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The William, S. Spears School of Business presents its first speaker in the 2007-2008 Executive Management Briefings on December 4, 2007. Juan Enriquez is Chairman & CEO of Biotechonomy, a company that is researching and findings startups to enable the genomic revolution. Enriquez is also author of the books, “The United States of America” and the global bestseller “As the Future Catches You.” The format is a luncheon and presentation from 12 noon-1:30 p.m. at the Cox Business Center. Enriquez’ topic is “The United States of America.” Juan Enriquez was the founding director of Harvard Business School’s Life Science Project. He is the world’s preeminent authority on the economics and political impacts of the life sciences. Juan is also an expert on the dynamics of the knowledge economy and the other social and political forces that are driving change in America and the world today. He previously served as CEO of Mexico City’s Urban Development Corporation, coordinator general of economic policy and chief of staff for Mexico’s Secretary of State, and a member of the Peace Commission that negotiated the cease-fire in Chiapas’ Zapatista rebellion.

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Second International (Pre-Olympics) Conference on Legal, Security and Privacy Issues in IT (LSPI) Beijing, China December 5. 7, 2007 www.lspi.net The Second International Pre-Olympics Legal Conference on Legal, Security and Privacy Issues in IT will be held in Beijing, China from December 5 - December 7, 2007. May 2, 2006. You are cordially invited to participate in this forthcoming conference, which will focus on all legal and technological issues related to IT/ Internet, including media law. Industries are also invited to give a presentation about their organisation and activities in connection with IT Law. Call for Papers. Industries and Academics may submit a research paper or make an oral presentation. (For further details about the CFP, see attachment or visit the website) The latter requires a 100 word-abstract. All the academic papers for presentation will be published in the book, Cyberlaw and Security (ISBN: 87-991385-4-9 & 87-991385-5-7), and nominated to our 16 sponsoring international journals. All final camera ready versions are sent for proof-reading and 99% of papers accepted in the IAITL- organised conferences (see www.iblt.eu ; www.iltc.eu )have been published in leading international journals. The Conference is organised by the International Association of IT Lawyers (IAITL) and the Tsinghua University Internet Behaviour Institute. The Program Organisers have organised special sessions, panel discussions and networking activities, in addition to the social activities for participants and family members. University Presentation. A growing number of Chinese are seeking further international education in various countries. We invite universities to join the University Exhibition which will be conducted in conjunction with the LSPI Conference.. The LSPI Conference also offers an opportunity for established foreign programmes of study to be presented by senior representatives from those universities present at the conference. It is planned that education agents will also be on hand to offer expert advice and representation on the entry and visa requirements for these institutions to students interested in making applications. It is recognised that more countries need to open their doors to Chinese students since China now offers a potentially huge market for foreign study. Career Fair. Access to trusted legal partners is a vital component of foreign investment and business decisions. The LSPI Conference will provide an opportunity for law firms and companies to meet with some of China's ablest lawyers and business advisors. The LSPI Conference will also provide an opportunity for law firms and companies to provide potential recruits with information about various job opportunities and graduate trainee programmes available in their companies or organisations. Networking opportunities with lawyers, business advisors, and graduate students will allow firms to meet prospective business partners, as well as future employees, from the rich talent pool available in this area Further information about the LSPI Conference is available at http://www.lspi.net Additional Information CALL FOR PAPERS The Second International Conference on Legal, Security and Privacy Issues in IT Law (LSPI) Date: December 5- 7 2007 Place: Beijing China The International Association of IT Lawyers (IAITL) and Tsinghua Internet Behavior Research Institute invite you to participate in the Pre-Olympics Conference on legal, security and privacy issues in information technology law. The Conference is an opportunity for academics, practitioners and consultants to come together, exchange ideas, and discuss emerging issues in IT law and the emerging technological environment. We invite contributions focusing on Legal, Security and Privacy Issues of IT, including: • Jurisdiction in Cyberspace • E-signatures • E-forensics & security • Email monitoring and privacy issues • Data retention & protection • Cybercrime • Intellectual Property Rights & DRM • Contract and Tort • Virtual Companies • E-commerce law • Media & entertainment law • Data mining • Internet Freedom • Phishing,virus,malware etc. • Trustmarks • Legal risks and protection strategies • Evidence & Discovery • Prosecution & Sentencing Issues concerning computer crime • New Laws addressing legal protections afforded confidential business information and trade secrets • Mobile technology • Robots &Intelligent agents • Consumer Protection • Cross-border ADR and Litigation • Content Regulation and Liability Issues • Telecommunication law and technology • Licensing and franchising • IT Outsourcing • Taxation of cross-border transactions & e-payment • Jurisdictional barriers to regulation & enforcement • E-trade & e-gambling • Audio-visual technology • Broadband technology • Virtual worlds: regulation and taxation issues • E-finance & auditing • Government Surveillance & impact on civil liberties • Techniques to use when litigating high tech crimes • E-government • E-inclusion • E-Libel, blogs &defamation The conference committee is seeking submissions of papers for oral presentations at the conference in two major categories: • Academic, peer reviewed papers - these papers will be peer reviewed by members of the program committee and other independent reviewers (where necessary) and will be published in the under a non-exclusive copyright agreement in the edited conference proceedings with ISBN. Selected papers will also be published in several leading international law journals. Case studies, abstracts of research in progress, as well as full research papers will be considered for the conference program for presentation purposes. However, only complete papers will be published in the proceedings. • Non-academic papers - these papers will not be peer reviewed. These papers will be selected on merit by the program committee. This category covers corporate papers, best practices, new technologies, policy issues etc. For complete papers, authors must provide about 150 word abstract and five keywords. There is a maximum page limit of 12 pages (single-spaced, Times Roman ”10”). All photos, tables and figures must be in jpg format. No footnotes are allowed! Papers must be submitted in the correct template, which may be downloaded from the website. All information enabling the identification of authors must be removed from submissions undergoing academic peer review. Please send in a separate attachment in a word document, the following information: Title, Affiliation and Author’s Name. Send submissions by electronic mail in a Word document to: submit@lspi.net or sylvia.kierkegaard@lspi.net For further information, please contact: Sylvia Kierkegaard sylvia.kierkegaard@lspi.net ; contact@lspi.net Weiguang Wu lawwwg@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn

-Be on a “first-of-its-kind” Mission Challenge that “Challenges The Way You Think!” -Have the opportunity to meet new people, exercise and develop Networking Techniques. -Have the opportunity to be challenged to constantly think outside the box. -Learn Strategic Planning under unusual circumstances with lessons that one can take back. -Redefine one’s own strategic thought process in an exciting and challenging environment. -Burn calories as you are constantly on your feet, thinking and “trekking” around Sentosa Island. -Learn team-building techniques and leadership qualities required to win in today’s extremely competitive marketplace. -“Recharge” your mind, and be revitalized for new challenges ahead. Seminar Facilitator: Dr. Jeffery C. K. Lim, Ph.D, C.Sci, C.Math, FIMA, FRM, PRM Mr. Adam K.K Wong, B.Acc, FCPA, Certified Professional Trainer

Captive professionals are the core of the South Carolina domicile. Staying abreast of the latest risk management trends, regulatory issues, and knowing who¡¦s who in the alternative risk transfer market are crucial if your captive oriented business is going to flourish. Whether you intend to establish a new captive program, relocate an existing program, or just build relationships with those that do, this conference has bushels of opportunity to learn the right things and meet the right folks. This bountiful opportunity includes: „X Learning trends of the trade, personal experiences, and innovative ideas from seasoned professionals and industry experts „X Discovering the benefits of captive business in a thriving domicile „X Networking among the nation¡¦s most talented and experienced captive colleagues „X Gaining a better understanding of captive business, and how you can best serve this booming industry „X Participating in hot topic discussion roundtables „X Enveloping yourself in the charms and culture of the South¡¦s most hospitable city WHO SHOULD ATTEND „X Entrepreneurs with risks to ensure „X Decision makers looking for an alternative to the traditional insurance marketplace „X Risk Managers and Association Executives „X Marketing & Insurance Sales Representatives „X Captive Mangers „X Insurance/Reinsurance Executives and Brokers „X Captive Industry Service Providers (accountants, lawyers, reinsurers, intermediaries, actuaries, etc) and Consultants Additional Information Host Hotel: Charleston Place Hotel Special Seminars: Pre-Conference Seminar: Captive Academy (A Captives 101 type course. Perfect refresher for the basics) Special Pre-Conference Seminar: Securitization in South Carolina (An in depth look at Securitization)

Are you protected from the threat within? In the current climate, robust internal security for your organisation is absolutely paramount. Employee crime and internal fraud now pose the ultimate threat to businesses across the globe. Over recent months a number of security breaches have proven that there are obvious cracks in the seemingly secure infrastructures of many leading public and private sector organisations. Security breaches not only result in massive loss of profit and assets, but also lead to leakages of competitive information and diminishment of company reputation. While you may have strong security processes in place, recent high-profile cases have highlighted that there are clear gaps in communication between key corporate departments as to what work-place security should look like and how it should be put into practice. While the strategies might be clear, the implementation often falls short of expectation. If disaster strikes, you will ultimately be held accountable. To ensure you master internal security in your organisation, SMT presents this dynamic, interactive one-day conference. Our panel of 10 highly experienced experts will provide first-hand, nitty-gritty case studies on the most cutting-edge industry topics to enable security managers nationwide combat internal fraud and eliminate crime from the threat within. I look forward to welcoming you in December. Kindest Regards Brian Sims Editor Security Management Today Additional Information Please see our website for more information: <a href="http://www.info4security.com/thethreatwithin">www.info4security.com/thethreatwithin

Conference OverviewrnIn 2003 a Goldman-Sachs report argued that four BRIC countries Brazil, Russia, India, and China would emerge as dominant economies by 2050. While India and China would dominate world markets in services and manufacturing, Brazil and Russia would dominate in the supply of raw materials. The report projected these rapidly growing economies as attractive investment destinations. The latest Goldman-Sachs report emphasizes that this economic dominance would not translate into a proportionate increase in living standards, and per capita incomes in these countries would continue to remain well below those in the USA and EU. In the era of globalization, a closely related thesis is that of the BRICS (with S for South Africa) as a political alliance or a trading association, with a truly global presence, and enough clout to influence international trade accords. Such an alliance could ensure that the benefits of this projected success story reach the people in these countries, and are not siphoned off by unfavourable trade agreements or hot money invested from other parts of the world.rnBRICS as a trading cooperative would be economically logical. Although each of these countries is large, their economic growth would bring them into competition with larger and wealthier economic blocs like the EU. The BRICS as a cooperative could succeed where individual countries might find the competition difficult. BRICS would be a partnership of equals who would bring complementary competencies to the table. For example, while India dominates services, most of the world manufacturing is shifting to China. Their energy demands. This demand could be met by supplies from Brazil and Russia in a secure way, if BRICS is realized as an agenda for cooperation. As another example, most diamond polishing takes place in India, while the roughs are typically sourced from South Africa, Brazil, and Russia. These examples can be multiplied.rnHowever, BRICS as a group of cooperating nations would involve several novelties and challenges—for there is neither geographical proximity nor any cultural homogeneity. Can these challenges be overcome? Can an agenda for cooperation be evolved? This is the focal question around which this international conference is being organized.

Efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions are beginning to dramatically change the economics of doing business. Whether directly or indirectly, carbon is found in every product and service, every link of the supply chain. Producers, buyers, and sellers of goods and services may all be affected by carbon limits. Navigating in this carbon-constrained world won't be easy, but we've designed a conference to help show you the path. Business in the Wilderness: Shaping Your Carbon Choices will decipher the complex world of greenhouse gas management and help your business find the appropriate solutions. Business in the Wilderness: Shaping Your Carbon Choices December 5 - 6 Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington, DC www.carbonmanagementcouncil.org

BankTech Middle East hosts up to 200 C-Level executives from Banks and financial institutions across the Middle East and North Africa. The event is focused towards the needs of the CIOs and the IT Directors of banks and financial institutions, such as core banking systems, CRM applications, Islamic banking, Risk management, and e-banking solutions. The format of the event is much more exclusive than a trade show or expo with one-to-one meetings sessions along with a cutting edge conference agenda. As mentioned, the event is open to only pre-qualified senior-level executives and by invitation only. THE FORMAT: •Keynote and Panel Discussions Keynote and Panel discussions are led by C-level executives from the Middle East and North Africa’s biggest banks. •Prescheduled One-to-One Business Meetings Prescheduled one-to-one meetings ensure that delegates meet the solutions providers of their choice. All delegates get a chance to discuss the specific needs of their banks and seek customized solutions from the solution providers. •Educational Workshop Sessions Solution providers will run workshops in a case study led by C-Level executives. Since the case study is led by a peer, delegates can interact with someone who understands their banks specific needs. THE DELEGATES: BankTech Middle East is hosting up to 200 C-Level executives from Banks and financial institutions across the Middle East and North Africa. Each delegate is extensively prequalified in terms of their spending budget and solutions they seek. Delegates will represent banks (Retail, Commercial, Corporate, Central and Investment Banks), financial institutions and insurance companies. SOLUTION PROVIDER CATEGORIES: Core Banking Solutions Service Oriented Architecture Corporate Credit Risk Analytics/ Enterprise Risk Management Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Consulting & Auditing for the Financial Services industry ATM Management & Monitoring CRM Solutions Regulatory Compliance Business Intelligence Security Solutions Enterprise Content Management Enterprise Data Management Multi-channel Distribution Business Process Management IT Systems Management Solutions Payment & Clearing Solutions

Measurement remains one of the most important issues in public relations, public affairs and corporate communication. Professional bodies and research institutes agree that there is inadequate measurement applied in PR and corporate communication. The consequence is that the end result of PR campaigns cannot be effectively demonstrated. With the advert of new media as essential PR tools, the current methodology of PR measurement is becoming even more lacking. How then, can you prove your worth to your organisation? This 2-day intensive course will teach you how to show the results of your work, gain greater respect and standing in your organisation and sharpen your strategic skills With Jim Macnamara's deep understanding and experience in PR Measurements, this hands-on workshop aims to equip you with the latest measurement tools and priceless workable tips. Packed with real life case studies, in-depth sharing of insights and techniques, this practical workshop will help you turn your efforts into tangible results which you can show to your management.