Presented by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

April 29, 2010
Hilton Lac-Leamy
Gatineau, Quebec (National Capital Region)

Join the leaders of the world’s most prominent business associations as they exchange ideas on how to address the pressing global business issues to be discussed at the G8 and G20 Leaders’ Summits hosted by Canada this year.

The G8/20 Business Summit will feature panel discussions amongst Canadian and international business leaders on key priorities: managing the global economic recovery and financial services reform, climate change, and furthering global growth through international trade. Click here for the working agenda.

Confirmed speakers include:

International:

• Helen Alexander, President, Confederation of British Industries (CBI)
• Hari Bhartia, President, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) / Managing Director and Co-Chairman, Jubilant Organosys Ltd.
• S. R. Cho, Chairman, Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) / Chairman and CEO, Hyosung Corp.
• Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Prof. Dr. Ing. Hans-Peter Keitel, President and Chairman, The Federation of German Industries (BDI)
• Emma Marcegaglia, President, Confindustria, Italy / Managing Director of Marcegaglia S.p.a.
• Fujio Mitarai, Chairman, Nippon Keidanren / Chairman and CEO of Canon Inc.
• Armando Monteiro Neto, President, Confederation of National Industries of Brazil (CNI)
• Laurence Parisot, Présidente, Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) 
• Heather Ridout, Chief Executive, Australian Industry Group
• Alexander N. Shokhin, President, Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) / Board Member of Lukoil
• Jürgen Thumann, President, BUSINESSEUROPE / Founder of Heitkamp & Thumann KG
• Fumiaki Watari, Vice Chairman, Nippon Keidanren / Chairman of the Board of Nippon Oil
• Hiromasa Yonekura, Vice Chairman, Nippon Keidanren / Chairman of Sumitomo Chemical
• Yu Ping, Vice Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)

Canadian:

• Shauneen Bruder, Chair, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce / Executive Vice President, Royal Bank of Canada
• Hon. Perrin Beatty, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
• Richard L. George, President and Chief Executive Officer, Suncor Energy
• Bruce Ross, President, IBM Canada

Registration Fees:
Full day registration fees include all conference activities, documentation, breakfast and lunch. Travel and hotel expenses are not included. Registration prices include GST/QST. All fees are listed in Canadian dollars.

Canadian Chamber member:
Full day: $250
Breakfast only: $55
Lunch only: $70

Non-member:
Full day $300
Breakfast only: $65
Lunch only: $ 85

**Click here to register online for the G8/20 Business Summit**

Registration cost to attend both the G8/20 Business Summit and the Canada - EU Forum full day events:

• Canadian Chamber member: $350
• Non-member: $420

**Click here to register online for both full-day conferences **

Travel and accommodation:
While participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has negotiated a special rate with the Hilton Lac-Leamy. Please contact the Hilton and quote: CKT to receive the negotiated rate.

Working language: English

Sponsorship opportunities:
Many opportunities exist for maximum exposure at both events for your organization. For sponsorship information, please contact Michael Nixon - 416.868.6415 x232.

Cancellation:
Subject to agreement from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce prior to the event, registration can be transferred within the same organization at no extra charge. Registrations are non-refundable

Please note that the Canadian Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to make minor alterations to the speakers, content and/or timing of the agenda. In the unlikely event of cancellation, delegates will be offered a full refund. The Canadian Chamber will not be held responsible for any related expense incurred by the participant.

Dress Code: Business

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