Creating the Best Company Ever in the Current Economic Environment – the EBBF European Baha’i Business Forum Annual Conference Kicks-off Today
NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - EBBF (www.ebbf.org) the European Bahá’í Business Forum, an international NGO representing businesspeople across 70 countries and dedicated to inspiring responsible business practices is kicking off its annual conference today bringing together thought leaders with diverse backgrounds from distant corners of the globe.
Each year the EBBF Annual Conference is dedicated to examining the issues that confront people who work – from the business leader to the local entrepreneur –as they go about earning a living. Over 200 participants have registered for the sold-out event addressing opportunities which stem from the current economic crisis. Workshops, presentations, panel discussions, consultations and break out groups are all part of the rich, diverse and action-packed programme.
A marine biologist, champion of the environment and a former deputy director at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Arthur Dahl opens the event asking: What are the implications of the vision of “enhancing the wellbeing and prosperity of humankind?
Mieko Bond, a barrister and criminologist will be co-conducting a consultation on the Advancement of Women and making the most of a gender balanced workplace.
Ruediger Fox says “Just do it!” Currently CEO of a multimillion Euro aerospace engineering company, Mr. Fox inspires leaders to follow their own personal values to transform their organizations into successful yet meaningful places to work.
Augusto Lopez Claros (www.augustolopez-claros.net) a leading global economist poses the question: Is the financial crisis a harbinger of emerging global governance?.
“People everywhere are starving for a more meaningful way to earn their living and want to work in companies which take responsibility for more than just the bottom line.” said Daniel Truran, Secretary General of EBBF. “Each year within a few hours of the conference launch, I have people responding with how they wish they could work in an environment and with colleagues driven by the values shared here at the conference.”
With plenty of space for lively conversation and networking the EBBF Annual Conference brings like-minded individuals together often creating fertile ground for innovation, new work opportunities, start-up companies, and even the occasional marriage.
Among 18 presenters and facilitators, Johnathan Robinson, founder of The Social Entrepreneurship World Hub will join the conference to share what sparked his imagination and gave him the impetus to set up multi-sited incubators for social innovation called “Hubs” (www.the-hub.net) in more than 20 global cities.
Often called upon to speak about cutting-edge design and visual communication, Paul Hughes, partner and strategic director of award winning Lava Graphic Design (www.lava.nl) will challenge the participants with thought provoking concepts about the company of the future.
ABOUT EBBF
The European Bahá’í Business Forum is a network of over 400 women and men, a community of people passionate about bringing ethical values, personal virtues and moral leadership into their workplaces. Its membership is diverse and crosses generations, borders, sectors and belief systems. Founded in 1990 and now present in over 70 countries, EBBF partners and consults with other organisations and businesspeople around the world providing them with practical examples to evoke positive change in their own and the greater business environment. For more information www.ebbf.org or EBBF Frequently Asked Questions
Link to EBBF Annual Conference Video Highlights-
Link to EBBF Annual Conference Agenda
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