Global Business Forum: CHINA 2019
After forty years of reform and economic development, the historic importance of China’s rise is abundantly clear. At our 13th annual Global Business Forum, international scholars, business professionals, and public officials will explore the continuing transformation of Chinese society and its role in the global system.
Unless otherwise noted, all events are held in Room 143-144 of the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business & Innovation, Baylor University, 1621 S. 3rd St., Waco, TX
Monday, March 18
3:30-4:45PM Film and Discussion
Wednesday, March 20
6:30PM Opening Dinner, Foster 250, registration required
Li Qiangmin, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Houston
Thursday, March 21
11:00AM Diplomatic Forum, Co-Sponsored by The Keston Center
Joanne Held Cummings, U.S. State Department Policy Advisor to the CITFOIR, Baghdad
Roland Smith, British Diplomatic Service, retired
Paul Roush, U.S. Marine Corps, retired. Served at U.S. Embassy, Moscow, and U.S. Naval Academy
12:30PM Luncheon, Foster 250, registration required
Barry Naughton, Chair of Chinese International Affairs, University of California at San Diego
2:00PM China's Role in Global Technology
Ian M. Liao, CEO and General Counsel of Aditum Pharmaceuticals
Haiyang Li, Professor of Strategic Management & Innovation, Rice University
3:30PM Trading with China
Curt Howell, President, Time Manufacturing
Mike Markwardt, CEO, Markwardt Enterprises
Friday, March 22
2:00PM Global Issues Challenge – student competition
