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2012 Global Business Conference
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, February 28 at 08:00 AM until 02:00 PM |
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| Event Type: | General Events |
| Description: | The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia and LeBow College of Business present the 2012 Global Business Outlook Conference. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center 32nd and Chestnut Streets 8 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast 9 a.m. - Welcoming Remarks from George P. Tsetsekos, Ph.D., Dean, LeBow College of Business and Linda Mysliwy Conlin, President, World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia This year's conference, entitled “Mapping the Global Economy in 2012” will include a panel discussion with leading economists on the future of the global economy and leading market trends, an update on free trade agreements and the practical implications for U.S. businesses, and a presentation on international sales strategies from successful small- and medium-sized businesses. In addition, senior trade policy experts will provide the latest information regarding national policy updates that may affect regional businesses. Conference topics include: • Navigating an Ever-Changing Landscape: Leading Economists Debate the Future of the Global Economy - Moderator: William C. Dunkelberg, PhD, Chair, Board of Directors, Global Interdependence Center - David Kotok, Chief Investment Officer, Cumberland Advisors - David Malpass, President, Encima Global • Streamlining Cross-Border Trade between Canada and the U.S.: The Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness Initiative -Kevin O'Shea, Minister - Political Affairs, Embassy of Canada • New Free Trade Agreements as Game Changers for U.S. Exporters - Chris Sabatini, Senior Director of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas, and Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly • A Small Business Perspective: Successful Global Strategies for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME's) - Moderator: Stephen Mullin, Senior Vice President and Principal, Econsult Corporation - Duane E. Presti, Chief Executive Officer, PARIS Technologies International Inc. - Holly Hammond, International Sales Manager, K'NEX Brands - Andrea Townrow, Executive Vice President, World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia •Welcome from the City of Philadelphia -The Honorable Michael A. Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia •Keynote Address: A New Paradigm for U.S. Exporters - Grant Aldonas, Principal Managing Director, Split Rock International and U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade (2001 - 2005) Cost: $15, includes continental breakfast, half-day conference, and plated lunch. |
| Contact Person: | Gavin McCullion |
| Contact E-mail: | gmm372@drexel.edu |
| Contact Phone: | 215.895.2376 |
