BUSINESS CONFERENCE AMCHAM BUSINESS DAY FIFTH ANNUAL AMCHAM BUSINESS DAY & BUSINESS CONFERENCE

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1 FIFTH ANNUAL AMCHAM BUSINESS DAY & BUSINESS CONFERENCE February 25, 2014 AMCHAM BUSINESS DAY The Future of Transatlantic Trade-TTIP Negotiations and the Crisis of Trust February 26, 2014 BUSINESS CONFERENCE New Opportunities for German Family Businesses and Mittelstand in the United States Location: Goizueta Business School Emory University 1300 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30322

2 AMCHAM BUSINESS DAY SEMINAR COCKTAIL RECEPTION & DINNER TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, :00PM - 5:30PM The Future of Transatlantic Trade-TTIP Negotiations and the Crisis of Trust Earlier this year, transatlantic relations were at an all time high. Plans and initial negotiations to formulate a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP, heralded a new era in transatlantic relations. The purpose of the 5 TH Annual AmCham Business Day is to critically revisit the TTIP agreement with the aim to revitalize transatlantic relationships and foster ways for collaboration between American and German companies. Given the importance of big data for 21st century business and policy making, particular attention will be given to concerns of data and cyber security for individuals and businesses. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, :00PM - 9:00PM Introduction Salmeh K. Fodor Partner, Kasraie & Fodor, LLC and Chair International Law Section Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta Dinner Speech The future of transatlantic relations for the next generation Dr. Ute Bechdolf Director of the German-American Institute of Tübingen, Germany and Welcome & Introduction Christoph Sander Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Atlanta Special Guest From Government to Googlement: How technology disrupts statecraft and international security Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg Former German Minister of Defense as well as Economics and Technology Keynote Speaker What AmCham can do to enhance the European-American TTIP Negotiation General Manager at AmCham Germany Is data security in a modern world possible at all? Dr. Jackson Janes President AICGS American Institute of Contemporary German Studies at John Hopkins University, Moderator Sabrina Fritz U.S. Correspondent for the German Public Radio ARD/SWR, Presentations & Panel Discussion Introduction TTIP-Splendid or Uncertain Future of Transatlantic Relations Peter Beyer Member of the German Parliament (CDU/CSU) Panelists Minister Peter Ernst Fischer German Embassy, Dr. Stefan Wolf CEO, ElringKlinger AG, Dettingen/Erms, Germany Klaus Brisch Managing Partner, BridgehouseLaw Cologne, Germany Burke Doar Vice President Sales and Marketing, TRUMPF Inc., Connecticut Timothy Kelley Director of the International School, Stuttgart, Germany Presentation of US-German Internship Program AmCham - BridgehouseLaw Internship Program, Inc. a Georgia non-profit organization Every young American returning from their internship in Germany will be a potential transatlantic ambassador and a promoter of German-American friendship. Piedmont College Professor Monika Schulte will introduce interns who will share their experience while in Germany during the summer of 2013 and how their internships will impact their future. Reception at the residence of William Bill Moeller, U.S. Consul General, Munich Germany

3 BUSINESS CONFERENCE SEMINAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, :00AM - 5:30PM New Opportunities for German Family Businesses and Mittelstand in the United States In light of the positive development under the actual TTIP negotiations and stronger efforts of the U.S. to attract European business, German entrepreneurs have to evaluate options for M&A activities and joint ventures with U.S. entities. The conference will also discuss access to U.S. capital and development of know-how concerning entrepreneurial practices. 8:45AM - 10:30AM Visit at Coca-Cola Headquarters and Presentation Introduction to The Coca-Cola Company A Global Local Business Michael Goltzman VP International Government Relations and Public Affairs, The Coca-Cola Company Location: The Coca-Cola Company 1 Coca-Cola Plaza Atlanta, GA :00AM - 5:30PM Business Conference Location: Goizueta Business School Emory University 1300 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA Welcome & Introduction Opportunities for German companies in the U.S.: The experience of the German Embassy Minister Peter Ernst Fischer German Embassy in Washington, D.C Speaker Entrepreneurs: Have more courage and pioneering spirit regarding U.S. investments! Transatlantic M&A: Successfully navigating across borders and cultures Mathias Käsebier Partner, CMC Consulting AG, Munich, Germany Joint Luncheon with Speaker (will be served from 1:00pm to 2:00pm) The U.S. Marketplace Lessons to be learned for German Businesses Martina Stellmaszek President & CEO German American Chamber of Commerce of the South U.S., Inc. Keynote Speaker Porsche s Experience in Strengthening the Market Position in North America Detlev von Platen President and Chief Executive Officer, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Atlanta Discussion and Q&A 4:00 PM- 4:30 PM Panel Discussion The Strengths of Family and Privately Owned Businesses in a Global Competitive Environment. Moderator: Panelists Dr. Torsten Pieper Assistant Professor & Research Director, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw General Manager at AmCham Germany Wanda Ortwine Chief Family Officer, Luck Companies, Richmond, Virginia Kristin Maeckel CPA, Senior Manager International Tax, Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP, Atlanta, GA Preston Root Director, Family Enterprise USA, Minneapolis, MN Closing

4 ATTENDING UNIVERSITIES PARTICIPATING COMPANIES SPONSORING & SUPPORT BY Columbus State University Emory University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State university Kennesaw Sate University Morehouse College North Georgia College & State University Piedmont College UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill University of Georgia Washington and Lee University Accuracy Legal and Financial Language Services, LLC AGCO GmbH AmCham Germany ARAG SE Arthur D. Little Celanese GmbH Commerzbank AG DORMA Holding GmbH & Co. KGaA DuPont de Nemours GmbH Eaton Industries GmbH Ernst & Young GmbH Fragomen Global, LLP Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA HITACHI DATA SYSTEMS GmbH IMS Health GmbH & Co. OHG ING Bank InterFinanz GmbH McDonald s Deutschland Inc. Pfizer Deutschland GmbH Schlosshotel Kronberg Sky Deutschland Software AG State of India, Berlin Office United Parcel Service Deutschland Inc. & Co. OHG Atlanta Berlin Charlotte Cologne Munich

5 SPEAKERS & PANELISTS SPEAKERS & PANELISTS Dr. Ute Bechdolf Director of the German-American Institute of Tübingen, Germany & Timothy Kelley Director of the International School, Stuttgart, Germany Minister Peter Ernst Fischer German Embassy in Peter Beyer Member of the German Parliament CDU/CSU Salmeh K. Fodor Partner, Kasraie & Fodor, LLC and Chair International Law Section Atlanta Bar Association Klaus Brisch Managing Partner at BridgehouseLaw Cologne Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg Former German Minister of Defense as well as Economics and Technology Burke Doar Vice President Sales and Marketing, TRUMPF Inc., Connecticut Dr. Jackson Janes President AICGS American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, John Hopkins University Sabrina Fritz U.S. Correspondent for the German Public Radio ARD/SWR, Mathias Käsebier Partner, CMC Consulting AG, Munich, Germany

6 SPEAKERS & PANELISTS SPEAKERS & PANELISTS Kristin Maeckel CPA Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP, Atlanta, GA Preston Root Director Family Enterprise USA, Minneapolis, MN Wanda Ortwine Chief Family Officer, Luck Companies, Richmond, Virginia Dr. Torsten Pieper Assistant Professor and Research Director, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia Christoph Sander Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Atlanta, GA Detlev von Platen President and Chief Executive Officer, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Martina Stellmaszek President & CEO, German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. General Manager at AmCham Germany General Manager at AmCham Germany Dr. Stefan Wolf CEO, ElringKlinger AG, Dettingen/Erms, Germany

7 RSVP & FEES FEES AmCham Business Day Only: $75 Business Conference Only: $125 AmCham Business Day & Business Conference: $175 RSVP By February 15, 2014 Ms. Meike Mason Via Via Phone: HOSTED BY Atlanta Berlin Charlotte Cologne Munich