NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WOBI (World of Business Ideas), the leader in management and leadership conferences, is pleased to announce a number of exciting events during this year’s World Business Forum, to be held from November 12-13, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, NYC. In addition to the main stage that will host Kevin Spacey, Richard Branson and other renowned Story Makers, the World Business Forum is creating additional experiences to enrich participants’ knowledge including workshops, receptions, and field trips. For the updated programming, please visit https://wbf.wobi.com/additional-opportunities.
FIELD TRIP: Future of Work Inspiration, November 11, 8:00 – 5:30pm
Guided by the experienced innovation practitioners of FutureLeaderNow, the field trip offers WOBI participants a unique opportunity to experience organizations that are pushing boundaries regarding workplace innovation. Attendees will experience an intensive full-day outing around New York City and go behind-the-scenes at two of today's most forward-thinking companies: Whole Foods Markets and the Ritz-Carlton.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel has received numerous awards for being the gold standard of hospitality. We will explore the company’s "Serve with Purpose" philosophy of supporting the communities where they do business - and why the brand became the first Founding Partner of IMPACT 2030, created to mobilize corporate volunteers globally to advance the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Our outing continues to Whole Foods Market, where we will explore how the mission-driven, founder-led, values-based organization continues to expand at break-neck speed while staying true to its employee-driven culture. The cost of the workshop is $750. To register, check the opt-in box during your World Business Forum NY online registration.
WORKSHOP: Leading Through Change, November 11, 2:00 – 6:00pm
Join
fellow senior‐level executives for a fast‐paced interactive working
session that will empower leaders to be a catalyst for change among
their teams and within their company, as well as discuss proven methods
to engage employees in the strategy and the change process, using
powerful communication vehicles. Attendees will walk away with a clear
direction on how to drive expected results and a proven process to lead
teams to success. The cost of the workshop is $500 (limited
availability). To register, check the opt-in box during your World
Business Forum NY online registration.
WORKSHOP: The Other 'F' Word: Putting Failure To Work In Driving
Innovation, November 12, 8:30am
Presented by University of
California’s Berkeley Center for Executive Education, Professor John
Danner will show us how failure can be a game-changing strategic
resource that can be harnessed to drive innovation, improve performance,
and strengthen culture. The cost of the workshop is complimentary with
your ticket. To register, check the opt-in box during your World
Business Forum NY online registration.
RECEPTION: World Business Forum Cocktail Reception, November 12,
5:45pm
Attendees can enjoy a special opportunity to mingle with
speakers, and special guests during our kick-off World Business Forum
Cocktail Reception. The event will feature specialty cocktails and the
opportunity to win prizes, and will be take place immediately after the
last session of the day.
RECEPTION: Nikkei Asian Review Cocktail Reception, November 13, 6:00pm
Attendees
are invited to join Nikkei Asian Review’s Cocktail Reception with
special guest, Kevin Spacey! The cost of the reception is
complimentary with your ticket; however, access is limited and on a
first-come first-served basis. Space is limited and registration is
required. To register, check the opt-in box during your World Business
Forum NY online registration.
CONFERENCE INFO + REGISTRATION
The 12th Annual
WOBI Conference NYC will be held on November 12 -13, 2015 at Lincoln
Center’s David H. Koch Theater. Open to representatives from companies
of all leading sectors of business, WOBI attracted nearly 3,000
attendees last year from over 65 countries. For more information or to
register, please visit www.wobi.com/wbf-nyc,
call 212.317.9110, or email info.us@wobi.com.
SPONSORS
WOBI wishes to thank all sponsors for their support
of the World Business Forum this year. Presenting Sponsors:
Teleperformance and Nikkei Asian Review; Official Airline Partner:
Lufthansa Airlines; Premier Sponsors: Columbia Business School and The
Wharton School; Supporting Sponsors: Nespresso, QFC Qatar Financial
Centre, UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education, and 4Voice; and
Official Transportation Partner: UBER. For information on how to become
a sponsor, please contact Lisa Joseph at ljoseph@wobi.com.
ABOUT WOBI
WOBI (World of Business Ideas) is a business
content hub featuring the world's most influential business thought
leaders and doers. Through our events, television channel, print
magazine and online at wobi.com, we are an unparalleled source of
insight and inspiration. For more than two decades we have been serving
all those restless, curious minds looking to transform ideas into
projects and projects into businesses. Our mission is to create
transformational experiences dedicated to building better people, better
business, and a better world.
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