In an effort to expand your international outreach the show organizers of MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2008 have partnered with the U.S. Commercial Service to offer exhibitors and attendees the chance to participate in “SHOWTIME”.
SHOW TIME is your opportunity to meet one-ON-one with U.S. Commercial Service Mining Specialists from around the world at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2008 , September 22-24th, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Expand Your International Reach And Market
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, SHOW TIME brings you face-to-face with industry specialists and delegation leaders who are working for you in our U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world.
The industry specialists will be available to meet with you to discuss the current market situation in a given country, export issues, opportunities, and needs that are important to the success of your firm.
Benefits of meeting with the U.S. Commercial Service, Mining Specialists
- Learn about the best opportunities for mining projects in each respective country
- Discuss how to grow your international sales
- Discover new markets for your products
- Fine-tune your international sales strategy by discussing
specifics with the Power
Specialists - Learn how your company can tap into these major power markets
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Even if you are currently doing business in these markets, learn how
the U.S. Commercial Service can support your company
U.S. Commercial Service Delegations Attending MINExpo
As one of the largest mining related expositions in the world, MINExpo INTERNATIONAL is extremely attactive to international companies. The Commercial Service brings groups of international buyers to the Expo from around the world. This year, the Commercial Service will have delegations attending from the following countries (click on the links to learn more about each country's mining sector, and to see participating delegations):
| Australia | Brazil | Canada |
| Chile | China | Colombia |
| Ecuador | India | Kazakhstan |
| Mexico | Mongolia | |
| Morocco | Nigeria | Pakistan |
| Peru | Philippines | Turkey |
| Ukraine |
Showtime Schedule
The Showtime meeting room will be conveniently located on the second level of the Convention Center, Room N249 adjacent to the International Business Center. Advanced registration is required and appointments will be scheduled on a first come first served basis.
Tuesday, September 23: 9:00am to 12:00N
Wednesday, September 24 : 9:00am to 12:00N
Country Seminars
The following countries will be hosting seminars on Monday, September 22nd:
Philippines: Doing Business in Philippines. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Room N238
India: Doing Business in India Panel Session. 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Room N238
For the program format click here.
The following countries will be hosting seminars on Tuesday, September 23rd:
Nigeria: Doing Business in Nigeria. 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Room N238
For the program format click here
Mexico: Doing Business in Mexico. 2:00 - 5:00 PM, Room N119
Morocco: Doing Business in Morocco's Phosphate Sector. 3:00 - 4:30 PM, Room N238
Registration and Further Assistance
MINExpo International 2008 Showtime Pre-Registration is now closed. If you are interested in registering for Showtime, please visit the International Business Center in Room N245 - ‘Second Floor Meeting Room Complex’, between N2 and N3 entrances and we will be happy to discuss your interest in meeting the U.S. Commercial Service Mining Specialists.
If you have a specific question or topic that you would like addressed, please make sure to note it on the registration form.
If you have questions on the Showtime program, please contact Debora Sykes at debora.sykes@mail.doc.gov or Martha Butwin at martha.butwin@mail.doc.gov (phone: 303-844-6623 x21).
Also, please be aware that Showtime is only available for U.S. exhibiting and attending companies.