Program Focus
This year, the conference will feature over 20 top-notch speakers from diverse backgrounds including Technology, Academia, Media, Healthcare, Finance, Arts, Politics, Non-profits, Law, and Entertainment.
Through interactive programming categorized by a focus on policy and investment, the conference will showcase the potential of each industry and the power of collaboration across sectors. Conference participants will gain valuable global perspectives on the interplay of business, policy, industrial development, and economics, and will obtain practical insights on issues affecting a variety of industries ranging from energy and finance to information technology and healthcare.
Conference Agenda
The Conference Agenda is tentative. Stay tuned for updates.
| PROGRAM SESSION | TIME & LOCATION | |
| Registration & Breakfast | 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM Speakers Auditorium Lobby |
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| MORNING TRACK: POLICY AND INVESTMENT OVERVIEW | ||
| Welcome And Introductions | 8:50 AM - 9:20 AM Speakers Auditorium |
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| - Anitha Vadavatha, Conference Leader | ||
| - Dr. David Forquer, Assistant Dean and Director of Executive MBA Program, J. Mack Robinson College of Business | ||
| Opening Keynote Address on Investment Overview | 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM | |
| - Introduction: Dr. Cedric Suzman, VP & Programming Director, Southern Center for International Studies | ||
| - Keynote Address: Dr. Lawrence Spinelli, Acting President, Overseas Private Investment Corporate (OPIC) | ||
| - Q & A on the Domestic and International Investment Climate | ||
| Networking Break | 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM | |
| Plenary Address: Overview Of Economic Policy Implications on Emerging Markets | 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM Speakers Auditorium |
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| - Dr. Jagdish Sheth, Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing in the Goizueta Business School at Emory University | ||
| - Dr. David Bruce, Professor, Institute of International Business, J. Mack Robinson College of Business | ||
| Lunch | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Court Salon |
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| AFTERNOON TRACK: INDUSTRIES OVERVIEW | ||
| Afternoon Keynote Talk: Managing in the Economic Downturn | 12:15 PM - 12:50 PM House Salon |
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| - Kelly Marchese, Principal - Strategy & Operations, Deloitte Consulting | ||
| Networking Break | 12:50 PM - 1:00 PM | |
| Industry Series I | 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM House Salon |
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| - Read Estate: | ||
| - Financial Services: Tom Armes, VP - FX Manager Southeast, Wells Fargo Bank | ||
| - Insurance: Selina Memedova, Executive Underwriter, ACE USA | ||
| Networking Break | 2:20 PM - 2:30 PM | |
| Industry Series II | 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM House Salon |
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| - Travel: Mike Randolfi, VP - Financial Planning and Analysis, Delta Air Lines | ||
| - Hospitality: Jacque Plair-Rushin, Director - Global Customer Care, Intercontinental Hotels Group | ||
| - Consumer Goods: Santiago Blanco, VP - Flavor Sparkling Brands, The Coca-Cola Company | ||
| Networking Break | 3:50 PM - 4:00 PM | |
| Industry Series III | 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM House Salon |
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| - Energy: Alex Stuebler, Director - Strategic Marketing, Siemens Energy & Automation | ||
| - Telecommunications: Debbie Perantoni, Senior Associate - Brand Licensing, AT & T | ||
| - Information Technology: Arun Prasad: VP - Global Services and Delivery, Itaas Inc. | ||
| Networking Break | 5:20 PM - 5:30 PM | |
| Closing Remarks | 5:30 PM - 5:50 PM House Salon |
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| Networking Cocktail Reception (Cash Bar) | 5:50 PM - 6:50 PM Court Salon |
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Speaking Opportunities
The conference is seeking executives, experts and academics to participate in this unique Atlanta conference on Global Markets In the Current Economic Crisis. Speaking opportunities include:
1. Keynote Speaker - Opening and Afternoon
The Keynote Speaker will kick-off this SCIS Young Professionals second annual conference with an address to 150+ confernce attendees.
2. Plenary Session Participant
The Plenary Session Participants will kick off the conference with updates and outlooks on the current policy and investment overview.
3. Industry Panel Expert (8 Industries)
Panel Experts will provide experiences and outlooks on respective industry's business opportunities and challenges through an interactive and moderated question and answer session.
Please see the conference agenda above for details. Programming Sessions will provide business leaders with an intimate environment in which to explain services or products crucial to business success locally and internationally. All conference speakers will be featured in pre- and post-event marketing channels including web sites, newspapers, email announcements, and radio spots.
For speaking opportunities and/or to discuss the value proposition kindly contact Anitha Vadavatha, Conference Leader at (678) 596-5573.
