Join us this month for a fascinating look at the lessons learned when East meets West, when a centrally planned economy turns capitalistic, and when emerging markets intersect with established economies. We’ll look at the epicenter of all this change in our unique case study of Berlin – the start-up capital of one of Europe’s leading technology powerhouses.

We’ll provide an overview of what has happened in Germany in the 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and explain how that has shaped the current business climate. You’ll see how the lessons learned here can apply to emerging markets all over EMEA. We will also see how European privacy laws require companies such as Google and Facebook to operate differently than they do in the U.S.

Then we’ll take an up-close look at what’s happening in Berlin today. We’ll look at how American technology companies are finding success in this technology hotspot – in the midst of a unique set of challenges. You’ll learn how to benefit from the exciting opportunities here and in other emerging technology hubs around the world.

SCHEDULE

5:30 – Networking
6:30 – Preview of 2011 by Senour Reed, TAG IBS Chair
6:45 – Germany after the wall and opportunities for U.S. Technology Companies in Europe – Alexander Koelpin, Head of Business Unit Media, ICT & Creative Industries
7:45 – Networking
8:30 – Adjournment

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Join us this month for a fascinating look at the lessons learned when East meets West, when a centrally planned economy turns capitalistic, and when emerging markets intersect with established economies. We’ll look at the epicenter of all this change in our unique case study of Berlin – the start-up capital of one of Europe’s leading technology powerhouses. <br /> <br /> We’ll provide an overview of what has happened in Germany in the 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and explain how that has shaped the current business climate. You’ll see how the lessons learned here can apply to emerging markets all over EMEA. We will also see how European privacy laws require companies such as Google and Facebook to operate differently than they do in the U.S.<br /> <br /> Then we’ll take an up-close look at what’s happening in Berlin today. We’ll look at how American technology companies are finding success in this technology hotspot – in the midst of a unique set of challenges. You’ll learn how to benefit from the exciting opportunities here and in other emerging technology hubs around the world.<br /> <br /> SCHEDULE<br /> <br /> 5:30 – Networking <br /> 6:30 – Preview of 2011 by Senour Reed, TAG IBS Chair <br /> 6:45 – Germany after the wall and opportunities for U.S. Technology Companies in Europe – Alexander Koelpin, Head of Business Unit Media, ICT & Creative Industries<br /> 7:45 – Networking <br /> 8:30 – Adjournment

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