Registration For The Conference Is Now Open!
Registration Benefits Include:
2 Keynote Addresses
1 Plenary Session
Access to a choice of 2 panels and 2 Workshops from a total of 8 breakout sessions on diverse topics
Networking Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Coffee Breaks
Networking Reception offering access to around 150+ professionals, investors, business owners, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, academics and students from the metro Atlanta area
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OVERVIEW |
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| 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM |
Breakfast and Registration |
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| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM |
Welcome and Introduction |
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1st HALF: HOW TO SPOT AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES IN EMERGING ECONOMIES |
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| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
Keynote |
“International Capital Flows with a Focus on Emerging Economies” |
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| 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM |
Break 1 |
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| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Plenary Session |
How to Spot and Take Advantage of Opportunities in Emerging Economies: A discussion of relevant policies, the political climate and the economic outlook of Brazil, China, Dubai, India, Russia and South Africa |
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| 11:30 AM - 11:40 AM |
Break 2 |
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| 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM |
Panel 1a |
Identifying Encouraged Industries and Capitalizing Opportunities in South Africa, South America
(Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia), Middle East (Dubai) |
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| 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM |
Panel 1b |
Identifying Encouraged Industries and Capitalizing Opportunities in India, China and Russia |
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| 12:40 PM - 1:40 PM |
Luncheon & Networking |
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| 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM |
Workshop 1a |
Special Economic Zones and the Role of Governments in their creation |
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| 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM |
Workshop 1b |
Social Business Models and their Impact on Bottom Lines: A review of trends in Micro Finance, Micro credit and Micro insurance |
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| 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Break 3 |
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:2nd HALF: MANAGING RISKS IN EMERGING ECONOMIES WHILE NAVIGATING AND
OBEYING LOCAL, US, AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS |
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| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
Panel 2a |
What are the Risks? A discussion of general business, financial and legal risks associated with
emerging economies |
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| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
Panel 2b |
Understanding the People in Emerging Economies: How to effectively work with suppliers, customers, and employees |
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| 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM |
Break 4 |
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| 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM |
Workshop 2a |
Brand Merchandising and Franchise Relationships in Emerging Economies: a discussion of various franchise, competition, tax and licensing laws in emerging economies |
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| 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM |
Workshop 2b |
Protecting Your Intellectual Property Resources and Rights in Emerging Economies |
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| 4:50 PM - 5:00 PM |
Break 5 |
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| 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM |
Closing Remarks |
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