Dear Conference Participant,

Welcome to the 10th annual Wharton Asian Business Conference, "Asia : Leading Change and Driving Growth".

Asia promises to be one of the world's most dynamic regions and a powerhouse for global economic growth. This year’s theme reflects the growing presence of Asia as a driving force on the global front.

Fueled by innovative changes in a multitude of ways, Asia's extraordinary growth is poised to outpace the rest of the world. with optimistic prospects for a strong cyclical recovery and more sustained long-term growth, Asia is poised to be the key to the future.

Despite the tremendous growth ahead, Asia will need to seize opportunities and deal with challenges as the region embarks on a quest to sustain its growth momentum. Resurgence of the Japanese economy, regional investment trends and growth potential in various sectors are just some of the issues we will explore. Zooming in on such issues will help us understand the profound changes that underpin the growth of the asian economy and its emergence as a leader in an increasingly interdependent world.

We hope that you enjoy the conference!

Sincerely,

The Executive Committee

Wharton Asia Business Conference