Thousands of International Executives to Join Renowned Icons at World Business Forum 2013

WOBI Celebrates the World Business Forum’s 10^th Anniversary in New York City this October

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WOBI, a leader in executive education, is proud to announce the 10^th anniversary of the World Business Forum, held October 1-2, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall® in New York City.

To commemorate the 10^th anniversary, WOBI will hold special celebrations, events and opportunities during the two days of the Forum.

The world’s largest gathering of executives, the World Business Forum provides the latest cutting edge thinking, insights, and knowledge from across a range of disciplines. For two full days, leading business, political, and academic figures discuss today’s most critical issues. This year’s confirmed speakers include:

Sam Palmisano: Former President and CEO and current Chairman of IBM

Jack Welch: Former CEO of General Electric

Clayton Christensen: Harvard Business School Professor

Steve Levitt: Co-author of Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics

Stephen Dubner: Award-winning journalist and radio and TV personality; co-author of Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics

Claudio Fernández-Aráoz: Influential expert on global hiring and promotion decisions

Bob Moritz: Chairman and Senior Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers

Maggie Wilderotter: CEO of Frontier Communications

Denise Morrison: President and CEO of Campbell Soup

Ben Zander: Acclaimed musician and orchestra director

Nancy F. Koehn: James E. Robison Chair of Business Administration at Harvard Business School

Gordon Brown: United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education and Member of Parliament

These powerful minds join over 5,000 attendees from over 65 countries, representing companies from all leading sectors of business. The World Business Forum provides unparalleled networking and learning opportunities that extend beyond the event.

WOBI would like to thank their 2013 sponsors: Insigniam, Eagle’s Flight, Walden University, Lufthansa, ADP, Kelly Services, IIL, The Wall Street Journal, More magazine, Bloomberg, and The Atlantic.

For more information on the World Business Forum, visit wobi.com/wbfnyc or call 866-711-4476 or 212-317-8454. For media inquiries or press passes, please contact: Stephanie Giroux at 212-317-9110 or [e-mail].

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