2013 Agenda

“Kinross is pleased to partner with G(irls) 20 Summit on this year’s theme of technology and the role it plays in generating jobs, growth, and investment, and we are optimistic for a future filled with strong female leadership in companies and communities across the globe.”

Kinross Gold Corporation

“Given the critical role they play in helping build strong communities and economies, Caterpillar is committed to ensuring that girls and women around the world have every possible opportunity to succeed. That’s why we’re proud to support the G(irls)20 Summit in its efforts to empower the next generation of change agents.”

Kathryn Karol,
Vice President, Global Government & Corporate Affairs
Caterpillar Inc.

“Google shares the vision to inspire and empower women and girls worldwide to achieve their potential. Our collaboration with the G(irls)20 Summit aims to empower a new generation of change leaders.”
Google

“At Macroblu, we believe in equality for everyone. When united under a common purpose, the strength of unity can change the World. We believe that the empowerment of girls and women will make the most profound and positive changes in our World as we move into the future. We proudly support the Girls 20 Summit!”
Marc Garand
Managing Director
MACROBLU

“We at Norton Rose hold ourselves to the highest of standards. We are united, offering an international perspective. We value our culture and work hard to preserve it. That is why we support the G(irls)20 Summit and the empowerment of girls and women. We believe in equal opportunities for all regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.”
Norton Rose, LLP

“We support the G(irls)20 Summit because we believe that girls are a powerful force for transformative change. If given the chance to participate, girls have the potential to break the cycle of poverty for families and communities and create a more just and balanced world.”
Peter and Jennifer Buffett
Co-Chairs
NoVo Foundation

“Workbay.Net is thrilled to be a sponsor of the G(irls)20 Summit and join in the mission to advance global participation of girls and women through economic empowerment. Founder and CEO Mary Hayes is excited at the opportunity to lend her and her team’s expertise in broadcasting the event around the world.”
Workbay.Net

Leadership in Action Hangout Series - Featured Speaker

Who: Megan Smith, Googleplex VP
When: October 31st 2013
Time: 11am EST
How do I get involved: Register here with your Gmail address

Background

Megan Smith is an entrepreneur, tech evangelist, engineer, and connector. Megan works at Googleplex, Mountainview California, on a range of projects including co-creating/hosting SolveForX. For nine years prior she led Google’s New Business Development team managing early-stage partnerships, pilot explorations, and technology licensing for Google’s global engineering and product teams. She led the acquisitions of Keyhole (Google Earth), Where2Tech (Google Maps), and Picasa, and also led the Google.org team transition to add more engineering with Google Crisis Response, GoogleforNonprofits, Earth Outreach/Engine and increased employee engagement. Prior to joining Google, Megan was CEO and, earlier, COO of PlanetOut, the leading LGBT online community, where the team broke through many barriers and partnered closely with AOL, Yahoo!, MSN and other major web players, and was early at General Magic and Apple Japan. Over the years, Megan has contributed to a wide range of engineering projects, including an award-winning bicycle lock, space station construction program, solar cookstoves and was a member of the MIT student team who designed, built and raced a solar car 2000 miles across the Australian outback. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from MIT, where she now serves on the board. She completed her Master’s thesis work at the MIT Media Lab.

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