Draft Public FAQ 2015 WEPs Annual Event 20 November 2014

2015 WEPs Annual Event Unlimited Potential: Business Partners for Gender Equality FAQ What is the objective of the 2015 WEPs Annual Event? Timed to observe International Women’s Day, this milestone event will bring together inspiring leaders from business, government, civil society and the United Nations for a unique exchange on the essential role that business can and must play to realize gender equality and achieve sustainable development Participants will reflect on progress made in the context of the Beijing Platform for Action and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and establish an action agenda, guided by the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), to strengthen private sector contributions to meeting the forthcoming Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Please see here for information on past events When and where will the Event take place? The 2015 WEPs Annual Event will take place over 10-11 March 2015 On 10 March, the Stakeholders UN Plenary and Opening Reception will take place at the United Nations Headquarters (45th Street & 1st Avenue) The second day (11 March), WEPs Partners in Action: Implementation and Innovation, will provide opportunities for business to business dialogue and learning This day will take place at the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel (481 8th Avenue & 34th Street, New York, NY) Do all participants need to register in advance? Yes, all participants must register via the 2015 WEPs Annual Event online registration system Only individuals who have received an invitation will be able to access the registration system To request an invitation, please contact wepsevents@unglobalcompact.org Please be aware that emails and letters to the Global Compact Office cannot be processed and will not be accepted as a substitute for online registration Are all sessions open to all registered participants? No While the Stakeholders UN Plenary on 10 March is open to all participants, due to budgetary and space constraints, the Opening Reception on 10 March and the WEPs Partners in Action business to business dialogue on 11 March are only open to business participants and a limited number of nonbusiness representatives that are working concretely with the WEPs to advance gender equality Priority is given to companies that have signed the CEO Statement of Support, businesses that are members of the UN Global Compact and non-business participants that are concretely working with the WEPs A cost contributing fee does apply Please visit the Participant Event Info website for information about the fees Is there a registration fee? A cost-contributing fee does apply to participants registered for the Opening Reception and WEPs Partners in Action sessions with the exception of representatives from: Government and United Nations The Opening Stakeholders UN Plenary on 10 March is open to all registered participants, free of charge Please refer to the registration fees for further information Gender balanced teams will receive a 10% discount To learn more contact wepsevents@unglobalcompact.org Who will participate? Participants include WEPs Signatories, Businesses, Governments, Civil Society, and Academia To see a list of past speakers and attendees please visit Past Annual Events on the WEPs website To view a list of featured speakers please visit the Featured Speakers page on the WEPs website Are there sponsorship opportunities for the 2015 WEPs Annual Event? The WEPs initiative is seeking the support of a limited number of companies to help cover the costs of the Event Timed to observe International Women’s Day, sponsorship provides your company international recognition by showcasing your company’s leadership on an issue critical to achieving business success – advancing women in the workplace, marketplace and community Sponsorship Details and Benefits:  Demonstrate your leadership and garner recognition for your company’s leadership position to your most important global stakeholders –peers, employees, customers, the public and other decision makers  Share your company’s vision, commitment, strategies and practices on a highly visible global platform  Highlight your commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment at a unique highprofile UN business-centered event in observance of International Women’s Day  Engage with and help shape this distinctive UN platform for partnership between business, the UN and essential stakeholders; leverage your company’s expertise for a better future  Showcase how business can increase and enhance gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community by publicly supporting and implementing the WEPs and its values  Engage in meaningful exchange, learning and collaboration with other leading actors from around the world If you are interested in learning more about the 2015 sponsorship opportunities, please see here or contact Claire Kells at kells@globalcompactfoundation.org Does the WEPs Secretariat sponsor any participants to attend the event? Unfortunately, due to limited resources, at this time the WEPs Secretariat is unable to sponsor any participants to attend the WEPs Annual Events However, portions of the WEPs Annual Event will be webcasted and all materials and resources from the event will be available on the WEPs website What will be the language of the 2015 WEPs Annual Event? The Event will be conducted in English In the past, companies attending the event have requested and sponsored translation to other languages To learn more, please contact womens-empowermentprinciples@unglobalcompact.org What is the registration process for the event? Do I need a security pass to enter the United Nations Headquarters? YES! Security passes granting access to the UN will only be issued to registered participants Participants may pick up their security passes from 12:30-2:00 pm on 10 March at the 46th Street UN Headquarters security entrance (46th street and 1st Ave) Information about picking up security badges on 10 March at the UN will be sent via email to all registered participants closer to the date of the event A registration table will be setup outside the reception area on 10 March as well as at the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel on 11 March Please arrive promptly so the programme can begin on time When will registration open for the 2015 WEPs Annual Event? Early Registration for companies that have signed the CEO Statement of Support for the WEPs will commence December 2014 Additional invitations will be sent out in January 2015 To request an invitation, please email wepsevents@unglobalcompact.org How I request an invitation for myself or a colleague? To request an invitation, please e-mail the below details to wepsevents@unglobalcompact.org 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Prefix (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, etc) First name Last name Job Title Organization E-mail Address Kindly note that priority will be given to companies that have signed the CEO Statement of Support for the WEPs and organizations that are concretely working with the Principles to advance gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community When requesting an invitation, non-business participants are kindly asked to provide information on their work related to the goals of the Women’s Empowerment Principles To learn more about how civil society and other stakeholders can engage with the Women’s Empowerment Principles, please see here Will there be speaking opportunities for my organization? While speaking opportunities are limited, WEPs Annual Events are very interactive and encourage dialogue, discussion and input from participants If you wish, however, to request a formal speaking opportunity for your organization, please submit your request to womens-empowermentprinciples@unglobalcompact.org with the following information: Topic: Speaker’s name: Speaker’s job title: Organization: How your organization’s work is related to the WEPs: Can media attend the 2015 WEPs Annual Event? Unless otherwise noted, all sessions of the 2015 WEPs Annual Event will be open to media Please be advised that all media personnel require accreditation by the United Nations Complete requirements for media participation are available here Where I find the Logistical Note? Please visit our WEPs Annual Event website for additional logistical information and to download the Logistical Note How I get from the airport to Manhattan? Please view our Logistical Note for information on how to get to Manhattan from the airport Which hotels are near the United Nations Headquarters? Please view our Logistical Note for a list of hotels near the United Nations Headquarters  ... your organization’s work is related to the WEPs: Can media attend the 201 5 WEPs Annual Event? Unless otherwise noted, all sessions of the 201 5 WEPs Annual Event will be open to media Please be advised... WEPs Secretariat is unable to sponsor any participants to attend the WEPs Annual Events However, portions of the WEPs Annual Event will be webcasted and all materials and resources from the event. .. will be available on the WEPs website What will be the language of the 201 5 WEPs Annual Event? The Event will be conducted in English In the past, companies attending the event have requested and