Covering the Global Markets in a Day: GBC 2009
Aparajit Bhandarkar
Issue date: 3/10/09 Section: News
This was my second year working with the Global Business Conference 'GBC' (last year as the VP and this year as the Co-Chair). Last week when we finally successfully concluded the ninth annual GBC, I thought that I was finally done. That was not to be, apparently, no conference is complete without a fair coverage in Oppy.
For those who missed the Conference, the theme was "The Role of the Emerging Markets in the Changing Global Economy". For the first time, in the history of the GBC, we had a two-day conference with a special focus on India for second day. All credit to my Co-Chair, Jenny and EMA President, Helvecio, we managed to rope in noted key note speakers from around the world. I must also acknowledge the support from the first year VPs Heather and Takis (Panagiotis), Student Activities team (Jeremy and Mike) and the SABAS team, Neil, Nilesh, Raj, Yash and Pratyush, without whose efforts the event would not have been possible.
The high points of the first day included a convincing speech by Tom Iseghohi of TransCorp, that may have prompted many young students to seriously consider a career in Africa given the fantastic growth opportunities in that continent. Not to be left behind, Dr. Amin El-Kholy and Peter G. E. David from SHUAA Capital gave a very informative and detailed presentation on the developments in the Middle East. The morning spotlight speaker, Eric J. Riddleberger with Prof Larry White gave the participants a fantastic overview of the latest developments telecom industry in emerging markets.
This year's conference was further enriched by outstanding panels organized by all the supporting clubs, European Business Society, Asian Business Society, Japan Business Association, Latin American Business Association, Social Enterprise Association, Stern in Africa, Management Consulting Association and Stern Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association. These panels provided insightful discussions on the impact of the financial crisis, entertainment business, general business growth and entrepreneurial opportunities, impact investing and healthcare in emerging markets.
The GBC aims to give its audience a holistic view of the emerging world in a day. The Ninth GBC exceeded all expectations in terms of coverage of contemporary emerging market economic issues. The current economic crisis has made investors aware of the perils of investing in developed economies on blind faith ('read credit ratings'). The opportunities of investing and perusing careers in emerging markets far out weight the risk and the chances of making a meaningful contribution are far greater.
For those who missed the Conference, the theme was "The Role of the Emerging Markets in the Changing Global Economy". For the first time, in the history of the GBC, we had a two-day conference with a special focus on India for second day. All credit to my Co-Chair, Jenny and EMA President, Helvecio, we managed to rope in noted key note speakers from around the world. I must also acknowledge the support from the first year VPs Heather and Takis (Panagiotis), Student Activities team (Jeremy and Mike) and the SABAS team, Neil, Nilesh, Raj, Yash and Pratyush, without whose efforts the event would not have been possible.
The high points of the first day included a convincing speech by Tom Iseghohi of TransCorp, that may have prompted many young students to seriously consider a career in Africa given the fantastic growth opportunities in that continent. Not to be left behind, Dr. Amin El-Kholy and Peter G. E. David from SHUAA Capital gave a very informative and detailed presentation on the developments in the Middle East. The morning spotlight speaker, Eric J. Riddleberger with Prof Larry White gave the participants a fantastic overview of the latest developments telecom industry in emerging markets.
This year's conference was further enriched by outstanding panels organized by all the supporting clubs, European Business Society, Asian Business Society, Japan Business Association, Latin American Business Association, Social Enterprise Association, Stern in Africa, Management Consulting Association and Stern Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association. These panels provided insightful discussions on the impact of the financial crisis, entertainment business, general business growth and entrepreneurial opportunities, impact investing and healthcare in emerging markets.
The GBC aims to give its audience a holistic view of the emerging world in a day. The Ninth GBC exceeded all expectations in terms of coverage of contemporary emerging market economic issues. The current economic crisis has made investors aware of the perils of investing in developed economies on blind faith ('read credit ratings'). The opportunities of investing and perusing careers in emerging markets far out weight the risk and the chances of making a meaningful contribution are far greater.
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