HPAIR 2008 Business Conference

Conference Progam

Plenary Sessions

Ties that Bind: How Corporate Governance Affects the Business Climate in Asia
East Meets West: Global Integration of the Business World

Panel Topics

Financial Services
Family-owned Conglomerates
Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds
Energy and Natural Resources
Foreign Direct Investment
Media and Entertainment
Luxury Goods
Real Estate

Workshop Topics

Enhancing Board Leadership and Value
Consumer Branding and Marketing
Law and Regulations
Managing and Recruiting Talent

Special Events

Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony usually features important government officials of the local country to welcome the HPAIR Business Conference.

VIP Dinner

This exclusive VIP dinner brings together guests from government, business, and academia for a relaxed night of mingling.

Gala Dinner

The Gala Dinner is a black-tie celebration for all conference participants and features important speakers delivering thoughtful speeches to summarize the conference.

Small Group Lunches

This series of group lunches is an opportunity to meet a select group of conference delegates in a more intimate setting.

Media Coverage

Leading magazines and news services will cover the conference. Prior media outlets covering our conference include CNBC Asia, Bloomberg Asia, the Business Times, The Straits Times and the Times of India.

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