Lyon, located on the eastern side of France, is known to be the absolute epitome of gastronomical France! I can't wait to sample its outstanding cuisine featuring tasty local specialties. As I check out the map of Lyon on Google, it seems to be a city situated between two rivers. Our hotel overlooks one of them. I am looking forward to enjoying the riverside walks, historic sites, cobbled streets lined by medieval buildings and green areas.
Some of the city attractions include the 12th century Cathédrale St. Jean with an astronomical clock, the hilltop amphitheater, the institute of cinematography, silk museum and fine art museum. I hope to catch up on a few if not all of them.
Last but not the least, I look forward to visiting and interacting with the faculty of the EMLYON Business School, founded in 1872 and regarded as one of the best B-schools in France. Run with the motto of educating entrepreneurs of the world, the b-school focuses on three key themes: globalization, entrepreneurship and technology.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Getting Ready for Introductory Session
I am excited about the introductory session of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, to be held on Wednesday 3 November from 7:00 pm.
The session notably includes 5 members’ presentations of their initiatives aimed at promoting entrepreneurship. It seems I am one of them.
I will be talking about our initiative to develop Corporate Entrepreneurship within our company, and it would be a 10-minute presentation. The audience will be approximately 180 persons made up of World Entrepreneurship Forum members and media.
Time to prepare my slides! Gotta go.
The session notably includes 5 members’ presentations of their initiatives aimed at promoting entrepreneurship. It seems I am one of them.
I will be talking about our initiative to develop Corporate Entrepreneurship within our company, and it would be a 10-minute presentation. The audience will be approximately 180 persons made up of World Entrepreneurship Forum members and media.
Time to prepare my slides! Gotta go.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
All Is Well in Lyon
Just heard from Caroline: "No worries about strikes and demonstration, the situation is calm now!" Looking forward to meet everybody there. The LinkedIn group is getting active, and I hope many more participants contribute there.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
What's Awaiting us in Lyon?
Today's Washington Post carries reports of angry demonstrations in the streets of Lyon. San Jose Mercury News shows a picture of a student arguing with riot police officers.
France's bitterly contested pension reforms have provoked a turmoil that brings the nation to a standstill. Hopefully the unrest peters out soon, but you never know. The unions have reportedly scheduled two major demonstrations on October 28 and Nov. 6, the latter ominously close to the conclusion of World Entrepreneurship Forum. That has got me worried from the perspective of travel back from Lyon.
Will the retirement age raise from 60 to 62 be voted in? That will be up to the French parliament to decide. We'll know soon.
France's bitterly contested pension reforms have provoked a turmoil that brings the nation to a standstill. Hopefully the unrest peters out soon, but you never know. The unions have reportedly scheduled two major demonstrations on October 28 and Nov. 6, the latter ominously close to the conclusion of World Entrepreneurship Forum. That has got me worried from the perspective of travel back from Lyon.
Will the retirement age raise from 60 to 62 be voted in? That will be up to the French parliament to decide. We'll know soon.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
About this Blog
This blog is about the World Entrepreneurship Forum's annual meeting in Lyon, France.
Established under the high patronage of Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France, the World Entrepreneurship Forum brings together more than 100 personalities from more than 50 different countries in Lyon, France in the first week of November. EMLYON Business School hosts this unique event.
This blog captures some highlights of this event and insights gained through interactions with its participants.
Established under the high patronage of Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France, the World Entrepreneurship Forum brings together more than 100 personalities from more than 50 different countries in Lyon, France in the first week of November. EMLYON Business School hosts this unique event.
This blog captures some highlights of this event and insights gained through interactions with its participants.
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