Join the Facebook IWD #EachForEqual Liveathon happening on 18 March 2020

Update (10am, 17 March 2020): “In view of the developing situation around COVID-19, the liveathon will be postponed as we prioritise the health and safety of our people, guests and media/community friends. We will keep everyone updated on the new date.”

Following the celebration of International Women’s Day, Facebook is hosting The Facebook IWD #EachForEqual Liveathon – a three-hour Facebook Live event that will bring women from different communities together to celebrate achievements, inspire dreams and champion women to strive for more.

During the session, Facebook Singapore will also be announcing its first Women’s Mentorship Program, created for those who are looking for professional mentorship to advance their careers or achieve their personal goals. The line-up of notable mentors will join a panel discussion on Women Championing Women, talking about their journeys and the value of leaning into your community.

Liveathon Details

Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Time: 11:00AM – 2:00PM

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Programme line-up

Wednesday, 18 March
11:00AM	Opening
11:10AM	Panel Discussion Topic: Take control: How to stay safe online Panellists: Dear Alyne, Creator Shailey Hingorani, Head of Advocacy and Research, AWARE Amber Hawkes, Head of Safety, Facebook
11:45AM	Panel Discussion Topic: Why we need innovative women in the era of emerging technologies Panellists: Casie Lane Millhouse-Singh, Founding Director of Two Lane Swati Rai, Executive Vice President of Product, Lazada Moderator: Virginia Yang, Director of Developer Partnerships and Programs, Facebook
12:20PM	#TechbyHer Spotlight: Nhya Shree, Founder of Jumper.ai
12:55PM	Panel Discussion Topic: Building and investing from the ground up Panellists: Shannon Lee, Investment Director, MDI Ventures Zhou Mi, Co-Founder, 42race Amit Anand, Founding Partner, Jungle Ventures Gwendolyn Regina, VC Program Manager, Facebook Moderator: Gwendolyn Regina, VC Program Manager, Facebook
1:30PM	Panel Discussion Topic: Women championing women Panellists: Cheryl Goh, Group VP of Marketing, Grab Eugenie Yeo, Director, Product Creative Strategy, Netflix Dawn Lim, Director, Commercial & Professional Services, Economic Development Board (EDB) Jane Lim, Assistant Chief Executive, Sectorial Transformation, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Moderator: Sandhya Devanathan, Country Director, Facebook Singapore
2:00PM	Closing