Confrence main theme: "Deregulation and Stable Growth Policy to Overcome the Deceleration of the World Economy" Plenary Session 1: Energy Reform and Economic Growth Policy Plenary Session 2: Politics and Economics of the TPP and Other Free Trade Agreements Theme-related papers will be welcomed.

Topics: - Energy and Resources - Health - Information Technology and Telecommunications - Infrastructure and Urban Development - Manufacturing - Mobility - Science and Technology Participation in these meetings is by invitation only.

2 October 2008, Pre-conference - DIJ Forum:The Silver Market Phenomenon: A German-Japanese Perspective This first-ever global forum unlocks the secrets of the silver market phenomenon and focuses on innovation, product and service development, technology management, marketing and business models...

Topics: - Energy and climate change: When will we finally move from words to serious action? - Globalisation and equity: How can the fruits of globalisation be better shared? - Reform: Can governments make reform happen and still get re-elected? - Innovation: How can we foster creative and...