Asia Pacific Business Outlook (APBO) Conference - Los Angeles, California
Date: April 7-8, 2008
Location: University of S. California, Los Angeles, CA
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 2008 brings the experts closer to you with 14 Senior
Commercial Officers from American embassies, consulates and
institutes in the following economies: Australia, China, Hong
Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New
Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
They will speak in small-group workshops and be available for
private one-on-one consultations with APBO participants.
For more information on the conference or to register to attend,
go to the following site: http://www.apbo2008.com.
EXPOMIN - Santiago, Chile
Date: April 15 - 18, 2008
GDEcD will lead a Georgia delegation to attend this event, the largest mining show in Latin America. Target industries include heavy machinery, equipment and services for the mining industry. Deadline to register is February 15 and the participation fee is $3600. Only four spaces remain.
For more information, or to register, please call 404-962-4036.
Waste EXPO 2008 - Chicago, Illinois
Date: May 5 - 7, 2008
WasteExpo is the largest tradeshow in North America, servicing the $43 billion solid waste, recycling, and medical waste markets. Attendees from the public and private sectors come to this premier industry event to see the latest equipment and technologies, to take advantage of training and conference sessions, and to network with their colleagues and peers at various special events. Industry sectors and exhibits at the show focus on solid waste, recycling, medical waste, and landfill products and services. WasteExpo 2008, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Buyer Program, is expected to host international attendees from all over the world.
For more information, or to register, please click here.
Georgia Governor's Trade Mission to China - Beijing, China
Date: April 1-4, 2008
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) invites you to join our mission to Beijing, China!
With the inauguration of the State of Georgia’s newest economic development office in Beijing, you will greatly benefit from the vast network of contacts, business opportunities, and tourism destinations in the world’s fastest-growing economy.
The 2008 Olympic Games will be held in Beijing and Delta Air Lines is to begin a non-stop flight from Atlanta to Shanghai, on March 30, 2008. These events are expected to create great opportunities for Georgia companies. Take advantage of these opportunities and couple them with our business support to make connections and enter the Chinese market. Part of GDEcD’s mission is to work in conjunction with the private sector to create economic growth and sustain a business-friendly environment.
Georgia companies of any size and industry are welcome. Help us provide optimum results by registering early. February 8, 2008 is the deadline for registration and payment. The $2,195 registration fee includes 3 nights of hotel accommodations at the 5-star China World Hotel, 2 breakfasts, GDEcD reception, Georgia night function, in-country briefing, tour of the Olympic facilities, transportation to the above events, briefing book, and a webinar. Airfare, airport transfers, and visa processing are not included.
Gold Key matchmaking service is also available from the U.S. Commercial Service at $685 for the first day and $340 for each additional day.
For more information or to register, contact Ms. Sheila Hortman at email: shortman@georgia.org or phone: 404-962-4116