"Innovations in Information and Communication Technologies" - February 7, 2008
On February 7th, WTCGP members, clients and partners were presented with insights in “Innovations in Information and Communication Technologies.” Held at Drexel University, the Fifth Annual Global Business Outlook Conference featured area executives discussing the impact that technology has had on their companies and future implications for the international business community.
The WTCGP and MARBC would like to thank Volpe and Koenig P.C. (Gold sponsor); UPS (Break and Breakfast sponsor);
Continental Airlines;
Philadelphia Business Journal;
Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development, and
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for their support of this event.
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The conference left the audience with valuable observations of the opportunities and risks provided by emerging technologies.
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The Fifth Annual Global Business Outlook Conference featured area executives discussing the impact that technology has had on their companies and future implications for the international business community.
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Val Kogan, president of the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council, greets attendees at the January 25th seminar
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Kevin O’Toole, vice president of products and strategy at Comcast Business Services, spoke of the recent collaboration of Comcast and Microsoft—both technology leaders.
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| Eric Blumberg, president of Smarter Agent, demonstrated the conduct of real estate research on a cell phone-- a feat that would have been impossible just a few years ago. |
Vishy Gopalakrishnan, founder and CTO of Mobility Partners, discussed recent developments in mobile communications.
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Gerald B. Halt, Jr., a shareholder and manager at Volpe and Koenig P.C., provided attendees with an overview of intellectual property protection.
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John Chesson, special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, gave a presentation on the risks that have accompanied technological development.
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Lisa Wallerstein, vice president of marketing at PIERS Global Intelligence Solutions, presented attendees with options for obtaining trade intelligence with new technology.
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William Spiro, director of international operations at ChemLogix, spoke about the application of technology to transportation logistics.
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The afternoon’s luncheon program featured a presentation by Dr. Victoria Marklew, vice president of The Northern Trust Company.
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Giovanna Cilia-Wheatley of Continental Airlines and Joanna Savvides of the WTCGP announceed the winner of Continental Airline tickets.
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