Lightning Talks
A series of virtual discussions on business resilience and how businesses can prepare for future global shocks. The series is organized and co-sponsored by nine universities across the country: the Center for Global Business at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, the University of Florida, George Washington University, the University of Washington, the University of South Carolina, Texas A&M University, San Diego State University, Indiana University, and Georgia Institute of Technology.
Concluded Events
A Global Perspective on Emerging Technologies II: A Series of Business Lightning Talks
Panelists: Vijay Mahajan, Lauren Rhue, and Rodimiro Rodrigo
November 2, 2023
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Join us for the second panel in the A Global Perspective on Emerging Technologies: A Series of Business Lightning Talks where we’ll discuss robots, AI, and technology and consumer markets all from a global perspective.
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Noon EDT |
Digital Leapfrogs: How Technology is Reshaping Consumer Markets in India |
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12:20 p.m. EDT |
Promise and Peril of AI for Marginalized Populations |
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12:40 p.m. EDT |
The Robot Revolution: Unpacking the Effect of Robots on Emerging Markets |
Presented by The George Washington University CIBER; University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business, Center for Global Business; and the University of Texas at Austin South Asia Institute
Series co-sponsors: Georgia Institute of Technology CIBER; Indiana University Kelley School of Business; San Diego State University, Fowler College of Business; Texas A&M Mays Business School, Center for International Business Studies; the University of Florida, Center for European Studies; and the University of Washington Foster School of Business, Global Business Center
Ethical Sourcing:
Sustainability at its Origin
A Series of Business Lightning Talks
February 28, 2023
Individuals taking small steps towards combating climate change in our everyday lives can make a big impact over time. One of those steps is awareness of companies’ sourcing. How are the companies we frequent sourcing their supply chains? How are they protecting local resources? How are they empowering their consumers to combat climate change with their wallets? Join our speakers as they cover these topics and more in this series of lightning talks from a global perspective.
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Noon EST |
From Social Responsibility to Social Impact |
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12:20 p.m. EST |
Water Facilitation in Latin America |
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12:40 p.m. EST |
Global Sustainability and Compliance in Retail |
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1 p.m. EST |
Powering the Ethical Supply Chain |
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1:20 p.m. EST |
Change Your Clothes, Change the World: Join the Fashion Revolution |
Forward Momentum During Global Shocks 2: A Series of Business Lightning Talks
November 1, 2022
The second of three panels in the Forward Momentum During Global Shocks: A Series of Business Lightning Talks will focus on how technology is contributing to success in the global transportation and logistics industries, especially in light of all the recent challenges.
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Noon EDT |
Smart Ports: Using Technology to Improve Efficiency and Resilience |
Carlos D. Paternina, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems |
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12:20 p.m. EDT |
Integrating Elastic Capacity into Supply Chain |
Dorothy Li, CTO, Convoy |
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12:40 p.m. EDT |
Pandemic and Supply Chain Chaos: Technology Helps but We Need More |
Lee Connor, President, John S. Connor Global Logistics |
Forward Momentum During Global Shocks I
October 4, 2022
The first of three panels will discuss businesses and climate change. How are businesses adapting and thriving with the uncertainties of climate change? How are government climate policies affecting businesses? In this engaging set of lightning talks, our expert panelists will share global perspectives on these questions.
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Noon |
Creating Thriving European Businesses in the Midst of a Climate Crisis |
Eleonora Cogo, Climate Change Expert |
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12:20 p.m. |
Corporate Boards, Climate, and the SEC Disclosure Rules |
Kelly Eskew, Clinical Professor of Business Law and Ethics |
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12:40 p.m. |
Business Adaption to Climate Change |
Jorge Rivera, Professor of Strategic Management & Public Policy |