Registration/Tea-Coffee (9:00 am- 10:00 am)

Greeting by Dean of School (10:00 am- 10:15 am)
Sir Andrew 

Panel Discussion 1 (10:15 am- 12:00pm)
Banking and Finance

Keynote
Mr. Tou Chen Chang
Head of Investment Banking HSBC

Panel Chair: Associate Professor Paolo Volpin

The world has been witness to the abundance of investment opportunities in Asia with China leading most of the activity. The growing number of M&A transactions, private equity and private banking business has been astounding. Even with the challenges faced by the global economy, the Asian region remains one of the key growth drivers for many financial institutions. This panel aims to provide a rich discussion on current and future trends as Asia increases its prominence in the financial industry.

Participants:
- China Now
- Cadwalader
- Pricewaterhouse Coopers


Panel Discussion 2 (1:30pm - 3:15pm)
Technopreneurship

Keynote
Mr. Savio Kwan
A&K Consulting

Panel Chair: Professor Bruce Weber

Asia has traditionally been viewed as the manufacturing hub of the world. Now, the transition to new businesses based on information technology is on the rise. The birth of a new generation of entrepreneurs harnessing new technologies is evident. The rise of companies such as Alibaba.com and Webaroo Inc. has transformed the way of doing business. As of 2007, Asia has more than 500 million internet users and with 3.7 billion people, growth is inevitable. This panel will focus on how technology and entrepreneurship intertwine to become an even more important industry in the future.

Participants:
- Webaroo Inc
- MSN International R&D, Microsoft
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- China Britain Business Council


Panel Discussion 3 (3:30pm - 5:30pm)
Creative, Brands and Lifestyle Industry

Keynote
Mr. Philip Dodd
Made in China

Panel Chair: Professor Patrick Barwise

The booming economies of Asia have elevated the income levels and living standards of the people in the region. Creative industries, luxury goods, leisure companies and consumer brands are focusing their efforts into capturing the hearts and minds of the Asian consumer. The panel discussion will revolve around the how these industries will evolve in the region and what challenges they will be facing in the future.

Participants:
- Accor Group
- Wolff Olins
- Burberry