Programm.
March 27, 2007 – Swiss foreign trade
Sourcing, relocation, financing and «born globals» are just some of the buzzwords that will be considered on the first day of the Forum. We shall be taking a look at developments in various international markets, in terms of both country and sector, while highlighting opportunities and identifying obstacles. Current trends in international business will be discussed and critically examined from the globalization perspective. A comparison with the countries in the European Community, and with our neighbour Austria in particular, will highlight Switzerland’s strengths and also indicate where there may be room for improvement. The speech by trend predictor and futurologist John Naisbitt at the end of the first day will no doubt provide ample subjects of conversation for the networking drinks reception that follows.
Profit from first-hand information!
Osec Export Award – the prize that recognizes export excellence. The inaugural presentation of the Osec Export Award aims to pay proper tribute to the significance of the export industry. An independent jury consisting of Peter E. Naegeli, Abegglen Management Partners, Martin Naville, CEO of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, Hubertus Schmid, President of the cantonal chambers of commerce, Martin Vogel, Head of Corporate Clients, UBS and Thierry Volery, Director of the Swiss Research Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Gallen has assessed the success of Osec clients in expanding their international business. The main focus was on how carefully firms prepared for internationalization.
Celebrate export success with the winner!
March 28, 2007 – Focus on India
Bilateral relations, especially market opportunities and the potential for strategic alliances in the up-and-coming Indian market, are on the agenda for Day Two. Swiss companies report back on their experiences of entering the market. Cultural differences present a particular challenge here. Practical workshops on a variety of topics reveal the genuine potential for various branches of the economy and allow participants to benefit from lessons learned.
Gain a deeper insight into India – a market of the future!
The themed workshops.
An up-and-coming country like India offers business opportunities in many sectors. We have picked out five areas with particularly good potential. You can attend two workshops, where you will have the opportunity to discuss specific topics in smaller groups, ask the panel questions and share your own experiences. The workshops will take place at the Novotel or Technopark, five minutes’ walk from the Schiffbau. Please follow the signs. The workshop leaders and panellists would particularly like to request that you arrive punctually and take an active part in the discussions.
Evaluate the opportunities that India has to offer in terms of your own expansion plans!