AGENDA
The 2012 Sourcing USA Summit will allow participants to hear expert speakers and learn information that could significantly impact your business.
The quality of speakers and information provided at the Summit is unparalleled and will give you the opportunity to participate in discussions that could significantly impact your business. As a part of the audience, you will be able to give immediate feedback on the current topic of discussion via an electronic voting system.
Please plan to arrive on Tuesday, November 13, and depart on Friday, November 16, so you can take advantage of all Summit events.
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11:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
Registration & Information Center
(Palos Verdes Ballroom 6-8)
(Palos Verdes Ballroom 6-8)
7:00 p.m.— 9:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception & Dinner
(Catalina Room, Terrace & Lawn)
(Catalina Room, Terrace & Lawn)
9:30 p.m. —12:00 a.m.
The Cotton Club – Networking Room
(Terranea Grill)
(Terranea Grill)
Wednesday, November 14th
7:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m
Registration & Information Center
(Palos Verdes Ballroom 6-8)
(Palos Verdes Ballroom 6-8)
7:00 a.m.—8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
(Palos Verdes Foyer West & Terrace)
(Palos Verdes Foyer West & Terrace)
8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m.
Sourcing USA Summit
(Palos Verdes Ballroom 1-5)
Opening Remarks
Summit Moderator
Dr. Michael T. Fralix
President and CEO, [TC]²
Keynote:
The Disruptive Age: Thriving in an Era on Constant Change
Luke Williams
Professor of Innovation and Design, New York University Stern School of Business; Fellow, Frog Design and Author, Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business
(Palos Verdes Ballroom 1-5)
Opening Remarks
Summit Moderator
Dr. Michael T. Fralix
President and CEO, [TC]²
Keynote:
The Disruptive Age: Thriving in an Era on Constant Change
Luke Williams
Professor of Innovation and Design, New York University Stern School of Business; Fellow, Frog Design and Author, Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business
10:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Business Forum I
12:30 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Luncheon
(Marineland Ballroom 1-3)
(Marineland Ballroom 1-3)
2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Business Forum II
7:00 p.m.—9:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Live at Terranea
9:30 p.m. — 12:00 a.m.
The Cotton Club – Networking Room
(Terranea Grill)
(Terranea Grill)
Thursday, November 15th
7:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Registration & Information Center
(Palos Verdes Ballroom 6-8)
(Palos Verdes Ballroom 6-8)
7:00 a.m. — 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
(Palos Verdes Foyer West & Terrace)
(Palos Verdes Foyer West & Terrace)
8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m.
Sourcing USA Summit
(Palos Verdes Ballroom 1-5)
Opening Remarks
Summit Moderator
Dr. Michael T. Fralix
President and CEO, [TC]²
Keynote:
The Outlook for the Global Economy
Jeff Thredgold
Economic Futurist; President,
Thredgold Economic Associates;
and Author, econAmerica
(Palos Verdes Ballroom 1-5)
Opening Remarks
Summit Moderator
Dr. Michael T. Fralix
President and CEO, [TC]²
Keynote:
The Outlook for the Global Economy
Jeff Thredgold
Economic Futurist; President,
Thredgold Economic Associates;
and Author, econAmerica
10:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Business Forum III: ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR THE COTTON MARKET
Dr. Gary M. Adams
Vice-President of Economic and Policy Analysis, National Cotton Council of America
Dr. Gary M. Adams
Vice-President of Economic and Policy Analysis, National Cotton Council of America
12:00 p.m.
SUMMARY SESSION
12:30 p.m.
Summit Adjourned
Afternoon free for individual activities & networking
Afternoon free for individual activities & networking
7:00 p.m. — 7:45 p.m.
Gala Reception
(Marineland Ballroom Foyer)
(Marineland Ballroom Foyer)
7:45 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.
Gala Dinner
(Marineland Ballroom)
(Marineland Ballroom)
9:30 p.m.— 12:30 a.m.
The Cotton Club – Networking Room
(Terranea Grill)
(Terranea Grill)
Sourcing USA Summit | 1521 New Hampshire Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20036 USA
Tel: (202) 745-7805 | Fax: (202) 483-4040 sourcingusa@cotton.org
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