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Monday, May 2, 2011 - 8:30am
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On May 2, 2011, the U.S. Commercial Service in Baltimore/U.S. Department of Commerce and the Brazil-U.S. Business Council will host the BRIC Business Outlook Conference. The BRIC Business Outlook Conference will be the area's largest event of its kind to kick off World Trade Month. 

May 2, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Intercontinental Harbor Court Hotel
550 Light Street
Baltimore, MD

Register Here

$125  Early Registration (by April 4th)
$150  Regular Registration


Why Your Company Should Consider BRIC Markets
The BRIC Business Outlook Conference is designed for business executives whose companies are considering expanding trade
with Brazil, Russia, India and China. 

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the BRICs account for 40 percent of the world's population and already account for 25 percent of global GDP.  With robust economic growth, sizeable domestic markets, and significant investments in domestic infrastructure, these emerging markets can present tremendous opportunity for U.S. companies. 

U.S. and foreign government officials, as well as corporate and association executives, will share candid insights and perspectives.  To begin unlocking business opportunities in BRIC countries, this is a conference that your company can't afford to miss!  Space is limited so please be sure to register early.

Please also visit the event web page at www.buyusa.gov/baltimore/bric.html

Conference Topics 

  • Getting Down to Business in Brazil
  • Russia: Know the Risks, Reap the Reward
  • The Changing Face of India
  • Navigating the New China
  • Protecting Your IP in BRIC Countries
  • The Cost of Corruption/Bribery & FCPA
  • Navigating Regulatory Barriers
  • Russia's Potential Accession to the WTO
  • First Mover Advantage: 2nd Tier Cities
  • Establishing Legal Entities in BRIC Countries
    And More!
     


Confirmed Speakers & Moderators

  • Walter Bastian, Deputy Assistant Secretary Western Hemisphere Department of Commerce
  • Steven Bipes, Executive Director, Brazil-U.S. Business Council
  • Brian Brisson, Regional Director, Western Hemisphere, U.S. Commercial Service, Department of Commerce
  • Michael Diamant, Senior Associate, Gibson Dunn
  • Jed Diemond, Deputy Director, Office of South Asia, Department of Commerce
  • Matt Edwards, Senior Russia Desk Officer, Department of Commerce
  • Trevor Gunn,  Director International Affairs, Medtronic
  • Sean Heather, Executive Director Global Regulatory Cooperation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • David Hofmann, Senior Consultant & Director-North America, InterChina Consulting, Inc.
  • Randi Levinas, Executive Vice President, U.S.-Russia Business Council
  • John McCaslin, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy - Moscow
  • Kevin O'Connell, Partner, O'Connell & Co. American Lawyers
  • Elise Owen, Director of International Development, American National Standards Institute
  • Patrick Santillo , Regional Director, Asia/Pacific, U.S. Commercial Service, Department of Commerce
  • Abdul Shaikh, Senior Economist, India Business Center, Department of Commerce
  • Ron Somers, President, U.S.-India Business Council
  • Will Turner, Government Affairs Manager, U.S.-China Business Council
  • Timothy Wineland, Deputy Assistant Secretary for China, U.S. Trade Representative Office
  • Eric Wolff, former Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate - Chengdu, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Robert Walker, Assistant Secretary, Business & Enterprise, Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development
    Additional speakers to be announced soon!


Questions & Contact
U.S. Commercial Service - Baltimore
Tel: (410) 962-4539
www.buyusa.gov/baltimore/bric.html