Upcoming Austin USEAC sponsored international export events in Austin and Central Texas:
March 17, 2010, ITES: Incoterms. At this International Trade Education Series workshop, learn how Incoterms, short for International Commercial Terms, provide standardized definitions of commonly used trade shipping and trade terms that cover issues on control of goods and financial responsibilities such as payment of cargo insurance and freight. Incoterms provide traders with a common set of rules outlining each party’s obligations, thus reducing misunderstandings. Also included in the cost of the workship is the official International Chamber of Commerce Incoterms publication. Cost: $50. More details and register at: http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S%2cM3%2cf72d01ea-54bf-484f-b6f0-454a41cc64bf
March 26, 2010. How to do business with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The U.S. is the largest shareholder of the EBRD with 10 percent. The EBRD is the largest investor in the 30 countries of EBRD "countries of operation." The Bank was founded in 1991 after the fall of the Berlin Wall to transition former Soviet dominated countries to market economies. EBRD has a Senior Commercial Officer assigned to the Bank to facilitate EBRD opportunities ( including procurements and consultant contracts) for U.S. interests. The Director of Telecommunications at the EBRD will be available to discuss opportunities for ICT/Telecom/Software in the 30 markets of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, including the Baltics, Balkans, Central Europe and Central Asia, Russia, Ukraine, Mongolia and NOW Turkey!!! Come learn how you can take available of these opportunities. Cost: $20, to register go to: http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S%2cM3%2c63a5f940-91e1-40f3-95fd-d4e017c726ff
April 7-9, 2010, The 23rd Annual NASBITE International Conference, "Setting the Stage for Trade" The annual NASBITE International conference is a great opportunity to increase your knowledge and learn best practices from leading trade professionals and trade educators from around the world. It is open to the public. The organization goals are to coordinate and administer the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential; to promote an exchange of information and resources among global business education and assistance professionals; to offer professional development for those engaged in global business education and assistance; to provide advocacy and leadership for global business education and assistance professionals. There are a range of registration rates, starting at $395 for early bird by Jan 15, up to $595 for non- members. Check out all the details at: http://nasbite.org/conference/confreg.html (This is not a USDOC event.)
April 15, 2010, ATA Carnet Briefing, 9:00 am -10:00 am. Come hear a representative from the U.S. Council for International Business on how an ATA Carnet can simplify customs procedures for the temporary importation of various types of goods to over 75 countries. This includes the temporary importation of commercial samples (CS), professional equipment (PE), and goods for exhibitions and fairs (EF). This is a free event to attend, email Karen.parker@mail.doc.gov to RSVP for location details.
April 21, 2010, ITES: Export Licensing for sending Encryption internationally. The US government regulates the transfer of encryption products, technology or software to other countries. At this International Trade Education Series workshop learn about the review and reporting requirements under the encryption regulations. Find out whether your encryption is strong enough to require an export license or weaker to be eligible for any general license requirements from the Bureau of Industry and Security. More details and registration http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S%2cM3%2c10bb3ea1-54cc-4df8-88f2-c94a8120f51c
