Global Conferences
2011
China's Alibaba Wants to Acquire Yahoo, Says Jack Ma
Jack Ma, chairman of China's Alibaba internet giant, told a Stanford audience his firm is "very interested" in acquiring Yahoo. Ma was one of the speakers at the "China 2.0" conference sponsored by the Stanford Program on Regions of Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Sept. 30.
Bridging the Innovation Gap: From Latvia to Silicon Valley
How does innovation become part of local culture? Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis spoke at Stanford on Friday about the future of technological and entrepreneurial collaboration between Latvia and Silicon Valley.
Bridging the Innovation Gap: From Latvia to Silicon Valley
How does innovation become part of local culture? Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis spoke at Stanford on Friday about the future of technological and entrepreneurial collaboration between Latvia and Silicon Valley.
Africa, the Next Frontier for Entrepreneurs:
Business Opportunities in the Neglected Continent
By 2040 Africa will have a larger workforce than China or India, speakers told a Stanford Africa Forum 2011 conference, exploring opportunities for business development in the 50-plus nations of that continent whose business opportunities are often overlooked.
Africa: A Good Investment, Say Experts
A shortage of middle management talent is slowing business development in Africa, but the continent still offers opportunities for entrepreneurs who recognize the differences between Nairobi and Silicon Valley, say business school conference speakers.
2010
2010 Conference: Political Economy Research Conference
CGBE, the Stanford Center for International Development, the University of the West Indies, and the Caribbean Policy Research Institute hosted a political economy research conference in Kingston, Jamaica.
2007
2007 International Development Conference: Being Socially Responsible Offers Opportunities, Says Nike's Hannah Jones
Businesses can provide a source for massive social change, Nike VP Hannah Jones told a day-long conference. Finding solutions to social or environmental problems should be viewed as a business opportunity. (April 2007)
2007 International Development Conference: Energy in the Developing Countries Poses Global Challenges
China built enough power plants in 2006 to outstrip the total generating capacity of the United Kingdom. Keeping the lights burning in China and other nations around the world poses challenges to the world's health and natural resources, said speakers at the annual Stanford International Development Conference. (March 2007)
A Global Fine Line Challenges Marketing Today
Cultural differences, languages, and simply the use of words can make all the difference in marketing globally. Just ask the folks who market shampoo or computers. (February 2007)
2006
Conference Asks: What Drives Innovation?
The impact of the internet on industry and society is still unfolding, Google CEO Eric Schmidt told the Roads to Innovation Conference, and it offers huge opportunities. (November 2006)
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2006 International Development Conference: Entrepreneurship Helps Education in Developing Countries
The entrepreneurial spirit is vital to education in developing countries, and innovative programs are yielding dividends for the future of children and youth, said participants in Stanford's fifth annual international development conference, hosted April 15 by the Graduate School of Business International Development Club and the Stanford Association for International Development. (April 2006)
Keynote Address
Dr. Cream WrightPanel: Challenges in Education Panel
Joel Samoff, Moderator
Professor of African Studies and Political Science, Stanford UniversityJeanne Moulton
USAID Basic Education and Policy Support ActivityAugustine Mahiga
Ambassador of Tanzania to the United NationsBudd Mackenzie
Trust in EducationPanel: Funding and Allocation—Prioritizing Educational Goals
Martin Carnoy, Moderator
Professor of Education and EconomicsRobert Prouty
Acting Manager, Fast Track initiativeMaya Ajmera
Global Fund for ChildrenLynn Murphy
Hewlett FoundationKen Lee, Senior Advisor
USAID Higher Education and Workforce Development Team
2005
2005 International Development Conference: Shortages of Health Services, Abundance of Red Tape Hamper AIDS/HIV Battle
Understaffed and inadequate internal health-care systems and red tape are major roadblocks to fighting the spread of AIDS/HIV in developing countries, speakers told a conference on international development. (February 2005)
Keynote Address
Debrework ZewdieJudith Justice, Moderator
Associate Professor, University of California, San Francisco
Ophelia Dahl
President and Executive Director, Partners in Health
Jack Higgins
Digital Vision Fellow, Global Telemedicine Project
Vikram Kumar
Director, Dimagi, Inc.
Tony Carroll
Consultant, Merck and Co.Donovan Cook, Moderator
Western Region Director of Development, Save the Children, Palo Alto, Calif.
Timothy Goodman
Assistant Director for Global Policy, Pfizer Inc.Srividya Prakash
Global Health Group, McKinsey & Co., San Francisco
David Green
CEO, Project Impact, Berkeley, Calif.Vera Kulmyer, Moderator
Consulting Professor, Stanford Medical School Department of Neurosurgery; Founder and Managing Partner, Equity for HealthDouglas Holtzman
Program officer for Infectious Diseases, Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationGeorge Rutherford
Interim Director, UCSF Institute for Global HealthKatherine Woo
Director of Scientific Affairs, One World HealthNzeera Ketter
Director, Efficacy Trials, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
2004
Business School Hosts First Global Business, Global Poverty Conference
The inaugural conference drew business, government, and nonprofit speakers from around the world. Sponsored by the Center for Global Business and the Economy. (May 2004)
Mukesh Ambani
Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Ltd., India
"Fighting Poverty Disarms Terrorism"
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Edward Barnholt
Chairman, President, and CEO, Agilent Technologies
"With Globalization Here to Stay, Giving Back to Local Communities Makes Good Business Sense"
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David Brady
Bowen H. and Janice Arthur McCoy Professor of Political Science and Leadership Values, Stanford Graduate School of Business
"When Is "Doing Good" Good Enough Internationally?"
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John Browne, Lord Browne of Madingley, MS '81
Group Chief Executive, BP p.l.c.
"Business Can Help End Poverty, Says BP's John Browne"
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John Gunn, MBA '72
President and CIO, Dodge & Cox
Vinod Khosla, MBA '80
General Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
"Microlending: An Anti-Poverty Success Story"
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Daniel Litvin
Author and Founder, Percept Risk and Strategy Ltd.
"Ignoring Social and Political Reality Can Sink Global Companies"
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Trevor Manuel
Minister of Finance, South Africa
"Rich Nations Inhibit Growth for Developing Countries, Says South African Finance Minister"
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Raymond Offenheiser
President, Oxfam America
"Oxfam Leader Calls for Global Effort to Alleviate Poverty, Transfer Technology"
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Muhammad Yunus
Economist and Founder, Grameen Bank of Bangladesh
"Visionary Economist Muhammad Yunus Shares Microlending Success Stories"
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