James D. Wolfensohn, Former President of the World Bank, to Speak at World Affairs Council of Orange County Event

IRVINE, CA, Mar 24 (MARKET WIRE) --
The event, hosted by the non-profit organization, the World Affairs
Council of Orange County, in partnership with the Orange County Executive
Network, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at the Irvine Marriott Hotel
at 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, Ca. 92612. On April 7, right on the
heels of the G-20 London Summit where world leaders will gather to
address the global financial crisis, James Wolfensohn will speak to World
Affairs Council members and guests on the future of the global economy,
drawing on his two terms as president of the World Bank. The reception
will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a dinner presentation at 7 p.m. and a
Q&A after the speech. The public is invited to attend.

Mr. Wolfensohn was the ninth president of the World Bank and served for 10
years. He visited more than 120 countries around the world during his term
as president. James D. Wolfensohn is currently head of Wolfensohn &
Company, LLC, a private investment firm and advisory that provides
strategic consulting advice to governments and large corporations doing
business in emerging market economies.

Cost: WACOC members $55; non-members $70; students $38. Self-parking is
complimentary. For information and reservations, call (949)253-5751 or
visit www.worldaffairscouncil.org.

World Affairs Council of Orange County is a member-driven non-profit
organization that hosts forums on international issues and presentations
by some of the world's foremost leaders. Past speakers have included:
Robert Tuttle, U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James; John Bruton,
European Union Ambassador and Former Prime Minister of Ireland; His
Excellency Ronen Sen, India's Ambassador to the United States; H.R.
McMaster, 71st Colonel, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment; Dr. Hans Blix,
Chairman of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission; His Royal
Highness Prince Andrew and many other well known people with expertise in
various world affairs with respect to political, social and economic
issues. The organization also offers study field trips to foreign
countries, cultural and educational institutions, and activities that
support international education in local schools and universities. The
World Affairs Council of Orange County was founded in 1967 and today has
more than 500 members.

Contact:
Karen Levesque
(949) 253-5751 (phone)
(949) 253-5752 (fax)
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