"Investing in China and Southeast Asia: Ethical and Business Perspectives" Presentation in Denver Sept. 8

The Association of International Petroleum Negotiators is sponsoring a program entitled "Investing in China and Southeast Asia: Ethical and Business Perspectives" in Denver on Sept. 8.

The event, which will be held from 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Encana Oil & Gas at 370 17th Street, 40th floor, Suite 1700, in downtown Denver, will bring together presenters who have more than 60 years of combined experience in China and Southeast Asia. The presenters will include:

• Edwin Moritz, president of Gustavson Associates LLC
• Jim Higbee, director of Higbee Consulting International
• Todd Olinger, Ducker, Montgomery, Lewis & Bess PC
• Mark Semenoff, Simon Semenoff
• Bahman Paul Ebrahimi, professor at Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver

Each presenter will touch on what he has learned over his career, and speak on issues of ethics, business, engineering, oil and gas development and general investment advice for those looking to invest in China or receive support from the Chinese capital markets. Special emphasis will also be placed on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and how U.S.-based companies have managed FCPA compliance issues.

Students may attend for $5; non-AIPA members may attend for $10.