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Preparing for the Rebound: Strategies for Success in Global Markets
A global perspective on business in challenging financial times

Event type: Global Business Conference
Date & Time
Start Date: 2/3/2010 8:00 am
End Date: 2/3/2010 2:00 pm
Fee
Non-Member Fee: $150
Member Fee: $125
Location
Drexel University
Behrakis Grand Hall in the Creese Student Union Complex
3210 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Coordinator
Emily Olson
eolson@wtcphila.org
215-586-4240
PDF: Sponsorship_GBC2010.pdf
Description
Learn how the financial crisis has realigned regional economies and hear strategies from companies that are prospering despite the challenging financial slowdown.

Luncheon Keynote Address
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Dennis F. Hightower was appointed by President Obama after having a 30 year career in global marketing, business strategy, and management. Mr. Hightower’s experience includes leading a mutli-billion dollar enterprise as president of Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications, serving on the Board of Directors for high-profile companies such as Accenture and Domino’s Pizza, as well as decorated service in the U.S. Army as a Vietnam veteran. Mr. Hightower holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, as well as, a B.S. and honorary doctorate from Howard University.

Regional Realignments: A New Global Order
Hear from our expert panel of speakers on current developments in the Americas, Middle East, China, and India.
■ "Crisis Aftermath: Response, Recovery, Results" Walter Bastian, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
■ "The Changing Landscape of the Middle East: Opportunities for U.S. Firms" Bijan R. Kian, Member, Board of Directors, Export-Import Bank of the United States
■ "China and India: How real is the rebound?": Leo Abruzzese, Editorial Director, Americas, The Economist Intelligence Unit

Rising to the Challenge: Success Stories
Panel Discussion on new technologies and growth drivers for the economic rebound:
■ Moderated by: Stephen Mullin, Senior Vice President & Principal, Econsult Corporation
■ Nanotechnology: Philip Caldwell, Associate Director, Technology Licensing Representative, Nanotechnology Commercialization Group, The Nanotechnology Institute
■ Renewable Energy: Peter J. Fontaine, Shareholders & Co-Chairman, Energy, Environmental & Public Utilities Practice and Climate Change Practice, Cozen O-Connor
■ Regional Strengths: Anthony P. Green Ph.D., Vice President, Technology Commercialization: Life Sciences, Ben Franklin Technology Partners
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