Second Europa Forum March 10 th, 2006 Speaker Information Package

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1 Second Europa Forum March 10 th, 2006 Speaker Information Package Thank you for your confirmed participation in the Second Europa Forum! This package contains some basic information regarding your trip to Ann Arbor as well as important details of the conference. In order to best accommodate your needs, we ask that you respond to the Speaker Checklist on page three. If possible, please your responses to your Europa Forum contact person by Friday, February 17 th. We cordially invite you to our Pre-Conference Dinner to be held on the evening of March 9 th. Hosted at a prestigious restaurant in Ann Arbor, this dinner is the best way to meet the entire EF team and network with the conference participants. We sincerely hope that you ll be able to attend! Thank you for honoring us with your participation, Aki L. Balogh, Chairman Mobile: +1 (734) plus@umich.edu Package Contents 1. Panel Participant Information 2. Speaker Checklist 3. Conference Schedule and Timings 4. German Panel Flyer 5. Turkish Panel Flyer

2 Confirmed Participants Two Keynote Speeches: Leadership Styles in Europe and the US How do Executives inspire their employees in the US and Europe? Are there differences in how managers provide leadership across the two continents? Participants: Fred Hoffman Director of State Relations, DaimlerChrysler Corp. Thomas Morel Business Director France, Diamond Trading Co. (De Beers Group) Breakout Session 1: German Politics: The Winds of Change This topic will focus on bridging the gap between German politics and the economic success of the country despite its controversial political decisions. Participants: Alan Charlton, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy, Washington DC Michael Kennedy, Director, European Union Center, University of Michigan Gunther Hega, Director, Inst. of Government and Politics, Western Michigan University Karina Rollins, Research Fellow, Hudson Institute Breakout Session 2: Down the Road: Turkey s Accession? What variables surround the possibility of Turkey s accession to the European Union? Participants: Yasemin Congar, Washington Correspondent, CNN Turk, Wash. Bureau Chief, Milliyet Harald Gunther, Minister, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Austria Nurten Ural, Honorary Consul General, Republic of Turkey Dr. Tevfik Nas, Professor of Economics, University of Michigan Fatma Muge Gocek, Associate Professor, University of Michigan

3 Speaker Information Sheet Arrival at DTW: Transport arranged through Detroit Metro Service Speaker Accommodations Night of March 9 th Courtyard by Marriott: Ann Arbor 3205 Boardwalk St Ann Arbor, MI (734) Reservations under speaker name Pre-Conference Dinner March 9 th, 8:30-10:30 Gandy Dancer Restaurant 401 Depot St Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States (734) Hotel to dinner transportation arranged by local taxi Second Europa Forum Conference March 10 th, 9:00-3:00 Michigan Union 530 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI (734) Hotel to conference transportation arranged by local taxi

4 Second Europa Forum Itinerary General Schedule Date Event Location Address 3/9/2006 3/9/2006 Arrival in Ann Arbor, MI Hotel Check-in Bell Tower Hotel 300 S. Thayer St. 3/9/2006 Pre-Conference Dinner The Gandy Dancer 401 Depot St 3/10/2006 Conference Michigan Union 530 S. State St. 3/10/2006 Departure Conference Timings Start End Description Duration Room 8:30 9:30 Breakfast 1:00 Sophia B Jones 9:30 9:45 Introduction 0:15 Anderson (full capacity) 9:45 10:30 Mr. Hoffman Presentation 0:45 Anderson (full capacity) 10:30 11:00 Mr. Hoffman Questions 0:30 Anderson (full capacity) 11:00 11:15 Break 0:15 Sophia B Jones 11:15 12:45 Germany and Turkey Panels 1:30 Kuenzel and Anderson (A+B+C) 12:45 13:15 Break 0:30 Sophia B Jones 13:15 14:00 Mr. Morel Presentation 0:45 Anderson (full capacity) 14:00 14:30 Mr. Morel Questions 0:30 Anderson (full capacity) 14:30 14:45 Conference Wrap-up 0:15 Anderson (full capacity) 14:45 15:30 Networking (optional) 0:45 Sophia B Jones Panel Agenda Start End Description Duration 11:15 11:20 Panel Introduction 0:05 11:20 12:00 Panel Member Introductions 0:40 12:00 12:40 Topic Discussion 0:40 12:40 12:45 Panel Wrap-up 0:05

5 German Politics: The Wind of Change will bridge the gap between German politics and the economic success of the country despite its controversial political decisions over the years. During this session, we will look at the interaction of the largest political parties in Germany (SPD, CDU, FDP), existing political tension, and Merkel s new position as the Chancellor. We will also analyze the impact of these recent changes on the political and economic environment in the country. Panel participants will give short presentations on the issue and then debate the future of Germany given its recent political shifts. What factors have allowed the economy to continue along its path of measured growth in spite of the adversity of contradictory policy decisions and an uncertain political atmosphere? This and many other questions will be examined during an interactive Q&A session. Join us for this breakout to examine the true underlying principles of politics and their diverse effects on the economic, social and cultural aspects of one of the European Union's largest economies.

6 This breakout session, entitled Down the Road: Turkey s Ascension?, will discuss the possibility of the European Union s further expansion to the East by looking at Turkey s candidacy for EU membership. Both the historical background as well as the modern position of the country will be examined in terms of the religious, social, political, and economic implications of accession for both Turkey and the EU itself. Panel participants will give short presentations expressing their views on the issue and will then debate the future of the European Union with Turkey s membership during a Q&A session. Will current EU members and Turkey itself benefit from this venture? Will the original six ever accept a non-christian member in their community? These and many more questions will be addressed during this breakout session.