This year's conference will focus on theme tracks which are specific to individual managerial responsibility within company CSR Programs. Tracks will provide guidance to corporate compliance professionals responsible for developing social and environmental policies and implementation strategies. Theme tracks and workshops will explore current and emerging issues, identify risk and priorities, provide practical guidance, review best practices, and suggest sustainable solutions and alternatives toward implementing effective CSR programs.

Conference Agenda:

Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Welcoming Reception

Thursday, March 11, 2004 (Full Day)
Morning:

• Opening Keynote Speaker: Lorne Craner, Assistance Deputy of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
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• Session 1: Understanding Current Developments in the Convergence of CSR Programs, Practices, and Instruments
  
• Session 2: The Landscape of Regulatory Reform in China
  
• Session 3: Strategies for Effectively Engaging and Involving Stakeholders in Compliance Programs

• Session 1: Integrating Social Compliance Programs throughout Internal Business Operations
  
  • Workshop A: Sourcing/Merchandizing Department
    
  • Workshop B: Legal / Human Resources / Investor Relations
    
  • Workshop C: Communications/Public Relations Department
• Session 2: Challenges and Solutions in Managing Multiple Policy and Remediation Expectations: Factory Management Representatives
  • Workshop A: China Factory Management Representatives
    
  • Workshop B: Europe and South Africa Factory Management Representatives
    
  • Workshop C: Agent, Vendor and Licensee Representatives

Friday
Morning:

• Session 1: Creating Sustainable Policy Solutions in Complex Program Areas
  • Workshop A: Building Compliance Program Solutions in Cottage Industries
    
  • Workshop B: Working Hours Regulations: The Origin of the 60-hour Workweek Standard
    
  • Workshop C: Definitions and Measurements for Assessing Basic Needs Wage
• Session 2: Worker perspectives on Compliance Program Effectiveness
  • Workshop A: The Effects of Social Compliance Program Implementation on Factory Employees
    
  • Workshop B: Ten Steps Toward Creating An Effective Social Compliance Program