811

Diane Chong

The Boeing Company

Phone 206-669-5374

Whatever the size, or make up, of your team: matrix organizations, multi-company initiative, cross-departmental project, are you bossing people around or are you leading? What does organizational leadership really entail? Learn what it takes to become an effective leader.

Minorities in Research Science seminar dealing with retaining women and minorities in science.

“HBCU Deans' Roundtable: Educating & Developing Future Executive Leaders”

Moderator:

William Brown Sr

Executive VP

PE, HAIA Page Southerland Page

Speakers:

HBCU Deans

"Supplier Diversity Roundtable: What’ Hot?"

Speak with top corporations, and learn the trends in Supplier Diversity

-The use of minority supplier role models

-Mentors

-Sales Agents

Moderator:

Tony Watson

CEO

Alliance Leadership Group, LLC

Speakers:

Michael Bush

Corporate Director, Supplier Diversity

Geren Williams

Booz, Allen, Hamilton

Ronald McDonald (Retired US Navy)

Managing Principal

RMC Development, LLC

Armentha “ Mike” Cruise

President and Chief Executive Officer

The Aspen Group, Inc.

Joe McAvoy

Areotek

John Peoples

Global Lead Management Consulting

Featuring real-world advice for young professionals, this seminar offers insight on managing your career, conducting yourself in the workplace, getting promoted, and setting goals. You'll also hear tips for networking and balancing your professional and personal life. Hosted by Lockheed Martin Corporation.

A video tribute to CCG Publisher Taborn. The video was produced by the BMA and honored Taborn as Businessperson of the Year.