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Let’s Talk Asia: In association with EDC and CCBC

April 29 2011 - Hilton Bonaventure Hotel, Montreal

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Presented by Export Development Canada in association with the Canada China Business Council and the Canada-India Business Council.

Take an in-depth look at Asian markets in this fascinating session that will help you to uncover the opportunities and steer clear of the pitfalls of doing business in China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Peter Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist at EDC, David Fung, Chairman and CEO of the ACDEG Group, and Peter Sutherland, Senior Business Advisor at Aird & Berlis LLP and former Canadian High Commissioner to India, will lead an engaging discussion about how China, India and Southeast Asia have influenced and will be continuing to shape
Canada’s trade and investment landscape.

In addition, EDC’s visiting Chief Representatives from across Asia will host regional panel discussions with experts from the Canada China Business Council and the Canada-India Business Council allowing you to hear “on the ground” market intel. Learn from the real life experiences of Canadian firms who are succeeding in Asia’s most promising countries.
This is your opportunity to get the latest information on Asian economies, insight into successful business strategies, and advice on how Canadian businesses like yours can better engage with Asia.

Program Schedule:
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion
10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

Who Should Attend?
• Businesses that are currently exporting or are planning to export to Asia
• Business currently engaged or thinking of establishing a presence in Asia
• Members of financial institutions
• Industry and trade associations

Biographies of Speakers
Joseph Caron, Strategic Advisor Asia Pacific, Heenan Blaikie LLP - Biography
David Fung, CEO of the ACDEG Group – Biography
Vijendra Gairola, Chief Representative, Mumbai, International Business Group, Export Development Canada – Biography
Peter Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist at Export Development Canada - Biography
Jacques Lacasse, Chief Representative, Greater China, International Business Development, Export Development Canada – Biography
Robert Simmons, Chief Representative, South East Asia, International Business Development, Export Development Canada – Biography
Peter Sutherland, Senior Business Advisor, Asia, Aird & Berlis LLP – Biography