June 16 - 18, Philadelphia

The WORLD FORUM 20142014for Foreign Direct Investment SUNDAY 15TH JUNE TUESDAY 17TH JUNE CONFERENCE DAY 1: The Union League of Philadelphia 6:00pm – 8:00pm Early Arrivals Reception, Union League Club of Philadelphia 9:00am Welcome Address: Tom Corbett, An Evening with Craig Shoemaker Governor of Pennsylvania invited Join delegates from around the world to 9:15am Panel I: Tomorrow’s World network over drinks and hors d’oeuvres whilst enjoying a private performance by famed U.S. Anticipating tomorrow’s trends, risks, sectors and comedian Craig Shoemaker. Mr. Shoemaker opportunities. What technologies, regions and will pose for pictures and sign autographs after industries will drive tomorrow’s global economy the performance. and the landscape of corporate decision-making? MONDAY 16TH JUNE introduction by Mark Zandi Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics confirmed 9:00am Excursion Day A trusted adviser to policymakers and an influ- Pick up from Union League Club of Philadelphia ential source of economic analysis for businesses, Complimentary private VIP tours exclusively for journalists and the public, Mark Zandi frequently delegates to some of Pennsylvania’s historical sites testifies before Congress on topics including the and hotspots. Delegates can choose to visit The economic outlook. Through its team of econo- Route 29 Corridor, Malvern/Great Valley Chester mists, Moody’s Analytics is a leading independent County to see an area representative of current provider of data, analysis, modeling and forecasts development trends; Lehigh Valley to view some on national and regional economies, financial of the nation’s largest industrial development markets, and credit risk. projects or The Port of Philadelphia, which is a multi-billion dollar economic development entity. panellists Dr. Mark Zandi Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics confirmed 5:30pm Depart Union League Club and transportation to the National Constitution Center Roman Bukary Vice President and General Manager of Manufacturing and pm pm 6:00 – 8:00 Welcome Reception and Conference Launch Wholesale/Distribution Industries, NetSuite confirmed We kick off the conference with a collegial networking reception at the spectacular National Dr. Karl Sauvant Constitution Center, an interactive museum dedi- Resident Senior Fellow, Vale Columbia Center on Sustainable cated to exploring the legacy of the US Constitu- International Investment, Columbia Law School - The Earth Institute, tion, just steps from historic Independence Hall Columbia University confirmed and the Liberty Bell. moderated by Ali Velshi Host of Al Jazeera America’s first business showconfirmed Velshi joined Al Jazeera America from CNN, where he was CNN’s Chief Business Corre- spondent, anchor of CNN International’s World Business Today, and the host of CNN’s weekly business roundtable Your Money, reaching viewers, listeners and readers in 222 countries every day.

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The WORLD FORUM 20142014for Foreign Direct Investment 11:15am Panel II: The Water Factor Potential Panellist from Sasol Demand and competition for water is growing, moderated by Andreas Dressler with many experts predicting humanity will Managing Director, Terrain confirmed exhaust the world’s clean water supply before there is a shortage of fossil fuels. Water-intensive 1:15pm Special Networking Luncheon industries such as agribusiness, data centres and paper mills will address responsible consump- 2:30pm Rethinking FDI through an Innovation Lens: tion of this precious resource and outline the The Tata Experience measures they take to ensure sustainability, explaining how informed site selection reduces keynote speaker Ramabadran Gopalakrishnan the potential for criticism. Director, confirmed

panellists Daniel Bena Gopal worked for 30 years in ’s most multi- national company, Hindustan Unilever (Chairman Senior Director of Sustainable Development, PepsiCo confirmed Unilever Arabia, Managing Director Brooke Bond Tom Cooper Lipton India and Vice Chairman of Hindustan Corporate Water Programs Manager, Intel confirmed Lever). Since then he has worked for the most mul- tinational Indian company, Tata, joining in 1998 as Jacob Azran Director and responsible for managing and leading Chief Executive Officer, Blue I Water Technologiesconfirmed the entire business all over the world. The comprises 114 companies and subsidiaries Sigmund Larsen in eight business sectors, including , Tata Chief Executive Officer, EnviroNorconfirmed Motors (including Jaguar and Land Rover), Tata Consultancy, , Tata Tea (includ- Devesh Sharma ing ), , Titan Industries, Tata Executive Vice President, Aquatech confirmed Power, , Tata Teleservices and the . 12:15pm Panel III: Fueling Growth – Energy’s Impact on Corporate Investment Panel IV: Innovation as an FDI Driver Investments in innovation enable countries and Energy costs, availability and innovations guide regions to spur critical domestic growth and corporate location decisions around the world. In enhance their attractiveness as locations for FDI. Europe, business and governments are growing How do governments and corporations align more concerned about the impact of rising elec- their strategic vision to create clusters of innova- tricity prices on the continent’s competitiveness. tion and technology? In Asia, rapidly increasing demand for energy is putting pressure on supply, raising costs and panellists Ramabadran Gopalakrishnan driving a race for new resources. The exploration Director, Tata Sons confirmed of shale gas in the U.S. has transformed the geog- raphy of global manufacturing as companies from Mark Weir around the world move manufacturing facilities U.S. Group Financial Controller, Almac Group confirmed to take advantage of historically low energy costs. Which areas really have the natural, economic Robin Hooker and political resources to guarantee long-term, Director of Marketing, UPS Healthcare Sector confirmed cost-effective energy supplies to their investors? Tony Melanson panellists Óli Sveinsson Vice President Marketing, Aethon confirmed Executive Vice President Research & Development, Landsvirkjun confirmed 4:00pm Refreshments and Networking Bruce Rubin Director of Braskem America confirmed

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The WORLD FORUM 20142014for Foreign Direct Investment 4:20pm Panel V: The Mandate for Incentives WEDNESDAY 18TH JUNE CONFERENCE DAY 2 Corporate leaders share candid details of the The Union League of Philadelphia incentive packages that facilitated their invest- 8:00am FDI Association Members Breakfast ment in a region/state/country, and discuss the ever-present questions of cost verses benefit that 9:30am Panel VI: The Power of the People communities must address. introduction by Dr. Reza Aslan confirmed panellists Ned McCulloch Dr. Reza Aslan, an internationally acclaimed writer, Global Issue Manager, IBM Global Technology Services confirmed is the author of Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus Steven Bonine of Nazareth, which rocketed to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Mr. Aslan is an Adjunct Manager, Global Grants and Incentives, DuPont confirmed Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Jeff Troan and a member of the Los Angeles Institute for the Vice President, Economic Development, Humanities and the Pacific Council on International Policy. Additionally, Aslan attained near-hero status Lockheed Martin Corporation LMCP&FS confirmed for calmly, and brilliantly answering questions moderated by Terry Hansen during a Fox News interview that quickly went viral. Principal, Hickey & Associates, a global site-selection and public Dr. Aslan will look at the relationship between FDI incentives firm, who has decades of experience leading IBM’s and religion. Could religion be a driver? worldwide relationships with public agencies confirmed Market intelligence is key in any investment decision. Understanding the culture, and perhaps 5:30pm Transport leaves the Union League to The Barnes most importantly the people, is critical to ensuring Foundation for the evening’s social activities success. This panel explores the challenges posed by divergent peoples and beliefs, and the kind of 6:00pm Slovenian Wine- Tasting talent, skills and personalities certain businesses A huge success at last year’s WORLD FORUM in seek to leverage on human capital. The companies Shanghai, this is set to be an annual sommelier in this session have focused programmes for their experience. Slovenia’s pivotal position in Europe, workforce skills development, and are creative in with an Adriatic port and bordering Italy, their long-term planning and cultural integration. Austria and Hungary, not only makes it a great Panellists Dr. Reza Aslan confirmed location for many businesses, but also a fine wine-making location. Bruce Heugel Invest Slovenia invites you to taste the flavours Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of its land, magically locked in its best wine B.Braun Medical confirmed selection. Enjoy. Robert Mankowski pm 7:00 Dinner hosted by the Commonwealth Vice President, Product Management, Bentley Systems confirmed of Pennsylvania All delegates, speakers and sponsors are invited 10:45am Break for Refreshments and Networking to enjoy the surroundings of the Barnes Foun- 11:15am Panel VII: Reshoring: Unconventional Wisdom dation museum in the context of a networking dinner. The Barnes Foundation is a unique Not only are service centres and back offices coming institution dedicated to the appreciation of the back home, there is now increasing evidence that fine arts and horticulture and is home to one of manufacturing is reshoring too. Does this mean the the world’s finest collections of Post-Impression- end of foreign direct investment? This will be a hot- ist and early Modern paintings. ly-debated topic with expert panellists from compa- nies who have recently reshored their activities.

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The WORLD FORUM 20142014for Foreign Direct Investment Matt Turpin 3:30pm Break for Refreshments and Networking President, Zentech Manufacturing confirmed 3:50pm Consultants Roundtable Martin Vazquez This session travels around the world in 60 Vice President, Manufacturing Management, CareFusion confirmed minutes. Which sectors, companies, countries, regions and cities are the ones to watch? Jim Keppler Vice President of Supply Chain and Quality, Whirlpool confirmed panellists Ulrich Schmidt Managing Director, Global Location and Expansion Services, 12:15pm Panel VIII: Making Brownfield Greenfield: KPMG confirmed Suburbs versus Inner City Reducing the carbon footprint is integral to Jason Hickey long-term global business. Many corporate President, Hickey & Associates confirmed leaders, employees and stakeholders are commit- Tracey Hyatt Bosman ted to finding more sustainable ways to build facilities, manufacture, and deliver products. Managing Director, Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co. confirmed Which companies are at the vanguard? How do Patrick Dine they align LEED certification, infrastructure and Chief Executive Officer, PSD Globalconfirmed energy requirements to generate high corporate sustainability ratings? Meanwhile, highly edu- Barry Johnson cated workers are clustering in a small number Principal, Head of Inbound Investment & Global Market Access, of cities. Are companies therefore abandoning 32 Advisors confirmed vast suburban campuses for urban offices? Are “green” industries going into “brown” locations? Dennis Meseroll panellists Dan Fishbein Executive Director, Tractus Asia confirmed Vice President, Corporate Services, CIT Group confirmed Douglas van den Berghe Erik Stockglausner Chief Executive Officer, Investment Consulting Associatesconfirmed Director of Enterprise Sales, Digital Realty confirmed Steve Weitzner Ray Milora Silverlode Consulting confirmed Head of Design and Change Management, Glaxo SmithKline confirmed Ashu Kaushal Don Ingerson Client Strategy Consulting Director, CBRE Ltd, Vice President, Ready-Mix – Virginia, Titan America confirmed Global Corporate Services confirmed

1:15pm Special Networking Luncheon moderated by Andreas Dressler Managing Director, Terrain confirmed 2:30pm Panel IX: Cyber Security 4:45pm FDI Awards Will concerns about cyber security in some des- tinations put the investor off? Are there solutions Awards will be presented to recognise excellence in on the market that can guarantee the safe transfer the following categories - Website of the Year and of corporate information across frontiers? Destination of the Future for, a) energy intensive industries and b) water intensive industries. These panellists Christopher Furlow will be presented together with Site Selection’s five President, Ridge Global confirmed regional BEST TO INVEST awards. Nominations from around the world are accepted and evaluated Friedhlem Peplowski by a panel of distinguished global site consultants Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing, Artec IT confirmed and the editors of Site Selection magazine.

George Do 6:00pm Conference Close Director of Global Information Security, Equinix confirmed

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