Chindia Rising 2009

With India and China still forecast to grow by around 5% -6% despite the recession it has never been a more important time for business to understand how to benefit from these markets. This one-day conference will show you how China and India will benefit your business. It also features a very rare opportunity to hear in the UK one of the world's leading business thought-leaders, author of the best-selling book 'Chindia Rising', Dr Jagdish N Sheth.

• Aimed at all sizes and types of organisation
• Featuring 15 leading thought-leaders and industry experts delivering keynotes, case studies and providing between them proven and practical approaches, clear processes, and the insights, hints and tips that can only come from first-hand experience
• Panel discussions enabling you to engage the speakers directly to address the issues central to developing successful business in these important emerging economies
• Hear first-hand from business leaders how you can harness the potential and avoid the pitfalls associated with doing business in India and China
• Network with peers, participate in open forums and explore new business opportunities

The line up of speakers currently includes:

• Tim Ambler – Senior Fellow at London Business School, former Joint Managing Director of International Distillers and Vintners and author of Doing Business in China
• Sharon Bamford – inaugural Chief Executive of UK India Business Council
• Peter Budd - Head of Arup Global Aviation, Chairman of Arup Scotland, Vice-Chairman, China-Britain Business Council
• Laxmi Chaudhry – Founder of 1-Stop HR and leading cross cultural expert specialising in helping companies understand the Indian and Chinese markets
• Richard Gillingwater CBE, Dean of Cass Business School, City London University
• David Haigh – Founder and Chief Executive of Brand Finance plc, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy
• Manoj Ladwa – Chief Executive of MLS Chase and a recognised expert in Indo-European cross border investments
• Professor Vincent-Wayne Mitchell – Professor of Consumer Marketing, Cass Business School
• Dr Jaideep Prabhu – Jawaharlal Nehru Professor of Indian Business and Enterprise and Director of the Centre for India and Global Business at the Judge Business School, university of Cambridge
• Yoel Sano – Leading analyst for the Asia market, Head of Asia Country Risk at Business Monitor International
• Chen Wu – Associate Director of China-Britain Business Council and author of the report into Chinese regional cities

Topics covered will include:

• Why the Rise of Chindia is inevitable
• Chindia’s Global Impact, Geopolitical and Cultural Hegemony
• Understanding the Historical, Obvious, Real and Future Advantage and what this knowledge will enable you to achieve
• The main risks facing Chindia in the current global financial market crisis
• The mega-trends driving the rise of Chindia
• The major opportunities for success in Chindia and the emerging factors for success
• Opportunities in China and India beyond the major cities
• How to build a successful global business in Chindia
• How western brands can succeed in the Chindia marketplace
• Understanding the Chinese and India cultures and why this matters
• The legal and tax implications of doing business in Chindia

Location: Cass Business School, 106 Bunhill Row, London EC1
Nearest Tube: Moorgate/ Barbican
Date: Tuesday 12th May 2009
Time: 10.00 – 15:00pm
Pricing: Full price £399.00 +VAT (Quote CODE APTN at time of booking and you pay just £240+VAT)
Contact:

• www.gmnhome.com/pagebuilder.asp?id=431
• email chindia@gmnhome.com
• or call 00 44 (0) 845 838 1860

Your ticket includes:

• One-day pass to Chindia Rising 2009
• SPECIAL SIGNED edition of `Chindia Rising` (RRP:£45)
• FREE COPY of ‘Doing Business With India’ (RRP: £85)
• COMPLIMENTARY annual Standard membership of Global Marketing Network (RRP: £115)
• All refreshments and networking lunch
• UNLIMITED Access to post-conference website with downloadable notes
• Conference delegate pack