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8:00 a.m.
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8:30-
10:00 a.m.
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The Revolution in Military Affairs: Global Proliferation, Advanced Technologies, and Implications for National Security
National security experts will share insights on major initiatives that have transformed combat through advanced technologies and elite troops equipped and trained to make use of these advantages.
Alton D. Romig ’75, ’77G, ’79 Ph.D., vice president and general manager, Advanced Development Programs; Thomas Campbell ’80, ’13P, ’14P, co-founder, The Veritas Capital Fund LP, president and founder, DC Capital Partners, LLC
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10:30-
11:45 a.m.
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Balancing Team, Idea, and Market: Entrepreneurial Leaders Discuss Finding the “Next Big Thing”
Some say the door has opened on a “golden era of entrepreneurship.” As the corporate landscape shifts, bold entrepreneurs are seeing new opportunities to swing for the fences. Engage with experts working on the next great idea fueled by the passion and perseverance of the right people.
Dale F. Falcinelli ’70, ’72G, ’98P, ’00P, entrepreneur-in-residence, Baker Institute, Lehigh University; Bill Kirsch ’76, managing director and co-founder, Costella Kirsch; Brian Witlin ’01, CEO, Shop Well; Alita Nemroff Friedman ’87, principal, Pretty Ugly, LLC
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Afternoon
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Advance Registration Required:
- Play 18-hole PGA championship golf at the Sonoma Golf Club. Lehigh staff will arrange foursomes.
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Enjoy fine local wineries on a private Lehigh Summit 2012
Winery Tour.
On your own:
- Rejuvenate in the luxury spa or thermal mineral pools.
- Venture out to enjoy the stunning scenery or the charming
Sonoma Square.
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6:30 p.m.
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Savor Sonoma – An Extraordinary Wine and Culinary Experience at Ram’s Gate Winery
President Gast will host a private evening exclusive to Lehigh Summit 2012 guests in one of Sonoma Valley’s stunning vineyard estates, Ram’s Gate Winery. Enjoy artisan foods, fine wines produced on-site, and unsurpassed architecture during the winery tour. A commemorative group photo will be taken.
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