Event Info

The Art of Reinvention: China, Ohio and the New Global Economy


Presented in conjunction with the critically acclaimed exhibition
at the Cleveland Museum of Art :

 

Speakers:

  • Welcoming remarks: The Honorable Frank Jackson, Mayor of Cleveland
  • Opening address: James Keith, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State to China, NSC Director of China, and General Consul, Hong Kong.
  • Keynote address: GCP Board member Alexander M. Cutler, chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation

A distinguished panel of regional and national business, academic, journalism, and government leaders whose organizations have significant ties with China convene in a dialogue to explore how Cleveland can benefit from China’s emergence as one of the world’s leading economies. Discover how understanding China can inform an international business agenda for Cleveland and beyond.

  • Panel moderator: Brad Whitehead, president, Fund for Our Economic Future

Invited panelists:

  • Joyce Barnathan, president, International Center for Journalists
  • Congressman Steven C. LaTourette, Ohio 14th Congressional District
  • The Honorable Donald L. Plusquellic, Mayor of Akron
  • Barbara Snyder, president, Case Western Reserve University
  • Dennis Scholl, vice president/arts, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

This is event is free, but reservations are required.

Date

1/4/2012 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Location Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106 Registration

To RSVP, please call (216) 421-7350.