From correspondents in Beijing, India, 09:54 AM IST
London House will host a panel discussion in Beijing to examine the impact major sports events have on the infrastructure, culture and economy of host cities and regions. The event will feature a keynote message by James Wolfensohn and panellists including Wei Wei, musical Ambassador for the Beijing 2008 Olympics and Peter Foss, President of Olympic sponsorship for GE.
WHAT
Panel discussion
"Champions of Change: How mega sports events spur social, economic, cultural and environmental transformation" panel discussion.
Followed by a VIP luncheon reception hosted by the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee.
WHO
James Wolfensohn, Former President, The World Bank & Former Olympian Lord Sebastian Coe, Chairman, London 2012 Peter Foss, President of Olympic Sponsorship, GE Wei Wei, musical ambassador for the Beijing 2008 Olympics Teo Ser Luck, Advisor, Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee Raja Randhir Singh, Secretary General, Olympic Council of Asia Jaime A. Florcruz, Beijing Bureau Chief and correspondent, CNN (moderator)
WHEN
21 August 2008, 11:00 - 14:00
WHERE
London House, Shi Cha Hai Club, No49 Di An Men West Street, Xi Cheng District, Beijing
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Beijing
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dhruv@mirabilisadvisory.com
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Romina Rosado
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romina.rosado@thenewsmarket.com
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