| Repositioning Your Global
Investment, Business and Risk Portfolio: Lessons from the Global Finanical Crises
Goran Lindahl, President & CEO of Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) delivered the keynot speech
on Thursday, Sept. 24th. Mr. Lindahl made a strong case for risk spreading throughout the
world to reduce impact of national economic crises while being in a position to take
advantage of emerging markets.
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| Bill Reinhardt, Publisher of industry bible Public
Works Financing posing a probing question to Rebecca Mark, CEO of
Asurix, the dynamic new entry in the water/wastewater service industry. Ms. Mark captured
the attention and imagination of the audience with her riveting imagery of the
growth potential of the industry. |
| Mayor Patrick McManus giving a heartfelt
plea to cnferees to spread the word of the benefits of public-partnering. Too, often, he
told the audience those forces opposed to privatization (organized labor, municipal
mangers, etc.) set the agenda for public debate. The water companies should be proactive
in telling the benefits of public-private partnering in our industry |
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Some registrants brought wives and staff members to assist in speech
preparation and exhibit booth set-up. Here two staff members are taking a break outside
the Omni Shoreham Hotel in the brilliant sunshine of the first day of Autumn. Networking
and business plans flourished amid the pressured examination of an industry in the throes
of great change. |
| Water and wastewater industry leaders such as Richard Heckmann,
(pictured at right) former CEO of US Filter, now President of Vivendi, delivered a
message predicting strong and continued growth in water delivery and filtration services.
While shying away from characterizing our industry as the "new internet" he does
anticipate excellent opporunities for aggressive companies willing to take advantage of
the growing need for potable water around the world. |
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| Bill Reinhardt, publisher of a popular trade
journal, eagerly fielded questions from audiences filled with representatives of emerging
market nations and government officials. |
Larry Summers (right) and an unidentified, dour, colleague respond to audience
questions [file photo]. |
| Kenneth Lay, CEO and Chairman of Enron Corp gave an overview of world
conditions and opportunities. |
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 Of course, not everyone who who loves the microphone attended this year's
Summit.
"If there's one conference that really is worth the trip...this is the one!
Make it a point to reserve early for next year!"
World Congress IS THE ONE! |