A seminar and networking event to help you explore opportunities in engineering and construction contracting projects sponsored by the U.S. Navy, Army, and Air Force.

• Learn the requirements for working as a contractor for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) projects in Italy. Conference topics will include a review of projects, design-build contracting methods, best-value source selection, and the process of registering as a contractor to work in Italy for the DoD - approximately a $250 million market.

• Network with Italian and U.S. companies interested in potential partnerships or joint ventures. (All registrants and their company/contact information will be listed in a directory and distributed to attendees.)

• Doing business in Italy.

General Information
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Time: Welcome networking coffee begins at 8:30 AM Formal program starts at 9:30 AM Program: Conference will include formal presentations (morning), luncheon, and networking opportunities (breaks and afternoon). Conference language will be principally English. Location: Aran Mantegna Hotel, Via Andrea Mantegna 130 00147 Rome

Participation Fee: US $130 p.p. (includes luncheon and coffee breaks)

Registration deadline May 9 - Register ON-LINE with credit card at:

https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=8Q3S

There are a limited number of display/meeting tables available
at an additional fee of US $300.

Table requests may be sent to patrizia.liberti@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

For further information or to register via telephone contact:
the U.S. Commercial Service in Rome at (39) 06-4674-2184 or –2382.

Hotel Information:

A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved at the Aran Mantegna Hotel (www.aranhotels.com) at a special conference rate of Euro 180 per room per night, inclusive of IVA and breakfast.

To reserve accommodations, contact the hotel directly at (39) 06-98-95-21;
fax (39) 06-9895-2799. Mention the American Embassy Commercial Section Conference
(Conferenza Sezione Commerciale Ambasciata Americana).

This conference is sponsored by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for Europe and Southwest Asia, and the U.S. Commercial Service, Rome, Italy, with the cooperation of the Society of American Military Engineers and the U.S. Navy, Army, and Air Force.