The World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland is such a sausage party, that the WEF is offering a fifth "slot" to companies if they bring a chick. The number of women attending Davos this year may be close to 20%, up from 16% last year. That's not shocking since Davos is primarily attending by heads of companies, CEO's and such and we all know there aren't that any female corporate leaders.
I think it's great that they are trying to get more women to attend, even if they have to sweeten the pot for the companies. It's a great way for a woman to establish credibility by saying she went to Davos. Plus, if there are panels about empowering women, then its probably a good idea to have a few there.
There were so many times when I worked at Bear Stearns, that I was the only woman in a meeting. Or there were those occassions when, say three or more women were in a meeting and we would be amazed. Pleased.
Forced invitations suck, but if eventually it gets the guys used to having some gals along, then send me my engraved card. Admittance: One Broad from Wall Street.
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