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Even in the midst of the current global crisis, in which every major economy will experience a recession, China and India are still projected to grow at five-plus percent. China and India: not just places to outsource or reduce costs, but megamarkets offering enormous opportunities for companies to emerge as the global leaders of tomorrow. Yet, very few companies understand what China and India mean for their future. As the economic center of gravity continues to shift from developed to emerging economies like China and India, companies that continue to view these countries as peripheral rather than central to their global strategy will be left behind.

Discover how you and your company can begin to plan and execute a strategy to succeed in the world's largest markets. Join us for "Smart Globalization in the Age of China and India" on April 23 and 24 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. Presented by the Office of Executive Education at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, this conference and executive seminar bring together leading scholars, senior corporate leaders and seasoned entrepreneurs for comprehensive discussion of what it takes to succeed in China and India. Participants will not only learn from specialists in the field and experienced practitioners, but will also have the opportunity to network with others doing business in India and China or currently planning new ventures there.

Thursday, April 23 is open to a broad audience and welcomes executives, entrepreneurs, government and nonprofit, as well as graduate students. Sponsored by the Smith School Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), this conference will feature keynotes by Anil Gupta and Simon Johnson in addition to discussions with executives and entrepreneurs from multinational corporations. Conference Fee: $195 (general) $145 (discount - partner, alumni, faculty) $125 (students) (Includes: lunch, breaks, networking reception and copy of "Getting China and India Right")

Friday, April 24 provides corporate leaders with an all-day, executive seminar conducted by Dr. Anil Gupta, researcher, teacher and consultant to multinational companies. Dr. Gupta, Professor of Strategy and Organization at the Smith School of Business, is one of the foremost authorities on global strategy, author of The Quest for Dominance and Getting China and India Right. Executive Education Program Fee: $895 (executive/general) $795 (discount - partner, alumni) (Includes both the conference day as well as the executive development seminar, signed copy of the book, lunches and networking receptions.)

Discover how your company can avoid the pitfalls and gain the knowledge to start, continue or expand operations in China and India.

To register, please visit the conference Website: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/smartglobalization
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