The Opening Ceremony: A Brief Update

Erin M

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JULY 16, 2009 11:35AM

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Conversation came immediately and easily to the 250 women who attended the opening banquet of the WISE Conference at the hotel Impiana KLCC this evening. The halls had been alive with discussion since check-in began hours before, many talking as though the company they found there had been long overdue. Positivity and hope pervaded the room this evening. Excitement over what would come tomorrow.

Tomorrow (also) will come the first of my blog posts about this evening. Tonight I need to recover from last night's sleepless overnight bus ride. All I can say now is that I'm so excited to hear the incredible range of voices represented here finally speak up one by one.