IHS Global Insight Seminar: Balancing Market Risks and Opportunities Ahead Critical Insights from our Construction and Pricing & Purchasing Experts
13 May 2010 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. The Westin O'Hare Rosemont, IL 60018 Early Registration Deadline: 23 April 2010 Registration Deadline: 7 May 2010		Register for this Event    Agenda    Hotel Registration    Payment Form
As the U.S. and global economies begin to recover from what many are calling the Great Recession, uncertainties linger. Commodity prices continue to be volatile, and outlooks for construction markets vary greatly from region to region. The developing economic conditions will pose risks as well as opportunities for the year ahead. In this unique seminar, we will bring you the combined knowledge and expertise from our Pricing and Purchasing and Construction intelligence and forecasting groups to address key concerns facing your organization. Benefits of Attending Understand the nature and shape of the recovery and how it will affect your business Gain expert perspectives to support critical business decisions Customize your experience by exploring your choice topic during our afternoon sessions Network with peers and business leaders to better understand market sentiment After our morning plenary sessions, where we will cover the global economic and construction landscape and the outlook for key commodities, we are pleased to offer two concurrent afternoon tracks that will drill more deeply into the construction and pricing and purchasing sectors. We invite you to choose the track that best fits the needs of your business. Purchasing Track How big of a role has investor demand played in the recent run-up in commodity prices such as copper, aluminum, and other key metals, and what should you expect over the next year? How real is the current strength of the Chinese economy? Is the inflation risk on the upside or downside over the next few years? The bottom dropped out of shipping rates, along with most commodities, at the end of 2008. Will the recovery pressure rates in the near term? Construction Track What building materials will flourish in this diverse construction economy? What type of rebound should we expect for U.S. and global construction markets? Where are the growth leaders? What specific segments and regions in the U.S. construction market will experience recovery in the near term? What alternative energy sources will come out on top, and how will that affect your business plan? Networking Reception We cordially invite you to join us the evening before the event for a Welcome Networking Reception. Don't miss this opportunity to get the information you need to form the best market strategies and protect your bottom line.