Note: All programs and timings are subject to change. 

Thursday September 27, 2012 at Intiman Playhouse, Seattle Center

(Registration not required; Space is limited; Please RSVP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  ASAP).

• 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Building Bridges Reception

6:30 PM - Introduction of WASITRAC

6:35 PM -  Greetings from Congressman Jim McDermott

6:40 PM -  Greetings from Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn

6:45 PM -  Guest of Honor Consul General Ambassador N. Parthasarathi

6:55 PM - 7:45 PM Cultural programs presented by Vasu Sundarraj of Swaranjali, Odissi by Urvashi Dance Ensemble under the guidance of Dr. Ratna Roy, Bharata Natyam by Anwesha Das, a surprise presentation by a guest from Nepal, and a colorful presentation by Asian Pacific Cultural Center.

7:45 PM - Introduction of Building Bridges Honoree, Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy.

7:50 PM - Chief Guest remarks by Lt. Governor Brad Owen

8:00 PM - The award ceremony.

8:10 PM - Noted Indian author, philosopher, spritual and humanitarian leader Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy will give his acceptance speech.

8:30 PM - The Vote of Thanks

• Friday September 28, 2012 at Northwest Rooms (Registration is required)
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Special Exhibits:

8:15 AM - 5:30 PM Lopez Room

• Vibrant Gujarat and Assam
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• 8:15 AM - 5:30 PM Fidalgo Room
  Sai Movement Exhibits
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Program:

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM 

Fidalgo Room

Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM   Olympic Room

Opening General Session

- Invocation by Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy (Guru Ji)

- Welcome remarks by Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn

- Welcome remarks by Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee
- Inaugural Keynote by Honorable Consul General of India, Ambassador N. Parthasarathi
- Special address by U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, Founder and former chair of the India Caucus, US Congress

- Introductionof the leader of the Assam Delegation

- Introduction of the leader of the Vibrant Gujarat Delegation
- Closing Keynote Address by Lt. Governor Brad Owen

9:35 AM - 11:05 AM Olympic Room

Plenary Session I

• What are the next frontiers in Agriculture, Technology, Emerging Enterpreneurship and Innovative Opportunities for US and India companies and entities?

Speakers:

• 11:05 AM - 12:30 AM Olympic Room
• Plenary Session II

Globalization of US and Indian Companies; Its impact on Economic Development, Tourism, and Social Responsibility.

Speakers:

1. Diane Narasaki, Executive Director, ACRS
2. Kevin Clark, Chairman, Washington Tourism Alliance
3. David Blandford, VP, Seattle Tourism & Convention Bureau (to be confirmed)
4. Carla Murray, VP, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Wordwide

5. Professor Anand Yang, Director South Asia Center, Jackson School, University of Washington

6. Mr. H.S. Das, Principal Secretary, Finance & Tourism, Govt. of Assam

Moderator: Mr. Joe Diehl, Executive Director, Washington State Council for Affordable & Rural Housing.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Shaw Room

Lunch 

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM – Olympic Room

Presentation by the students of the Foster School of Business, UW on their latest study tour to India.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM – Olympic Room

Team Odisha and Invest Bhubaneswar Presentation (TBD)

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Plenary Session III - Olympic Room

Economic Business Outlook; How India compares to China for Investment opportunities

Speakers:

1. Ravi Saxena, Addl. Chief Secretary (Science & Technology), State of Gujarat
2. Rogers weed, Director, Washington State Dept. of Commerce
3. William Glassford, Chairman, Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
4. Diane Mooney, Director Exports Assistance Center
5. Tay Yoshitani, CEO, Port of Seattle

6. Albert Shen, President, Shen Consulting, Inc.
Moderator: Assunta Ng, Publisher, Northwest Asian Weekly

3:15 PM – 5:30 PM – Olympic Room

Special Session: Emerging Opportunities in India:

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

PRESENTATION BY THE STATE OF ASSAM

3:45 PM - 5:30 PM

VIBRANT GUJARAT ROAD SHOW

• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Shaw Room

  Dinner

   

  7:00 PM - 9:15 PM - Olympic Room

  Closing Session

  (Open to public; Registration not required; Space is limited. Please send RSVP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  by September 20)

  Discourses by Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy

  Mystique India, Eastern Philosophy and Global Sai Movement;

  Introduction to “Shri Guru Bhagavat” – Dr. Satpathy’s latest book on Guru-Shishya relationship, and Q&A.

   

Summit Venue Address:
Thursday September 27, 2012
Opening "Building Bridges" Reception begins at 5:30 PM; Program begins at 6:30 PM
Intiman Playhouse, Seattle Center
201 Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98109
www.intiman.org

Friday, September 28, 2012
Washington State Summit on US-India Trade & Commerce
7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Northwest Rooms, Seattle Center
First Avenue North and Republican Street
North side of KeyArena
Seattle, WA 98109
www.seattlecenter.com

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