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The International Conference on Global Commerce and Sustainability

October 7-9, 2010

The Grand Hyatt Hotel
Denver, Colorado

REGISTER HERE:

http://www.globalcommerceforum.org/Registration.html

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

The conference invites papers, posters, abstracts, case studies and proposals for presentations and panel discussions from scholars and practitioners from academia, business, government, and nonprofit organizations worldwide.

The purpose of the conference is to provide an interdisciplinary platform for presentation, discussion and dialogue between business leaders, researchers and educators to develop best practices models and identify issues in the business community that could serve as a basis for innovative research and business solutions. Accepted papers and posters will be considered for the Best Paper Award and Best Poster Award to be presented during the conference luncheon on the 8^th October, 2010. Winners must be present to be eligible for the award and will give a one to five minute reception speech. Accepted papers will also be considered for publication in peer-reviewed journals: The Journal of Global Commerce Research or the Journal of Current Research in Global Business. All submissions will be selected through a blind peer review process.

The conference has two tracks each running through the two days. Pick a track that peaks your interest or mix and match:

§         The academic conference for paper presentation, poster display and panel discussions on selected topics of interest to academia.

§         The business conference (www.globalcommerceforum.org) to provide a platform for business executives, global scholars, researchers, practitioners, analysts, scientists, designers, engineers, vendors, service providers, legislators and manufacturers to exchange expertise, tools, experiences, best practices, new and evolving technologies and current and future regulations and policies supportive of a clean environment.

Presenters whose paper topics fall in the energy, logistics or environment category will be encouraged to present to business executives. Should you opt to present to the business community in addition to the academic conference, your paper will be distributed ahead of time to allow business executives to review your paper or abstract in advance of your presentation.

SUBMISSIONS

The conference welcomes submissions from all business disciplines and sectors from global researchers and practitioners:

§         Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Business Operations and Economics

§         Architecture/design, Electronic Devices, Systems and Applications

§         Computer Technologies and Applications

§         Energy, Environment and Sustainability

§         Entrepreneurship, Logistics and Hospitality

§         Government and Politics

§         Health and Science

§         Industry and Manufacturing

§         Management and Leadership

§         Pedagogy and E-Learning Resources

§         Science, Engineering, and Technology

§         Social Media and Networking

§         Workforce Development

§         Natural Resources

Send submission before July 15, 2010 to: Lpowanga@globalcommerceforum.org or Lpowanga@regis.edu.

STUDENTS PROGRAMS

1.       Lunch with an Executive: This initiative allows students to have lunch with an executive from their area of interest. Students must register ahead of time indicating two areas of their interest. The main areas are: energy, logistics, environment, financing, market studies, and regulation. This will allow the conference to find and prepare the appropriate executive. There will be up to six students to an executive.

2.       Research methodologies: This session will expose students to research methodologies and give them feedback on the research that they may be undertaking.

SPECIAL CONFERENCE RATE

The Grand Hyatt has reserved a special conference hotel rate (available until September 14) of $139per night plus tax.

NETWORKING

Whether you are attending the business or the academic conference, you will have the opportunity to network with business executives and expose you to:

§         The recent research and research opportunities in your area

§         The best practices, tools and techniques, research and technologies in major facets of business.

§         The latest technologies in green initiatives.

§         The meaning of low carbon economy and research opportunities.

§         How to fund a start up technology company, expansion or entry into new markets using private or public funds

§         Technology/product commercialization.

§         Market trends in the fossil/renewable energy and logistics industries and the opportunities they present.

§         Existing and emerging regulatory issues supporting energy and how they impact businesses.

§         Carbon emission tracking and sustainability performance measures and reporting

§         Existing alliances and potential collaboration partners and how to identify the right partners.

§         State of the art technologies in energy efficiency, oil and gas and renewable energy sectors

§         Issues facing energy and logistics organizations and how to resolve them.

Comments from previous attendees

"The 2009 Conference provided an excellent opportunity to network with important individuals, the presentations provided were extremely informative and I learned a lot!"

Carol Barbeito, Ph.D., President, Earth Protect

"The conference provided an excellent opportunity to get exposed to the business and academic issues in the field. The topics discussed were current and relevant and the academic research provided interesting insights into the business."

Dinorah Frutos, Southern New Hampshire University

What I enjoyed most about the 2009 International Conference was the Intelligence of the presentations and the ease of networking among attendees"

Robert L. Candiotti, Founder and CEO, IvanpahValley.com

Registration is now open. Take advantage of the early registration rate of $350.00 by registering prior to July 15, 2010. Thereafter, the registration fee will be $425.00. Reserve your space now. Students will attend at a discounted rate. Students and participants can obtain an even lower rate if they come as a group of three or more participants. Contact info@globalcommerceforum.org for more information.

Special registration link:

http://www.globalcommerceforum.org/Registration.html

For questions, please contact:

Dr. Luka Powanga

Regis University, School of Management Professor

Lpowanga@regis.edu

Tel: 1-303-458-4023 (Office); 1-303-888-4731 (Cell)