University of Toronto China Conference March 24, 2007

2nd Annual UofT China Conference – China: Stepping Up to Global Challenges

Saturday, March24 at 9:30am-5 p.m.
Health Sciences Building
155 College Street

The University of Toronto China Conference (UTCC) brings you the theme “China: Stepping Up to Global Challenges” this year. As one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, how and in which direction China develops will undoubtedly have globally spread effects. However, what does this really mean and what kinds of changes and developments is China currently undergoing? With six panels including 20 speakers and one keynote speech, the conference will hopefully answer these and many other questions, as well as fill in gaps in your knowledge of China.

Highlights of UTCC 2007

1 Green Conference: We are committed to organizing an environmentally responsible conference this year, which means organic food will be served, all printing materials will be made recyclable, to name a few.
2 Concurrent Panels: Delegates will have more choices than last year to attend discussion panels according to their preferences.
3 Networking Opportunities: Open invitations will not only be sent to faculties, but also to corporations, government agencies and various social groups.
4 Lucky Draw: Delegates will have the chance to win a return airline ticket (approximately worth of $ 750 CND) to fly anywhere within Canada!

Speaker Highlights

Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Jeff Nankivell, Director of the China Program, Canada International Development Agency (CIDA)

Guest Speakers:
Professor Jing Chen, University of Toronto, Foreign advisor to Chinese Government
Mr. Bob Kwauk, Managing Partner, Beijing Office, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Mr. Errick Willis, Vice-President, ICF Consulting
Professor Victor Falkenheim, University of Toronto
Professor Bernie Frolic, Senior Research Fellow of the Asian Institute

Discussion Panels

Session I: Social-Cultural Environment
Panel I: The Threats of Modernization: Heritage Conservation in China
Panel II: How Does Chinese Social Culture Influence Its International Relations?

Session II: Physical Environment
Panel III: Climate Change: Impacts on China and Is China Prepared?
Panel IV: Sustainable Habitat: Human Settlement in Urban China

Session III: Business Environment
Panel V: The Challenge of Globalization: What's the strategy?
Panel VI: Think beyond the Bottom Line: Entrepreneurship in China

Dress code is business casual.
Seats are limited so secure your ticket today!

Ticket Information:
$20 for U of T undergraduate students; $30 for Graduate students and others.

Tickets sale on campus:
- St. George Campus: March 19th-23rd (Sidney Smith Lobby / Robarts Library 2nd Floor: 10 am to 4 pm)
- UTSC Campus: March 12th, 14th, 19th – 22nd (UTSC Student Centre: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm)

For more information and online registration please visit: www.utchinaconference.com.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Official Website: http://www.utchinaconference.com