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Changing Landscapes between U.S. & China: 2019 Chinese New Year Business Forum

Changing Landscapes between U.S. & China: 2019 Chinese New Year Business Forum
Moderated by:
Jim Beach, McGraw-Hill best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio host
Keynote Speaker:
Todd Harris, Co-Founder of HiRez Studios
Mr. Harris co-founded Hi-Rez Studios, one of the largest video game studios in the Southeast with a worldwide publishing cooperation agreement with Tencent. He is currently Chairman of the Atlanta Esports Alliance, Founder & CEO of Skillshot Media, an esports infrastructure and solution company, and was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as Most Admired CEO in 2019.
Panelists Include:
Anthony (Tony) Hilliard, Senior Vice President, Market Executive, Bank of America
Mr. Hilliard is a Global Commercial Banking Market Executive for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He leads a team of commercial banking professionals that delivers integrated banking solutions to commercial banking clients in Georgia. Based in Atlanta, he and his team are responsible for delivering the full capabilities of the bank to current and prospective clients, helping them meet their financial goals.
Larry Reed, CEO, ZKTeco USA
Mr. Reed is a 15-year veteran in the biometrics industry. He’s currently CEO of ZKTeco USA, headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. ZKTeco USA is a subsidiary of ZKTeco, the world’s largest supplier of biometric readers used primarily in time & attendance and physical access control applications. ZKTeco factories are located in China, Mexico and soon in Alpharetta, Ga.
Eric Xue, CEO and Founder, DEZHU USA
Mr. Xue founded DEZHU US in Atlanta in 2012. Since then, DEZHU US has steadily grown into a powerhouse in real estate investment, development and management. In 2019, the portfolio of the firm reaches $800 million. As a co-owner, he sits on the firm’s Executive Committee, serves as the CEO of the firm and managing all the strategies and operations of the firm. DEZHU is headquartered in Hangzhou, China
Sponsored by the China Research Center and Bank of America
Ticket Prices:
$35 – Members (In Advance)
$45 – Non Members (In Advance)
$55 – Day of/Walk-in
Ticket price includes one beverage and heavy hors d’oeuvres during the reception.



