Monday, October 16, 2006

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Developments and Reform in the Securities and Capital Markets of India

Hear from the deputy director of capital markets for the IMF about the recent developments, changes and reforms in the securities and capital markets and banking in India.

Speakers

• Hung Q. Tran
  Deputy Director, International Capital Markets Deptment
  International Monetary Fund

Presentation:

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Doing Business in China

China offers much promise, but also much peril. With over 1.3 billion people, China's market is quickly surpassing North America and Europe combined. Hear indispensable strategies, tactics, and lessons to help businesses succeed in China.

Speakers

• James McGregor
  Author
  One Billion Customers

• Michael Colopy
  Foreign Affairs Specialist
  ICCI

• Hung Q. Tran
  Deputy Director, International Capital Markets Deptment
  International Monetary Fund

Presentation:
No presentation available.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Enterprise Risk - Making the Leap for Your Organization

No matter where your organization is on the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) curve, there is progress to be made. This session looks at the four main areas in implementing an organizational ERM strategy: framing the challenge; shaping the process; assessing Enterprise Risk; conducting benchmarking.

Speakers

• Kevin Leader
  Vice President and Treasurer
  Bechtel Group, Inc.

• Gayle W. Higaki
  Senior Vice President
  Bank of America

Presentation:

4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

The Role of the Corporate Compliance Officer

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has had a major impact on the corporate governance of companies. The rules are complex and the consequences of failure can be severe. Domestic and international companies believe the creation of the "Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Position" will facilitate compliance. Gain insights on this role from an experienced CCO.

Speakers

• David I. Greenberg
  Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
  Altria Group, Inc.

Presentation:

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Global Treasury Management: A Case Study

This interactive discussion highlights the accomplishments of EDS in the development of their processes and systems, which are used to manage their treasury operations globally. Discover some of the tools used to manage working capital and foreign exchange exposures. Learn about some possible alternative approaches to those taken by EDS and the pros and cons of each.

Speakers

• David L. O'Brien, CTP
  Assistant Treasurer
  EDS Corporation

• Diane R. Quinn
  Managing Director, Global Transaction Services
  Citigroup

Presentation:

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Supply Chain and Logistics in China - Merging the Physical and Financial Supply Chains

Significant inroads have been made by Chinese companies in the use of Supply Chain Management techniques, resulting in the emergence of some of the most efficient companies in the world. This session will focus on what is happening in China in the area of the Physical & Financial supply chain, taking you through some of the successes and the challenges.

Speakers

• David Leong
  Head of Trade Sales & Supply Chain, China
  Standard Chartered Bank

Presentation: