The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia and the Temple University Fox School of Business and its Center for International Business Education and Research proudly present the 18th Annual Global Business Conference (GBC).
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New UK Qualifying Asset Holding Company Regime: Overview and Practical Application – KPMG EVENT
The introduction of the new UK Qualifying Asset Holding Company (QAHC) regime is an exciting development and the first part of an anticipated wider suite of reforms which are expected to further increase the competitiveness of the UK as an investment holding jurisdiction.
Immigration and Visa Update with the US Consular Team
Join us for an opportunity to meet and hear Meredith McEvoy and Carson Wu from the US Embassy, London’s Consular team to hear an update on the US Immigration and the current visa processing along with the chance to ask any questions you might have about certain cases/applications.
Transatlantic Growth Roundtable for U.S. to the UK Growth & Investment
This roundtable brings together senior executives from a selection of companies recognised for their contributions to ‘Transatlantic Growth’ over the past year. The simple objective of this virtual roundtable is to convene a discussion with U.S. Headquartered companies on how they took on the process of UK expansion and/or investment.
The Future of Immune Health – A Fireside Chat Featuring Global Health Sciences Leaders Almac Group & Penn Medicine
You are cordially invited to an exclusive fireside chat about the groundbreaking work taking place in Greater Philadelphia that is shaping the future of healthcare. Hear from Dr. Jonathan Epstein, Chief Scientific Officer at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania about why our city is becoming known as “Cellicon Valley” with the dawn of the world’s first gene therapies through technology developed at Penn Medicine that is spawning an industry and advancing new cures. Our region has also had a major impact on the pandemic with the discovery of the mRNA technology that enabled the most effective vaccines. Dr. Epstein and Valarie Higgins, Managing Director & President of Almac Clinical Technologies at Almac Group will engage in a dynamic dialogue about how this technology is currently being developed for other treatments and diseases – we are at the start of an immune system revolution!
Let’s Talk…Intellectual Property with AA Thornton and Conley Rose
Join Marianne Privett from AA Thornton and Elexis Jones from Conley Rose for an informal conversation around intellectual property (IP) law. Marianne and Elexis have known each other and worked together since 2010. Marianne is based in the UK and Elexi is in Texas. They both work with clients in the UK and US and have found that it helps to have a local connection when working in each other’s jurisdictions. This event is intended as a discussion so following a brief introduction to IP law, the team will take questions from attendees.
Kicking It with the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia – Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami Major League Soccer Match
Join the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Union for pre-game networking, food and drinks on the Bridge Deck overlooking the stadium and the Delaware River. Exciting raffle prizes will be awarded and we will hear from a special guest speaker from Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the City’s bid to host World Cup matches in 2026. After the reception guests will be invited to watch Major League Soccer match – Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami from reserved stadium seats.
BAB Accelerate: Fireside Chat with Robin Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, JetBlue
British American Business, along with Accelerate Series Sponsor, JetBlue, are pleased to invite you to join us for a Fireside Chat featuring Robin Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of JetBlue.
The STIR: Charting Your DE&I Progress
Join this interactive workshop led by experts at YSC Consulting, who will guide business leaders to address the key questions in their DEI efforts in order to avoid pitfalls and increase the chances of achieving meaningful, sustained impact at their organizations.
The Biden Administration’s First Year
After the first year of the Biden Administration, BAB brings together a panel of commentators and experts to review the past 12 months policies impact on U.S. tax, and the economy.
