Below is a list of upcoming international trade events that may or may not be sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. The listing of these events is not an endorsement by the U.S. Commercial Service. They are provided for information purposes only. For participation or more information on these events, please contact your local trade specialists.
March 2009
India-Utility Scale Solar Trade Mission
New Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad
March 22-27, 2009
The United States Department of Commerce is organizing a trade mission focused on solar solutions for India's energy infrastructure needs. Participants will gain market information, make business and government contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, towards the goal of increasing U.S. exports to India. The mission will include customized business-to-business matchmaking appointments with local companies, as well as meetings with key government officials, Indian solar industry organizations, and American and local Chambers of Commerce.
For more information and to register, please contact Rod Hirsch at 510-273-7351 (e-mail Rod.Hirsch@mail.doc.gov ) or visit:
April 2009
ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS OUTLOOK (APBO) CONFERENCE
University of Southern California, April 6-7, 2009, Los
Angeles, CA
Early Registration: $575 (until March 13) This is a
discounted rate for CS clients.
Regular Registration: $825 (after March 13)
NGO, Govt., Educational Rate: $475
USDOC Registration Code: DOC2009 (Please be sure to
include this code when registering to receive the discounted
early registration rate.)
During these challenging economic times, do you know where the opportunities are?
In the aftermath of the 2008 world financial crisis, Asian economies are projected to outperform all others. While the United States and Europe experience serious recessions in 2009, the developing economies of East and South Asia are expected to grow at 6.7 and 5.4%, respectively (World Bank forecast, 12/08).
The Asia / Pacific Business Outlook, hosted by the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, with the full support of the U.S. Commercial Service, is the longest running, most successful regional conference of its kind focusing specifically on Asian markets. This conference has made a difference for U.S. exporters, and has become the premier U.S. commercial trade event focusing on the Asia / Pacific region.
APBO 2009 brings the experts closer to you. It is a very rare opportunity for U.S. exporters to meet with thirteen Senior Commercial Officers (SCOs) from throughout the East Asia Pacific region and India at one venue. The SCOs from American embassies, consulates and institutes in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam will speak in small-group workshops and be available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO participants.
During the one-on-one consultations you will have the opportunity to get specific answers pertaining to your business. You will be able to:
- Learn about your company's sales potential around the Asia/Pacific region including India
- Assess challenges in the marketplace
- Understand how to capitalize on free trade agreements
- Hone in on the best market opportunities
- Find out how the U.S. Commercial Service can help you identify new business partners
Comments from previous participants:
"APBO far exceeded my expectations. The value of the conference is unsurpassed. I secured more valuable contacts in two days at APBO than I could have in years any other way."
"This event is the most educational and well organized event I have attended. As a small business it is nice to know that there is help dealing with such a big world."
"I can't imagine a better collective of international business experts available in a concise yet thorough conference. A definite 'must' for companies seeking to do business abroad."
Space is limited so sign up today by visiting http://www.apbo2009.com.