Agenda

Preliminary Agenda

Taking place in a major gateway to American and Asian markets, this conference will focus on world-class hub cities as key drivers of global business and economic growth. Infrastructure, renewable energy and logistics and information technology innovation will be explored as key indices of competitive advantage for trade and investment. As the third U.S. city with the most Fortune 500 headquarters, Atlanta provides a platform to examine urban development strategies for sustaining growth and competitiveness especially in today’s volatile financial market. A comparative focus of key hub cities in Asia, U.S., Middle East, and Latin America will highlight best practices and explore challenges and opportunities ahead.
Opening Night Dinner
Session I: Stimulating World Economies in Time of Crisis
As the financial services sector is facing major crises worldwide, investment in infrastructure becomes key priorities of economic stimulus packages across global markets.

Roundtable Discussion with participation from U.S., China, India, Singapore

Session II: Integrating Innovation & Sustainable Development across Industry Sectors

•    Energy, Power, Water: Renewable and Sustainable Resources for Enabling Infrastructure Development
•    Logistics & Manufacturing: Technology & Innovations in Distribution and Access
•    Transportation: From Beltways to Runways
•    Infrastructure for Knowledge Industries

Session III:  New World Cities: Urbanization and Innovations in Clean Technology & Green   Buildings

Session IV: Global Stories & Best Practices: Public-Private Partnerships in Building Economic Hubs

Roundtable Discussion with participation from Atlanta, Singapore, China, India, Dubai, Panama
Environmental Trade Mission Meetings & Site Visit