About the Event
What can I expect?
The 2009 High Country Global Opportunities Conference, organized by AIESEC Appalachian and sponsored by ASU's Walker College of Business, will provide ideas, knowledge, and resources that will encourage Appalachian students and the regional business community to seek global opportunities and help them succeed in an increasingly global world.
Who will be there and why should I come?
Experts in global business will focus on our changing economy and new international opportunities. They will encourage participants to create their own global success. Panelists will discuss their international endeavors, successes and challenges, and give advice based on their expertise. Panel topics include Africa: Exploration of an Important and Upcoming Frontier, International Financial Investments, International Environmental Sustainability, the International Job Market, and Global Business Partnerships. For a complete list of speakers and panelists, click here. Additionally, the conference will provide an excellent opportunity for students and business owners to network.
What is the agenda and what topics will be presented?
Opening Keynote Speaker: Green Opportunities in the International Arena
Panel Sessions: Participants will have the opportunity to participate in two panel sessions, A or B (before lunch) and C or D (after lunch). Each panel will consist of three topic-related speakers: a government expert, a business professional and an Appalachian student or recent graduate. Each will have 15 minutes to speak on his or her topic. When all three panelists have presented, there will be a 15-minute period for questions and answers.
Panel A: International Job Market and Global Business Partners: “Where are the jobs? Who’s getting hired? Who’s getting fired?”
Panel B: International Environmental Sustainability: “Planting the Seed: Green-collar Jobs”
Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Lunch will be provided, highlighted by our second keynote speaker who will introduce International Opportunities in Africa.
Panel C: Opportunities in Africa: “Investing in the Future, Realizing the Potential and Shifting the Paradigm”
Panel D: International Financial Investments: “Finding Shelter in a Global Financial Storm”
Dessert and Networking
Will there be any displays or informational materials available during the networking sessions?
Yes. There will be booths and informational materials displayed by AIESEC Appalachian, the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, AIESEC Rwanda, Walker COB International Programs, Fulbright Scholarship Program, North Carolina Department of Commerce, and the Charlotte U.S. Export Assistance Center. There will be organization representatives during the networking sessions at each of the booths.
If you would like to request a booth to participate in this opportunity please contact Sarah Green at globalopportunitiesconference@gmail.com. You must be prepared to send a representative from your business or organization.
