The U.S. Commercial Service cordially invites you to a networking event on
Doing Business in Africa, Near East, and South Asia
WHERE: J.W. Marriott, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Explore commercial opportunities in 20 countries
• Meet Senior Commercial Officers and learn of opportunities in Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, India, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates
WHEN: April 16, 2008
FEE: $60 (includes Conference registration, breakfast, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch and dinner)
Schedule:
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Keynote Opening Speaker David Bohigian (invited) Assistant Secretary, Market Access and Compliance
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Panel Presentations on ANESA country markets
12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon Speaker Rochelle Lipsitz Deputy Director General, U.S. Commercial Service
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
One-on-one meetings with Senior Commercial Officers from your targeted country markets from India to South Africa
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Dinner Reception
Organized by:
U.S. Commercial Service
Sponsored by:
FedEx Express
For more information:
Please contact Anne de Souza, U.S. Consulate-U.S. Commercial Service, Dubai, U.A.E. Tel: 971-50-553 0703; email: Anne.desouza@mail.doc.gov
REGISTRATION:
Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis and is limited to U.S. companies only. To register online, go to: http://www.buyusa.gov/uae/en/anesa_sco_conference_register.html
With offices across the United States and in more than 80 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration uses its global Network and international resources to connect U.S. companies with international buyers worldwide.
4 Ways We Can Help MaximizeYour Worldwide Sales
Our global network of trade specialists will help you target the best markets with our world-classmarket research, promote your products and services to qualified buyers, meet the best distributors and agents, and overcome potential trade barriers.
1. Business Counseling & Advocacy. Get personalized, expert advice on conducting business worldwide:
• Develop the right sales strategies
• Overcome barriers to entry
• Ensure that your products and services havethe best possible prospects in markets aroundthe world
2. Market Research. Target the best trade opportunities with our world-class research:
• Analyze market potential and size, foreign competitors, and market strategies for your product or service in target markets
• Find comprehensive information on best prospects, financing, distributors, laws, and cultural issues
• Screen international buyers and distributors using our qualified, low-cost background information
3. Trade Events. Promote your product or service to targeted, pre-screened buyers worldwide:
• Showcase your firm at trade show venues acrossall major industries
• Leverage our meeting space and pre-screenedinvitations to successfully present product orservice seminars
4. nternational Partners. Meet the best buyers, distributors, and agents for your products and services:
• Feature your firm on Featured U.S. Exporters, prime real-estate on our foreign-language Web sites
• Advertise in Commercial News USA, our catalog of U.S. suppliers, which is distributed to more than 400,000 potential agents, distributors, and buyers around the world
• Receive trade leads on the latest internationalbusiness opportunities for your company
• Leverage one-on-one appointments withpre-screened international business contacts
The U.S. Commercial Service — Your Global Business Partner.
U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration
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