9th Annual Global Business Conference

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"Mapping the Global Economy"

Description

On February 28, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, in cooperation with Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, will host its 9th Annual Global Business Conference at the Creese Student Union Complex at Drexel University.

This year’s conference, entitled “Mapping the Global Economy in 2012” will include a panel discussion on the future of the global economy, an update on free trade agreements and streamlining cross-border trade with Canada, and a panel on how small and medium-sized businesses are successfully capturing their share of international markets. In addition, attendees will hear an exciting keynote address that talks about a new paradigm for U.S. exporters. 

 

Expert Speakers and Topics Include: 

Navigating an Ever-Changing Landscape - Leading Economists Debate the Future of the Global Economy 
• Moderator: William C. Dunkelberg, PhD, Chair, Board of Directors, Global Interdependence Center
• David Kotok, Chief Investment Officer, Cumberland Advisors
• David Malpass, President, Encima Global LLC

New Free Trade Agreements as Game Changers for U.S. Exporters 
• Chris Sabatini, Senior Director of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas, and Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly 

Streamlining Trade between Canada and the U.S.: The Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness Initiative
• Kevin O'Shea, Minister (Political Affairs), Embassy of Canada
A Small Business Perspective: Successful Global Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises
• Moderator: Stephen Mullin, Senior Vice President and Principal, Econsult Corporation
• Duane E. Presti, Chief Executive Officer, PARIS Technologies International Inc.
• Holly Hammond, Director of International Sales, K’NEX Brands
• Andrea Townrow, Executive Vice President, World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia 

Keynote Address: A New Paradigm for U.S. Exporters 
• Grant Aldonas, Principal Managing Director, Split Rock International and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade (2001 - 2005)