Welcome

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Dear Conference Participant,

Welcome to the 12th annual Wharton Asia Business Conference, Defining Asia in Transition.

The renaissance of Asia is at the center of the world’s attention. Fueled by its robust growth, Asia has embarked on a multi-faceted evolution, transforming into a global powerhouse as witnessed through its rising middle class and its rapid shift from manufacturing to services. The 2006 Wharton Asia Business Conference seeks to examine the progress to date of Asia’s transition and its impact across industries throughout the world, as well as to explore the underlying opportunities and challenges of the future.

Through keynote speeches and panels with participation of prominent speakers from diverse backgrounds, the conference will present in-depth discussion on topics of interest in Asia, including the development of capital markets, future of private equity funds, and the ways to become successful entrepreneurs in the region, etc. In this one-day event, we aim to offer our audience a full overview of the current situation and the future development paths of this vibrant market.

We hope that you enjoy the conference!

Sincerely,
The Executive Committee
Wharton Asia Business Conference