Seminar: "World Trade Centers: an Engine for Economic Development and Global Stability”
Language: English
Speaker: John Dickson, Chairman of the China Society, Chairman of the World Trade Centers Association’s Committee on Peace and Stability Through Trade

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Place: World Bank, Main Complex, Floor 2, Room 850

Speaker Introduction:

John Dickson is the chairman of the World Trade Centers Association’s Committee on Peace and Stability Through Trade. He founded the World Trade Center Okinawa and while there, developed the first Forum on Globalization and Cultural Identity. This forum became a series held at various venues throughout the world. Later, as a response to 9/11, John co-founded the World Trade Center Kabul, Afghanistan. He is chairman of the World Trade Center Shenyang and an advisor to World Trade Centers in Dalian , Changchun , Shenyang, Qingdao, Nanning and Beihai China . John is the president of World Trade Partnership, an economic development consulting firm.

Mr. Dickson is also active with many NGOs including the Native American Leadership Alliance, the Boy Scouts of America troop 1212, and is the chairman of the China Society, based in Washington DC .

Fee: This event is free. A donation of $10 or more is deeply appreciated. The donation will be used as funding for China Society events.

Register for the event: please email Helen at helengao20@yahoo. com. Or call at 202-368-2688. All participants are required to register in advance. Please register by 12noon, April 12, 2010

Note: Please have your ID ready when entering the World Bank building