Forum Sponsor

The Trump Organization is a global leader in real estate development, sales and marketing, and property management representing the highest level of excellence and luxury in residential, commercial, hotel and golf properties.  With over 70 projects current and upcoming, The Trump Organization is responsible for many of the world’s most recognized developments, and is renowned for commanding a sizeable premium on saleable real estate relative to the markets that it enters.

The Trump Hotel Collection, a division of The Trump Organization, has 11 hotels in development representing the next generation of luxury hospitality – one that promises to raise the bar on top-end travel experience with a style of customized service that is unmatched.  The newly opened Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago was named Condé Nast Traveler’s Hottest New Hotel in North America, and its sister hotel in Las Vegas has also received rave reviews.

Additional highlighted properties in The Trump Organization portfolio include Trump Tower, Trump International Hotel & Tower New York, Trump Park Avenue, Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama, and Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, New Jersey.  In addition, exciting upcoming properties include Trump SoHo Hotel Condominium New York, Trump International Hotel & Tower Waikiki, Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto, Trump Towers Philadelphia, Trump Towers Istanbul Sisli, Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico, Trump at Cap Cana, Trump International Golf Club Puerto Rico, and Trump International Golf Links Scotland.

Donald J. Trump is the Chairman and President of the Trump Organization, the privately held company in New York.   His children, Donald J. Trump, jr. Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump, all Vice Presidents of the organization, work together diligently with Mr. Trump to manage and grow this global brand.   (www.Trump.com)

Leaders Club Lounge Sponsor

Nokia has played a pioneering role in the growth of cellular technology in India, starting with the first-ever cellular call over a decade ago, made on a Nokia mobile phone over a Nokia-deployed network.

Nokia started its India operations in 1995, and presently the Indian operations comprise handsets business, catering to consumers across the Entry, Live, Connect, Explore and Achieve categories; R&D facilities in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mumbai; a manufacturing plant in Chennai and a design studio in Bangalore. Nokia is also renewing itself to be at the forefront of the convergence of internet and mobility with the global launch of Ovi, the company's Internet services brand.

Over the years, the company has grown manifold with its manpower strength increasing from 450 people in the year 2004 to over 15000 employees in March 2008 (including Nokia Siemens Networks). Today, India holds the distinction of being the second largest market for the company globally.

Please contact Nokia at www.nokia.com for more information

Research Partner

Datamonitor is the world’s leading provider of online data, analytic and forecasting platforms for key vertical sectors. We help 6,000 of the world’s largest companies profit from better, more timely decisions.  Datamonitor’s research covers six major industry sectors: automotive and logistics; consumer and retail; energy and utilities; financial services; healthcare; and technology.

Please contact Datamonitor at www.datamonitor.com for more information

Training Partner

AchieveGlobal is the world’s leader in helping organizations translate business strategy into business results through people. For over 35 years we have been on the cutting edge of developing learning-based solutions that focus on skill and attitude training and consulting services in Sales Force Performance, Customer Loyalty, Leadership, Teamwork and Measuring Organizational Effectiveness. Active in more than eighty five countries, AchieveGlobal works with organizations in a wide range of industries including more than 94% of the Fortune 500 companies and more than 400 of the European Financial Times 500. In 2003, AchieveGlobal captured the top three prestigious awards for Training Excellence awarded by Training Magazine.

AchieveGlobal commenced its India operations in the year 1998, with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad and training services in all metros. Over the last ten years, more than 200 companies have participated in AchieveGlobal workshops in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. It has successfully partnered with a mix of Indian as well as multinational companies in their strategy to results through people development initiatives.

Please contact AchieveGlobal at www.achieveglobal.com for more information

Performance Improvement Partner

ESI International delivers continuous learning programs that help technical and specialized professionals manage their projects, contracts, requirements and vendor relationships. Our high-quality training and professional services include more than 100 cross-functional courses as well as assessments, coaching and mentoring services. Our extensive global infrastructure, proven operational excellence and results-oriented philosophy allow our corporate and government clients to develop their employees’ skills, consistently implement strategic plans and increase the effectiveness of their internal systems and processes. With the support of our academic partner, The George Washington University, ESI has served more than 950,000 professionals and 1,000 clients worldwide since 1981.

Please contact ESI at www.esi-intl.in for more information