Professional Luncheon,
Ernst Raue,
Head of CeBIT, Deutsche Messe AG

The speech and Q & A will be in English.

The current global financial turmoil has put focus on the world's economic prospects. With the likelihood of a significant slowdown, what impact will there be on Japan's electronics giants? Will Sony, Panasonic and the other ICT majors suffer or benefit from the current state of the world economy? There are huge challenges resulting from the global financial crisis, while there are also enormous issues arising from other recent trends. Foremost among these is the environment - it has been estimated that IT is responsible for 2% of global CO2 emissions - a level equivalent with the world's airline industry.

Come and hear what Ernst Raue, Head of CeBIT, the world's largest technology showcase, has to say on the future of the global ICT industry. This is the only opportunity for the media to hear from Raue on his Tokyo visit. With about 6,000 exhibitors CeBIT has nearly the double the size of CES of Las Vegas and Ceatec of Tokyo combined. The exhibition in Germany has become one of the major gatherings each year for the global ICT industry.

Sandwich Plate: Smoked salmon, avocado, mizuna, tomato & cream cheese tortilla wrap with pickles.
Hot Plate: Veal cutlet with lemon & anchovy, green salad & bread.

Ernst Raue, Head of CeBIT, Deutsche Messe AG