The 7th Georgia Tech Global Business Forum

 

Succeeding in Japan's New Economy

 

Wednesday, March 14, 2001

Venue: Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunication Technologies (GCATT), Atlanta, Georgia

 

Organized by

 

The Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education and Research (GT CIBER)

 

With the collaboration of

 

The Japan External Trade Organization, Atlanta,

 

Supported by

 

The Consulate General of Japan, Atlanta

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

The Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism

The Japan-America Society of Georgia

The Japan Chamber of Commerce of Georgia

The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Export Assistance Center

 

Sponsored by

 

UPS

 

Delta Airlines

 

Kilpatrick Stockton LLP

 

 

 

 

 

AGENDA

 

 

7:30 a.m.-8:25 Registration and Breakfast

 

8:25-8:30   Welcoming Remarks,   Dr. John R. McIntyre, Exec. Director, GT CIBER

 

8:30-9:00  Morning Keynote  Address

 

Hon.  Toshinao Urabe, Consul General of Japan, Atlanta

 

"Japan-U.S. Economic Relations in the Twenty First Century" 

 

Panel  1--9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.  The Japanese Business and Economic Environment: Trends and Forecasts

 

Moderator:  Dr John E. Endicott,  Director, Center for International Strategy, Technology, and Policy

 

Prof. Brian E. Woodall, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Tech

 

Dr. Arthur Alexander, President, Japan Economic Institute, Washington, D.C. and Georgetown University

 

Mr.  Hidehiko Nishiyama,  Executive Director, JETRO, New York City, N.Y.

 

 

10:20-10:30 a.m.  Break

 

 

Panel 2--10:30-12:05 a.m.   Strategies for Entry  in Japan's Markets

 

Moderator:  Mr. Samuel Troy, Director, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Atlanta

 

Mr. Shinkichi Kiuchi, Chief Executive Director, The Japan External Trade Office, Atlanta

 

Mr. Jay Nelson, Senior Editor, SuccessStories-Japan Executive Newsletter, New York City

 

Mr. Doug Cannell, Southeast Region Manager, UPS Global Forwarding

 

Mr. George Lancaster, President,  EnterAsia Inc. and Manager,  AmericasMart, Atlanta

 

 

 

12:05-2:00 p.m. Keynote Luncheon Address

 

Amb. William  Clark Jr.,  President, Japan Society, New York and former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia

 

"Japanese Economic Reform:  Is It for Real?  Implications for U.S. Firms"

 

Introduced by Dean Terry Blum, DuPree College of Management, Georgia Tech

 

 

2:00-3:20 p.m.   Industry and Practice-Oriented Perspectives Workshop

 

Moderator:  Ms.  Deborah  T. Grant, President, Japan Marketing Inc.

 

*Dr. Yoichi Takebayashi, Senior Fellow, Toshiba Corp., Tokyo, Mobile Computing Markets in Japan

 

*Dr.  David Ku, Professor of Medicine, Engineering and Entrepreneurship,  Georgia Tech and Emory University,  Biomedical Market Issues in Japan

 

*Mr. Brian Fultz,, Consultant, Information Software and Internet Market Entry Issues in Japan

 

*Mr. Gregory Cinnamon,  Esq.,  Kilpatrick  Stockton,  LLP,  Structuring a Deal in Japan: Legal Issues

 

*Mr. Jay Nelson, Senior Editor, SuccessStories-Japan,  The Technology-Intensive Markets of  Japan

 

 

 

3:20-3:35 Break

 

3:35-4:55  p.m.  Success Stories Panel

 

Moderator: John R. McIntyre, Executive Director, GT CIBER

 

Mr. Geoffrey J. Kelly, Esq., Vice President, Senior Counsel, International Operations, The Coca Cola Co.  

 

Mr. Seth Juan, CEO,  Worldynamics, Atlanta,

 

Mr. Tyler Magruder, Vice President, International Business Development,  Air2Web, Atlanta

 

Mr. Chris Klaus, COO,   Internet Security Systems Inc., Atlanta  (invited)

 

 

 

5:00-6:30 pm  Consuls-General Reception in Honor of Japan

 

Hosted by Georgia Institute of Technology

 

Buffet and Wine Bar, The  Atrium, GCATT, Hosted by UPS

 

Dr. Michael Thomas, Provost, Georgia Tech, Welcome

 

 

 

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Objectives: This one-day special conference on Japan, the world's second largest and rapidly restructuring economy, is for business decision makers.  It 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.  Major emphases include:

 

*  identifying new market opportunities in Japan in defined technologies

*  where, when, and how to build a Japan market

*  successful market entry and joint ventures strategies for Japan

*  overcoming fast changing regulatory and cultural obstacles

 

The Conference:  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 financial experts discussing proven successes in export, joint venturing, manufacturing, and provisions of services with a Japan area focus.

 

The Consuls-General Reception at the end of the event to meet Atlanta's international community.

 

Win tickets to Japan!  Don’t miss the drawing for two round-trip tickets to Japan provided by Delta Air Lines.  You must be present at the time of the drawing to win.

 

Who Should Attend?  This unique executive forum is designed to be intensive and specific for business decision makers, strategic business planners, export, marketing, and operations managers, top professionals, consultants, and academics with a special interest in Japan and Asia.  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)

 

HOW TO REGISTER

 

Complete the attached registration form along with your check made payable to:

           

                        Georgia Economic Development Foundation

 

                        and mail to:

 

                        Georgia Economic Development Foundation

                        ATTN:  TRADE

                        P.O. Box 1776

                        Atlanta, GA, 30301-1776

 

                        Fax registration: (404) 651-6505

 

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

 

            •on registration, call  GDITT at (404)  656-3571

on  directions and the conference, call   Georgia Tech at  (404)  894-4379 or email:  mark.ballam@mgt.gatech.edu

 

 

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SUCCEEDING IN JAPAN'S NEW ECONOMY

 

March 14, 2001      8:20 a.m.-6:30 p.m.        GCATT

 

 

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            Georgia Economic Development Foundation

             Attn: TRADE

            P.O. Box 1776

            Atlanta, GA 30301-1776