2008 SCIS Young Professionals Globalization & Emerging Economies Conference

The Southern Center for International Studies Young Professionals (SCIS YP) is pleased to announce its inaugural conference, Globalization and Emerging Economies, taking place on May 17, 2008 in Atlanta, GA.

Thanks to our Sponsors, we can now offer you subsidized registration pricing.

Conference Pricing: (7:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
SCIS Members - $35
Non-Members - $45

The price includes the following:

Keynote Address
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, 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
Conference Participation Certificate from The Southern Center for International Studies Young Professionals

Evening Reception Pricing: (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
SCIS Members - $20
Non-Members - $25

The price includes the following:

• Keynote Address
• Networking Games
• Cocktail hour (cash bar)
• Dinner and light entertainment
• Networking Reception with 100+ professionals, investors, business owners, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, academics and students from the metro Atlanta area

Full Day Program Pricing (Conference and Evening Reception)
SCIS Members - $50
Non-Members - $60

The price includes the following:

2 Keynote Address

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, 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

Conference Participation Certificate from The Southern Center for International Studies Young Professionals

Participant Information Please type your name, title, and company as you would like it to appear on your name tag (ex: Jane Doe, VP of Business Development, Apple Pharmaceuticals)
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Include my contact information in this year's "Conference Attendee Directory 2008"? Yes No
How did you hear of this conference? (Your response will help us better plan for future conferences)
Email from SCIS YP notices and/or conference organizers
Corporate/Organizations (Accenture, UPS, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, etc):
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Partner Organizations/Chambers of Commerce/Consulates (Russian American Chamber of Commerce, WTC, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Chamber, etc) :
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Breakout Session: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Which panel will you more likely attend during the 1st half of the conference?* Panel 1a: Identifying Encouraged Industries and Capitalizing Opportunities in South Africa, South America (Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia), Middle East (Dubai) Panel 1b: Identifying Encouraged Industries and Capitalizing Opportunities in India, China and Russia
Breakout Session: 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM Which workshop will you more likely attend during the 1st half of the conference?* Workshop 1a: Special Economic Zones and the Role of Governments in their creation Workshop 1b: Social Business Models and their Impact on Bottom Lines: A review of trends in Micro Finance and Credit
Breakout Session: 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Which panel will you more likely attend during the 2nd half of the conference?* Panel 2a: What are the Risks? A discussion of general business, financial and legal risks associated with emerging economies Panel 2b: Understanding the People in Emerging Economies: How to effectively work with suppliers, customers, and employees
Breakout Session: 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Which workshop will you more likely attend during the 2nd half of the conference?* Workshop 2a: How to Avoid the Risks and Litigation in Emerging Economies: A review of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and relevant toy and product quality regulations in certain emerging markets and the United States Workshop 2b: Protecting Your Intellectual Property Resources and Rights in Emerging Economies
Will you be attending breakfast? Yes No
Will you be attending lunch? If so, do you prefer vegetarian or non vegatarian (buffet)? Not attending lunch Vegetarian Non-Vegetarian
Will you be attending dinner and networking reception at the end of the conference? Yes No