Annual Conference
The WDN annual conference is a highlight of my year. The speakers are top notch. It’s like the best college reunion, graduate seminar, and friends’ night out I ever went to, all rolled into one. I always leave brimming with new ideas and energy.
Member, Barbara Dobkin
2010 Annual Conference
Local Action, Global Impact:
Connecting Women, Building Networks, and Making Change
Philadelphia
Thursday, November 4 - Sunday, November 7
at the Sofitel Philadelphia
WDN members and prospective network participants
are invited to attend our annual conference.
SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE WEBINAR
Why you'll want to join us in Philadelphia and what to expect.
SEPTEMBER 29, 10:00 AM PACIFIC
Featured Activities
- Keynote Address: Annie Leonard, creator of the webfilm The Story of Stuff, will speak on the topic of New Global Solutions: Challenging the Consequences of US Economic and Foreign Policies
- Panel presentation on Making the Invisible Visible with Sunila Abeysekera, Ruth Gilmore (invited), and moderator Emira Woods
- Panel presentation on Women Working Together for a Fair and Just World with Mahnaz Afkhami, Ai-jen Poo, and moderator Jensine Larsen
- Workshops on Critical Issues and The Practice of Giving
- Walking tours in historic Philadelphia and the Village of Arts and Humanities
- Movie night: Screening of BUDRUS, the award-winning film executive-produced by WDN
- Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise
- Special Closing Address: WDN's own Barbara Dobkin will share her wisdom and wit on Why We Do What We Do
Post-Conference Offerings
- Mideast Peace Action Circle post-conference meeting
Join us and…
- Share your experiences and make connections.
- Learn about new opportunities and challenges in building the movement for a fair and just world.
- Participate in sessions that will strengthen your philanthropy and reaffirm your commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice.
- Engage in skill building activities and stimulating educational discussions.
- Take action together!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Need information? Call 415-814-1333 or email Kathleen Andreson.
