HDI Brings Delegation of Asian U.N. Ambassadors to Portland, Oregon

Monday, April 24

8 - 9:30 am Welcome Breakfast at the University Club Topic: "Sustainability and Business: The Oregon Model" Hosted by Governor Ted Kulongoski, U.S. Congressmen Greg Walden Participants: 40+ Oregon business and civic leaders (media invited) 10 - 11:15 am Tour of Nike Campus & Meeting with Mark Parker, CEO Welcome by Joseph Ha, Senior Vice President of International Business Presentation on Nike and discussion with Nike executives 12 - 1:30 pm Lunch at the Governor Hotel with Keynote Speech by Chris Burnham, U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Management, on "UN Management Reform" Followed by Panel Q & A with U.N. Ambassadors Hosted by Maria Wulff, President of the World Affairs Council of Oregon Participants: Mayor Tom Potter, 250+ Oregon business and civic leaders 2 - 2:45 pm Press Conference in Renaissance Room (Governor Hotel) 6 - 7:30 pm Cultural Reception Featuring Oregon Wines at the Portland Art Museum Sponsored by Oregon's Leading Businesses Participants: Civic leaders, Consul Generals and greater Portland Community 8 pm Dinner at the Portland Brewing Company

Tuesday, April 25

9:30 - 11 am Academic Town Hall Discussion at Portland State University Topic: "Does Diplomacy Matter?" Hosted by Dr. Gil Latz, Vice-Provost of International Affairs Participants: 350+ Faculty and Students from Local Universities and Colleges 11:30 - 1 pm Tour and Lunch at the Japanese Garden Welcome by Steve Bloom, President, Japanese Garden Society of Oregon Lunch Participants: Members of the International Trade Commission 4 - 6 pm Tour of Columbia Gorge & Multnomah Falls 6 - 8:30 pm Dinner at home of Mr. Junki Yoshida, Founder and Chairman / CEO, Yoshida Group