World Chambers Congress - Kuala Lumpur 2009

Preliminary programme and related events

Under the theme umbrella “Leading sustainable growth and change", the 6^th World Chambers Congress in Kuala Lumpur will address the key challenges faced by business today, from the economic impact of climate change to the impact of globalization on small to medium-sized enterprises. The event will also delve into other major issues facing business: corporate governance, counterfeiting, plus how to develop young entrepreneurs and empower women in business.

Please refer to the table below for the schedule of events*, or click here for the printable version.

MONDAY 1 JUNE
ALL DAY	Congress tours

TUESDAY 2 JUNE
ALL DAY	Congress tours
8.30 - 17.30	FMM 4^th International Conference on Excellence in Manufacturing

WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE
ALL DAY	Congress Exhibition	SMIDEX 2009	Congress Tours
8.30 - 10.00	ICC Arbitration
8.30 - 12.30	MIDA Seminar: Investment Opportunities in the Manufacturing and Services Sectors in Malaysia
14:30 - 15:30	Congress opening ceremony
15:30 - 16:00	Contact break
16:00 - 17:30	Plenary session: Our Global Challenges
EVENING	Welcome reception at Royal Chulan Hotel

THURSDAY 4 JUNE
ALL DAY	Congress Exhibition	SMIDEX 2009		Congress Tours
8:00- 9:30	G20 Chambers (invitation only)
9:00 - 10:30	Good Governance What solutions can help chambers address their governance issues and what are the benefits of good governance?...	Web 2.0 in Business Learn how to maximize use of today’s technologies to connect with members and partners...	UN Procurement Opportunities	Best Small Business Project
10:30 - 11:00	Contact break
11:00 - 12:30	Plenary session: Food, Water and Energy
14:00 - 15:30	Women in Business How are chambers and women business groups making a difference in the economy?...	Transformational Leadership In today’s business environment, companies must ensure regular transformation to remain the best in their field...	ATA Carnet System	Best Un-conventional Project
15:30 - 16:00	Contact break
16:00 - 17:30	Ports - facilitating economic development and trade Find out what types of partnerships between port authorities, chambers and local municipalities are being created...	Youth and Entrepreneurship It is necessary to build a platform for entrepreneurial education, planting the seed of entrepreneurship in the heart of youth...	ATA Roundtable	Best International Project
EVENING	Dinner hosted by Mayor of Kuala Lumpur at Islamic Arts Museum

FRIDAY 5 JUNE
ALL DAY	Congress Exhibition	SMIDEX 2009			Congress Tours
9.00 - 10.30	Creating Sustainable Cities Cities are actively building strategic alliances to find sustainable solutions to the effects of urbanism...	Social Responsibility The most effective way for businesses to contribute to sustainable development is by creating wealth to society at large...	Preferential Certificates of Origin	WCN	Best Networking Project
10:30 - 11:00	Contact break
11:00 - 12:30	Plenary session: The Economics of Climate Change
14:00 - 15:30	IP Featuring “Illicit; The Dark Trade”, a film that tells the story of the links between IP and other illicit activities...	Chambers and the Environment How are chambers of commerce working with their businesses to adapt to the challenges of climate change?...	Customer Service What do chamber members want and what can chambers do to keep them satisfied? Learn techniques to improve customer service.	Presidents Circle	Electronic Certificates of Origin
15:30 - 16:00	Contact break
16:00 - 17:30	World Chambers Competition awards
16.00 - 17.30	Congress closing Ceremony
EVENING	Royal Gala Dinner

SATURDAY 6 JUNE
ALL DAY	Congress tours

*Please note that this is a temporary schedule. Updates will be posted in the upcoming months.

Congress at a glance !

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