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Join this panel discussion to explore the significance of globalization in the German industrial sector, its impact on the database community, and the challenges faced. Panelists from prominent organizations like IBM, HP Labs, Bell Labs, SAP, and Tsinghua University will share their expertise and insights.
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Industrial PanelGlobalization: Challenges to Database Community Germany 9:00AM Seoul 4:00PM Beijing 3:00PM Pacific Time 0:00AM Bangalore 12:30PM Sang K. Cha Seoul National University
Significance of Globalization • Geographic and national boundaries become less significant • Capital and business operations move more freely in search of productivity improvement and quality innovation • IT technology is a critical enabler of globalization • R&D activities are also subject to globalization
Panelists • C. Mohan (IBM India) • Meichun Hsu (HP Labs China) • Rajeev Rastogi (Bell Labs Research India) • Vishal Sikka (SAP) • Honesty Young (IBM China Lab) • Li-Zhu Zhou (Tsinghua Univ)
Format • 9-min Presentation / Panelist • Personal/Organizational Vision, Experience, and Challenges • Discussion