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This forum will provide opportunities for participants
to discover the best practices U.S. firms can employ to maximize
export opportunities and minimize risks in these dynamic, complex
markets.
| China…the world’s fastest growing major market,
is America’s fourth largest export market. Exports in 2005
were $41 billion, up 19% over 2004. Opportunities exist in the
energy and environment sectors, and others. Those venturing into
China need a clear understanding of its complex business culture. |
India…the world’s fastest growing free-market
democracy, with booming energy, environmental, transportation,
health, and high-tech industries and a bourgeoning middle-class
consumer population. In 2005, U.S. merchandise exports to India
were almost $8 billion, nearly doubling since 2002. |
Program
| 8:00 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Welcome: William Parsons, Managing Director, Global Advanced-Leadership Center |
| 9:00 AM |
China and India: An Economic Perspective
Raja Bhattacharya, Program Director, Global Advanced-Leadership
Center
This session will look into the economic models of India and
China, including economic status, future growth potential,
and opportunities for U.S. industry. |
| 9:30 AM |
Emerging Auto Giants – China and India
Laurie A. Harbour-Felax, President, Harbour-Felax Group
The automotive industry is experiencing significant growth
in India and China. With it’s large population base and
a rising middle class, India and China will become key players
in the auto industry. What does this mean for suppliers? Laurie,
an industry recognized personality will share her insights
in these two markets. |
| 10:00 AM |
Indian and Chinese Automotive Market
Tsingshan, China and Maruti, India (Invited through a live video conferencing) |
| 11:00 AM |
Emerging Energy Sector Opportunities in China and India
Timothy Mosher, President/CEO, Kentucky Power
The cost and availability of energy is a major factor in the developing
economies of China and India. Growth has increased energy needs, adding pressure
on world energy demand. American Electric Power is an active player in global
efforts to employ technology to meet these demands, while increasing efficiency
and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 11:30 AM |
U.S. Business Trends and Opportunities in India and China
William M. Zarit, Regional Director, East Asia/Pacific, USCS
U.S. Department of Commerce
Mr. Zarit leads the agency’s commercial offices at U.S.
Embassies and Consulates in the Asia/Pacific Region. He will
review market trends through the region, as well as the Asia-Pacific
Partnership between the U.S. and five other nations to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. |
| 12:00 Noon |
Q&A Discussion |
| 12:30 PM |
Networking Luncheon
(Hosted by Greenebaum, Doll & McDonald, PLLC) |
| 1:30 PM |
Legal Aspects of Doing Business in China and India
Robert Brown, Attorney, Greenebaum, Doll, and McDonald, PLLC This session will focus on forming successful business practices
for U.S. firms entering the China and India markets. In addition,
identifying and addressing the key legal questions that U.S.
companies may face when venturing to China and India are
the objectives of this session.
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| 2:15 PM |
Private export consultation meetings for exporters
To set
up an appointment, please contact:
U.S. Export Assistance Center
502-582-5066
Peggy.Pauley@mail.doc.gov
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