| Introduction to the 4th WIEF |
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Introduction |
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Background Information |
| Day 1: Pre-Conference Programme |
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WIEF Young Leaders Forum |
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WIEF Businesswomen Forum & Exposition |
| Day 2: 28 May 2008 |
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Arrival and Registration of Participants. |
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Opening Session |
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Arrival of Prime Minister of Malaysia. |
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Welcoming Speech by Chairman, World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation, Tun Musa Hitam. |
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Speech by H.E. Prof. Dr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary-General OIC |
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Official Opening Address: “Innovation in the Muslim World – Innovating New Solutions for the Betterment of Society” by The Hon. Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia and Chairman, Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). |
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Special Keynote Address by H.E. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia (invited) |
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Presentation of Mementoes. |
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Signing of MoU’s. |
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End of Official Opening Ceremony. |
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Morning Refreshments/Informal Business Interaction. |
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Leadership Keynote Panel: “Global Challenges and Muslim Leadership in a Globalised World” |
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Luncheon Forum: “Muslim-Western Partnership: Making a Quantum Leap Forward” |
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Parallel Sessions
| Session A: Succeeding as Global Entrepreneurs – Strategies for Collaboration |
Session B: China & India: Partnership with the Muslim World |
- Trends and Changes in the 21st Century Global Marketplace.
- Forging successful partnerships – key success factors.
- How entrepreneurs from developing countries can succeed globally?
- What are lessons to be learned from most successful entrepreneurs.
- How to take advantage of new global opportunities?
- Importance of CSR and business ethics.
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- China and India both have large Muslim minorities.
- The Muslim world has vast resources that China and India need such as Petroleum and edible oil.
- How to develop a quantum jump in partnership with China and India.
- How China and India can facilitate development of the Muslim world.
- Capitalising on new business and investment opportunities in China and India.
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Plenary Session – “Accelerating Trade & Investments Within and Beyond Muslim Countries : The Way Forward” |
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Visit and Briefing at Tabung Haji (Pilgrims Management Fund) / Tea to be hosted by Tabung Haji. |
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Dinner Special Dinner Address on “Developing Trade and Economic Relations with the Central Asian Republics” by H.E. Nursultan Nazarbayev, President, Republic of Kazakhstan (invited) |
| Day 3: 29 May 2007 |
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Parallel Sessions
| Session C: Leveraging Knowledge & Education to Unlock Innovation and Creativity |
Session D: Innovative Branding & Strategic Positioning – Keys to Success in a Globalised World * How can Muslim companies |
- Importance of education and human capital development.
- How to develop creativity and innovation?
- How to succeed as knowledge economies?
- The leadership factor to deliver results.
- Sharing best practices.
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- How can Muslim companies and enterprises create brand leadership?
- Strategies for positioning and image building.
- Developing a global brand strategy?
- Communications – getting your story out.
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Parallel Sessions
| Session E: Creating and Innovating Jobs for the Future – Roles of Government, Business and Training |
Session F: Building Tomorrow’s Innovative Company – Securing a Competitive Advantage |
- The Muslim world requires millions of new jobs to reduce unemployment.
- Public-private partnerships for innovative solutions in job creations?
- What will be the jobs of the future?
- How can business assist in generating employment?
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- What are the major challenges facing companies in the 21st Century?
- How can companies successfully transform themselves to develop competitive advantage?
- How can companies be more innovative?
- What are future strategies for success in a competitive globalised world?
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Guide to Successful Deals |
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Lunch & Parallel Workshops - 1
- The Muslim world requires millions of new jobs to reduce unemployment.
- Public-private partnerships for innovative solutions in job creations?
- What will be the jobs of the future?
- How can business assist in generating employment?
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General Trade & Other Business Opportunitie |
Integrating Islamic Banking into Global Financial System
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Parallel Workshops – 2
- Sectoral overview and trends
- Business & investment opportunities in the sector
- Interactive Session with policy makers and entrepreneurs
- Updates on specific projects
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Infrastructure
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Energy & Water
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Tourism & Travel
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Closing Plenary Session– “Closing the Poverty Gap – How Governments and the Private Sector Can Collaborate in Development” |
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Summary of Conference Proceedings & Adoption of Forum Declaration – Dato’ Dr. Michael Yeoh, CEO, WIEF Foundation. |
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Closing Address |
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Vote of Thanks by Tun Musa Hitam, Chairman, WIEF Foundation. |
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Closing Reception / Sectoral Matchmaking |
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Matchmaking Opportunities Opportunities:
- Telecommunications &
- General Trade &Other Business Opportunities
- Infrastructure
- Energy & Water
- Tourism & Travel
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