Wharton School Global Business Forum To Host Five Concurrent Conferences on Africa, Asia, Europe, India, and Latin America.Business Editors/Education Writers PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2003 Keynotes keynotes, n.pl in homeopathy, con-cise characteristic indications for a remedy. Include Andrew Young Andrew Jackson Young, Jr. (born March 12, 1932) is an American civil rights activist, former mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, and was the United States' first African-American ambassador to the United Nations. , Former Mayor of Atlanta, Anshu Jain Anshu Jain(* 1963 in Jaipur , Rajastan) is an Indian financier. He is the head of global markets at Deutsche Bank. He was ranked second in the eFinancialNews article 100 Most Influential People. , Head of Global Markets for Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank AG (IPA: /'dɔɪ.tʃə/[1]) (ISIN: DE0005140008, NYSE: DB) (English: German Bank , and Jose Octavio Bordon, Argentine Argentine having some relationship with the country Argentina. Argentine tick margaropuswinthemi. Argentine tortoise geochelonechilensis. Ambassador to the U.S. The Wharton Global Business Forum - five concurrent regional conferences to be held Nov. 14-15 - will feature business, academic and political leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . Organized by MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration students at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School is the business school of University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1881 through a donation of Joseph Wharton, making it the world’s oldest business school. , the conferences will address issues ranging from the impact of China's entry into the World Trade Organization to the move from entrepreneurship en·tre·pre·neur n. A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture. [French, from Old French, from entreprendre, to undertake; see enterprise. to corporate stability in Africa. The conferences will occur at Jon M. Huntsman Hall on the University of Pennsylvania (body, education) University of Pennsylvania - The home of ENIAC and Machiavelli. http://upenn.edu/. Address: Philadelphia, PA, USA. campus and the Pennsylvania Convention Center The Pennsylvania Convention Center is a multi-use public facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which is designed to accommodate conventions, exhibitions, conferences and other events. . Concurrent Conferences: Africa - "Reinventing Business - From Entrepreneurship to Corporations" - Nov. 15 Participants will explore how economies can become more relevant on the global stage and build sustainable prosperity by reviving the African private sector through entrepreneurship and building globally competitive Africa-based corporations. Speakers include J. Kofi Bucknor, CEO of J. Kofi Bucknor & Assoc. and former CEO of Cal Merchant Bank of Ghana, Tom Iseghohi, former controller for American Express, Joseph Sanusi, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and Andrew Young, former mayor of Atlanta, Ga. http://www.whartonglobalforum.com/africa/index.asp The second edition of the Africa Business Plan Competition - a showcase of up-and-coming entrepreneurs on the continent - also will be held. http://www.whartonglobalforum.com/africa/bizplan.asp Asia: "Exploring Frontiers: Confronting Challenges and Breaking New Ground - Nov. 15 Panelists will discuss current trends and developments as well as confront endemic issues that continue to trouble the region. Topics include Japan's economic malaise, regional trade agreements and corporate re-structuring. The event features speakers such as Irwine Mark Jacobs, co-founder, CEO and chairman of Qualcomm, Masamoto Yashiro, CEO and chairman of Shinsei Bank, Raj Gupta, CEO of Rohm and Haas, and Takeshi Natsuno, managing director of i-mode strategy at NTT DoCoMo and creator of i-mode. http://www.whartonglobal.com/asia/index.asp Europe - "A Vision - Leading the Global Economy" - Nov. 14 The conference will focus on issues related to future growth as the European Union prepares to accept 10 new member states and the region forges a new path in the global economy. The featured keynote will be Anshu Jain, head of Global Markets for Deutsche Bank. The event also showcases the strong interest in European development among the MBA community. This year sees over 200 registered members of the Wharton European Club, which is more than 10 percent of the MBA student body. http://www.whartonglobal.com/europe/index.asp India - "Investment for the Future"--Nov. 14 & 15 Participants will focus on topics such as IT enabled services, healthcare, diversified foreign investment and strategies for corporate success. Keynote speakers will include Frank Wisner, former US ambassador to India and vice chairman of external affairs at the American International Group, Ramalinga Raju, chairman of Satyam Computers Limited, Sam Pitroda, chairman and CEO of World Tel Ltd. and founder of C-Sam Inc., and Jay Sidhu, chairman, president and CEO of Sovereign Bancorp. Additionally, managing directors, partners and CEOs from several leading companies including Pfizer, Dr. Reddy's, MRF, Nicholas Piramal, PWC, and Lehman Brothers will speak at the event. www.whartonindia.com Latin America - "The Road Ahead: Overcoming Current Challenges and Assessing the Future" - Nov. 14 Panelists will explore the many challenges inherent in the changing Latin American business environment. The main goal of the conference is to examine the key drivers in business and development affecting the region today. Speakers include Jose Octavio Bordon, Argentine Ambassador to the United States, and Eleazar de Carvalho Filho, former president of the Brazilian Development Bank. http://www.whartonglobal.com/lamerica/index.asp |
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