Disruptions 2009

• China is now the world's largest wireless market in terms of users.
• China possesses the world's largest Internet-user population and second-largest market for personal computers.
• Seventy percent of China's Internet-user population is under 30.
• Nine out of 10 college-educated Chinese have Internet access.

What better place to discuss the future of TMT than in one of its fastest-growing markets? Join us in Beijing as the world’s top TMT leaders gather to discuss a range of critical issues against the backdrop of the vitally important Chinese market.

Disruptions 2009 will explore these top-of-mind issues through high level briefings, in-depth analyses and forum-wide discussions. The attendees, chosen for their insight, thoughtfulness and knowledge, will have the opportunity to share with their peers real-world experiences in addressing these challenges, and charting successful courses.

Disruptions can help bring order to this complicated picture. As the only global CXO forum that leverages a unique and powerful network of TMT industry visionaries, Disruptions identifies new opportunities as well as innovative solutions for the world’s most important technology, media, and telecommunications companies.

What you can expect from the formal sessions and networking events
Frank, unscripted discussions among knowledgeable, dynamic and influential industry experts that will expand your vision of the future, and empower you take action today.

Opportunities to form and grow strong alliances with American, Asian and European executives from other leading technology, media and telecommunications companies.

A first-hand look at:

• Understanding the hurdles facing TMT companies, and learning where leading executives see the big opportunities
• Managing brand, customer experience and corporate reputation in the 21st century
• A comprehensive look at the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), giving you a greater understanding of market opportunities and trends.
• How the convergence of healthcare and TMT will impact your customer, your employees, and your company
• Critical developments in the Interactive Gaming, Software, Internet, Telecom, Publishing and Electronics sectors (via sessions hosted by Asian companies)

Spouses and guests are particularly welcome and are invited to select from a range of exclusive activities through our popular spousal program.

Who will participate
This event attracts an exclusive group of industry-leading and forward thinking CXOs. Participation is by invitation only and is limited to a select list of key individuals from within the industry. Platforms for discussion and debate are developed by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu’s (DTT) Global TMT Industry Group.

Bring a guest
There are a number of activities at Disruptions to which you may bring your spouse or guest, including cocktail functions, dinners, and tours of the host city.

Networking
Disruptions is by design an interactive event. We encourage a free and open exchange of ideas and provide ample opportunities for you to meet and network with your colleagues. Moreover, many attendees are also asked to participate in our interactive sessions.

With in-depth analyses and forum-wide discussions, Disruptions is an interactive experience featuring moderated panels with the world’s leading TMT intellectuals, authors and executives. This is your chance to get close to the movers and shakers in your industry—to listen, experience, challenge, and discuss what’s important to you.

You will hear about and experience:

• The big picture: learn where leading executives see the big opportunities, and why they choose to lead the companies they do.
• Doing business on a warming planet: what are the challenges and opportunities for TMT companies?
• Marketing to “Customer 2.0”: how to manage brand, customer experience, and corporate reputations in the 21st century.
• Why emerging markets are about more than just size and understanding the competitive impacts of the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) on TMT companies’ corporate strategies.
• Visits to leading research and innovation centers in China
• Small, interactive sector-specific meetings with leading Asian companies

You will also have the opportunity to meet with representatives from some of the most prominent Chinese TMT companies and gain first-hand insight to this key market.

Wednesday, 13 May 2008 — Pre-Event Networking

• Arrival & Registration
• Dinner (Informal)

Day 1 — Thursday, 14 May 2008
Registration and breakfast

• Welcome Executives and Introduction of Guest Speaker
• Guest speaker
• Panel: The Big Picture: What Excites Me Most About Tech, Media and Telecom In the Next Year
• Networking break
• Panel: Doing Business On a Warming Planet -The Challenges and Opportunities for Technology, Media & Telecommunications Companies
• Networking Lunch
• The Convergence of Healthcare and TMT
• Networking Break
• Panel: Marketing to “Customer 2.0”: Managing Brand, Customer Experience and Corporate Reputation in the 21st Century
• Closing Comments
• Networking
• Dinner at offsite venue

Day 2 — Friday, 15 May 2008
Breakfast and welcome

• Guest speaker
• Panel: Not Just Another BRIC in the Wall: Why Brazil, Russia, India and China are about more than just large markets
• Networking break
  
• Panel: Industry/Company – Hosted Panels

  - Internet/Software/Gaming
  - Electronics (Semiconductors)
  - Hardware (PC, Consumer Electronics)
  - Telecom (Wireless/Equipment/Carriers)
  - Print, Publishing, Film and Advertising

• Closing comments
• Networking lunch
• Post Lunch Activities: Tour of Tsing Hua University and Tour of zPark

Guests and spouses
Please check back closer to the date of the event.

The Palace is conveniently located within walking distance of such major attractions as Tiananmen Square, the Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong's (Mao Tse-Tung) Mausoleum, the Museum of Chinese History, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven, China's largest temple complex dating from the 15th century. Also close to the hotel are the Wangfujing and Dongdan shopping districts, with department stores and boutiques selling everything from designer goods to souvenirs.

• Guest rooms equipped with advanced technology
• Two of the finest and most innovative restaurants in Beijing, Jing, a "modern meets Asian" restaurant, and Huang Ting, offering Cantonese cuisine
• A range of fitness facilities, including a fully equipped fitness center, heated swimming pool, steam rooms, saunas, as well as massage and beauty treatments
• A shopping arcade, with 50 exclusive designer boutiques