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The Ninth Georgia Tech Global Business Forum India's Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Strategies for US Firms Wednesday, April 9th, 2003, 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Agenda: 7:30-8:20 Registration and Continental Breakfast8:20 Welcoming Remarks Ms. Catherine Ellins, District Manager, Southeast Region, UPS, Atlanta 8:30 Morning Keynote Address Indo-U.S. Economic and Commercial Relations in the Twenty First Century Introduction: Mr. S. P. Reddy, President, Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce Hon. Ajay Malhotra,Minister-Counselor, Commerce, Embassy of India, Washington, D.C. 9:00-10:30, Morning Panel I India's Macroeconomy: Reforms and Growth Prospects Moderator: Dr. John E. Endicott, Director, Center for International Strategy, Policy, and Technology, Georgia Tech Partners: Dr. John Dunning, Emeritus Professor of International Business, Reading University, UK and Rutgers University, New Jersey, past President, Academy of International Business Dr. Arvind V. Pathak, Carnell Professor of Strategic Management, Associate Dean, International Business Programs, ; Fox School of Business, Temple University, Philadelphia, PN Dr. Abraham M. George, Managing Trustee, The George Foundation, and Chairman, eMedexOnline LLC, New Jersey 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:00 Morning Panel II Penetrating India's Markets: Legal, Marketing, and Strategic Approaches Moderator: Mr. Sam Troy, Director, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Atlanta, Georgia Partners: Hon. S. K. Tayal, Consul General of India, Houston, Texas Ms. Linda S. Droker, Director, Office of South Asia and Oceania, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. Mr. Vinod Keni, CPA, President & CEO, Aquarian Group LLC, Atlanta Mr. Gregory Cinnamon, Esq., Attorney at Law, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, Atlanta 12:10-2:00 Luncheon Keynote Address Introduction: Dean Terry Blum, DuPree College of Management, Georgia Tech Dr. Sam Pitroda, Chairman, World Tel Communication, Chicago; past Chairman of India's Telecom Commission; former Minister for Information Technology, India 2:00-3:15 Afternoon Panel I Select Industry Sectors Panel Moderator: Mr. Ani Agnihotri, Chair, Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce;President and CEO, IIIrd Millennium, Inc. Partners: "The Biotech Sector in India:" Mr. Ani Agnihotri "IT Offshore Sourcing in India:" Dr. Saby Mitra, Professor of Information Technology Management, DuPree College, Georgia Tech "Franchising in India:" Dr. Ilan Alon, Crummer Graduate Business School, Orlando, Florida "Wholesale Buying & Selling of Indian Consumer Goods:" Mr. George Lancaster, Managing Director, International Business Development,AmericasMart 3:15-3:30 Break 3:30-5:00 Afternoon Panel 2 Corporate Experience: Success Stories in the Making Moderator: Dr. Narsi Narasimhan, President, Indian Professionals Network, Atlanta Partners: Mr. Shankar Subramonian, President, American Megatrend Inc., Norcross, GA Mr. C. N. Madhusudan, President, NIIT-USA, Atlanta Mr. Alok Bhatnagar, Global Marketing Director, GE Wind Energy, Generic Electric, Atlanta Mr. Ramesh Srinivasan, Senior Vice President Manhattan Associates, (Inc.) India (Offshore Development Center), Atlanta 5:00-6:30 Consuls General Reception Sponsored by Kilpatrick Stockton LLP Guests of Honor: Hon. S.K. Tayal, Consul General of India, Houston, Texas and Hon. Ajay Malhotra, Minister, Embassy of India, Washington, D.C. Objectives: This one-day special Forum on India--with the world's second largest population, a rapidly restructuring economy, and a strategic location in Asia-Pacific--is for business decision makers. Growing at rate of over 5% per year, India has developed several "new economy" sectors closely linked to the U.S. economy. The Forum provides an update and a forecasting outlook on salient economic, business, and strategic developments. It is focused on the telecommunications, information technology, and biotechnology industry sectors as well as offshore sourcing and new business approaches. Major Emphases:
Executive briefings, success stories, detailed presentations from leading economic experts, seasoned corporate strategists, legal specialists, and top government trade officials. Plus! Global Forum Candid Industry Panels with senior industry, marketing and technology experts discussing proven successes in offshoring sourcing, export, joint venturing, manufacturing, and provisions of services with an India focus The Consuls-General Reception at the end of the event to meet Atlanta's international community. Who Should Attend?:This unique executive forum is designed to be intensive and specific for business decision makers, strategic business planners, export, marketing, offshore sourcing and operations managers, top professionals, corporate counsels, consultants, and academics with a special interest in India. Because pursuing international markets affects the entire company, we suggest sending a team of executives to the Forum. Cost: $89 for entire conference (including continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials) & reception; $45 for lunch only (academic and sponsoring institutions rate available) Registration: Complete the attached registration form along with your check made payable to: Georgia Economic Development Foundation and mail to: Georgia Economic Development Foundation Attn: Mark J. Ballam Georgia Tech CIBER 755 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA, 30332-0520 Fax: 404.385.2240 Phone: 404.894.4379 Location: The Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology (GCATT), 250 14th Street NW, Atlanta, 30318 Parking: Available in deck next to GCATT Directions: From the North: I-75/85 South to the 10th and 14th Street Exit. The first light is 14th Street. Turn right and the GCATT building is up about 1/8 mile on your left hand side. From the South: I-75/85 North to the 10th and 14th Street Exit. The first light it 10th Street. Continue straight to the next light. At 14th Street turn left and cross over the interstate. Continue through your first light. The GCATT building will be up about 1/8 of a mile on your left hand side. For More Information:Visit www.dupree.gatech.edu For registration and directions, contact (404) 894-4379 or email: mark.ballam@mgt.gatech.edu INDIA'S EMERGING MARKETS April 9, 2003 8:20 a.m.-6:30 p.m. GCATT _____ Yes, I’ll attend the conference & reception _____ Yes, I’ll attend the luncheon only Name_______________________________________ Title________________________________________ Company____________________________________ Address______________________________________ City/State___________________Zip:_______________ Phone:___________________Fax:_________________ Email_________________________________________ Please enclose a check payable to Georgia Economic Development Foundation Registration @ $89 No. of Attendees________Total: $_______ Lunch Only @$45 No. of Attendees_________Total: $______ Total Check Amount :$_______ Mail to: Georgia Economic Development Foundation Attn: Mark J. Ballam, Georgia Tech CIBER, 755 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA, 30332-0520 |