AAMA CONNECT 2007 Will Be the Year’s Essential Event for Global Businesses Focused on China and Asia Pacific
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ — The Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMA), which has fostered business ties between Silicon Valley and the Pacific Rim for more than 25 years, today announced the lineup for its annual conference, AAMA CONNECT 2007. With the theme “Technology’s Middle Kingdom,” it brings together over 1,000 leading executives, entrepreneurs and VCs to discuss China’s rising influence in Asia and the West. The event will take place on December 12 at the Santa Clara Hyatt Regency Hotel.
CONNECT 2007 offers a truly unique forum for business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to discuss key developments in the China and U.S. technology markets. Movers and shakers from more than 70 global companies will discuss hot industry trends, including digital media, investment in China, clean technology, energy, global IPOs, outsourcing, semiconductors and wireless.
“This will be the 12th year that AAMA has offered the CONNECT conference, which is designed as the fundamental networking event for businesspeople looking to better understand the numerous facets of doing business in the Pacific Rim,” said Kyung Yoon, president of AAMA and vice chairman of Heidrick & Struggles.
Given the current state of China’s booming economy and the changes and development taking place in the Asia Pacific Rim, CONNECT 2007 is sure to be the most promising and invigorating conference to date. Some confirmed featured speakers include:
— John T. Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco — Vinod Khosla, Co-founder, Daisy Systems, and Founding CEO, Sun Microsystems — Dr. Leonard Liu, Chairman and CEO, Augmentum — Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures — David Yu, Co-chairman, Focus Media — Todd Bradley, Executive Vice President, Hewlett-Packard — Eric Anderson, President and CEO, Space Adventures, Ltd. — Richard Garriott, Executive Producer, NCSoft — Dr. Robert Lee, Chairman and CEO, Achievo
John T. Chambers, chairman and CEO of Cisco Systems, will speak about Cisco’s plans for globalization and its efforts in India and China. He will also address the next wave of the Internet based on collaboration and Web 2.0 technologies. Cisco recently announced a $16 billion investment initiative in China.
Vinod Khosla’s session will provide information on recent trends and issues in the clean tech field, including renewable energy, solar and other areas that are attracting national and international interest.
“Modern technology has swept away physical borders, globalizing business, finance and cultures. As always, this year’s AAMA CONNECT conference is sure to create business opportunities and global understanding for today’s leaders and those of tomorrow,” said Charlene Yu Vaughn, co-chair of AAMA CONNECT 2007 and CEO of The Algonquin Group. “From panels of leaders in finance, clean tech, wireless and digital media, to keynote insights from business visionaries, to unique networking opportunities, attendees will find themselves at the leading edge of the technologies that bridge the Silicon Valley to China and the Asia Pacific region.”
“China’s growing role in the global economy is changing the way Silicon Valley does business, and we have assembled some of the most well-known CEOs and venture capital investors to provide their insights on the topic,” said E. John Park, co-chair of AAMA CONNECT 2007 and partner of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP. “CONNECT 2007 is a place where attendees can connect with the best people and companies in the industry, all in one venue. AAMA is also organizing a VC- Entrepreneur Connection, which will be a highlight of the conference again this year, with a larger slate of pre-selected startups meeting with the leading VCs of Silicon Valley.”
For a full program agenda, registration and additional details, please visit the conference Web site at http://www.aamasv.com/connect2007.
About AAMA
Founded in 1979, AAMA (Asia America MultiTechnology Association) is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting growth and success of technology enterprises in Silicon Valley and Asia. The membership roster comprises an influential and diverse spectrum of high-tech companies and providers of capital, financial, legal and other professional services integral to high-tech growth in these regions. With its annual conference, monthly Speaker Series, Charter Program, VC-Entrepreneur, Face-to-Face and Beijing Chapter programs (averaging three to five events each month), AAMA hosts 110 highly influential speakers, 30 sponsors and 2,500-3,000 attendees each year. For more information, visit http://www.aamasv.com/ or call 408.955.4505.
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