2011 Strategic Planning Meeting

Council member companies are invited to attend the Brazil-U.S. Business Council's annual Strategic Planning Meeting, to be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011.  The meeting will take place in Washington, DC, and will include the Council's first Forum Brasil luncheon event of 2011 with a keynote address by Rogério Studart, Brazil Representative for The World Bank. 

Additional confirmed speakers include:

Michael Froman
Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, Executive Office of the President

Francisco J. Sánchez
Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce

John V. Faraci
Chairman and CEO, International Paper and 2011 Chair, Brazil-U.S. Business Council

The Strategic Planning Meeting serves as an important opportunity for our members to provide valuable input into the Council's proposed initiatives for the coming year, and ensure that your company's priorities are incorporated into our 2011 program of work.  At the meeting, you will also hear expert opinions on Brazil's economic and political outlook for 2011, as well as U.S. government priorities for the bilateral agenda. 

If you are a member company and are interested in registration, please contact Katayoun Shahrokhi at kshahrokhi@uschamber.com.