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2006 Events

Events

Conference Asks: What Drives Innovation? Picture
The impact of the internet on industry and society is still unfolding, Google CEO Eric Schmidt told the Roads to Innovation Conference, and it offers huge opportunities. The event was co-sponsored by the Center for Global Business and the Economy, NOVA, the Italian MBA Association, and URANIA, the nonprofit association for Italians in life sciences. Details

International Executive Forum held in Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand
Conference led by Professors D. John Roberts and Baba Shiv focused on organizing for growth and buyer decision making and related emotions.

Managing Your Supply Chain for Global Competitiveness
This conference explored the latest research in global supply chain management and provided frameworks to streamline processes and achieve supply chain agility, adaptability, and alignment. Details

Emerging Market Firms' Behavior: Insights For Finance and Macroeconomics
This conference was a segment of Stanford Institute for Theoretical Economics' (SITE) summer program and was jointly sponsored with the CGBE. Various aspects of emerging market firm behavior in the context of corporate finance, international finance, and macroeconomic questions were discussed. Details

"Africa: Open for Business"
The GSB was treated to Carol Pineau's documentary on entrepreneurship in Africa. The film covers ten different countries, showcasing both large and small business in a mix of industries. Together, they are an inspiring story of human force and will. The Africa in this documentary is able, has capacity, and can be competitive in the global economy. The screening was sponsored by the CGBE, the Global Management Program, the Africa Business Club, and the Stanford African Students' Association. Details    Video Clip

[image - Stanford Business magazine cover]"GMIX: Global Management Internships"
Global Management Immersion Experiences are summer internships for GSB students between their first and second year. Students work in foreign countries contributing their experience to a local organization. Stanford Business profiles 2006 interns. Details
Students discuss their management experiences in Australia,India,Kuwait,China,South Africa, UK. Details (requires login)

Fifth Annual International Development Conference
This year's conference, "Delivering Education in Developing Countries: Challenges and Priorities," focused on the critical importance of education to all aspects of development. Cream Wright, UNICEF's chief of education delivered the keynote address and two panels of experts, including representatives from the World Bank, the United Nations, and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, discussed the role of education. Details

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Tsinghua students visit their GSB hosts

Stanford-Tsinghua Exchange Program (STEP) STEP is a pioneering program that encourages cross-cultural learning and network building between the MBA programs of the Tsinghua School of Economics and Management and the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). Through initial contact, buddy projects and an exchange, students from both sides will learn about doing business in both China and the US. This should form the basis of a wider and more powerful network that both exchange students and other Tsinghua students can tap into. Students will have opportunities to meet with local businesses, participate in class visits, and enjoy social activities. Details

picture: One Billion Customers One Billion Customers
Jim McGregor, best selling author of One Billion Customers, spoke to the GSB about his book as well as his experiences.McGregor is the former China bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal and China CEO for Dow Jones. He is also the former China managing director for GIV Venture Partners, VC fund focused on China and India, and a former board member of Sohu.com. About his recent book, Henry Kissinger commented "James McGregor's knowledge of how business is done in China is extraordinary" and Barron's named it one of the best books of 2005. The event was sponsored by the Stanford Tsinghua Exchange Program and the Global Management Program.