presented by the California Inland Empire District Export Council

October 15– 18, 2008
Wyndham Hotel, Palm Springs, California

TRAVEL & TRADE - REDEFINING EXPORTS
The California Inland Empire District Export Council is proud to present the 2008
National District Export Council Conference, the premier forum for exporting and
international trade.

The 2008 National District Export Council Conference in California - the world’s eighth
largest economy - will bring together senior U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Trade
Representative Diplomats, CEOs and foreign leaders to discuss issues and share
knowledge to promote U.S. exports.

Registration is open to new and established exporters, or those just interested in
learning about international trade. There will be an unprecedented 22 breakout
sessions to select from, plus five keynote sessions. These sessions will include an
impressive roster of international speakers on a range of topics designed to cater to your
broad export and trade policies. Featured discussions will include export opportunities
and policies for small enterprises, environmental technologies, alternative energy,
emerging markets, local and regional export models and much, much more.

Senior Commercial Officers representing U.S. Embassies from multiple countries will be
available for one-on-one meetings. These meetings will provide a forum to discuss your
specific business interest in select markets. These appointments must be scheduled in
advance and require a $100 fee.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with over 400 professionals involved in International
trade and participate in the continuation of the “Great Debate” moderated by award
winning journalist Gene Randall. TThis forum provides aninteractive opportunity to
debate issues surrounding Free Trade Agreements, Safety & Security issues, the direct
impact on your business and the exporting community at large.

Along with this comes the opportunity to visit beautiful Palm Springs, California and
sneak in world class golfing, gaming and fine dining both through our social programs
and through possible pre or post conference trips and activities. Family and guests are
welcome and there will be a nice selection of fun activities for them to choose from and
participate in.

The world class luxurious Wyndham Hotel in Palm Springs will to cater to your personal
lodging needs as well as provide access to exciting social activities, every attendee will
truly feel like a VIP!

We look forward to an exciting conference and hope to see you there!

National Dec Conf 2008 (651KB)

2008 DEC Conference Fees
Registration Deadline Complete Set 1: July 31, 2008 - Fees: US $350.00
Registration Deadline Complete Set 2: September 31, 2008 - Fees: US $395.00
One Day Registration -Fees: US $125.00
One-on-One Appointment - Fees: US $100.00 per 30 minute session.

Ways to Register
* Fax to: 2008 National DEC Registration Services at : 909-466-4140
* Mail to: 2008 National DEC, 2940 Inland Empire Blvd, Suite 121, Ontario, California 91764 USA
* Online: http://www.decconference.com

Lori Van to Arsdale,
California Inland Empire District Export Council,
Chairman                                
Phone: (951) 658-6505                                                                 
loriv@N0SPAM.ciedec.org