The Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE) is proud to present its 30th Annual International Business Forum & Networking Evening.
Given the current geopolitical crises, the exponential emergence of new technologies (such as AI), the continued challenges to global supply chains, and the acceleration of extreme weather events, how are international businesses coping and planning within these new parameters?
The panel discussion with international experts will be moderated by Doug Banks, Executive Editor, Boston Business Journal .
More details:
- The evening will open with remarks by Amy Zeng, Dean of Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School, whose research expertise lies in supply chain risk management and tactics, reverse and sustainable supply chain analysis and design, and global logistics process management.
- Host: Ken Vacovec, Suffolk University Law School Alum, Managing Partner, Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer and President of the MA Bar Foundation.
- James Reginald Colimon, Deputy Director of Global Affairs & Protocol, Mayor’s Office, City of Boston, and Jeevan Ramapriya, Executive Director. MOITI will give some insights.
- Jerry Alderman, Chief Executive Officer, Marsh McLennan Agency, NE Region will set the stage for the panel discussion to follow, which will be moderated by Doug Banks, Executive Editor, Boston Business Journal.
Panelists will give a birds-eye view of the current situation and what companies should prepare for:
- Geopolitical/ Economic Landscape: Shahruz Mohtadi, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Suffolk University
- Export/Imports/ Supply Chain: Betty Robson, President, JF Moran
- Sustainability/Climate: Nick Rancis, Manager Innovation, National Grid Partners and Board Member, Fraunhofer USA
- Cybersecurity: Mariano Nunez, President, Onapsis
- Compliance issues: Paula Murphy, Director, Mass Export Center
Timings:
- 5:30PM Check-in and Early Networking
- 6:00PM Welcome and Introductions
- 6:15PM Keynote: Future Risks
- 6:30PM Panel Discussion with international business representatives and experts covering
30th Annual International Business Forum and Networking Night