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JUNE 29, 2010 - 7:00PM
Healthcare Investors Dinner (NYC) 
Co-hosted By Executive Council
Sponsored By NYVCA
An invitation-only dinner for investors and select entrepreneurs. No walk-ins allowed. To be considered, please send an email to Bob Johnston
JUNE 8, 2010 - 8:00AM - 3:30PM
Sustainable Cities (NYC)
Leadership Forum on Sustainability
Co-hosted By IBM
Sponsored By 1E, Coca-Cola, Holland & Knight, Johnson Controls, Telx, Verdiem, UH Trade & Investment, XPLANE, Smart
Why This Matters Now
Two inescapable trends are coming together: the urbanization of the planet along with climate change and related concerns about the long-term sustainability of the planet. In 2008, the earth’s population crossed a threshold: it became more than 50% urban dwellers and that number is predicted to reach 75% by 2050. Whether you believe that climate change is caused by human activity or not, the evidence that something is happening is undeniable: in just one example, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere increased by approximately 1/3 between 1958 and 2005 with the growth projected to continue to 2020 and beyond.In this Sustainable Cities Summit, we will explore the challenges and opportunities presented by this evolution. We will look at the systems that undergird a vibrant sustainable city. We will hear from best-of-breed companies on what they are doing, how they are measuring success, and what lessons they can share to help you lead your firm to a greener and more profitable future. We’ll explore the strategic “why” as well as the tactical “how to.”
MAY 27, 2010 - 6:00P.M. - 8:30P.M.
Venture Edge Dinner
For VCs, strategic investors and entrepreneurs (invitation only)
Co-hosted By Deloitte, Manatt, Silicon Valley Bank
The purpose of the Venture Edge Dinner Series (held quarterly) is to provide a private, trusted forum for Venture Capitalists to share ideas and exchange information regarding current industry trends and deal flow. A secondary goal is to display the thought leadership of the participating dinner sponsors, by providing a highly relevant forum for sponsors to connect with a discrete set of VCs, which will allow for meaningful, engaging and lasting relationships.
MARCH 11, 2010 - 6:00P.M. - 8:30P.M.
Rising Star Networking
For entrepreneurs, corporate intrapreneurs, investors and invited EC guests
Co-hosted By Regus
You are cordially invited to attend a special Rising Star event with a discussion between NY's hottest CEO and most praised business editor:
Barry Silbert, Founder & CEO of Second Market, is an inspirational entrepreneur who runs the world's largest private marketplace for buyers and sellers to trade stock in privately held companies. The biggest trades right now on SecondMarket? Twitter and Facebook.
Walter Kiechel III is former editor of Fortune, former managing editor of Harvard Business Review and author of the new book, Lords of Strategy, which is a revealing account of the iconoclastic founders of Bain, McKinsey and BCG. In the 1960s, these four mavericks and their posses instigated a profound shift in thinking that turbocharged business as never before, with implications far beyond what even they imagined. This book is inspiring and sometimes terrifying because of how these four companies changed the very soul of Corporate America.
Rising Star is separate from other events because 1) It's by invitation only; 2) limited to 100 attendees and 3) is loaded with inspirational discussion plus plenty of networking time to meet people that matter and can advance your career and business.
BUILD YOUR NETWORK. MAKE CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT.
The Rising Star Networking Events are for the serious business manager who is looking to build his or her rolodex and relationship base in NYC in an optimal setting for efficient networking. This is not for the "free drink" crowd or the casual hanger-on that seem to be creeping into networking events these days. We screen every attendee to insure they meet our criteria.
It's the best way to meet business people that matter most to you; all in a private setting.
MARCH 8, 2010 - 5:3PM - 7:30PM
Meet the Players Series
Mayor's Right Arm for Economic Development and Job Creation
Co-hosted By NYVCA
Sponsored By Cooley Godward
Come and hear about the economic initiatives for firm creation that are targeted towards helping your portfolio companies succeed. It will be an opportunity to communicate directly with Mr. Pinsky and network with other members of the NYC investor ecosystem.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is launching new initiatives to help with 'Firm Creation,' including boot camps for grants, tax incentives, office space, services and more. Mr. Pinsky was appointed by Mayor Bloomberg to put these initiatives in place. The mission of the NYCEDC is to promote economic growth and the Venture Community is an important component. Mr. Pinsky wants the community to know that these initiatives are real and wants to include the Venture Community.
Please join NYCEDC President, Mr. Seth Pinsky and meet with other members of the investment community to learn about these initiatives, how to take advantage of them and to provide valuable feedback to NYCEDC for development of future programs. Mr. Pinsky will be discussing innovative ways to put the City's capital budget and federal stimulus allocation to work on infrastructure projects across the five boroughs; diversify the City's economy to support traditional industries; grow emerging industries; promote entrepreneurship; and invest in underutilized neighborhoods to ensure quality of life for all New Yorkers.
FEBRUARY 9, 2010 - 8:00AM - 11:15AM
High Stakes Healthcare & Capitol Hill (NYC)
Policy, Politics and People
Sponsored By cohn&wolfe, Deloitte, Emdeon, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Genentech, HillCo Partners, Proskauer Rose
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WHAT IS IT?
· A senior level, high-impact forum to help senior executives understand how to create strategic, competitive advantage through their healthcare initiatives and practices.
· A powerful sponsorship opportunity for select companies seeking to develop and strengthen relationships with senior executives charged with healthcare efforts and purchasing decisions at their companies.
· A peer-to-peer forum that goes beyond “crystal-balling” and focuses on three main healthcare topics with actionable insights.
BY INVITATION ONLY
Most attendees are approached through personal invitations; all are screened to ensure that they meet specific attendance criteria. You will receive a full attendee list before the event.
This targeted invitation only campaign offers you the opportunity to use this unique gathering as a vehicle to support your current relationships. Bring your key customers and prospects to an in depth day of learning where you can develop solutions collaboratively. We can also work with you to assure that invitations are shared with general categories of participants with whom you are most interested in developing new relationships.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
The 2008 Presidential election and the Wall Street meltdown may have created a 'perfect storm' for the health care economy. But, now that the country has absorbed the blows, where do we go from here to create a sustainable healthcare policy that strikes the right balance? The stakes are high.
President Obama and the Congress have developed an ambitious proposal that promises to dramatically change our health care system. All of the stakeholders in our $2 trillion health care economy will be affected. Insurers, providers, employers, investors, and consumers will now play to a different set of rules.
Who wins under nbsp;the Obama-led plan? Who loses? And, what does it mean for you and your company? The speakers at this event will address:
· What to expect in the months ahead as the Health Reform details are refined?
· How will the changes impact health care investors? Which sectors will flourish and which face danger?
· How will the insurance industry respond to the new regulatory framework and be affected by the Insurance Exchange?
· Can hospitals and other health service providers survive in the face of impending cuts to the Medicare program?
· How can the adoption of health information technology help change the health care economy?
JANUARY 26, 2010 - 8:00AM - 3:45P.M.
Value-Based Sustainability (San Jose)
Co-hosted By UPS
Sponsored By Microsoft, Telx, GreenOrder, 1E, Verdiem, Weber Shandwick, EMC, BSR, AlwaysOn, EcoChamber, Santa Cruz New Tech Meetup, Sustainable Industries, CleanTechies
WHAT IS IT?
- A senior level, high-impact forum to help senior executives understand how to create sustainable, strategic, competitive advantage through their sustainability and “green” initiatives.
- A powerful sponsorship opportunity for select companies seeking to develop and strengthen relationships with senior executives charged with delivering value through sustainability.
- A peer-to-peer forum that goes beyond “green is good” and focuses on how to unlock value while reduce costs.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
In these unsettled times, environmental responsibility initiatives and sustainability efforts are under greater scrutiny than ever before. Customers want to be able to see deep into your enterprise to see how green you and your suppliers are – and they expect low cost efficiencies as well. Boards and investors demand to know if your sustainability efforts are creating value right now and how you are positioned for the future. New “Green” definitions and metrics are being discussed daily only leading to further confusion in the marketplace.
In this Executive Council’s Sustainability summit, we will explore the challenges of creating strategic advantage and delivering measurable value by greening your enterprise. We will hear from best-of-breed companies on what they are doing, how they are measuring success, and what lessons they can share to help you lead your firm to a greener and more profitable future. We’ll explore the strategic “why” as well as the tactical “how to.”
WHY THIS EVENT IS SO POWERFUL FOR YOU
It’s simple: the right audience discussing the hottest topics in an open, interactive peer-to-peer environment dedicated to delivering practical, actionable insights. The Executive Council is convening a full-day summit on Jan 26, 2010 – -- to help senior executives understand how to drive the most value from their current efforts and identify the most promising opportunities for future action. Executive Council events are valued by attendees and sponsors alike for the:
- Caliber of the content. The Executive Council produces premier events based on access to and relationships with leading business executives and thinkers.
- Senior level of participants. Participants are attracted by the caliber of the content, the power of the Executive Council brand, and the opportunity to interact with leading thinkers and practitioners.
- Degree of networking and interaction. Executive Council events are known to be highly interactive, with extensive opportunities for networking and relationship-building.
DECEMBER 8, 2009 - 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.
Ten Awards Kick-Off Reception (New York)
Co-hosted By NASDAQ
You're invited to the kick-off reception for New York's most prominent business awards gala. Called the "Oscar's of Business" by CNBC, the Ten Awards honors the ten most innovative business leaders in New York.
Now in it's seventh year, the Ten Awards recognizes the top business leader in each of the following categories:
CEO of the Year
CFO of the Year
CMO of the year
COO of the Year
CIO of the Year
Chief Sustainability Officer of the Year
Chief Creative Officer of the Year
Best Up and Comer
Dealmaker of the Year
Best Executive Team
Civic Award (Special 11th Award: Non-Profit or Government figure)
The Ten Awards Kick-Off Reception will include past winners and finalists in all of the above categories -- and YOU!
DECEMBER 2, 2009 - 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.
Fall Venture Edge Dinner (Boston)
Co-hosted By Holland & Knight, TriNet
BY-INVITATION ONLY. The purpose of the Venture Edge Dinner Series (held quarterly) is to provide a private, trusted forum for Venture Capitalists to share ideas and exchange information regarding current industry trends and deal flow. A secondary goal is to display the thought leadership of the participating dinner sponsors, by providing a highly relevant forum for sponsors to connect with a discrete set of VCs, which will allow for meaningful, engaging and lasting relationships.
Guest Speaker: Juan Enriquez
NOVEMBER 18, 2009 - 8:00AM - 10:00AM
Alternative Funding Sources (NYC)
How to get the dough right now
Co-hosted By VIANY
How to Educate Your Portfolio Companies About Government Funding Options. You'll hear from a former general and DC-based VC as well as a legal expert and a CEO who has already gone through the process of receiving government funding. Topics will include:
- Who's getting the funding and why?
What are the procedures to apply? - What are the metrics being used by the Feds?
- How can you use law firms and other experts to help navigate current government funding options?
- What programs exist?
- What local/state funding options are available?
- What are the overall trends in government funding?
OCTOBER 20, 2009 - 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Congressman Scott Murphy (NYC)
Co-hosted By VIANY
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 - 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.
Rising Star Reception at SPiN New York
The Rising Star Networking Events are for the serious business manager who is looking to build his or her rolodex and relationship base in NYC in an optimal setting for efficient networking. This is not for the "free drink" crowd or the casual hanger-on that seem to be creeping into networking events these days. We screen every attendee to insure they meet our criteria.
It's the best way to meet business people that matter most to you; all in a private setting.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 - 6:00P.M. - 9:00P.M.
Fall Venture Edge Dinner (NYC)
For VCs and hand-selected CEOs only
Co-hosted By Silicon Valley Bank, Manatt, TriNet, Geller, Deloitte
Sponsored By Executive Council
The purpose of the Venture Edge Dinner Series (held quarterly) is to provide a private, trusted forum for Venture Capitalists to share ideas and exchange information regarding current industry trends and deal flow. A secondary goal is to display the thought leadership of the participating dinner sponsors, by providing a highly relevant forum for sponsors to connect with a discrete set of VCs, which will allow for
meaningful, engaging and lasting relationships.
JULY 14, 2009 - 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.
Rising Star Networking Reception
The Rising Star Networking Events are for the serious business manager who is looking to build his or her rolodex and relationship base in NYC in an optimal setting for efficient networking. This is not for the "free drink" crowd or the casual hanger-on that seem to be creeping into networking events these days. We screen every attendee to insure they meet our criteria.
It's the best way to meet business people that matter most to you; all in a private setting.
MAY 13, 2009 - 8:00AM - 3:30P.M.
Sustainability, Green and Cleantech
A Symposium on Getting it Right
Co-hosted By IBM
Sponsored By AT&T, Microsoft, UPS, Telx, Mohawk Fine Paper, Prudential, EMC, Nixon Peabody
WHY THIS MATTERS NOWIn these unsettled times, efforts at environmental responsibility and sustainability are under greater scrutiny than ever. Customers want to be able to see deep into your enterprise to see how green you and your suppliers are – and they expect low, low prices as well. Boards and investors demand to know if your sustainability efforts are creating value right now. Adding to the confusion, the metrics of “green” remain as murky as a polluted pond.
In this Going Green Summit, we will explore the challenges of creating strategic advantage and delivering measurable value by greening your enterprise. We will hear from best-of-breed companies on what they are doing, how they are measuring success, and what lessons they can share to help you lead your firm to a greener and more profitable future. We’ll explore the strategic “why” as well as the tactical “how to.”
MAY 12, 2009 - 6:00P.M. - 9:00P.M.
An Evening with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Sustainability + Commerce
Co-hosted By UPS
Sponsored By IBM
By invitation only.
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT.
MARCH 24, 2009 - 8:00AM - 11:45AM
All Media, All The Time
Co-hosted By Pepsi
BACKGROUND
A high-impact forum to help senior marketing and media executives discover how to better engage customers and build brands in a media landscape that is changing radically.
A powerful sponsorship opportunity for select companies seeking to develop and strengthen relationships with CMOs and senior marketing executives from leading companies.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
Old line journalism and advertising professionals talked of the wall between church and state: lines were clearly drawn between content producers and advertisers as well as between the different channels of distribution. That was then. Today, the walls have been blown apart and it seems that every company is, in some way, a media company and every communication pulse a chance to deliver a commercial message.
We’ve moved beyond “old media” vs. “new media” yet there is confusion about how to best leverage social networks, search, product placement and all of the other options at your fingertips – particularly amongst enterprise companies. In this high-impact morning summit, we’ll explore how to come out on top in the fragmented media-sphere. We’ll look at where things are now – and where they are going. We’ll also take an over-the-horizon look at how next-generation firms are attracting money now.
Marketers – corporate and otherwise – must adapt to this new marketing, media, and communications environment. More than ever, marketing executives express concern over where to put their media dollars and how to get the greatest impact from tightening budgets. This event will deliver the insights and strategies needed to succeed in this new world.
WHY THIS EVENT IS SO POWERFULIt’s simple: the right audience discussing the hottest topics in an open, interactive peer-to-peer environment dedicated to delivering practical, actionable insights. The Executive Council is convening a half-day summit to be held March 24, 2009 in New York City to help senior marketing and media professionals engage more deeply and meaningfully with their customers and audiences.
Executive Council events are valued by attendees and sponsors alike for the:
- Caliber of the content. The Executive Council produces premier events based on access to and relationships with leading business executives and thinkers.
- Senior level of participants. Attendees are attracted by the caliber of the content, the power of the Executive Council brand, and the opportunity to interact with leading thinkers and practitioners.
- Degree of networking and interaction. Executive Council events are known to be highly interactive, with extensive opportunities for networking and relationship-building.
FEBRUARY 10, 2009 - 8:00AM - 11:45AM
Wall Street, the Obama Administration and the Healthcare Economy
Co-hosted By Accenture, Proskauer Rose
Sponsored By Deloitte, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Eli Lilly
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
The 2008 Presidential election and the Wall Street meltdown may have created a 'perfect storm' for the healthcare economy. On the one hand, the incoming Obama Administration is talking about reshaping the healthcare system from negotiating drug prices for seniors and other cost-cutting measures to dramatically expanding insurance coverage to pushing adoption of electronic health records. On the other, the collapse of the credit markets and the resulting collateral damage is upending finances and business models across the sector. And all of this is happening just as the baby boomers are entering their most intensive healthcare years. Where are the big opportunities and cavernous potholes in the road ahead? Will a wave of consolidation reshape the landscape? How will health systems, managed care plans, IT companies, drug and device companies fare? How will constricted credit affect investment in information technology, R&D and innovation? Where is the smart money being invested now? These are just some of the questions we will tackle in this hard-hitting half-day summit that will convene some of the most influential and prescient voices in the healthcare space.
Where are the big opportunities and cavernous potholes in the road ahead? Will a wave of consolidation reshape the landscape? How will health systems, managed care plans, IT companies, drug and device companies fare? How will constricted credit affect investment in information technology, R&D and innovation? Where is the smart money being invested now? These are just some of the questions we will tackle in this hard-hitting half-day summit that will convene some of the most influential and prescient voices in the healthcare space.
WHY THIS EVENT IS SO POWERFUL
The right audience discussing the hottest topics in an open, interactive peer-to-peer environment dedicated to delivering practical, actionable insights. The Executive Council is convening a half-day summit to be held February 10, 2009 in New York City to help senior healthcare and M&A professionals engage more deeply and meaningfully with their customers and audiences.
NOVEMBER 8, 2008 - 7AM-7PM
The Deal's M&A Outlook
2008 Outlook
Sponsored By The Deal
As the year draws to a close, the industry’s definitive forecasting event will draw leading strategic acquirers, investment bankers, private equity partners and other alternative investment professionals to New York to review the year and debate the likely M&A trends in 2008 and the opportunities and challenges that will present themselves in the deal economy. Executive Council members save $200 off the standard conference rate. Register today using promotion code MA07TA1 to receive this exclusive discount. http://www.TheDeal.com/outlook08
JUNE 10, 2008 - 8:00AM TO 11:00AM
Green IT - Getting Beyond the Hype
Co-hosted By Microsoft
Sponsored By Dell
Optimizing environmental performance of IT within and for an organization from Desktop to Datacenter is an essential strategic imperative for every organization in the 21st Century.
Software and technology are the drivers for innovation while helping people and businesses globally to reduce dangerous environmental impact. Through technology leadership and innovation, the development of responsible corporate environmental practices, and the creation and implementation of global partnerships to address critical environmental challenges, this event will help you translate an environmental commitment into meaningful actions. At the Green IT forum, executives will gain insight as to how you can work with leading organizations around the globe to help increase the value that technology can bring to environmental challenges and discover effective programs, products, solutions and services for IT Eco-Efficiency and IT Eco-Innovation that drive improved financial results and measurable environmental benefits. How Can Technology Sustain the Environment in the 21st century - Realize how the software industry is leading the way in helping consumers and businesses increase energy efficiency.
The Green Grid: The Quest for Energy Efficient IT. Data centers are using more energy every year. Discover how Microsoft and other leading technology companies in the Green Grid consortium are working to advance energy efficiency in data centers. Climate Savers Computing Initiative: Advancing Sustainable Computer Use - Find out what Microsoft and other high tech companies are doing to help you reduce your electricity use through the Climate Savers Computing Initiative. Technology That Works for the Environment: How can your company track energy consumption and greenhouse gas.
MAY 7, 2008 - 8:00AM - 11:45AM
The Flipside of Capitalism
Capitalism's Achilles Heel
Co-hosted By FIser, Sroz Friedberg
Sponsored By UPS, Wilmer Hale
In his book, “Capitalism’s Achilles Heel”, Raymond Baker asserts that Western banks and companies are being used to launder some $1 trillion annually in cross-border illicit money. The proceeds of corruption, focused on by the media, are only about 3 percent of the global total. Criminal activities, drugs, arms trading, smuggling, and terrorism generate about a third of the global total. Nearly two-thirds flows from tax evasion derived from kickbacks, falsified invoices, and sham transactions. The incidence and impact of global money laundering is growing and has become an issue of serious concern for corporate America. What actions can Corporate America take to combat global money laundering? What changes in prevailing corporate practices are necessary? How far should regulation go?
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
1. Promote Broad Awareness: Generate widespread awareness among corporate executives and federal policymakers of money laundering on the U.S. and world economy and its impact on peace and security through ties to international drugs, arms, human trafficking, and international terrorism.
2. Educate Private and Public Sector Leaders: Call attention to global money laundering schemes, their corporate and legal significance, and suggest actions that companies need to take to protect themselves, their directors and officers, and their shareholders.
3. Identify Emerging Issues and Solutions. Following U.S. vs. Pasquantino, corporations need to factor the potential of felony offenses impacting on transfer pricing. Caution will be offered on the risks of money laundering and practical advice will
be provided on how to avoid illegalities.
Getting the Message Across
Best Practices
Attendees will be briefed on the scope and immediacy of money laundering as an issue for CEOs, CFOs, General Counsels, and board members of Audit and Finance Committees. The seminar will discuss practical approaches to review and identify potential problems, corporate policies and procedures, and best practices. This is designed to be a private, peer event that is interactive in
nature and which draws from the experience of both speakers and attendees.
The content for the discussion will be tailored to each market, attracting high profile speakers and participants who will debate specific implications of money laundering.
MAY 6, 2008 - 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.
An Evening with Manhattan D.A., Robert Morgenthau
Capitalism's Achilles Heel
Private Dinner. By invitation only.
APRIL 10, 2008 - 8:00AM- 10:30AM
The Life Sciences Boom - Are Innovation and Transformation Enough?
Co-hosted By Deloitte, Proskauer Rose
Sponsored By Microsoft, Capitol Consulting Group, Mass Bio
As the computer sciences companies like Digital helped shape the landscape of the metro-Boston area of the 1980's and 1990’s, the emerging life sciences industry has begun to show signs that it is poised to serve as the economic engine of Massachusetts through the first half of the 21st century. One important sign is Governor Patrick’s unveiling of a plan to make Massachusetts the global leader in life sciences, through a $1b investment package. Major mergers and acquisitions in the field including the Biogen-Idec merger and Boston Scientific’s acquisition of Guidant Corp., signal even more potential for growth in this sector. Additionally, development of the life sciences has sparked growth in a number of other complimentary industries including financial, service and manufacturing. An aging U.S. population and growing demands on the healthcare system will only increase the need for innovation and expansion in the critical life sciences industry. Despite the great success of many life science companies in Massachusetts, the industry is not without its share of perils and pitfalls. Fluctuations in financial markets and the lending industry, changes in state and federal regulatory processes, and the continual need to develop new drugs and devices all add a level of uncertainty to the life science industry. Pharmaceutical companies must succeed at both developing the next great drug, and reshaping their organizations to be more flexible and cost efficient. Medical device firms are spending millions in R&D to design technology that will make it easier to repair ailing hearts, aching backs and damaged joints. Innovation in these sectors holds the promise of breakthrough discoveries that can improve health care quality and access to new lifesaving technologies.
MARCH 19, 2008 - 7:30AM - 6:00PM
The Deal's Healthcare Dealmaking Symposium
Deals in healthcare M&A have soared over the past two years, continuing to attract capital and drive activity in the sector. Industry insiders are monitoring the current pace of healthcare M&A deals and developing an outlook for 2008. This one-day symposium in March will bring together strategic acquirers, private equity and other alternative investors to acquire the foremost dealmakers, outlook on mergers and acquisitions taking place in the healthcare industry, top deals and the transactions impacting healthcare M&A. Leading investors will discuss what key deal trends and opportunities to expect in pharmaceuticals, biotech, drug discovery, medical devices, healthcare services and technology sectors in the next 12 months.
FEBRUARY 12, 2008 - 8:00AM- 11:00 AM
Healthcare Reform 2008 - Evolution or Revolution?
Sponsored By Proskauer Rose, IBM, Deloitte, The Deal, One Med Place
It now appears certain that healthcare reform is high on the political agenda this year. The upcoming Presidential and Congressional elections promise to focus public and business leaders attention on proposals to heal our ailing healthcare system. This requires more than force of will or mere innovation. Everyone would agree that the current system is unsustainable. What is the best way to change the system? Full market-based? Governmental-run system? For New York, the stakes could not be higher. At this private forum, you will get answers to key issues: How much can we rely on Marketplace Forces? What to do about Universal Coverage, Rising Health Care Costs, Gaps in Quality of Care? What impact could Reform have on our large Academic Health Centers and Medical Schools? The Life Sciences Community? Small Businesses? Wall Street? What Role should State and Federal Government Play in Addressing these Problems? How could Reform Impact State and City Medicaid and other Health Expenditures?
JANUARY 28, 2008 -
OnMedia NYC
Digital Media and Internet
OnMedia NYC is where cutting-edge technology CEOs from the back streets of Silicon Valley meet the global advertising and media establishment. This two-and-a-half-day executive event features CEO presentations and high-level debates on which forces are disrupting user behavior and creating new opportunities in the marketing, branding, advertising, and public relations industries. At OnMedia, our editors will also honor the OnMedia 100 Top Private Companies. Fifty of the top CEOs from the OnMedia 100 will pitch their market strategies to a panel of industry experts in our “CEO Showcase.”
JANUARY 15, 2008 - 6:00PM-9:00PM
Palo Alto Venture Edge Dinner
A private dinner limited to 30 VC's and entrepreneurs.
Sponsored By TriNet, Deloitte
The Venture Edge Dinner Series is a quarterly, by invitation-only event, which provides confidential deal flow opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs. IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFO ABOUT HOW TO APPLY FOR ATTENDANCE, PLEASE CONTACT NEYSA KING AT NEYSA@EXECCOUNCIL.ORG.
DECEMBER 5, 2007 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
London Calling - How to Leverage the Powerful EU Platform
Custom Event Produced by Executive Council for UK Trade & Investment
The Executive Council, in partnership with UK Trade & investment (UKTI), is pleased to present a leadership event that will provide you with new levels of access and knowledge to those that are shaping cross-Atlantic transactions between the US and UK. The discussion will outline how you can further enhance and develop meaningful, engaging and lasting relationships with the UK business community. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO APPLY FOR ATTENDANCE, PLEASE CONTACT KIM RACCIATO AT KIMR@EXECCOUNCIL.ORG
DECEMBER 5, 2007 - 8:00A.M. - 10:00A.M.
Presidential Candidate Roundtable Series – Hillary Clinton
The Foreclosure Crisis
The Executive Council was pleased to host the 2nd installment of our Presidential Candidate Roundtable Series on Wednesday, with Hillary Clinton. Introductory remarks were given by Bruce Mosler, CEO & President, Cushman & Wakefield and Bob Griefeld, CEO, NASDAQ. The Presidential Roundtable Series is a non-partisan program, hosted by the Executive Council, to provide the New York business community with issues-based knowledge from Presidential candidates. The first of these events was hosted on Sept 17 with Barack Obama. All Democratic and Republican candidates have been invited to participate in the series.
DECEMBER 4, 2007 - 8:00AM-10:30AM
Novell | Microsoft One Year Anniversary
Custom Event Produced by Executive Council for Microsoft
One year ago, Microsoft and Novell set out to answer the call by customers for better cross-platform interoperability and collaboration. The result has been an unprecedented level of investment by Microsoft and Novell to bring new solutions and programs to market for customers who both use Microsoft and Linux. On December 4th, Microsoft and Novell will celebrate the one year anniversary of this landmark collaboration agreement. We invite you to join in this celebration and hear what has been achieved over the last year, how these new solutions have improved customer IT productivity and plans for the future. IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR ATTENDANCE PLEASE CONTACT NEYSA KING AT NEYSA@EXECCOUNCIL.ORG
OCTOBER 25, 2007 - 6:30PM- 9:00 PM
Orphaned Starfish Foundation's Gala and Auction
A Gala to benefit children in Latin America
The Orphaned Starfish Foundation’s Third Annual Auction and Dinner Gala will be held on Thursday, October 18th, 2007 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Battery Park. The evening will be hosted by Lynda Lopez of Fox 5’s Good Day New York. The event will benefit current and new projects at orphanages throughout South America. Proceeds from the gala will benefit current and new projects dedicated to making a difference in the lives of some of the poorest children in Latin America by giving them the opportunity to develop vocational skills that will allow them to escape the cycle of poverty and abuse.
For more information please visit www.orphanedstarfish.org/ or contact Sandra Mendell at smandell@orphanedstarfish.org
OCTOBER 10, 2007 - 8:00AM - 10:00AM
2007 Healthcare Summit - The Life Sciences Boom
Sponsored By Proskauer Rose
Pharmaceutical companies must succeed at both developing the next great drug, and reshaping their organizations to be more flexible and cost efficient. Medical device firms are spending millions in R&D to design technology that will make it easier to repair ailing hearts, aching backs and damaged joints. Innovation in these sectors holds the promise of breakthrough discoveries that can improve health care quality and access to new lifesaving technologies. New York is home to some of the leading life sciences companies in the world. Indeed, these companies are becoming an increasingly important part of the region's already large and growing health care economy. Can New York succeed in attracting and keeping these companies? What synergies exist that can connect these innovators to hospitals, academic health centers, and other health service organizations? What development, financing and other incentives are required to support this sector? Is private investment available? To assess the current status of the industry, review the latest innovations in terms of products, services, access, and cost, as well as to analyze the opportunities and challenges facing healthcare leaders, the Executive Council is bringing together a leading list of true innovators in Healthcare, at our second annual Health Care Summit.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 - 6:00PM-9:00PM
New York Venture Edge Dinner
A private dinner limited to 30 VC's and entrepreneurs.
Sponsored By TriNet, Silicon Valley Bank, Deloitte
The Venture Edge Dinner Series is a quarterly, by invitation-only event, which provides confidential deal flow opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs. IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFO ABOUT HOW TO APPLY FOR ATTENDANCE, PLEASE CONTACT BOB JOHNSTON AT BOBJ@EXECCOUNCIL.ORG. REGISTRANTS FOR THE DINNER VIA THIS PAGE WILL BE SCREENED BEFORE ACCEPTANCE.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 - 8:00AM - 11:00AM
The Localization of Globalization
The Future of Commerce, Global Trade and Innovation is Right Now. Are You Ready?
Sponsored By The Deal
The Future of commerce, global trade and innovation is taking place at a company near you. The
movement of goods, information and funds across borders is more than process from the corporate office.
It’s about connecting with suppliers, vendors, and partners at a local level in the countries in which you see
quantum revenue growth. What can you do to help ensure that this moves forward at your company?
Through discussions, interactive audience Q&A from an independent moderator (CNBC) and keynote
presentations, the successful applications of innovation in your enterprise will be demonstrated and insight
will be provided to help resolve such issues as improving internal processes, brand innovation, and
margins. The speakers represent companies that are in more than 200 countries and have been profitable in
many developing countries for decades, creating loyal, sustainable business models. Globalization is
inevitable. But how will you affect it – positively or negatively?
What You’ll Learn
- Learn how innovative solutions to globalization delivery and its practical application can help you embrace your company’s vision, mission and values to drive substantial, sustainable growth and margins while promoting a collaborative culture
- Best practices and benchmarking tools to help you get it right
- Cutting edge discussions with dynamic business leaders that will focus on how to develop
- innovative initiatives to globalization solutions
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 - 8:00A.M. - 10:00A.M.
Presidential Candidate Roundtable Series - Barack Obama
The Executive Council was pleased to host the 1st installment of our Presidential Candidate Roundtable Series, with Senator Barack Obama. Introductory remarks were given by Mark Wagar, President & CEO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Bob Griefeld, CEO, NASDAQ. The Presidential Roundtable Series is a non-partisan program, hosted by the Executive Council, to provide the New York business community with issues-based knowledge from Presidential candidates. The second of these events was hosted in December 2007 with Hillary Clinton. All Democratic and Republican candidates have been invited to participate in the series.
MARCH 21, 2007 - 8:00AM - 11:00AM
The New IP Economy
Plus: How to Play in a Mixed Source World
Co-hosted By Microsoft, Orrick
Sponsored By AT&T, Accenture
The Executive Council of New York, Orrick, and Microsoft cordially invite you to attend our annual Intellectual Property Licensing Forum. This forum presents a way for CEOs, Directors and all other IP owners, CIO’s, IP executives, corporate counsel, and business development officers to share.
NOVEMBER 3, 2006 - 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.
An Evening with Craig Newmark
Did you know that Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist worked at IBM, Bank of America and Charles Schwab before founding the most succesfull online community of the planet? What can you learn from Craig's experiences? How did he generate trust and loyalty amongst the users of Craigslist? To lead the discussion with Craig is one of the foremost thinkers and writers on technology-David Kirkpatrick, Senior Tecnology and Interent Editor at Fortune. Hear how Craig went fron software engineer at IBM to entrepreneur to chief custoner service representative.
OCTOBER 11, 2006 - 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Achieving Double Digit Growth
Summit Synopsis The 2006 Corporate Growth Summit is designed exclusively for peer-driven leadership education between and among top executives, with the goal of developing metrics for overcoming growth stagnation as well as providing practical tools to point your company toward substantial, sustainable growth. Summit content is based on Michael Treacy’s two best selling business books, The Discipline of Market Leaders: Choose Your Customers, Narrow Your Focus, Dominate Your Markets and Double Digit Growth: How Great Companies Achieve It No Matter What.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 - 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Innovation in Healthcare Summit
The 2006 Innovative Responses in Health Care Summit is designed with the goal of providing innovative insight and thought leadership to transform health care and enable better access, quality, safety and greater cost effectiveness in the delivery of health care. Through discussions, interactive audience Q&A and keynote presentations the successful applications of clinical quality access and margins. Participating executives gain perspective on their own current challenges in defining a road map to this complex area, looking both at their personal styles and the global strategic contact of the health care industry.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2006 - 6:00-8:00PM
NASCAR: A Sport on the Move
Please join the Executive Council of New York, NASCAR and Nextel in a panel discussion on the Business of Racing. Discussion topics include: Why more Fortune 500 companies are involved with NASCAR than nay other sport. NASCAR's growth from a regional phenomenon to the second most watched sport in the U.S. Nextel's title sponsorship - reported to be the largest in the history of sports and entertainment.
Speakers include:
- Brian France, CEO, NASCAR
- CMO, Sprint-Nextel
JUNE 2, 2006 - 8:00AM - 11:30AM
Security & Business Continuity Summit
Leader-led Discussion
This forum brings together leaders from the private sector and the venture investment community to discuss the latest trends in the information security and security technologies sectors, as well as essential business continuity and contingency planning issues. The goal of the event is to help CEOs and business management address common areas of interest and opportunities, ranging from technology issues such as IT defense to business issues such as risk and crisis management. We’ll also discuss the climate for building new businesses and technologies that serve the security and defense needs of the public and private sector.
JUNE 1, 2006 - 8:00A.M. - 10:00A.M.
2006 IP Licensing Forum
What are the valuation models for your IP? How do you monetize your licensing royalty streams? How can you maximize your patent portfolio? What are tips and strategies to ensure you win when negotiating royalties? What are the challenges and opportunities when licensing in China, Japan, the US and other jurisdictions? What are the challenges faced when licensing in new media environments, such as digital rights? How can IP indemnification help you limit IP risk? How can a better procurement process limit IP risk?
MAY 13, 2006 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The China Opportunity
Did you know that the Chaoyang District of Beijing, host to the 2008 Summer Olympics, is the fastest growing metro region in the world? What does it take to make a successful investment in China? Is a good product or idea enough? How do you build alliances and strategic partnerships? How can your company best navigate governmental entities to accomplish your business goals? We’ve assembled a panel of all-stars who will offer a unique perspective on doing business in China as well as discuss legal insights and an insider’s business perspective on understanding of the culture and strategic partnerships with local government officials building a base in China. With business leaders from key Fortune 500 companies with offices in Chauyang, learn why more than $8 million square meters of office space are under construction, in Chaoyang. Meet the pro-business leaders, who helped Chaoyang, export more than $50 billion dollars worth for goods and services from this region.
MAY 10, 2006 - 8:00AM - 2:00PM
Leadership and Innovation Summit
The 2006 Leadership & Innovation Summit is designed exclusively for peer-driven leadership education between and among top New York-based executives, with the goal of integrating emerging knowledge and practical tools used to build agile teams with strong execution. Summit content is based on Stuart R. Levine's best selling business book, The Six Fundamentals of Success: The Rules for Getting it Right for Yourself and Your Organization.
MARCH 16, 2006 - 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Steve Ballmer Impact // People
Event Co-Produced by Executive Council with Microsoft
Join us in New York City to learn how to unleash your greatest business resource: your people. The Impact|People Executive Business Forum is geared toward senior executives in finance, marketing, operations, human resources and information technology. This complimentary half-day event will feature keynote presentations by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Micheal Treacy, as well as discussions with some of today’s most vital business thought leaders.
NOVEMBER 16, 2005 - 8:00AM-10:00AM
Outsourcing and Beyond
This forum will provide you with unbiased strategies for setting sourcing objectives, evaluating and selecting the right services providers, managing relationships and delivering profitable outcomes. You will also get proven best practices and practical advice from major leading sourcing experts. Despite the hype, outsourcing is firmly established as a mainstream business practice that delivers tangible business benefits - cost savings, flexibility, scalability and standardization, among others. But that doesn't mean that outsourcing is a one-size-fits-all proposition or a stable, fully mature, easy to implement strategy. The world of outsourcing is poised for incredible change over the next two to five years.
