Venue: Park Hyatt Saigon, 2 Lam Son Square, D1, HCMC
In an increasingly interconnected world, the outcomes of elections in key geopolitical players such as the United States and the European Union have implications beyond their borders. Bringing together Edelman Global Advisory’s (EGA) top election thought leaders, the briefing will explore the ripple effects of the US and EU elections on the Asian continent, their implications on the business outlook in Vietnam, and the wider Asian region as business leaders develop strategies for 2025.
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Agenda
| 5:00 PM | Networking and Refreshment |
| 6:00 PM | Introduction
Opening remarks by Moderator and AmCham Vietnam HCMC & Danang Brief introduction to the topic and the agenda |
| 6:05 PM | Panelists Introduction |
| 6:10 PM | Theme 1: State of Play – Elections in the EU and UK
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| 6:30 PM | Theme 2: State of Play – Elections in the US
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| 6:55 PM | Q&A |
| 7:25 PM | Closing Remarks
Summary of key takeaways and closing remarks by Moderator |
| 7:30 PM | Event ends |
Speakers
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Richard Andrew (Physical)
EGA Chair Asia Pacific, Moderator Mr. Andrew serves as Chairman of Asia Pacific at Edelman Global Advisory (EGA). With 25 years of professional experience in Asia, Mr. Andrew has advised multi-national clients from diverse sectors on navigating their Public Affairs and Government Relations advocacy efforts across Asia’s diverse governmental, political and societal landscapes. He is based in Singapore. |
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Jeremy Thompson (Virtual)
EGA Senior Vice President, North America Mr. Thompson specializes in innovative, digital-first content creation, message positioning, and public affairs strategies. Prior to joining EGA, Mr. Thompson served as social media director for Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign – driving some of the highest engagement levels in the Democratic field. He is based in Washington D.C.. |
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Lindsay Clifton (Virtual)
EGA Managing Director, Strategic Communications Joining EGA after serving as the White House Deputy Press Secretary where she focused on economic, labor, trade, and related regulatory policy issues, Ms. Clifton oversees the development and implementation of strategic communications for the EGA and its clients. She has worked at the highest levels of government and political campaigns as an on-the-record spokeswoman and strategic communicator. Prior to the Administration, she was the National Spokeswoman at the Republican National Committee during the 2016 Presidential cycle. She is based in Washington D.C.. |
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Mohammed ‘Mo’ Hussein (Virtual)
President, EGA UK A highly sought-after advisor and political commentator, Mr. Hussein focuses on growing EGA’s public affairs business by supporting UK companies at home and abroad. He has advised the Secretary of State for Defense and military personnel in Afghanistan, and was Special Adviser to the Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP, providing political and policy support to her both as Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. Mr. Hussein also spent four years in Prime Minister David Cameron’s communications team at 10 Downing Street, where he was Chief Press Officer for Economy and Industry. He is based in London. |
Richard Andrew (Physical)
EGA Chair Asia Pacific, Moderator
Mr. Andrew serves as Chairman of Asia Pacific at Edelman Global Advisory (EGA). With 25 years of professional experience in Asia, Mr. Andrew has advised multi-national clients from diverse sectors on navigating their Public Affairs and Government Relations advocacy efforts across Asia’s diverse governmental, political and societal landscapes. He is based in Singapore.
Jeremy Thompson (Virtual)
EGA Senior Vice President, North America
Mr. Thompson specializes in innovative, digital-first content creation, message positioning, and public affairs strategies. Prior to joining EGA, Mr. Thompson served as social media director for Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign – driving some of the highest engagement levels in the Democratic field. He is based in Washington D.C..
Lindsay Clifton (Virtual)
EGA Managing Director, Strategic Communications
Joining EGA after serving as the White House Deputy Press Secretary where she focused on economic, labor, trade, and related regulatory policy issues, Ms. Clifton oversees the development and implementation of strategic communications for the EGA and its clients. She has worked at the highest levels of government and political campaigns as an on-the-record spokeswoman and strategic communicator. Prior to the Administration, she was the National Spokeswoman at the Republican National Committee during the 2016 Presidential cycle. She is based in Washington D.C..
Mohammed ‘Mo’ Hussein (Virtual)
President, EGA UK
A highly sought-after advisor and political commentator, Mr. Hussein focuses on growing EGA’s public affairs business by supporting UK companies at home and abroad. He has advised the Secretary of State for Defense and military personnel in Afghanistan, and was Special Adviser to the Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP, providing political and policy support to her both as Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. Mr. Hussein also spent four years in Prime Minister David Cameron’s communications team at 10 Downing Street, where he was Chief Press Officer for Economy and Industry. He is based in London.
COST & REGISTRATIONThis event is by invitation only. Cost: VND 1,000,000 Please confirm your attendance by June 21, 2024 COB to Ms. Lily Nguyen, Events & Committees Manager at [email protected]. |