Hidden Opportunities, Hidden Risks in BRIC Regions -- Wed., Oct. 4 - MIT Enterprise Forum

Hidden Opportunities, Hidden Risks
The New Emerging World of BRIC – Brazil, Russia, India and China
October 4, 2006

* Register online at www.mitwa.org until 5:00 p.m., October 3rd.

Join the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest, and “adventrepreneurs” from HaloSource, Boeing, Microsoft and Starbucks for a thought-provoking look at how companies are pursuing venture integration in emerging markets such as the BRIC regions – Brazil, Russia, India and China.

These four economies have a combined global GDP of over 15 trillion dollars and are expected to dominate the world economy by 2050. As the political climates of these nations rapidly change and global capitalism is embraced, a new world is emerging. Our program will explore how US companies are reacting to this and the unexpected challenges and experiences they are encountering in their business (ad)ventures.

Our presenting company is HaloSource®, whose health science technologies provide reliable, tested and proven solutions in the product categories of safe water, infection control and wound healing. John Kaestle, CEO of HaloSource, will share his company’s journey on doing business with China and India from securing material, to establishing a presence and selling into the Indian market, plus its expansion into Brazil.

In addition, we will learn what powerhouse companies with established relationships in the BRIC region have experienced and how they compare and contrast with each other. Panel members will include Joe Canterbury, Vice President – International Business Development from Starbucks; John Fernandes, Director, International Business Development – Local Software Economy Initiative from Microsoft; and Dinesh Keskar, Senior Vice President of Sales and President of Boeing Aircraft Trading from Boeing who will provide a variety of perspectives for a lively and information-filled evening.

Presenting Company
HaloSource - John Kaestle, CEO

Panelists

Starbucks Coffee International - Joe Canterbury, Vice President - International Business Development

Microsoft - John Fernandes, Director, International Business Development - Local Software Economy Initiative

Boeing - Dinesh Keskar, Senior Vice President of Sales and President of Boeing Aircraft Trading

WHEN: Wednesday, October 4, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. - Social hour and registration begin at 5:00 pm. Dinner is served at 6:15 pm. Program starts at 7:00 pm
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel - 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA
HOW: The Early Bird ticket price is only $48 through September 22, 2006. Starting September 23, 2006, regular price tickets will be $54. At the door, the ticket price will be $60.

Reservations may be made as follows:

* Register online at www.mitwa.org until 5:00 p.m., October 3rd.
* Phone registrations at (206) 283-9595 accepted until October 3rd, noon.
* Onsite registrations accepted until 5:00 p.m. October 4th, space permitting.
* VISA, MasterCard and American Express are welcome.
* Companies or individuals may reserve a table of 10.