Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Seminar - How to be Successful in Asia for Technology Companies

“How to be Successful in Asia for Technology Companies” - - Join the Asia Business Forum's first Eastside forum, with an inside look at a local company and its hybrid Chinese-U.S. model and strategy for expanding business throughout Asia (China, Japan, Korea and elsewhere), including successes and challenges.  We will also have a lively discussion of the news events and issues making an impact in the region and across the Pacific.  No CLE.
Opening remarks: Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee

News updates: Hot issues and trends in select Asian countries, followed by Q&A and group discussion.

Featured presentation: “How to be Successful in Asia for Technology Companies” with speaker Weiling Li, Vice President of iSoftStone.  iSoftStone is headquartered in Beijing and has an office in Kirkland among other Asian and North American locations.  Its American Depositary Shares trade on the NY Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “ISS”. 

Date:  Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Time:  Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. Forum at 6:30 p.m.     
Cost: $10 ($20 at door).
Location: Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE in downtown Bellevue. Parking is free.
Note: Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

About Asia Business Forum: The Asia Business Forum’s mission is to create a meeting place and discussion platform for professionals in Greater Seattle engaged in work related to Asia, helping them share knowledge, ideas, experience and expertise. ABF is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization established in the State of Washington in 2011.  Meetings are held every other month and venues will alternate between Seattle and Bellevue.

See attached Flyer 
More information and registration: www.meetup.com/AsiaBusinessForum