WCBF 2007 Conference Agenda

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Wharton China Business Forum 2007: Conference Agenda

Affluent Classes and Luxury
With the growing affluence of consumers in China, new business opportunities are constantly created in the luxury goods and services market. This panel aims to present the pressing business issues of discerning consumer trends, structuring product marketing and advertising, and developing brand image to create the ultimate consumer experience in the drive towards product differentiation.

Financial Reform (Sponsored by Wealth and Tax Advisory Services, HSBC Group)
As China's economy marches boldly forward, weaknesses within its financial infrastructure are becoming ever so apparent. These issues include non-performing loans, inefficiencies in state-controlled sectors, and heavy reliance on trade and foreign investment. This panel aims to facilitate discussions on the necessary reforms needed to guide China's economy toward a more prosperous future.

Real Estate Growth and Regulation (Sponsored by Cresleigh Homes Corporation)
The recent fervor regarding China's real estate market has caught the eyes of audiences around the world. Many speculations have formed over whether this rapid inflow of interest and investment should be considered a natural and beneficial growth phase or a potentially harmful bubble for China. These trends, concerns, and relevant regulatory actions will be the focus of this discussion panel.

Innovation and Technology (Sponsored by Etron Technology, Inc.)
With an expanding economy and a government that has placed strong emphasis on science, China has emerged in recent years as a world leader in innovation and technology. Recently, there have been continuous domestic advances in agricultural science, medicine, artificial intelligence, and alternative energy. This panel aims to highlight the struggles and successes of firms in China's high-tech sector and the factors that shape these developments.