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[Outlook 2009] Arab World- The Rise of the Dynamic Economy |
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| Oct.16th 15:30-16:40, Grand Hall |
Oil-producing countries in the Arab enjoy an economic boom thanks to the enormous oil money that comes from high oil prices. Unlike in the past when they spent the money on expanding consumption, they are now using it to build a ‘Platform for Long-term Growth’ in anticipation of oil depletion. To reduce their dependence on oil money, the Arab countries diversify the cash-cow business by focusing on industries such as finance, tourism, and logistics. In this context, Arab countries strengthen their influence on the global economy through sovereign wealth funds based on oil money.
- How is Arab’s competitive investment changing their position in the global economy?
- How long will Arab’s growth continue? What are the insecure factors?
- How can the economic collaboration between the Arab and Asia be put into action?
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[Outlook 2009] ASEAN + East Asia 2009 - The New Collaborative Model |
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| Oct.16th 07:50-09:00, Mugunghwa Hall 2 |
ASEAN is emerging as a new powerhouse in the global economy. Through a concerted effort to achieve economic integration, the organization, composed of 10 Southeastern countries, has formed an economic bloc that has a population of 0.6 billion and GDP of 1 trillion dollars. The ultimate model ASEAN pursues is an EU-style community. The ASEAN charter adopted in 2007 characterizes strengthening the union of the 10-member countries via the formation of such a community by 2015. Given the change in status, ASEAN makes its uniformed voice on such global issues as climate change. Asian economic powers including Korea, China and Japan pursue economic collaboration, or going one step further, economic integration with ASEAN. There is even competition for hegemony.
- How will the global financial crisis affect ASEAN’s economy?
- How is ASEAN economic coordination being processed? What are possible after effects?
- What are the obstacles that hinder ASEAN cooperation?
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PARK, Bun-soon Senior Fellow, Samsung Economic Research Institute
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KUROKAWA, Kiyoshi Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies(GRIPS), Japan
TAN, Vincent CEO, Berjaya Corporation Berhad
LUTFI, Muhammad Chairman , Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board
LE, Song Lai Deputy General Director, State Capital Investment Corporation,Vietnam
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[Outlook 2009] Global Economy 2009 - Solutions on Unvertainty 2009 |
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| Oct.15th 14:00-15:10, Cosmos Hall |
Uncertainties in the global economy that had already aggravated since the 2007 sub-prime crisis have been exacerbating in 2008. Amid rising instability in the financial markets,
The growth of the world economy is expected to slow down to 2 percent. Developed markets, including the U.S. and European markets, are expected to grow only 1 percent. Forecast for 2009 is not bright either. But, can emerging markets, including the Asian economies, pull the global economy out of recession? Can they exert global economic leadership? Or will they fall victim to slow growth, too?
- Will Asia be the savior for the stagnated global economy?
- How long will this downfall in global economy continue?
- What major bullish and bearish factors are anticipated in 2009?
- How should business management strategies be planned for 2009?
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[Outlook 2009] India 2009 ㅡ Another Opportunity or Bubble |
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| Oct.15th 17:00-18:10, Cosmos Hall |
Some observers are worried about a slowdown in the economy of India, which has recorded high growth along with China for the past few years.
The driving force of the Indian economy has been foreign direct investment (FDI). But given the recent slowdown in the world economy, FDI is not expected to continue to offer strong support. In particular, growing inflationary pressures and overshooting property prices resulting from excessive liquidity burden the Indian economy. An outdated manufacturing industry and poor infrastructure make up the still-unresolved issues.
Despite advantages such as a vast domestic market, abundant low-cost labor and excellent IT capabilities, concerns over overheating and bubbles, including the credit bubble, are likely to be around for a while.
- What are the possibilities for investment capital in India to flow out of the country due to credit blockage in regards to the slowdown in global economy?
- Does India have what it takes to pull up the world economy with China?
- Is India still “The Land of Opportunity”?
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BANGALORE Deepak Chairman , SAMIXA
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PRAKASH, Ved General Manager & Head of Knowledge Management, Wipro Technologies
KUROKAWA, Kiyoshi Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies(GRIPS), Japan
JHA, Hridayeshwar Vice President , Tata Steel
JOHNSTON, Donald Former Secretary General, OECD
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[Outlook 2009] China 2009ㅡChanges after the Beijing Olympics |
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| Oct.15th 15:30-16:40, Cosmos Hall |
Some experts predict that the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games will be an inflection point for China, which has been the global growth engine recently.
China wants the Beijing Olympics to be remembered as the most successful one in history. The country plans to showcase its record economic growth and ‘big country’ image to the world.
However, there could be an ‘Olympics-related bubble’ in the run-up to the games, as there are rising voices worrying about a sudden slump in the overheated economy. Such concerns may prove to be groundless, but the controversies over overheating are likely to continue well into 2009.
Besides, the widening income gap, aging society, and environmental degradation are new factors that hamper sustainable growth in China. How will China overcome such challenges?
- How long can the Chinese economy be the driving force for the global economic growth?
- How will China overcome the gap between the rich and the poor as well as its issues regarding the environment and ageing society?
- How will the Chinese yuan revaluation be processed?
- What are the dangers of China-driven inflation?
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Kim, Icksoo Professor, Korea University
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KIANG, C.S Chairman , Peking Univ. Environment Fund
BARTON, Dominic Asia Pacific Chairman , McKinsey & Company
XU, Steven Chief Representative , The Economist Group, Economist Intelligence Unit ,China
FAN, He Assistant Director , Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Institute of World Economics and Politics
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[Partnering for Growth] Growing Together with Partners |
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| Oct.16th 17:00-18:10, Vista Hall |
Amidst heightened uncertainty in the business environment, individual companies are forging strategic partnerships or integrating with adjacent downstream or upstream industries for successful strategic turnarounds. The trend toward strategic partnership is also witnessed in the B2C segment in the form of a ‘prosumer’ Clearly, individual companies have to find answers that enable them to successfully set and implement a strategic direction.
- How is this different from traditional vertical integration?
- What is best for a company to link with a downstream or with an upstream industry?
- What are the key success factors?
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WOOD, Chris Vice President, Santa Fe Institute
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TRAEM, Michael R. Global CEO, Arthur D. Little
GILSON, Jean-Marc Asia Area President , Dow Corning
CULVER, John Asia-Pacific President , Starbucks
COWLING, Antony President, TNS plc
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[Partnering for Growth] Unstoppable Growth in Turbulence |
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| Oct.15th 14:00-15:10, Grand Hall |
With the global economy looking uncertain by the day in part due to the US credit crisis, sustainable growth in turbulent times has become a key challenge for many corporate leaders worldwide.
Facing an uncertain future, buffeted by global competition, more and more executives realize that they must make fundamental changes in their core business sectors even as they continue delivering the goods and services that keep them in business today.
A 10-year study by Bain & Company of Fortune 500 companies finds that three out of four firms face extinction within a decade unless they maximize untapped resources to redefine themselves. It is critical for a company to find its hidden assets to cope with the threat and to fuel renewed growth. Hidden assets will be the key for survival in an increasingly turbulent business environment.
- What are the keys to sustainable growth for a company in uncertain times?
- When does a company have to redefine its core and how?
- How can companies increase their success rate?
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[Partnering for Growth] M&A by Asian Corporations |
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| Oct.16th 15:30-16:40, Mugunghwa Hall 2 |
Asian companies are increasingly emerging as deal makers rather than as takeover targets. According to Thomson Financial, the value of Asian-Pacific outbound M&A deals in 2007 hit a record $433.07 billion in 2007, more than double the $187.1 billion in 2006.
Leading Asian companies from China and India, armed with robust liquidity, are expected to speed up acquiring overseas assets battered by the sub-prime debt crisis to advance into a globally competitive multinational company.
The emergence of sovereign funds in Asia in countries such as Korea, Japan, and China accelerates this trend. These funds are seeking out good deals in the West on a national level, particularly in the financial sector; where the Asian countries are less developed than other industries.
- What are the key drivers of increasing M&A deals by Asian companies?
- What risks are associated with cross-border deals by Asian corporations?
- Can India and China become global players through M&A deals overseas?
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WELSH, Charlie Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder, The Mergermarket Group
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RUSSELL, David Representative Director, Macquarie Korea Opportunities Management Inc
LEE, Kyu Wha Partner, Lee&Ko
GUTHRIE, Michelle Managing Director , Providence Equity Asia Limited
BRACKEN, Michael Managing Director, RBS
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[Partnering for Growth] Developing Global Talent |
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| Oct.16th 07:50-09:00, Cosmos Hall |
With the cross-border flow of workers increasing, hiring and retaining good people has become an intensely competitive area for companies doing business on a global scale. International companies need talent coupled with high skills, but they must also have the capability to manage diversity across the border. They realize that it is people that can transform their organization into a global player, not strategy or technology. However, the number of talented people is limited; and such people can move back and forth in pursuit of their needs. Companies have no choice but to hunt aggressively for talent to maintain their competitive edge as global players.
- Why are human resources so important to global corporations?
- How do we define a global talent?
- What should your company do to appoint and maintain the globally talented?
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AUBRY,Rick President , Rubicon Programs
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CHUBB, Ian Vice-Chancellor and President, Australian National University
KIANG, C.S Chairman , Peking Univ. Environment Fund
ISHIKURA, Yoko Professor, Hitotsubashi University
NITHIYANANTHAN, Laletha Vice President, Kelly Service
MUSILLI, Brenda President , Intel Foundation
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[Finance Beyond Uncertainty] Finance CEO Round Table - New Architecture of the Financial System |
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| Oct.16th 14:00-15:10, Vista Hall |
There has been a lot of criticism on Wall Street oriented financial system after the crisis. The criticism is mainly on that it is now time to focus on risk management rather than profit. However, for financial industry to grow there is no doubt that investment banking will still play a important role. What can the chances that can be found in this time of financial crisis?
- Will US financial system that has been the principle in global financial market come to an end? Will we see another system to replace US financial system? What would the characteristics of the new system or improved system?
- What are the measures to prevent financial crisis that we are seeing nowadays?
- Japanese financial firm, Nomura has decided to acquire Lehman Brothers. Other Japanese firms are looking for this kind of chances. Would this be a event when Japanese financial firms could strengthen their competitiveness and become major players in the global financial market?
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Kim, Hyung-Tae President, Korea Securities Research Institute (KSRI)
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SHAFER, Jeffrey Vice Chairman, Global Banking, Citi
GORDON, Michael Global Head of Institutional Investments, Fidelity International
BRAND, Jason President, Merrill Lynch Pacific Rim
BRITTAN, Leon Vice Chairman , UBS Investment Bank
TREGIDGO, Paul Vice Chairman of IB Division, Credit Suisse
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[Finance Beyond Uncertainty] Future of the dollar |
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| Oct.15th 17:00-18:10, Art Hall |
The recent financial crisis in US is giving a shock to foreign exchange market. US dollar has been very strong right after the crisis began. In a situation when global economy is in trouble, there is tendency to lean toward world's leading currency, which is resulting in strong US dollar. However because of weakening of US economy, trade and fiscal deficit, there is a doubt on how long this strong US dollar will continue.
- How long will the US dollar remain strong?
- Can the euro or other currencies replace the US dollar as the world's leading currency?
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SOHN, Sung Won Professor , California State University
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BARTON, Dominic Asia Pacific Chairman , McKinsey & Company
PADOAN, Pier Carlo Deputy Secretary General, OECD
BRITTAN, Leon Vice Chairman , UBS Investment Bank
XU, Steven Chief Representative , The Economist Group, Economist Intelligence Unit ,China
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[Finance Beyond Uncertainty] Threats and Opportunities in Asian Investment |
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| Oct.16th 14:00-15:10, Art Hall |
The recent global economic slowdown affects investors in developed markets, but investors keep putting their money in Asian assets, depending on continued growth potential. Take China. The Chinese economy grew 11 percent even in 2007. Even in 2008, the world’s most populous economy expects 8 percent growth. Decoupled from developed markets, Asian economies still look lucrative.
Some experts, however, warn that the continued capital inflows in Asia could come to a halt with the bursting of the credit, asset, and investment bubbles. In 2007, Asian developing countries had over US$2 trillion in foreign currency reserves, and half of this was ‘Borrowed Reserves’ built up from capital inflows. What would happen if foreign investors pull their money out of Asia, looking for alternative investment destinations?
- What are the key reasons behind the ongoing foreign investment surge in Asia?
- Will Asian economies continue to grow, decoupled with developed nations?
- Is there an investment bubble in Asia?
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SHIN, Jang-Sup Professor, National University of Singapore
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LE, Song Lai Deputy General Director, State Capital Investment Corporation,Vietnam
DUONG, Ngeap Chairman , Cambodia DNG Group
TAN, Vincent CEO, Berjaya Corporation Berhad
ABENG,Tanri Chairman, PT Telkom Indonesia, Tbk
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[Finance Beyond Uncertainty] Fund Capitalism |
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| Oct.16th 17:00-18:10, Grand Hall |
Sovereign wealth funds, that is, state-run investment funds, have emerged as a new powerhouse in the global investment scene, given their rapid rate of growth and size. More than 20 countries have these funds as of now; most of them are oil-exporting countries and Asian exporters who want to use their accumulated reserves as a resource.
Whether mutual funds or hedge funds, they usually target undervalued firms. They take a sizeable stake in a company to raise their voice and propose an array of strategic, operational, and financial remedies. The share price of the company that the funds target surges on market expectations that the firm would improve performance. Funds then profit from their investment.
There is an argument over the contribution of funds to corporate improvement: some funds only act to rake in profit in the short term.
- What can corporations learn from PEF?
- What are the key concerns related to the growth of sovereign funds?
- What are the prospects of fund capitalism?
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[Finance Beyond Uncertainty] Financial Instability and Risk Management |
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| Oct.15th 15:30-16:40, Art Hall |
Why does the risk management system repeatedly fail to prevent turbulence in finance? Many countries have repeatedly faced financial turmoil in their history, despite their tightened risk management systems.
For instance, the US economy faced the savings and loan (S&L) crisis in the late 1980s and the related property market crash, which led to the closure of several banks and a recession in 1990-1992 in spite of its advanced risk management system. The US risk management system failed to function properly last year, and the credit crunch is putting a drag on the US economy.
One of the key reasons for this is that risk management efforts haven’t caught up with the continued evolution of the financial markets, instruments, and institutions.
- Why did the risk management system fail to detect the recent credit crunch?
- What kind of risk management efforts should be made to manage risk?
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GABA, Anil The Orpar Chaired Professor of Risk Management,Dean of Faculty, INSEAD
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FEAGIN,Douglas L Head of the Financial Institutions Group for Asia , Goldman Sachs
JOHNSTON, Donald Former Secretary General, OECD
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[Network Innovation] IT CEO Round Table -Mobile Convergence Revolution & the Ubiquitous Society |
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| Oct.15th 17:00-18:10, Vista Hall |
The IT industry has evolved from telecommunications and the Internet and, now on the heels of an era of fixed mobile convergence comes the ‘Mobile Convergence Era.’
This means that new functions, services and media are converging into a mobile device.
For companies, the era of mobile convergence requires a wider perspective, since they not only have to upgrade hardware competitiveness but also collaborate with other industries and services. Collaboration with the government is also important since the right policy needs to be in place in a mobile convergence environment that promises drastic changes.
- What is the competitive advantage strategy that drives the mobile convergence era?
- What kind of changes will mobile convergence bring to companies, countries, and societies?
- In the era of mobile convergence, will cell-phone manufacturers, service players, and content providers build an efficient collaborative relationship?
- Mobile convergence has introduced new types of businesses, but may face a major obstacle: government regulations. How to address this issue?
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McCABE, Mike Senior Director, Asia Publishing,Electronic Arts Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
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PELL, Barney CTO & Co-founder, Powerset
KIMBER, Richard Chief Executive Officer , Friendster
TWOMEY, Paul President/CEO, ICANN
COOK, Geoffrey CEO, Myyearbook
MOORE, Scott Senior Vice President, Yahoo!
ABENG,Tanri Chairman, PT Telkom Indonesia, Tbk
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[Network Innovation] Web 3.0 & New Biz |
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| Oct.16th 17:00-18:10, Cosmos Hall |
The development in cable and wireless network technology is creating revolutionary changes in the media industry. Consequently, media companies are doing their utmost to find new business models in this era of dynamic change. How global media companies go about discovering new models and where to look for these diverse ideas are just some of the topics in store for active discussion.
- What new technologies are in store for the Web 3.0 age?
- What are possible business opportunities for Web 3.0?
- What are the challenges and difficulties for defining ideas into reality in Web 3.0?
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LEE, Sukgeun Managing Director , ADL Korea
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GALEY, Shawn Managing Director, Commercial Affairs, Bloomberg Television Asia-Pacific
MOORE, Scott Senior Vice President, Yahoo!
COOK, Geoffrey CEO, Myyearbook
PELL, Barney CTO & Co-founder, Powerset
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[Network Innovation] Innovation Premium in New Media |
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| Oct.16th 15:30-16:40, Cosmos Hall |
Which company shall laugh last in this fast-paced media market? In this session, we will get an outlook on the future of new media industry. Our mission is to provide a solution for companies on how to earn the innovation premium. We shall discuss about new products and new services as well as their economic effect.
- What will be the future of media in the convergence era?
- How will media convergence affect traditional media outlets?
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[Network Innovation] Creative Business in the Virtual and Real Worlds |
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| Oct.15th 15:30-16:40, Mugunghwa Hall 2 |
Innovations, insights, trends and the current business outlook on the games industry are hot topics for the new generation. Let us delve into how the gaming industry has evolved into its current unrivalled momentum and the big trend today with Asia driving its growth. Let us find out how industry players can ride the wave and what part governments can play in content creation and protection.
-How far can cyber space go when it comes down to its limits in businesses?
-What effect does virtual economy have on the real economy?
-What is the collaborative solution for the development of creative business between virtuality and reality?
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[Green is Green] Future Energy |
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| Oct.16th 17:00-18:10, Mugunghwa Hall 2 |
Global providers and consumers of energy and energy-intensive commodities are facing a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty. The competitive landscape is being reshaped by several macroeconomic, social, and business trends, including climate change. A number of key questions remain unanswered as we look into the future of energy industry.
- How does the future of global energy supply look especially in terms of oil, gas, and coal?
- What will be the main motives that will rearrange the global energy business?
- How will the regulation on carbon dioxide emission and policy based on energy efficiency affect the energy industry? Will this have an impact on energy consumption?
- What is the role of the alternative energy in the global energy market?
- What is the potential future business model?
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BOZON, Ivo Director, McKinsey & Company’s Amsterdam Office
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KUROKAWA, Kiyoshi Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies(GRIPS), Japan
DIRKS, Gary Group Vice President, BP
OCONNOR, Philip President , PROactive Strategies
UDEN, Martin Ambassador , British Embassy of the Republic of Korea
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[Green is Green] Green Management |
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| Oct.16th 07:50-09:00, Grand Hall |
Business leaders around the world overwhelmingly embrace the idea that the role of corporations in society goes far beyond simply meeting obligations to shareholders. Traditionally, businesses have focused sociopolitical concerns that directly affect them in their CSR agenda. However, the implicit social contract between business and society are rapidly changing as broad global issues such as Climate Change, off-shore labor conditions, public health (e.g., obesity) are increasingly becoming the focus of general public debate
- What are successful examples of green management?
- How can a company eagerly undergo green management?
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BONINI, Sheila Management Consultant, McKinsey & Company
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DUBEE, Frederick Senior Advisor , UN Global Compact
MASON, Fred Director , Caterpillar Inc
GILSON, Jean-Marc Asia Area President , Dow Corning
OCONNOR, Philip President , PROactive Strategies
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[Green is Green] Climate Change and Business |
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| Oct.15th 14:00-15:10, Vista Hall |
Increase in atmospheric greenhouse gas and associated climate changes have become one of the strongest forces affecting global regulations, business practices, and international relations. It is creating a major discontinuity in business globally. Some will have to bear the cost of mitigation while others may find new growth opportunities in the process. Additionally, as the impact of climate change becomes inevitable, adaptation, especially in developing countries in Asia, will become a major challenge.
- What are the repercussions of global climate change?
- What can businesses achieve from climate change? What are the leading companies doing to take advantage of this chance?
- How should companies analyze risks and diminish its negative side effects?
- How important is it for Asian nations to adjust to the new regulations related to climate change? What important issues will Asian nations face when it comes to coping with the new environment?
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KIANG, C.S Chairman , Peking Univ. Environment Fund
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MASKIN, Eric Professor, 2007 Nobel Prize Laureate Economic, Social Science at Princeton Institute for Advanced Study
DIRKS, Gary Group Vice President, BP
STRONG, Maurice Former Under Secretary General , UN
LEVIN,Richard President , Yale University
CHUBB, Ian Vice-Chancellor and President, Australian National University
NAUCLER, Tomas Director, McKinsey&Company Stockholm Ofiice
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[Gov't as Biz Partner] Sustainable City & Human Life |
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| Oct.16th 15:30-16:40, Art Hall |
How will future cities look like? City development has led to negative aspects such as overpopulation in cities, and damages to the ecology which has given rise to a movement in promoting sustainable cities. We need to take a long-term perspective and develop cities where the environment, culture and people are organically linked. This session will seek to answer the following questions: what virtues are required by the government, company and citizens to build a city that is good to live and how should they cooperate?
- How can we define a city's sustainability?
- How can we make an attractive city for investors?
- How can we overcome a city's environment damage such as the carbon discharge?
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EDWARDS, Ferne Sustainable Cities Research Officer , University of Melbourne
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VARGO, Lars Ambassador , Embassy of Sweden to Korea
HYNES, John B. President & CEO, Gale International LLC
TENNENT, Peter Mayor of New Plymouth, New Zealand
PADOAN, Pier Carlo Deputy Secretary General, OECD
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[Gov't as Biz Partner] Dialogue with Gov’t Officials from Emerging Countries |
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| Oct.15th 17:00-18:10, Grand Hall |
Globalization of the world economy is facilitating the movement of product, people, and capital and ushering in an era where companies and individuals select their country. Many Asian governments are accelerating their political efforts to become good, appealing business partners. Resultantly, there is heated competition to become an attractive investment destination, sometimes to the detriment of other policy objectives, such as social welfare and distribution. What are the key requirements for a government to become a better business partner, the key challenges, and the best policy direction? What do Asian ministers at the heart of such a drive have to say?
- What are major forces and constraints that lead governments to change and become better business partners?
- What policies are being implemented to attain the goal of becoming a better business partner?
- What are the success and failure cases and key lessons?
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OH, Jong Nam Professor, Seoul National University
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FAN, He Assistant Director , Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Institute of World Economics and Politics
DJAJUSMAN, Darmawan Deputy Chairman for investment Promotion , Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board
LE, Song Lai Deputy General Director, State Capital Investment Corporation,Vietnam
GANDHI, Tugsjargal Minister, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, Mongolia
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[Gov't as Biz Partner] Government Leadership for Wealth Creation |
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| Oct.15th 15:30-16:40, Vista Hall |
A number of governments and policy makers are setting up vision and strategies for wealth creation and leading its implementation. The US aims to become a ‘Smart Power,’ the UK is building itself up as ‘UK OK,’ referring to itself as a creative nation. Middle East countries, such as UAE, are moving aggressively to create national wealth. Meanwhile, globalization is reducing the scope of independent governmental decision-making as well as the impact of government policies. Now, governments are faced with the critical decision of where to get involved and where not to in national wealth creation. Another challenge for governments is to efficiently fulfill their role within the selected model.
- Given the global economic environment of the 21st century, what should be the role of government in wealth creation?
- What leadership should government exert to play this role?
- What are the examples of effective government leadership in wealth creation and key lessons?
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GOWING, Nik Presenter , BBC
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HAN, Duck-soo Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea,
HOWARD, John Former Prime Minister , Australia
AHO,Esko Former Prime Minister , Finland
AHERN, Patrick Bartholemew Former Prime Minister , Ireland
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[Win-Win Society] Retirement Preparation - How Financial Institutions Can Help You |
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| Oct.16th 14:00-15:10, Cosmos Hall |
The world is rapidly aging. However the retirement age has not shifted, leaving most people insufficiently prepared for life after retirement. Therefore, a critical question is how to manage your assets before retirement. Experts in retirement preparation from Fidelity, a globally renowned asset management firm and also famous for ‘Fidelity Retirement Index’, which shows the expected income rate post-retirement compared to prior retirement, will attend this session and discuss various financial services to prepare life after retirement. The key topics will be, taking reference from advanced countries, what are the appropriate products to prepare for retirement and ways to accumulate asset before retirement. |
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ISHIKURA, Yoko Professor, Hitotsubashi University
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NOJIRI, Satoshi Director, Fidelity Investments Japan Limited
HARLOW, Van Managing Director, Fidelity Investment
WOO, Jae Ryong Managing Director , Wealth Management Consulting Research Institute at Tong Yang Securities Inc.
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[Win-Win Society] Leveraging Women Leadership & Talent |
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| Oct.15th 14:00-15:10, Art Hall |
Using women workers in an effective way has become a competitive source for companies, organizations and countries. Women’s participation in the labor force is around 60 percent on average for OECD members. With many countries struggling with a low birth rate and aging populations across the world, women workers can drive economic growth by making up the shortfall in labor. OECD proposes that in order to encourage women to work, it is important to increase the amount of paid parental leave and promote family-friendly policies. In other words, it is critical to create a comfortable environment within which women can work. Statistics show that globally there are less female executives than male executives due to the relatively short history of women’s participation in the labor force and a pervasive male-oriented organizational culture. This explains the recent introduction of numerous training programs for women executives. How can we overcome the prejudice of the male-dominant corporate culture and effectively use women in the labor force?
-In what ways can talented women drive a country’s growth?
-How can the issue of female career discontinuation—caused by household duties, child care, and so on—be addressed?
-What is the creative organizational management model that uses women leadership and talent?
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JUNG, Suzanne Anchor & Producer , Channel NewsAsia
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MUSILLI, Brenda President , Intel Foundation
KIM, Yeon-Hee Partner, Bain & Company Korea
GUTHRIE, Michelle Managing Director , Providence Equity Asia Limited
PANT, Narayan Dean of Executive Education and Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, INSEAD
LORIMER, Linda Koch Vice President , Yale and Secretary
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[Win-Win Society] Mobilizing Borderless Society |
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| Oct.15th 15:30-16:40, Grand Hall |
In an era of globalization, competition among companies is becoming much more intensive.
Companies that fail to lead or satisfy the market’s needs fall behind. It is not rare to see even a number-one company stumble if it does not keep up with the pace of change. Thus, to maintain their competitive advantage, companies are promoting the concept of ‘Unity of Knowledge,’ which transcends government borders. The ultimate objective is to create innovation by connecting a company’s key knowledge base to external knowledge. Thus, Unity of Knowledge manifests in cross-industrial integration. Key examples of newly integrated industries are mobile internet (WiBro), Internet TV (IPTV), and broadcasting and telecommunications.
In an era where industry boundaries have been torn down, the relationship with suppliers is important. In fact, a leading global company that serves many customers across the global market has well over 100,000 suppliers on average. Under this situation, managing supplier relationships has emerged as a key management issue. Global companies build efficient and open knowledge networks with not only suppliers but also numerous interested parties such as customers, governments, associations, universities, civil organizations, competitors, research institutes, and self-governing bodies. Companies also continuously search for the knowledge required to enhance their competitive power.
- How should companies display competitiveness in a borderless society?
- What are the obstacles hindering the “Unity of Knowledge?”
- What is required to build an open-knowledge network?
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[Win-Win Society] Conversation with the Multi-talented |
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| Oct.15th 15:30-16:40, Grand Hall 2&3 |
Musicians and artists take the path of creators. How do they display their inspiration and move people’s hearts? How do they plan their performance and use their creativity to inspire people? What are artists like in their daily lives? The fans will have a rare chance to engage in an open dialogue with the talented and versatile musicians and artists. |
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JANG, Rose Singer, Pop Opera-Crossover
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KURAMOTO, Yuhki Pianist & Composer,
MOORE, Patricia President , Moore Design Associates
HONG, Victorya CEO & Designer , Nabe Design
KIM, Michelle Mi-Kyung Assistant Concertmaster , New York Philharmonic
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[WKF- Channel NewsAsia ] Food Security in Asia |
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| Oct.16th 07:50-09:00, Mugunghwa Hall 1 |
With the current financial crisis roiling the world markets it is easy to forget one of the fundamental problems facing Asia - something that will continue to impact millions of people long after terms like "credit crunch" and "bank bailout" are forgotten. It is the immense and pressing challenge of making food available at prices that ordinary people can afford. Over the past 18 months, food prices have soared - particularly for key staples like rice and wheat - which is threatening to throw millions of Asians back into poverty, and the present financial crisis is only exacerbating the already critical situation. This panel tackles some of the tough questions and examines what may be some unpleasant answers.
-How will the present financial crisis impact the food chain and is there any way of buffering the very poor from the worst of the fallout other than traditional aid handouts?
-What are the fundamental structural changes that need to be implemented to avoid food prices from continuing this upward spiral?
-Why did food prices rise so sharply and so suddenly, who has benefitted, and is there any means of sharing the profits equitably, or do we face significant social unrest if we don't?
-What can each one of us do, as voters, as consumers and producers, to reach a higher level of "food security" without this turning into protectionism or hurting our neighbors?
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LIN, Xue Ling News Presenter , Channel NewsAsia
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HANIM, Lutfiyah Researcher , Aliansi Petani Indonesia
SISWO, Sujadi Indonesia Bureau Chief , Mediacorp Pte Ltd
GUZMAN, Rosario Bella Executive Editor, IBON Foundation
PADOLINA, William Deputy Director-General , International Rice Research Institute
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