World Summit on Financial Crisis and International Business
December 14-16, 2009
(WSFCIB2009)
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Venue
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Holiday Inn Parque Anhembi
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Conference Theme:
Addressing Global Financial Crisis Through the Eyes of International Experts: Government Officials, Business Leaders and Academics.
Conference Aim:
The main aim of this summit, WSFCIB2009, is to provide an international platform for academics, business professionals and government officials from all over the world to come together to exchange ideas and come up with long term strategic approach to address the global financial crisis in today’s global business. WSFCIB2009 will consist of workshops, tutorials, networking sessions, exhibitions, trade transactions, keynote speeches, paper presentations, panel discussions, and a tour of industries and places of tourist attraction in Brazil. Submitted papers will be double blind peer reviewed. Accepted papers will be published in the CD summit proceedings. Best papers will be considered for publication in appropriate reputable journals and/or as book chapters. The strategic approach for addressing the global financial crisis will be disseminated to interested governments, businesses and academics. The International Experts will help implement the strategic approach.
Meetings at golf outing possible and welcome!
Sponsoring, Exhibiting and Advertising We have a fantastic range of exhibition and sponsorship opportunities on the ground, in print and online available. This conference puts your organization at the heart of the debate and with key decision makers in academic, government and business. This event is an excellent way to promote your products and services through advertising, exhibiting or sponsorship to the international community. Sponsoring one of our range of packages is a very effective way to reach conference participants before, during and after the event. Exhibiting is also an excellent way to ensure you make personal connections with the conference participants. As a sponsor and exhibitor you will have the occasion to: • Strengthen relationships with key international decision makers • Develop partnerships with academicians, and corporate and government officials. • Discover latest government policies, latest research findings and industry directions Promote your organization at the conference by seeking advertising space in our Conference Program Book.
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| Important Dates |
Paper Submission Deadline: November 15, 2009 Business/Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline: November 15, 2009 Notification Acceptance: November 22, 2009 Camera Ready Submissions: November 29, 2009 Early Registration Deadline: October 31, 2009 |
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| Keynote Speakers |
 | Dr. Willian Wardrope holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska, an M.A. from Oklahoma State University, and a B.A. from Central State University. He is currently the director and professor of International Business Programs. Spanning 23 years, his teaching career has included Texas State University, City University of New York, Stephen F. Austin State University, and the University of Central Oklahoma. He has taught over 20 courses in communication, culture, and global business. The recipient of numerous teaching and research awards, Dr. Wardrope has co-authored Communicating Globally: Intercultural Communication and International Business, has published research in the Journal of Business Communication, Business Communication Quarterly, Communication Education, and The Journal of Global Education for Business, has made over 100 presentations at academic conferences, taught international short courses at universities in Chile and Ecuador, and currently has developed a new undergraduate program in international business at the University of Central Oklahoma.
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| Dr. CARLOS LEITE • Architect and Urban Planner, MSc., PhD from Univesity of South Paulo, Brazil PostDoc (California Polytechnic) , USA. He is a professor at the School of Architecture and Planning, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Sao Paulo, Brazil and a Visiting professor OF MBA Univesity of South Paulo, Brazil |
 | José G. Vargas-Hernández, M.B.A., Ph.D. He is a member of the National System of Researchers of Mexico. Research professor at University Center fo Economic and Managerial Sciences, University of Guadalajara. Mexico, Visiting Scholar IURD- UCBerkeley, USA,. Visiting research professor at School of Public Administration, Carleton University, Canadá. He holds Ph. D. In Public Administration (Columbia States University), Ph.D. in Economics (Keele University, England). Studies in Organisational Behaviour (Lancaster University). Master of Business Administration in Industrial Management (Pacific States University). Marketing Certificate (The British Institute of Marketing). Diploma in Philosophy (Universidad Panamericana). Bachelor in Commercial Relations, Instituto Politécnico Nacional. More than 100 scientific papers and three books Publisher. He is also a Fellow of Global Strategic Management Inc., USA. |
 | Prof. ANNAMALAI SENGUTTUVAN holds a bachelor & Master degree in Engineering and a Ph.D., in Artificial Intelligence from University of Madras, India. Currently he serves as Dean (Academic) / Professor & Dean, Dept., of Computer Science & Engineering, in Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College,Andra Pradesh, India. He was invited by United Nations University-International Leadership Institute to attend an International Course on ‘LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE 21st CENTURY’ organized in the UNU-ILI premises in Amman, Jordan in March, 2006. He was also invited to present a Paper in the World Ethics Forum Conference sponsored & organized by World Bank in Keble College located in Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom in April, 2006. He has published 76 research papers in National and International Conferences / Journals and has visited Belgium, Dubai, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom. |
| | Professor Dr. Matthew Kuofie is 1) a politician, 2) a world renowned professor, and 2) a global business executive. Professor Kuofie ran for Beverly Hills, Michigan, City/Village Council during the November 4, 2008 United States General Election. He is campaigning for the United States Congress. On September 14, 2009, at the World Summit of Financial Economic and International Business held in Washington DC, USA, Dr. Kuofie was presented with the Golden Globe Award –the highest award given by Madonna University, USA to an individual. Prof. Kuofie teaches global business management, marketing and information technology. Prof Kuofie teaches/has taught, given seminars, and/or organized conferences at various hotels/universities, including the University of Michigan, USA; Central Michigan Univewrsity, USA; Chou University, Japan; Fudan University, China; Management Development Institute, India; Europa Universität Viadrina in Frankfurt/Oder, Germany; University of Technology in Sydney, Australia; University of Ghana, Ghana; Bangkok University, Thailand; Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong; Harbin Institute Technology Shenzhen Graduate School, China; University of Malaya, Malaysia; Mara Sarakham University, Thailand; and Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. Due to Professor Kuofie’s outstanding accomplishments all round the world in academia, government/politics, global business and economic development, he was honored with a Wole Soyinka Education Award in Detroit, United States of America on August 1, 2009. Dr. Kuofie leads Global Strategic Management Inc., Michigan, USA, a consortium of international experts of academicians, government officials, and business leaders living in countries all around the world to address global issues, achieve and sustain competitive advantage and improve quality of life/economic development. Prof Kuofie will have a one-on-one meetings with government, corporate, and university executives. |
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| International Business Discussion Panel |
| Lance Gentry is an Associate Professor of Marketing with the Hasan School of Business at Colorado State University-Pueblo, USA. In 2005, he founded Heartland Market Research LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in survey research. He obtained a doctorate of philosophy in marketing and supply chain management from Michigan State University. He served as a marketing manager for Intel Corporation and as a Product Planning and Strategy Director for Philips Consumer Electronics Company. He earned a MBA and a BSBA from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. |
| Photo | Dr. Willian Wardrope. Director and professor of International Business Programs, University of Central Oklahoma, USA
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| | Dr. Matthew Kuofie, Michigan USA, is a world renowned professor, and a global business executive. On September 14, 2009, at the World Summit of Financial Economic and International Business held in Washington DC, USA, Dr. Kuofie was presented with the Golden Globe Award –the highest award given by Madonna University, USA to an individual. |
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| Financial Crisis Discussion Panel |
 | Dr. Lance Gentry, Colorado State University-Pueblo, USA |
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| Economic Development Discussion Panel |
 | Tudev Oyungerel is with the Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic. She teaches Human Resource Management, Production and Operation Management, and Organizational Behavior. She worked as a professional in human resources and operations with banks, non-profit organizations, ....
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| | Dr. Matthew Kuofie, Michigan USA, is a world renowned professor, and a global business executive. On June 3, 2009, the City Council of Detroit, USA, honored Dr. Kuofie with THE SPIRIT OF DETROIT AWARD for his exceptional achievement, outstanding leadership and his dedication for improving quality of life. Due to Professor Kuofie’s outstanding accomplishments all round the world in academia, government/politics, business and economic development, he was honored with a Wole Soyinka Education Award in USA on August 1, 2009. On September 14, 2009, at the World Summit of Financial Economic and International Business held in Washington DC, USA, Dr. Kuofie was presented with the Golden Globe Award –the highest award given by Madonna University, USA to an individual. |
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General Summit Co-Chairs:
Prof Prosper Bernard. University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada
Dr. Geni Satiko Sato, Instituto de Economia Agricola, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Prof Matthew Kuofie, CEO of GSMI & Prof of Global Business and IT, USA
Prof. José G. Vargas-Hernández, M.B.A;Ph.D., Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico.
Local (Brazil) Summit Co-Chairs
Mr. Frederico Torres, Sao Paulo Convention and Visitors Bureau, Brazil
Dr. Carlos Leite, Professor Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Sao Paulo & University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Ms. Daniela Gomes, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Standing International Co-Chairs
Dr. Gregory Yawson, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA
William Bowser, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA
Dr. Christian Wagner, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA
Dr. Francis Akyampong, Dept of Public Works, City of Detroit, USA
Dr. Melissa M. Saadoum, MS Institute, Paris, France.
Inquriy: --Please mention this WSFCIB2009 Summit If you can not write English, contact: Mr. Frederico Torres, Sao Paulo Convention and Visitors Bureau, Brazil,
fred@spcvb.com.br; Phone: +55 11 3736.0621
Others Contact Prof. Matthew Kuofie: kuofi1m@cmich.edu; mhkuofie_gsmi@msn.com
Past Conferences, include
International Business Conference August 7-9, 2008, Dearborn, Detroit Metropolitan, Michigan, USA
World Summit on Financial-Economic Crisis and Internation Business, September 14-16, 2009, Washington DC, USA
Future Events in countries, including
Brazil, China, India
Collaborators
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Michigan, USA | 
Malaysia |
United Kingdom |
Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia | International Journal of Global Business, USA |
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