PARASCHIVOIU ANCUTA ILEANA ORGANISING A CONFERENCE AMS, Anul III, Grupa 2

Dear Colleague, I am writing to invite you to attend this years conference. It will be held in Madrid, Spain, at the Westin Palace Madrid Hotel, between 18 and 21 of July, by the detailed schedule below mentioned. I am looking forward your confirmation.

Your gracefully, Paraschivoiu Ancuta

The Westin Palace Madrid is a monument to elegance, combining turn-of-the-century grandeur with new amenities and high-tech touches of a modern world-class hotel. Location: In the heart of Madrid, just minutes from the Prado and Thyssen museums. Area: Madrid is one of Spain's most popular destinations, and it's well known for the quantity of cultural related attractions and monuments that the city has embraced. Many visitors to Madrid come for the world-class art palaces but find themselves seduced by the ramshackle and idiosyncratic museums that pepper the city. Others come in search of old-school tapas bars and are surprised to find a gastronomes paradise. Some will be drawn to the late-night buzz and find that mooching around cafs in the afternoon can be just as enjoyable. One things for sure most leave surprised and few leave disappointed. Recreation: A full-service business center and 18 ultramodern function rooms make The Westin Palace ideal for meetings and conferences. Work out at the 24hour fitness center, relax in the sauna or solarium, then enjoy elegant dining at La Rotonda,

where regional and international specialties are complemented by selections from the extensive wine cellar. The Westin Palace sets the table in our delightful and completely redecorated restaurant, featuring delicious Mediterranean cuisine. The refined 'La Rotonda' offers irresistible fare inspired by the fruits of the sun, sea and earth, a tempting variety of hot and cold dishes prepared right before your eyes. And for a cocktail, coffee or aperitif, a favorite venue in Madrid is the Palace Bar with live music in the evenings and a choice of tapas, snacks and appetizers. Rooms: The Westin Palace offers luxurious accommodations in a traditional style. Each guest room features an in-room safe, refreshment center and cable television. The suites offer exclusive services, including special bath amenities, flowers and butler service. Business travelers can request rooms with a laser printer/fax/copier. Policies:*Please note Westin Hotels are now 100% smoke free. There is no smoking in the entire hotel.*. Restaurant: Gourmet Temptations.... The Westin Palace sets the table in a delightful and elegantly decorated "La Rotonda" Restaurant situated under the glass dome featuring an irresistible buffet with music, and a tempting variety of hot and cold dishes inspired by the fruits of the sun, sea and earth. For a cocktail, coffee or an aperitif, a favorite venue in Madrid is the Palace Bar.. Location: 500 m. from the city center, between the Palacio de las Cortes (parliament building) and "El Prado" Museum, close to "El Retiro" Park. 10 Km from the exhibition center , 13 Km from Barajas Airport and 1 Km. from Atocha train station.. Room: Recently renovated in the classic Palace Hotel style, these premium room have been fully updated and equipped with all the conveniences you expect and are available with a queen or two twin beds. Special attention has been paid to soundproofing, with the addition of a special entrance door, double glazed exterior windows, and heavily lined curtains. The decor reflects the Belle Epoque style, with silver fabric wall coverings and subdued gray carpet. Premium rooms offer views of the surrounding area. This hotel has kept its charming character in every detail.. Lobby: The hotel has a large lobby, splendidly decorated in baroque style with a grand marble entrance, staircase, and swing doors. Large palm trees and sumptuous carpets make for a grand and impressive atmosphere.. Exterior: This is an imposing building built by King Alfonso XIII to entertain famous personalities and kings. It is a grand, Belle Epoque building, steeped in history and considered to be one of Madrid's finest. The hotel has a splendid classical white brick facade.. Area: The Westin Palace is located in the cultural and financial heart of the city, situated in the very centre of the Art Triangle between the Prado, Thyssen & Reina Sofia museums. Across the road from the Parliament and within walking distance from the Royal Palace and the Opera House, The Westin Palace enjoys a privileged and unique location..

The Westin Palace Madrid Hotel

The conference center is located near the city centre, between the Palacio de las Cortes (parliament building) and "El Prado" Museum, close to "El Retiro" Park.

Conference Schedule

Friday, July 18
05:00 P.M. - Meeting at the airport with the driver who will lead you at the hotel 05:30 P.M. - 06:30 P.M. - Registration 06:30 P.M. - 08:30 P.M. Dinner, Guest Speakers 08:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Welcoming Remarks Followed by Cocktails and Wine Reception The reception will be hosted by Jerold O'Brien, founder/winemaker who will becoming to pour his award-winning premier wines of Chardonnay and Bordeaux- blend Oscars Wild Red from Santa Cruz Mountains for this event.

Saturday, July 19
07:30 A.M. - 09:00 A.M. Light Breakfast 09:30 A.M. -12:00 A.M. Conference: Entrepreneurship in a Global Economy Discuss entrepreneurship and secrets to success in the globalized world. How do companies, individuals or communities adapt and thrive? What does entrepreneurship in this new age really mean? Hear from the perspectives of Silicon Valley leaders and CEOs on how they are defining and embracing global entrepreneurship to propel their organizations to new heights. 12:15 P.M. - 01:30 P.M. Lunch 02:00 P.M. -04:00 P.M. Relax and Friendship Program at Campo de Golf Los Pinos

04:00 P.M. - 05:30 P.M. Conference: Building a High-Tech Startup Listen to a distinguished and diverse panel of visionary entrepreneurs who will share their amazing journey from startup to success. How do you identify the market opportunity? How do you find and gather the right team to build and scale? How do you get your first customer? How do you get financing? 05:30 P.M. - 06:00 P.M. Coffee and Cake Break 06:00 P.M. - 07:00 P.M. Walking and Visiting El Parco Enrique Tierno Galvan

07:15 P.M. - 08:45 P.M. Dinner 09:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Relaxing and enjoying free time at Teatro de la Zarzuela

Sunday, July 20
08:00 A.M. - 09:30 A.M. Light Breakfast 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Visiting one of the most powerful companies Torre Picasso

11:45 A.M. - 01:00 P.M. Conference: Digital Convergence Where are the most critical needs? What are the key issues facing the players in this arena? What are the technologies and applications most likely to be successful in this environment? 01:00 P.M. - 01:30 P.M. Coffee Break 01:30 P.M. - 04:00 P.M. Visiting the City Center and El Museo Nac. Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

04:15 P.M. - 06:30 P.M. Conference: Creating a Global Network for Collaboration What technology can we use to make the world flat and bring value to its members? How does our leverage the internet to connect its members? How can we expand into a sustainable global business network to serve the commercial interests of its members? 07:00 P.M. - 08:30 P.M. Gala Dinner 08:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Music Ensemble

Monday, July 21
07:00 A.M. - 08:30 A.M. Light Breakfast 08:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Farewell Remarks and Awarding Gifts 10:30 A.M. Departure to the Airport to Return Home