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My favourite part of OPEN FORUM 2008 was

	Keynote by Mike Moritz & Howard Dean
	Networking with hundreds of attendees
	Entrepreneurial Idol
	Panels in Global Affairs Track
	Amb, Husain Haqqani Talk

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Many of you have shared your thoughts on OPEN FORUM 2008. If you would like to provide input, please post your comments here.

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Was good event.

A, Lateef

Positive things about the Conference:

Great Keynote speakers with relevant topics; I particularly enjoyed Steve Westly's presentation in relation to the clean tech industry.
Plenty of opportunity to network

Areas for Improvement:

Need female speakers; I was disappointed to discover that although there were many women in attendance, not a single speaker, either in the panels or one of the keynotes, was a woman
There was no question and answer opportunity with Howard Dean even though he was under time and I was really looking forward to that.

In summation, I was impressed with the professionalism of the conference and the variety of people in attendance.

If I am still in the area next year, I would like to attend again.

Fariya Ali

It was a great event. I have never "really" been to an OPEN event before but I'm going to be a regular after this one.The management of the whole event was so professional that unless told otherwise, no one would believe that it was an all volunteer effort.

Great Job everyone!

Saqib Jamil Ahmed

Your effort behind live cast from China was the major difference between last year and this year’s OPEN Forum...

Congratulations on a job well done...

Jawid Mirza

Someone asked me the other day why do I go to OPEN events? What do I get out of it? I love to attend OPEN events because:

It is a Pakistani event and I feel it is very important for me to attend for show of support.
I get to meet a lot of friends whom I don't get to meet in our regular social circle.
Opportunity to network with other business professionals from the community and outside.
Exchange of good ideas with industry professionals 5. I come across younger professionals who are new in the industry. I find that for them, it is very motivating to hear success stories, relate to other successful community members, talk to them, and get advice. The key I think is that we are SEEDING ENTREPRENEURSHIP in the young blood with community forums like these.

For me ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE REASONS is important enough to attend

Muhammad Irfan, President, Whizz Systems, Inc.

It was fantastic!

Thanks to all the organizers and leaders.

Rehan Jalil, President & CEO, WiChorus

Just wanted to personally commend you and the entire OPEN team on a successful event! I saw first hand how much work you all put into this and the conference was very engaging and so well organized. I certainly had a positive experience and enjoyed meeting so many interesting people.

Aisha Piracha

Thank you for inviting me to OPEN. I have rarely been at a conference that I enjoyed so much. It was all about LEADERSHIP: I learned a lot, I came away with some excellent ideas. It far exceeded my expectations. And I am completely embracing Michael Moritz's creed: "I always have time for people who are thoughtful, hungry and creative." It works for the private sector but also for the non-profit sector.

Grazia Bennett, Development Director, Institute of International Education

This organization rocks! I have seen an incredible activity by this group in the past year.

We all need to support the great effort you are putting in for the community.

Jehanzeb Khan

I congratulate the Office Bearers of the OPEN for an excellent Conference in all aspects of Organistional Management.

I feel that the observation made by Howard Dean, Chairman of DNC that the membrs of the OPEN may get involved in the Mainstream Political life. I as a Political Activist, ready to mentor those who would like to enter into politics. Good luck to OPEN!!.

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Fazlur Khan, Realtor & Loan Officer, MRL Group, Inc.

I heard of this conference through several colleagues, wish I could have attended. Sounded really impressive.

Jeff Worth, CEO, Worth Enterprises LLC

OPEN FORUM 2008 was great

Andrew Lake, CEO, Lake Inc

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