University of Virginia

 Symposium Agenda 

Symposium Agenda

7:45 - 8:25 a.m.

Welcome Reception 

8:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Introduction of Program 
Carl P. Zeithaml, F.S. Cornell Professor in Free Enterprise and Dean, McIntire School of Commerce

8:45 - 9:30 a.m.

China's Emergence and the Transformation of Global Commerce

Keynote Address by

James Fallows, National Correspondent, The Atlantic

 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Geopolitical and Economic Perspectives

Barry Naughton, Professor of Chinese Economy and Sokwanlok Chair of Chinese International Affairs, University of California, San Diego
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Susan Shirk, Ho Miu Lam Endowed Chair in China and Pacific Relations and Director of the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, University of California, San Diego

Kellee Tsai, Professor of Political Science and Director of the East Asian Studies Program, Johns Hopkins University
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Moderated by

Harry Harding, Dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia

10:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Business and Financial Perspectives

Robert D. Daley '92, CEO, Thorley Industries

Chris Nassetta '84, President and CEO, Hilton Hotels Corp.

Scott M. Kelley '83, Managing Director, Aetos Capital, and CEO, Aetos Capital Asia and Aetos Japan

Nestor Gounaris (Law '01), Principal, China Solutions LLC, and Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Law

Moderated by

Peter A. Maillet, Associate Dean for Global Initiatives, McIntire School of Commerce

 11:45 - 12:25 p.m.

Synthesis and Audience Questions with All Participants 

 12:25 - 12:30 p.m.

Closing

Carl P. Zeithaml