The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to support and direct your attention to the upcoming Discover Global Markets Business Forum Series 2014: Africa, Middle East, & India, hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service and the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio. The conference will take place May 1-2, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. To participate, please consult the information below:
The U.S. Commercial Service, the export promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, and the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio will host a two-day international business forum designed to help U.S. firms take advantage of established and emerging export opportunities. This event will provide participants with up-to-date market intelligence and help develop practical strategies for exporting their goods and services to markets in Africa and the Middle East.
Discover Global Markets 2014 will feature high-ranking U.S. government officials, visiting U.S. commercial diplomats posted at U.S. Embassies abroad, and international business leaders from the private sector. Experts on trade finance, market entry strategies, risk mitigation, and several industry sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energy, aerospace and defense, healthcare, information technology, and transportation and security infrastructure, will alert attendees to recent and anticipated developments that will impact where—and how—to develop new business opportunities in these regions. Discover Global Markets 2014 will also provide plenty of opportunities to network with U.S. trade officials and diplomats, industry leaders and other U.S. exporters.
Where: Embassy Suites Downtown Riverwalk – San Antonio, TX
When: May 1 – 2, 2014
Participation Fee: Early Registration $315 / After April 10: $395
To learn more and register, please click HERE.
What to Expect:
• One-on-one meetings with U.S. Commercial Diplomats
• Participate in panel discussions on the latest industry trends
• Learn about U.S. export programs designed to cut your time to market
• Make valuable contacts with U.S. trade officials and leading private sector experts
Sessions to Include:
• Industry panels on oil and gas, renewable energy, aerospace, security and defense, construction and infrastructure, healthcare and medical technologies, water and environmental technologies, education, and information technology and communications
• Market entry strategies, export financing options, and risk mitigation
• Country-specific and industry-specific information and opportunities
• High-profile keynote speakers
• Networking opportunities
