FOURTH ANNUAL U.S.-CHINA TRADE CONFERENCE

(Subject to Change)

 

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Significance of the Conference
  • Meet at one conference hundreds of professionals and companies from different parts of the world who are specifically engaged in U.S.-China trade and are decision makers.
  • Capitalize on the unprecedented opportunities: trade with a country that is projected to become the world’s largest economy with an import requirement in excess of one trillion in 2050.
  • Gain a competitive edge by learning from over 20 professionals who have on-the-ground experience in their areas of expertise:
    • Understand the macro and micro environment of the Chinese economy and investment trends
    • Explore the social, political, economic and cultural elements necessary to conducting successful cross border business transactions
    • Implement effective tax, customs, transportation and logistics strategies specific to trade between the U.S. and China
    • Identify problems and potential solutions that are relevant in U.S.-China trade
    • Learn through case studies
  • Conference participants will receive a 6 month free subscription to the USCCC “Insider’s Guide to Doing Business in China: A Q & A Forum” and limited conference article downloads.
  • A highly successful annual conference that provides up to the minute market intelligence for US-China business activities.

Thursday, October 30, 2003
7:00 a.m- 8:00 a.m. Registration Begins and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m- 8:15 a.m.

Welcome Remarks
Alderman Edward Burke, Chairman, Finance Committee, City of Chicago
 
8:15 a.m- 8:30 a.m. Introduction and Overview: Changes Over the Last 12 months
Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce; Mark S. Zolno, Esq., Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman & Jeffrey Peanick, HSBC Bank USA, Conference Co-Chairs
 
  8:30 a.m- 9:15 a.m. Is China a Threat or an Opportunity for US Companies? A Panel Discussion
    Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce; William Testa, Senior Economist and Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; & TBA
 
9:15 a.m- 9:45 a.m. The Impact of China on Supply Chain Management
Dan Hanback, Director of Purchasing, Caterpillar
 
9:45 a.m- 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break
 
10:00 a.m- 10:45 a.m. Review of Current U.S.-China Trade Issues
John Smirnow, Esq., Customs and International Trade Department, Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman
 
10:45 a.m- 11:30 a.m. Tax and Regulatory Updates
Dawn Foo, Senior Partner, Tax and Business Advisory Services Group, Shanghai Office, Deloitte & Touche
 
  11:30 a.m- 11:45 a.m. Break
 
11:45 a.m- 1:45 p.m. Luncheon and Keynote Address 
"Incorporating China as Part of US Corporations Global Strategy"
G. Allen Andreas, Chairman and Chief Executive, Archer Daniels Midland
 
2:00 p.m- 2:45 p.m. Licensing & Selling to China
TBA
 
2:45 p.m- 3:30 p.m. Nuts & Bolts of Setting Up Operations in China
Ye Youming, Director, International Business, Jordan Industries, Inc. (invited)
 
3:30 p.m- 3:45 p.m. Coffee Break
 
3:45 p.m- 4:30 p.m. An Overview of Banking & Finance in China and Its Relevance to Trade

Eddie Wang, Executive Vice President, HSBC Bank USA
 
4:30 p.m- 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception

Friday, October 31, 2003
7:00 a.m- 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
 
8:00 a.m- 8:45 a.m. The Challenges of Creating a Supply Chain in China
Stephen Monaghan, Vice President for Strategy, Asia Pacific, UPS
 
8:45 a.m- 9:30 a.m. Identifying and Managing Suppliers in China: A Case Study
Dennis Burke, President – Consumer Products Division, The Marketing Store
 
9:30 a.m- 9:45 a.m. Coffee Break
 
9:45 a.m-10:30 a.m. Winning the War for Talent in China – Getting the People You Need to Grow Your Business
Chris Groocock, Regional Director – China, MRI Worldwide
 
10:30 a.m-11:15 a.m. Protecting Intellectual Property Rights: Theory & Practice
TBA
 
  11:15 a.m-12:00 p.m. Summary Analysis: Understanding Different Regions in China – Culture, Income, Consumption Power, & Industry Concentration: A Panel Discussion
    Siva Yam, CPA, CFA, President, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce and Managing Director, Siva Yam & Associates, LLC; Chris Swarat, Associate Director, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce; & TBA
 
12:00 p.m. Adjourns
Mark S. Zolno, Esq. & Jeffrey Peanick, Conference Co-Chairs

Additional Notes
  • If you are unable to attend the conference and wish to purchase conference materials and videotapes, please contact U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce.
  • Dinner on Thursday, October 30, 2003 is not included. However, a ten course traditional Chinese dinner at popular restaurant in Chinatown, Chicago will be served at $50.00 per person. Transportation to and from the restaurant will be arranged. Spaces are limited, and please indicate your interest on the registration form.