Intercultural Business Seminar 
4th March 2009
University of Bedfordshire Knowledge Network with Conquest Business Events

For More Effective Interaction Between People of Differing Cultures
An evening of tips, do's and don'ts of doing business with people from all cultures, either locally or abroad

Speakers:
Introduction:
Clive Haywood - Visiting Fellow of the University of Bedfordshire

Do's and Don'ts of interacting with other cultures:
David Owen of the Regional Language Network

Cultural differences of perception:
Tricia Smart of the University of Bedfordshire Business School

This was the first joint event with the Knowledge Network and the Conquest Network together. Members of both networks enjoyed the chance to meet

People said:

Speakers:
Topic 1 - David was fascinating and could have spent hours with us entranced I think. A shame he didn’t have more time.
Topic 2 – Again fascinating, I thought the iceberg very interesting and I really liked the interactions we saw and were involved with, the map of the world and handshaking, very thought provoking  really.

Organisation:
Very good and up to usual (now expected) standards, thanks. I came along due to the subject matter much more than the networking this time and was very pleased, I also met some new and interesting people."
Jonathan Geard-Beney of The Difference

"The event was great and I found it a very enjoyable, a fab way to spend an evening. The venue, speakers, organisation, the food and the people were wonderful. I would not change a thing. Thanks for all your hard work, much appreciated." 
Annette Lamptey of The Utility Warehouse Discount Club

Knowledge Network & Conquest Business Club Members  networking before the presentations	A fascinated audience for the presentations