Electric Power 2008 Baltimore Convention Center May 5, 2008

Sign up for the complimentary “Exporting U.S. Power Technologies and Equipment” seminar
at Electric Power 2008

Visit the U.S. Department of Commerce at Booth #401.  Meet one-on-one with U.S. Commercial Service and Department of Commerce trade specialists

Electric Power Conference website: [http://www.electricpowerexpo.com/] 

Seminar on Exporting U.S. Power Technologies and Equipment
This seminar will be held on May 5 at the Electric Power Conference in Baltimore. Learn from representatives from the private sector, financial and legal institutions, and government agencies on how to develop and expand your company's exporting opportunities. The Export Seminar will highlight:

• U.S. Exporting Programs and Breaking into International Markets
• Regional Opportunities for U.S. Power Technologies
• Financing Programs and Ensuring Payment
• Protecting Intellectual Property and Technology
• U.S. Company Experiences and Perspectives in International Markets

To register for the complimentary Export Seminar, fill out the registration form for the Exporting U.S. Power Technologies and Equipment (551KB)
and choose Box PC9 (Exporting Workshop). Fax it to (832) 242-1971 or send it via email to: barbarab@N0SPAM.tradefairgroup.com For additional information on the Exporting Seminar, please contact Shannon Fraser[Shannon.Fraser@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov ] at (202) 482-3609.

AGENDA
ITA’s ‘Exporting U.S. Power Technologies and Equipment’ Seminar
May 5, 2008, 2:00-5:30pm
Electric Power Conference, Baltimore Convention Center, Room 324

2:00-2:05   Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Shannon Fraser, International Trade Specialist, ITA’s Office of Energy and Environmental Industries

Overview of U.S. Exporting Programs and Breaking into International Markets:
2:05-2:25   Commercial Service-Exporting Overview
Jolanta Coffey, International Trade Specialist, CS-Baltimore

Regional Opportunities for U.S. Power Technologies:
2:25-2:40   Overview of U.S. Trade and Development Agency Energy Projects
Scott Greenip, Country Manager for Europe and Eurasia, U.S. TDA
2:40-2:55   Opportunities and Challenges in China
Louisa Chiang, Commercial Officer, CS-Baltimore

Financing and Ensuring Payment for Energy Projects:
2:55-3:10   Export-Import Bank Energy Project Financing
Michael Forgione, VP-Office of Industry Sector Development, Export-Import Bank
3:10-3:25   Lending for Energy Projects
Deborah Conrad, VP-Structured Trade Finance Group, BB&T
3:25-3:40   Energy Project Lending Programs
Patrick Tunison, Chief International Lending Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration
3:40-3:55   Q&A Session

Legal Issues of Exporting:
3:55-4:10   ITA’s Intellectual Property Rights Program
Jennifer Boger, Deputy Director, Office of Intellectual Property Rights, ITA
4:10-4:40   Exploring the Legal Issues of Exporting
Judd Kessler, Partner, Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur

U.S. Company Experiences in Overseas Markets:
4:40-4:55   Keys for Energy Project Success
Greg Raty, VP-Slade, Inc.
4:55-5:10   Keys to Successful Collaborations with Overseas Firms
Gary Hilberg, VP-Sales, Turbine Air Systems
5:10-5:30   Q&A Session