Agenda
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Arrival of Girls
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
All events held at:
Rotman School of Management (Atrium), University of Toronto
105 St. George St., Toronto
9:30 am
Opening Ceremonies
The Honourable Belinda Stronach
9:45 am – 11:30 am
Opening Panel
What is the greatest challenge facing girls and women today?
What practical solution would you put in place to address the challenge you have identified?
- Pamela Shifman, NOVO Foundation
- Swan Paik, Nike Foundation
- Sarah Kambou, International Centre for Research on Women
- Jill Sheffield, Women Deliver
- Zainab Salbi, Women for Women International
11:30 am - 11:45 am
Media Interviews available with G(irls)20 Delegates and Belinda Stronach
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
The Common Sense of Education - Presentation and Q&A
Ndungu Kahilu, Plan Canada (Nairobi)
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Media Interviews available with G(irls)20 Delegates and Belinda Stronach
1:05 pm - 1:15 pm
Photo Opportunity
G(irls)20 delegates meet the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women
Spendido Bar & Grill, 88 Harbord Street, Toronto
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
The Economic Prowess of Girls & Women - Presentation and Q&A
Reeta Roy, President, The Mastercard Foundation
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Maternal & Child Health - Presentation and Q&A Screening of No Woman, No Cry
(Due to the fact that this film has not been officially released, we are obligated to enforce a no recording device policy. NO CELL PHONES, BLACKBERRIES, CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES PERMITTED). Please arrive early for collection of recording devices.
*Only pre-registered media will be granted access
Scotiabank Theatre
259 Richmond Street West, Toronto
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
G(irls)20 Summit Reception with Belinda Stronach
*Only pre-registered media will be granted access
Brassaii Restaurant
461 King Street West, Toronto
Friday, June 18th, 2010
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
G(irls) 20 Press Conference
Summit Communiqué presentation led by G(irls)20 Delegates
Rotman School of Management (Atrium), University of Toronto
105 St. George St.
Saturday, June 19th, 2010
9:15 am – 9:30 am
Photo Opportunity:
Physical Activity session for G(irls)20 delegates led by five-time Olympian, Charmaine Crooks
The Yorkville Club
87 Avenue Road, Toronto
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meeting with MPs and Senators hosted by Senator Frum. Speaker: Senator LeBreton
Parliament Hill – East Block, B16, Ottawa
From the 19th to the 25th the delegates will be involved in a number of workshops, city events and will visit Ottawa to meet with MPs and Senators.
The workshops will focus on:
- Blogging courtesy of B5 Media
- Media and Public Relations courtesy of Veritas Communications
- Using digital to communicate your message to the world courtesy of Google
- Government Relations courtesy of Hill & Knowlton
- Inter-generational Mentorship & Leadership courtesy of Dove
- Managing your finances
Media are asked to contact Laurie Weir at Veritas Communications to arrange interviews and confirm their attendance.
weir@veritascanada.com
416-482-0723 or 416-318-1936 cell