3rd Bi-Annual

EUROPEANWOMEN INVENTORS& INNOVATORS NETWORK INTERNATIONALEXHIBITION, CONFERENCE & AWARDS CEREMONY

‘Sustainable Ideas and Creativity for Social and Economic Growth’

7 - 9 September 2011, Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrival 6 September 2011Day 1 7 September 2011Day 1 7 September 2011Day 2 8 September 2011Day 2 8 September 2011Day 3 9 September 2011

Pre-Event Evening Welcome ReceptionConference & ExhibitionEvening Reception & Fashion ShowConference & ExhibitionThe Award CeremonyBusiness Matching & Organised Tour

City Hall, Hosted by The MayorHarpa Concert and Conference CentreHosted by Kadeco, AsbruHarpa Concert and Conference CentreThe Blue Lagoon(optional)

* This agenda may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Due to a limited budget the main language at the event shall be English.

On behalf of the Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN) andthe IcelandicWomen Inventors & Innovators Network (KVENN), it gives us greatpleasure to welcome you all to the EUWIIN Conference & Awards 2011. Thefascinating women featured here continue to succeed against all odds, they havedemonstrated an incredible amount of innovative achievement and their workdemonstrates great social and economic impact with significant potential totranscend national borders. It is with great honour that they are each beingawarded the EUWIIN Special Recognition Awards 2011. In addition, one of thesewomen will become the European Union Woman Inventor or Innovator of theyear 2011.We wish you all a worthwhile and rewarding experience.

Bola OlabisiFounder & Director, European Union Women Inventors & Innovators Network (EUWIIN)

& Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN), United Kingdom

Elinora Inga SigurdardottirFounder & Chairman, Icelandic Women Inventors & Innovators Network (KVENN),

and CEO Elás ehf Royal Natural, Iceland

The EUWIIN Judging panel under the chairmanship ofMs Diane Morris

Immediate Past President of the International Alliance for Women (TIAW)

Ms Eha PajumetsQUIN Estonia

Ms Gianna AvellisItalian Women Innovators and Inventors Network (ITWIIN), Italy

Ms Hilary FarnworthLondon Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

MsMaarit LöytömäkiPast Director, National Board of Patents and Registration of Finland

MsMaila HakalaQUIN Finland

MsMette M HellandInventor of Flexirampe, Norway

Ms Anene IbisiYaba College of Technology, Lagos Nigeria

Ms Rita AssognaPresident of Italian Women

Innovators and Inventors Network (ITWIIN), Italy

MrValdimar ÖssurarsonChairman, Icelandic Inventors Association, Iceland

MsWanja BellanderSvenska Uppfinnareföreningen (SUF) Sweden

Ms Jenny AsmundsdottirJudging Facilitator, Iceland

EVENTHOSTESSES 2011

Moderators for the morning sessions:

Moderators for the afternoon sessions:

Thordis LoaTHORHALLSDOTTIR

Chairperson of FinnishIcelandic Chamber ofCommerce & BusinessEntrepreneur, Iceland

WendySMITH

Principal Coordinatorfor Conferences,

Global Women Inventors& Innovators Network(GWIIN) & Director,Voice at Work, United

Kingdom

AngelaWADE

Principal Coordinator forEvents, Global WomenInventors & Innovators

Network (GWIIN)United Kingdom

Kristin ValaRAGNARSDOTTIR

Dean, School ofEngineering and Natural

Sciences, Universityof Iceland

Elinora IngaSIGURDARDOTTIR

Co-organiserEUWIIN Event 2011,

Founder & Chairman, KVENNCEO Elás ehf Royal Natural

Iceland

ALESSANDRA FIERABRACCI,MD PHDITALY

Inventor

Invented a kit able to work the method for thedetection of GAD65 auto reactive T cells innewly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic patients

and in the pre diabetic period.

E: fierabracci@opbg.net

ANNA KRISTENSSONSWEDEN

Inventor ofBRIGHT OF SWEDEN

Hands-on educational models is the onlymanipulative that lets the students use theirhands to construct atoms and isotopes, ions,the only tactile model and one of a kind design.

E: info@brightsite.seW: www.brightsite.se

PERNILLAMOLANDERSWEDEN

Inventor ofBRIGHT OF SWEDEN

Hands-on educational models is the onlymanipulative that lets the students use theirhands to construct atoms and isotopes, ions,the only tactile model and one of a kind design.

E: info@brightsite.seW: www.brightsite.se

ASAMAGNUSSONSWEDEN

Inventor ofQSAVE PRO

Lifesaving equipments that can be taken underthe surface for helping lifesaving organizations aswell as divers, guardians, sea-saving associations.For those working with lifesaving in water.

E: nfo@qsave.se ordalatekniska@gmail.com

W: www.qsave.se

BIRGITTA OLSSONSWEDEN

Inventor ofSPOLDOSAN®

A medical shower kit device with a flushbox holder for improving the wet-roomenvironment. It reduces the risk of gettinglegionnaires disease and can be used as anaid for functional disabled persons.

E: birgitta@torsoinnovation.seW: www.torsoinnovation.se

BJARNDIS HELENAMITCHELLICELAND

Inventor ofHANDLERS HANDLE

Show leads for dogs that enables theadjustment of the length of the lead to aperfect fit, by winding it around the handle,fixing in place while giving a secure grip andgreat control of the dog whilst in the show ring.

E: bjarndis@originalhandlers.comW: www.originalhandlers.com

YLVA RYNGEBOSWEDEN

Inventor ofEASYMARK DX-SIN

A medical device which contains no leadfor a safer and more hygienic marking ofthe organs during x-ray examination.

E: Info@mid.nuW: www.mid.nu

CARLA FERRERIITALY

Inventor ofMEMBRANE LIPIDOMICS ANDNUTRILIPIDOMICS ANALYSIS

A tool for personalized medicine and nutrition.Very useful for obtaining a profile of onesmetabolism and a personalized indicationof the specific supplements needed.

E: cferreri@isof.cnr.itW: www.lipinutragen.it

EUWIIN FINALISTS/NOMINEES 2011The list covers Finalists for Specially Recognition Awards - Nominees for Overall and Category Awards

INVENTIONS

CLAIRE BARDNERUNITED KINGDOM

Inventor ofME FINDER

A fun & funky digital wristband that storesup to 5 phone numbers, for children agedunder 7 to help them if they get lost.

E: claire@kidsshowandtell.comW: www.kidsshowandtell.com

GUÐRÚN SÆMUNDSDÓTTIRICELAND

Inventor ofNEW TOPICAL TREATMENT

OF EAR INFECTION

Acute otitis media where well-knownvolatile antimicrobial substances (essential oils)are placed in specially designed ear buds

in the outer ear canal.

E: Hverfisgata24@gmail.comW: http://aurispharma.is/

KADRI PALOVEERESTONIA

Inventor ofCHILD CARRIER POUCH SLING “TALE”

A functional and safe device for carryingand holding infants which has beendesigned following the example of the

birth customs of Setus.

E: kadri.paloveer@gmail.comW: http://edl.edicypages.com/competitions#4/132

SVEINBJÖRGHALLGRÍMSDÓTTIR

ICELANDInnovator of

SVARTFUGL LISTHÚS EHF

Designhouse with artwork of unique collectionsdistinguised by high thread count that createsuperb fabric with great finish and enduring

beauty.

E: sveinbjorg@svartfugl.isW: www.sveinbjorg.is

LYNDA HARDINGUNITED KINGDOM

Inventor ofEWAN THE DREAM SHEEP

The only child sleep aid on the marketwith soothing harp music.

E: lynda@easidream.comW: www.easidream.com

MARGARETWOODMBEUNITED KINGDOM

Inventor ofA “TOUCH SENSITIVE”DEVELOPMENT

Entirely new type of opening/closingmechanism which requires only minimumapplied pressure to select both the open

and closed positions equally.

E: mwood@icwukltd.co.ukW: www.icwukltd.co.uk

SALLA KOSKIFINLAND

Inventor ofINTERACTIVE DIABETES

CARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMDR DUCK & MR FROG

Blood glucose monitor Dr Duck & exercisemeter Mr Frog is an interactive diabetes

management system aimed to facilitate the lifeof a diabetic-child and to make the management

of the disease more pleasurable.

E: salla.koski@bloomjack.comW: www.bloomjack.com

SILJE VALLESTADNORWAY

Inventor ofBIPPER

A new software based safety solutionmaking mobile phones safer and better adapted

to kids by giving parents control of use.

E: Silje@bipper.comW: www.bipper.com

INVENTIONS

STEFANIA MONDELLO,MD PHDITALY

Inventor ofFIRST FDA APPROVED BIOMARKERS FOR

MANAGEMENT OF TBI PATIENTS

Unlike other organs in the body such as theheart, liver and pancreas, there are currently nowidely accepted biomarkers of brain injury.

E: smondello@banyanbio.com

SVANA HELEN BJÖRNSDÓTTIRICELAND

Inventor ofRISK MANAGEMENT STUDIO,RM STUDIO®, FROM STIKI

Software designed for companies, institutionsand local government bodies wanting to

guarantee security in all business operation andin the processing of information.

E: Svana@stiki.euW: www.stiki.eu -

www.riskmanagementstudio.com

TOONIKA RINKEN DRESTONIA

Inventor ofONLINE- SYSTEM FOR THE

DETERMINATION OF THE RESIDUES OFANTIBIOTICS OR MASTITIS IN MILK

Analytical system for the detection of the qualityof raw milk in real time, consisting of a mastitis

sensor and a sensor for the detection ofthe antibiotic residues.

E: toonika.rinken@ut.eeW: www.chem.ut.ee/index.aw/set_lang_id=2

YLVA DALÉNSWEDEN

Inventor ofHOPPOLEK

A round platform where children with severedisabilities (and elderly) can safely be fastened. Thefocus is put on the child (play, physical activity anddance), instead of having the focus on the disability.

E: Ylva.dalen@jumpandjoy.seW: www.jumpandjoysweden.com -

www.hoppolek.se

NINA IGNATIUSFINLAND

InnovatorBEIBAMBOO

Baby-wear in environmentally friendly bamboo-cotton blend, that also offers a rental servicewhich offers ultimate comfort for baby.

E: nina.ignatius@gmail.comW: www.beibamboo.com

ANGELA SERPEITALY

Innovator ofLOW POLLUTING

METHODS FOR NOBLE METALS RECOVERYFROM HI-TECH SCRAPS

An absolute novelty and capability of coupling theeffectiveness of selected powerful reagents with a

safe and mild procedure.

E: serpe@unica.it serpe@3rmetals.comW: dipcia.unica.it; www.3rmetals.com

ÁSA BRYNJÓLFSDÓTTIRICELAND

Innovator ofBLUE LAGOON SKIN CARE

Classified as Naturceutical - it provides alink between pure natural products andcosmeceuticals. A world of health, wellnessand beauty powered by geothermal energy.

E: asa@bluelagoon.isW: www.bluelagoon.com/Shop/A-Naturceutical-

Brand/

GUDRUN (RUNA) BERGMANNICELAND

Innovator ofGREEN HEELS

Bringing the focus and creating awarenesson all things “green and environmental”.

E: Bergmann@greenheels.comW: www.greenheels.com andwww.runabergmann.com

INVENTIONS/INNOVATIONSANDR&D

EBUNI USIFOHUNITED KINGDOM

Innovator ofNUTRITIOUS LUNCH

A social enterprise catering business, providing eco-sustainable catering service, innovative andmuchhealthier alternative with a genuine care about thehealth of the customers and the environment.

E: ebuni@nutritiouslunch.co.ukW: www.nutritiouslunch.co.uk

DEBORA FINOITALY

Innovator

Innovative and unconventional researchand discoveries into the escape of nano-particlesfrom diesel particulate traps, waste incinerators,

printers and reformers.

E: debora.fino@polito.it

VORONINA OLGA PHDRUSSIA

InnovatorSAINT PETERSBURG POLYTECNICALUNIVERSITYWITH CENTRE VEDA

Creation and introduction of training programsthat allow the strengthening of women’s adaptiveresources and effective methods of psychologicalsupport for women in difficult circumstances.

E: 76820@mail.ru

ANN DOHSESWEDEN

InnovatorTHE ASSOCIATION SWEDISH

INVENTORS MUSEUM

(Svenskt UppfinnareMuseum) - a travellingshowcase and exhibition at libraries and schools of

Swedish inventions and innovations.

E: ann.dohse@comhem.seW: www.svensktuppfinnaremuseum.se

VILBORG EINARSDOTTIRICELAND

InnovatorMENTOR

A leading Scandinavian company in the field ofweb solutions for schools, with the focus onindividualised and collaborative learning.

E: vilborg@mentor.isW: www.mentor.is

BJARNEY LUDVIKSDOTTIR,RUNAMAGNUSDOTTIR

ICELAND

MARY SCHNACKUNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Innovators of BRANDitA three-and-a-half day program targeted forthe established woman business owner tore-invigorate her passions towards business,future visions and work on personal brands.

E: runa@brandit.is - bjarney@brandit.ismary@maryschnack.comW: www.Brandit.is

BRYNDIS GUDMUNDSDOTTIRICELAND

Innovator of‘LEARNING AND PLAYINGWITH SOUNDS’

A unique project and pioneering work in the fieldof speech pathology based on the innovatorsclinical practice and studies for over 25 years.

E: bryngudm@gmail.comW: www.laerumogleikum.blog.is

INNOVATIONS&LEARNINGINSTITUTIONS

MARGRET JOHANNAPALMADOTTIR

ICELAND

Innovator ofDOMUS VOX

Flourishing school with 500 singing women from5 to 65 years old and three generations singingtogether (grandmother, mother and daughter)

E: domusvox@domusvox.isW: www.domusvox.is - www.voxfeminae.is

INNOVATIVECAPACITYBUILDING

CRISTINA ANDERSSONFINLAND

Innovator ofTHE SWING CONCEPT

An innovative fusion of an online documentaryseries and inspiration for personal learning andwinning achievement - a simple social learningconcept that gives people a way to study when they

have time, nomatter where they are.

E: cristina.andersson@develor.fiW: www.develor.fi

ELÍN EBBA ÁSMUNDSDÓTTIRICELAND

Innovator ofHLUTVERKASETUR - THE ROLE CENTER

A rehabilitation and activity centre set upto fight stigma and isolation with the mainpurpose of gaining or finding valuable

roles again by staying active.

E: ebba@unak.isW: www.hlutverkasetur.is

GIUSEPPINA GRIMALDIITALY

InnovatorINNOVATIVE BUSINESS INCUBATOR

Concept by Jewellery designer and entrepreneurwith idea to develop and provide support for new

types of entrepreneurial cooperation.

E: g.grimaldi@naoto.itW: www.apindustria.vi.it

HENDRIKKAWAAGEAUSTRIA

InnovatorKIDS PARLIAMENT

An organization for and run by kids; with a little helpfrom adults. A community of children where they canmeet each other, exchange ideas, understand andrespect each other’s opinions, and experience.

E: hendrikka@kidsparliament.orgW: www.kidsparliament.org

SOPINA OLGARUSSIA

Innovator of“CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT AND

SUPPORT OF FAMILIES “VEDA”

Aims to create an environment which canprevent constant increase in tension in

modern society. This is achieved by spreadinginformation and familiarizing womenwith women’s life in other countries.

E: olgasopina@peterlink.ru

ÁGÚSTAMARGRÉT ARNARDÓTTIRICELAND

InnovatorARFLEIFD

Creation of designs with the use of skin, hairand bones of farmed animals which come fromabattoirs from around the country which wouldgo to waste if not used in this or similar way.

E: agusta@arfleifd.isW: www.arfleifd.is

CATHERINE CHARLOTUNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Innovator ofHIMANE

Creation of designs from what otherswill consider as trash. Unique, sustainable,

eco-conscious, earthy and one of akind items and designs.

E: Ccharlot@himane.comW: www.himane.com

HANNA STEFÁNSDÓTTIRICELAND

Innovator ofHAPPY SMILING HEADWEAR

Designs are inspired by the old Icelandic Vikingsagas and the legends of trolls and elves whilematerials used are natural fibers and mostproducts are made from felted wool.

E: hufur@mmedia.isW: www.hufursemhlaeja.is

INNOVATIVE&EXCEPTIONALCREATIVITY

HELGA BIRGISDÓTTIR (GEGGA)ICELAND

Innovator ofTHE SMILER

An exclusive jewellery (necklace) which has theimportant role of being a supporter of joy.

It is handmade of porcelain and silver with thewords SMILER engraved in the silver and

no two pieces are the same.

E: helga@gegga.isW: www.gegga.is

HEIÐA EIRÍKSDÓTTIR &ÞORBJÖRGVALDIMARSDÓTTIR

ICELAND

Innovator of RAIN DEAR

Unique designs for coats with many layers ofdifferent materials, e.g. plastic, silk and wool.

E: heida@raindear.isW: www.raindear.net

HELGA RUN PALSDOTTIRICELAND

InnovatorUNIQUE FASHION ACCESSORIES

Made from all kinds of recycled materials andeco- friendly materials such as fish scales & skin,

lava stones, wool and other materials.

E: prem@prem.isW: www.prem.is

HENDRIKKAWAAGEUNITED KINGDOM

InnovatorHENDRIKKAWAAGE DESIGNS

Unique in both design as well as use of colour. Hermaterials come from all over the world and attempts toreflect the natural colours and essence of the region

from which the materials come.

E: hwaage@hendrikkawaage.comW: www.hendrikkawaage.com

HULDA HREIDARSDOTTIRICELAND

Co-Innovator ofFAFU

Innovative eco-friendly educational toys andlearning tools for kindergartens and parentswho believe that open play is a crucial factor

of children's development.

E: hulda@fafutoys.comW: www.fafutoys.com

THORUNN JONSDOTTIRICELAND

Co-Innovator ofFAFU

Innovative eco-friendly educational toys andlearning tools for kindergartens and parentswho believe that open play is a crucial factor

of children's development.

E: thorunn@fafutoys.comW: www.fafutoys.com

ÓLAFÍA ÓLAFSDÓTTIRICELAND

Innovator ofSTUDIOLA DESIGN

The use of recyclable materials made fromrecycled paper as well as rubber inner tubesfor creating art items such as wristbands,necklaces, wearable items, decorative items

and sculptural flower vases.

E: studiola@simnet.is

THANDI R HARUPERIUNITED KINGDOM

Innovator ofTHANDIRAP

An eco-friendly fashionable hat wrap that ispractical, easier to wear and ideal for bothexperienced and first time wrappers

E: Thandi@haruperi.com

INNOVATIVE&EXCEPTIONALCREATIVITYTOYIN SEWEJE

UNITED KINGDOM

Innovator ofMARCEL OF LONDON

Eco-friendly jewellery designs and creationssuch as denim jeans, linen, lace and printedfabrics to create unique jewellery items such

as necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

E: toyin.seweje@gmail.comW: www.marceloflondon.com

SIGRIDUR HEIMISDOTTIRICELAND

Innovator ofSIGGA HEIMIS

Productive industrial designer with more than 300products that have come into production as everydayobjects that have a simple and clear function.

E: sigga@siggaheimis.comW: www.siggaheimis.com

SIGRÚN LILJA GUÐJÓNSDÓTTIRICELAND

InnovatorGYDJA COLLECTION

Using materials that embrace the Icelandic origin,accessories are made from quality materials suchas eco friendly Icelandic fish skin and the luxuryfragrance perfume is made from the Icelandicglacier Eyjafjallajökull which erupted in 2010.

E: sigrun@gydja.isW: www.gydja.is - www.gydjaperfume.com

www.sigrunlilja.com

STEINUNN KETILSDOTTIRICELAND

Innovator ofVOLCANOWARMERS

Uniquely and especially designed for people witharthritis and made of high quality fabrics.

E: steinunn@volcano-iceland.comW: www.volcano-iceland.com

SVEINDÍS VALDIMARDÓTTIRICELAND

Innovator ofJEWELLERY MADE FROMWASTE PAPER

The specialty is it´s simplicity along with themystery behind the blend, which is based onpure natural ingredients and recycling.

E: sveindis@mss.isW: www.mss.is

VALA TORFADOTTIRICELAND

Innovator ofSPAKSMANNSSPJARIR

designs that can be used in a multitude of ways. Theconcept of "reformatting" their clothesallows for the adaption of the wearer'sindividual style for different occasions.

E: vala@spaksmannsspjarir.comW: www.spaksmannsspjarir.com

BJORG INGADOTTIRICELAND

Innovator ofSPAKSMANNSSPJARIR

designs that can be used in a multitude of ways.The concept of "reformatting" their clothesallows for the adaption of the wearer'sindividual style for different occasions.

E: bjorg@spaksmannsspjarir.comW: www.spaksmannsspjarir.com

INGIBJORG THORA GESTSDOTTIR& KRISTIN UNNURTHORARINSDOTTIR

ICELANDInnovators ofKOFFORT

Unique sweater blanket with sleeves that enableyou to eat, read or work at your computer withouta chilling draft. The hood gives you a bit of privacy

when you want to rest and changesinto a handy carrier-bag or a cozy pillow.

E: Koffort@koffort.isW: www.koffort.is

3rd Bi-Annual

EUROPEANWOMEN INVENTORS & INNOVATORS NETWORKINTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, CONFERENCE & AWARDS CEREMONY 2011

‘Sustainable Ideas and Creativity for Social and Economic Growth’

Day One: Wednesday, 25 May 2011 Venue: New Harpa Concert and Conference Centre08H30 - 09H20 ARRIVALS & REGISTRATIONEVENT HOSTESSES & MODERATORS FOR THE MORNING SESSION:Ms. Angela WADE, Principal Coordinator for Events, Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN)Ms. Kristin Vala RAGNARSDOTTIR, Dean, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, University of Iceland09H20 - 09H25 WELCOME REMARKSMs.Elinora IngaSIGURDARDOTTIR, Founder&Chairman, IcelandicWomen Inventors& InnovatorsNetwork (KVENN), IcelandandCEOElásehfRoyalNatural, Iceland09H25 - 09H30 INTRODUCTIONSMs. Bola OLABISI, Founder & Director, European Union Women Inventors & Innovators Network (EUWIIN) & Global WomenInventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN), United Kingdom

OPENING CEREMONY ENTERTAINMENTDomus Vox - The Singing House For Women, Iceland09H30 - 11H00 OPENING CEREMONYUnder the Patronage of H.E. Dorrit MOUSSAIEFF, First Lady of Iceland

MINISTERIAL ADDRESSHon. Katrín JÚLÍUSDÓTTIR, The Minister of Industry, Iceland

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERSMs. Eija PESSINEN, European Woman Inventor of the Year 2009, Inventor of relaxbirth® FinlandMr Orri HAUKSSON, CEO, The Federation of Industries, Iceland

INTERLUDEDomus Vox - The Singing House For Women, Iceland

UK AMBASSADOR’S ADDRESSMr Ian WHITTING, HM Ambassador, British Embassy, Iceland

THE PRESIDENT OF ICELAND’S ADDRESSPresident Olafur Ragnar GRIMSSON of Iceland11H00 - 11H40 CUTTING OF THE RIBBON & PRESS CONFERENCE

TEA BREAK11H40 - 12H00 KEYNOTE ADDRESSMs. Taru PÄIVIKE, Managing Director, Women's Enterprise Agency, Finland12H00 - 13H00 PLENARY SESSION ONEUNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGES OF THE ‘ROUTE TO MARKET’ IN EUROPESo you have a great unique product or service, what happens next? Many great products appear daily and the technology may be ideal foradoption however in many cases the path to realising significant growth and success is not always thought through. From access to relevanttechnologies, support from incubators or the management of supply chains to cross border trading including international trading standardsand best practice systems - whatever the case the route to market can be rather complex. Does having an entrepreneurial mindset help?

GUEST SPEAKERSMs. Gudrun LAUKKA, Inventor of Plasterplug, SwedenMr. Kristjan KRISTJANSSON, CEO for Innovit, IcelandMs. Giselle RUFER, Owner, President and CEO of Delance, SwitzerlandMs. Mette HELLAND, Inventor of Flexirampe, Norway

QUESTION & ANSWERS13H00 - 14H00 LUNCHEVENT HOSTESSES & MODERATORS FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION:Ms.Thordis LoaTHORHALLSDOTTIR, Chairmanof Finnich IcelandicChamberofCommerceandFranchiseOwner& Investor, PizzaHut Iceland&FinlandMs. Wendy SMITH, Principal Coordinator for Conferences, Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN) & Director, Voice at Work,United Kingdom.

14H00 - 14H20 SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKEROVERVIEW AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF HOW TOPITCH IDEAS TO LARGER COMPANIES AND WHAT TO EXPECT

Ms Nicole RUSSELL, Innovation and External Networking, GlaxoSmithKline, United Kingdom

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS14H20 - 14H40 INNOVATIVE MENTORING PROGRAMME - EUROPEAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AMBASSADORSMs. Anna DANTI, European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry, Belgium

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS14H40 - 15H40 PLENARY SESSION TWOCONSIDERING THE POSITION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN EUROPE (IPR)The added value that IPR can bring in relation to a successful boost could end up being the most valuable asset. IPR however is not alwaysstraightforward and in many cases some ventures fail to take off due to lack of IPR advice. This panel will seek to demystify IPR?

25 May - Showcase & Conference 26 May - Gala & Awards Dinner Ceremony

GUEST SPEAKERSMs. Borghildur ERLINGSDÓTTIR, Director General of the Icelandic Patent Office

QUESTION & ANSWERSProf. Ruth SOETENDORP, Professor Emerita, Bournemouth University's Centre for Intellectual Property Policy &Management, and international IP Education Consultant. United Kingdom

QUESTION & ANSWERSMs. Lovisa JONSDOTTIR, Trademark Attorney, Arnason Faktor, Iceland

QUESTION & ANSWERS

15H40 - 16H00 TEA BREAK

16H00 - 16H40 SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERSACCESS TO FINANCE

Sourcing appropriate finance is one of the biggest challenges women inventors and innovators continue to experience today. Are the variousoptions and strategies available for funding effective and attractive to a cross cutting diverse Europe? What needs to be done to encouragemore investment in many of the diverse products/services needed today? What are the pitfalls to watch out for? How do we increase thepercentages of products/services including concepts that are investment ready.Ms. Helga VALFELLS, CEO, The New Business Venture Fund, Iceland

QUESTION & ANSWERS

Dr. Eythor JONSSON, Chairman & CEO, Klak Innovation Centre, Iceland

QUESTION & ANSWERS

16H40 - 17H00 TAKING YOUR PRODUCT IDEAS FROM ‘CONCEPT TO CUSTOMER’Mr. Stefan Knox, Director, Bang Creations International, United Kingdom

QUESTION & ANSWERS

17H00 CLOSE OF DAY ONE

17.30 COACHES DEPART TO ASBRU

18H30 ARRIVAL

EVENING RECEPTION & ECO-FRIENDLY FASHION SHOW - Hosted By KADEKO18H30 - 21H00 WELCOME & OPENING ADDRESSMr. Kjartan EIRIKSSON, CEO, Kadeco, Asbru

FASHION SHOW

INTERLUDEMs. Maria CONCEICAO from Portugal, Maria Cristina Foundation

FASHION SHOW21H00 CLOSE OF FASHION SHOW21H00 COACHES RETURN

Day Two: Thursday, 26 May 2011 Venue: New Harpa Concert and Conference CentreEVENT HOSTESSES & MODERATORS FOR THE MORNING SESSION:Ms. Angela WADE, Principal Coordinator for Events, Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN)Ms. Kristin Vala RAGNARSDOTTIR, Dean, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, University of Iceland9H00 - 9H15 ARRIVALS

DAY TWO OPENING SESSION9H15 - 9H30 AN OVERVIEW OF INNOVATIVE WOMEN IN BUSINESS IN ICELANDMs Hafdis JONSDOTTIR, CEO FKA, The Association for Women Entrepreneurs, Iceland

09H30 - 09H45 SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERSAN OVERVIEW OF CCPWOMEN AND THE COMPUTER GAME INDUSTRY

Ms. Elisabet GRETARSDOTTIR, Marketing Director for Eve Online, CCP Games, Iceland

QUESTION & ANSWERS

09H45 -10H00 INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCEMs. Cristina ANDERSSON, Board Member, Inventors' Factory & Soprano, Finland

QUESTION & ANSWERS10H00 - 11H00 PLENARY SESSION THREESUSTAINABILITY & TRANS NATIONAL COOPERATION:An opportunity to share experience and knowledge with a special focus for innovative thinking on sustainable products and servicescovering areas such as environmental, economic, ethical and social considerations in product and service development while incorporatingopportunities for trans national cooperation.

GUEST SPEAKERSMs. Anne Sofie HARDENBERG, Culinary Ambassador, GreenlandMs. Patricia GREEN, Senior Communications Manager, HMA Associates, Inc United States of AmericaMs. Gudrun BERGMANN, Director, Konurgeta, IcelandMs. Mary SCHNACK, Mary Schnack & Associates, United States of America

QUESTION & ANSWERS11H00 - 11H30 TEA BREAK11H30 - 12H30 DISCUSSANT SESSION

THE CHALLENGES, INFLUENCES AND IMPACTS: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN WOMEN IN SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM):Moderator: Ms. Kristin Vala RAGNARSDOTTIR, Dean, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, University of IcelandDiscussantsCecelia Wright BROWN, D.Eng. School of Information Arts and Technologies, University of Baltimore, United States of AmericaMs. Margaret WOOD MBE, Inventor & Managing Director of ICW Ltd, United KingdomMs. Frida Rakel LINNET, Electrical Engineering Student, University of IcelandDebora FINO, PhD, Associate Professor of Chemical Plant Design and Engineering Politecnico di Torino, ItalyMs. Rosalina BRAY, M.S., President Emeritus, National Society of Black Engineers, Washington DC, United States of America

12H30 - 12H45 NEW IDEAS FOR NEW AREAS - THE NINA PROJECTMs. Anne-Marie RANNAMAE, President of QUIN Estonia

12H45 - 13H45 LUNCH*(plus an exclusive working lunch for European country representatives by invitation only)EVENT HOSTESSES & MODERATORS FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION:Ms. Thordis Loa THORHALLSDOTTIR, Chairman, Icelandic Finnish Business AssociationMs. Wendy SMITH, Principal Coordinator for Conferences, Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN) & Director, Voice at Work,United Kingdom13H45 - 14H30 AN INTERVIEWWITH WOMENWITH INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP & ENERGYCHAIR & MODERATOR:Ms. Liz WILLIAMS, Inventor & Co-Author, ‘Colourful Journeys in Women’s Shoes’. United Kingdom

GUEST SPEAKERSMs. Myriam TAMAGNI, Inventor & Director, TAMARICO, BelgiumMs. Runa MAGNUSDOTTIR, Co-Founder, Brandit, IcelandMs. Gaynor MORGAN, Inventor, Incostress & Director, C&G Medicare Ltd, United KingdomMs. Ingibjorg Greta GISLADOTTIR, Director, Hugmyndahus Haskolanna, IcelandMs. Toyin SEWEJE, Owner & Director, Marcel of London, United Kingdom

QUESTION & ANSWERS14H30 - 15H30 PLENARY SESSION FOUREDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER IN EUROPEInnovation requires a need to generate, distribute and apply knowledge. What role do you think higher education and learning institutionsshould play in fostering and creating a culture of innovation? What are your views on the current scientific research and development intoareas of invention and innovation especially in areas where there is still a clear gender gap? What about knowledge transfer in areas ofinnovation relating to the environment and sustainable development? What needs to be done to encourage the next generation and howcan we ensure Europe is not left behind? What role could research institutes (e.g. in the universities) have in supporting more inventive andinnovative women.CHAIR & MODERATOR:Ms. Barbara Anne HASTINGS-ASATOURIAN, Retired Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, University of Salford, Inventor of the ContraceptionBoard Game, United Kingdom

GUEST SPEAKERS:Ms. Gunilla THORSTENSSON, Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth – Tillväxtverket , SwedenMs. Rita ASSOGNA, President, Italian Women Inventors & Innovators Network (ITWIIN) ItalyMs. Svanborg Rannveig JONSDOTTIR, Ph.D. student and part time Lecturer, University of IcelandProf. Thorsteinn I. SIGFUSSON, Professor of Physics and Director General of Innovation Centre, IcelandMs. Bjarnheidur JOHANNSDOTTIR, Project Manager, Innovation Centre, Iceland

QUESTION & ANSWERS

15H30 - 15H45 TEA BREAK

15H45 - 16H30 AN INTERVIEWWITH MEN WITH INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP - WHAT DO THE MEN THINK?

MODERATOR:MsWendy SMITH, Principal Coordinator for Conferences, Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN) & Director, Voice at Work,United Kingdom

GUEST SPEAKERSMr. Hilmar Veigar PETURSSON CEO of CCP, IcelandDr. Abubakar Mobolaji OLASENI, Deputy Rector, Yaba College of Technology, NigeriaMr. Abdul RAHIM, Director, Platinumlinks Ltd, United KingdomMr. Gisla GISLASON, Founder & CEO, Northern Lights Energy, Iceland

QUESTION & ANSWERS

16H30 - 16H35 CLOSING REMARKSMs.Thordis LoaTHORHALLSDOTTIR, Chairmanof Finnish Icelandic Chamber of Commerce and FranchiseOwner& Investor, PizzaHut Iceland&Finland16H35 CLOSE18H30 COACHES DEPART TO BLUE LAGOON

AWARDS GALA DINNER CEREMONY19H00 ARRIVALS

OPENING ADDRESSDINNER IS SERVED

ENTERTAINMENT

Ms. Cristina ANDERSSON, Board Member, Inventors' Factory, Finland & Soprano, FinlandRUNAR and ELIN, Singers, Iceland

AFTER DINNER ADDRESS

THE JUDGING PROCESS

Ms. Diane MORRIS, Chairman, EUWIIN Judging Panel & Immediate Past President of The International Alliance for Women (TIAW)

PRESENTATION OF AWARDSCLOSING REMARKS

Ms. Elinora Inga SIGURDARDOTTIR, Founder & Chairman, IcelandicWomen Inventors & Innovators Network (KVENN), and CEO Elás ehf Royal Natural, IcelandVOTE OF THANKS

Ms. Bola OLABISI, Founder & Director, European Union Women Inventors & Innovators Network (EUWIIN) & Global Women Inventors &Innovators Network (GWIIN), United Kingdom

DANCE! DANCE! DANCE!OLAFIA (DR. VALSSON AND HIS PATIENTS)In celebration and acknowledgement of the women who won Awards, we ask that you stay behind and join us in dancing and socialising.

CLOSE @23H00

COACHES RETURN FROM 22H30 - 23H00

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BUSINESS MATCHING REQUEST - NOTICE BOARD AVAILABLE AT CONFERENCE FROM 25-26 MAY 2011

Registered participants will be provided with the Guest list on arrival. A notice board will be made available for participants to paste post-it-note requests to meet with anyone on the guest list. It will be up to participants to check if they have had a response to their request.We can not guarantee that everyone will get to meet the individual they wish to meet however we recommend that requests are made tobe matched with people who share your interests and see who responds. Simply paste your area of interest on the notice board.

All participants will have information about Reykjavik and the downtown area in their conference bags to assist in deciding where to meet.

For those of you who agree to meet up on the 27 May, we recommend that you meet in local shops and make use of the discount couponswhich will be in your conference bags.

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