Confronting the Lack of Innovation: The Challenge for American Business

International Roundtable

September 17, 2009: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The USA was once world renowned for being the undisputed leader in innovation. Now, in fashion, cars, electronics, architecture, TV shows, international trade, teamwork, and business management, the USA is lagging. Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have seized the lead and in job creation. Why?

Where

Gleacher Center
608
450 Cityfront Plaza
Chicago, Illinois

Event Details

The USA was once world renowned for being the undisputed leader in innovation. Now, in fashion, cars, electronics, architecture, TV shows, international trade, teamwork, and business management, the USA is lagging. Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have seized the lead and in job creation. Why? Babs Ryan says this development is good news for some Americans. Can the U.S. regain its leadership position, and, if so, how can Booth alumni and students be part of it? Ryan will show how we can change the world and boost our careers by building the “global citizen” resume. Drawing upon her experience as a global trends forecaster and international product developer, Babs Ryan’s book, “America’s Corporate Brain Drain,” forecast the collapse of U.S. big banks and businesses. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, visit www.braindrain.biz.

Cost

No Charge

Registration

Register Online
At times, we need to upgrade the room size to accommodate you, so registering in advance helps makes things go smoother.

Deadline: 9/17/2009

Program

6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Networking

6:30 PM-8:00 PM: Presentation

8:00 PM-9:00 PM: Drinks at The Midway Club, Fifth Floor

Speaker Profiles

Babs Ryan (Speaker)
author, "America's Corporate Brain Drain," and global consumer trends forecaster + product developer, Sparks Worldwide LLC
http://www.braindrain.biz.

Babs Ryan has seven U.S. patent applications. As founder and president of Sparks Worldwide LLC, a Chicago-based enterprise, she helps multinational corporations bloom by forecasting global trends and translating those trends into improved, patentable products and relevant business solutions. This Massachusetts native has a master’s degree in international business from Thunderbird. Her interests include Taekwondo (black belt), SCUBA, and alpine ski racing (A level). She is founder and former president of the Chicago Motorcycle Meetup (180 members), is a member of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and has been a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City.

Questions

Karl Buschmann 

847.310.0412

Other Information

NOTE ON PARKING: The Alumni Office has arranged with the AMC Theater-River East Self parking Garage to provide discounted parking on weekday evenings and on weekends while attending Booth events at the Gleacher Center. 300 East Illinois Street (AMC Theater-River East Self Park Garage) $6.00 after 3:00pm on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday for a 12-hour period Garage: Self Park Facility Payment: Automated; at pay-stations by cash or credit card or upon exit pay by credit card only. To receive discounted rate: There is a card validator at the first floor security desk of the Gleacher Center. The new system for the AMC Theater- River East Self Park Garage is automated. You will only need to insert your parking card in the validator and the new price will be automatically applied. You can validate your parking ticket at any time between your arrival at and departure from the Gleacher Center. When you leave the lot you will be charged for the lower $6.00 fee.