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Dell to host the 4th annual Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) conference in 2013 in Turkey

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Dell has announced it will host the fourth annual Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) conference in Istanbul, Turkey, June 2-4, 2013. The two-day, invitation-only event connects female founders, CEOs and leaders of high-growth businesses in some of the world's top entrepreneurial marketplaces to share best practices and challenges and spotlight the positive impact women-owned businesses have on the global economy.

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"Dell is committed to accelerating the advancement of women globally by fostering entrepreneurship," said Karen Quintos, Dell senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "Through our Network, Dell connects female entrepreneurs with the right technology as well as access to capital, networks and new markets. Globally the number of women entrepreneurs is growing, and we believe there is great potential for the Turkish female community as well as female entrepreneurs to access this growing market."

The theme of next year's event, "Pay it Forward", focuses on how women can positively impact and reinvigorate entire communities by giving back to those in need. In Turkey, this call to "pay it forward" rings true as the creation of start-ups and small businesses, especially in the growing technology market, is seen as a force to stabilize employment and support continued growth. Turkey's technological advancements are becoming internationally recognized and the country's newly-created science and technology park, Teknopark Istanbul, is being touted by many as "The Next Silicon Valley".

Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network 2013 attendees will be challenged to share their knowledge and experiences to help power women to further their own businesses and the global economy. With speakers representing Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States, the program will address:

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· The role of microfinance in emerging countries

· Venture Capitols: Entrepreneurial innovation found in unexpected places

· Social entrepreneurship

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· Doing business in Turkey

· Disruptive technologies and operating models

The program will also spotlight entrepreneurial success stories in an atmosphere designed for establishing this important and much needed network during the event and beyond.

Together with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women program, Endeavor, Kauffman Foundation, and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Network strives to bring together hundreds of female entrepreneurs and leaders to reach a multitude of individuals seeking ways to impact their companies and communities through new business relationships, expanded markets and advanced technology solutions.

Women leaders are invited to join in the conversation and share who and what inspires and motivates them as entrepreneurs and leaders through the Women Powering Business Network group on LinkedIn.

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