U.S. Commerce Secretary
Don Evans to Focus on
Technology, Homeland Security and Trade
The Week of September 16-20
Tuesday September 17th
Secretary Evans will join Under Secretary of Education Eugene W. Hickok
and National Science Foundation Director Rita Colwell at a press conference
to announce a compilation of visions prepared by leaders in industry,
academia and government on how emerging technologies might be harnessed
to revolutionize the education and training landscape.
10:15
AM
Secretarys Conference Room, 5th Floor
U.S. Department of Commerce
Thursday
September 19th
Secretary Evans and Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge will host
the National Homeland Security Expo. The Expo will allow high tech
companies from across the nation to showcase and demonstrate Americas
most cutting-edge security technology products to federal, state and
local government procurement officials.
11:30
AM
D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C.
Secretary
Evans will meet with Canadian Minister for International Trade Pierre
Pettigrew to discuss trade issues between the United States and Canada.
4:30
PM
U.S. Department of Commerce