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   **8:00**    **Registration and Continental Breakfast**

                

  ** 8:30 **   **Opening Plenary Session**

                

  ** 9:00**    **Concurrent Sessions**

                

               **Session A - New Center of European Dynamism:  Czech Republic,
               Slovakia, Hungary and Poland**

               ***Session Overview:***  With the eastward expansion of the
               European Union incorporating the dynamic and fast growing markets
               of Central and Eastern Europe, opportunities abound in this
               region which offers robust growth rates in a wide range of
               industry sectors plus the assurance of a familiar and transparent
               commercial infrastructure in which to do business.  Many local,
               U.S. and other foreign companies are using this region as a base
               to not only sell back into the lucrative markets of Western
               Europe, but also to the even faster growing markets further east,
               to Ukraine, Russia, the Baltics and other former Soviet
               countries.  As a result of burgeoning trade and investment in
               this new heart of Europe, it is fast becoming a regional center
               of manufacturing and distribution with an insatiable appetite for
               all sorts of goods and services.  The opportunities in this
               region are growing by leaps and bounds.  Join this session to
               learn how your company can strategically fit in this market.

               ***      Speakers:***

                         Greg O\'Connor, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Czech
               Republic

                         Patricia Gonzalez, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Hungary

                         John McCaslin, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Poland

                         David Ponsar, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Slovakia

                    ***Moderator:*** 

                         Thomas S. Norwalk, President, Miami Valley Marketing
               Group

                

               **Session B - Growth Opportunities in Europe\'s Sunbelt**

               ***Session Overview:***  Europe\'s southern rim bears many
               similarities to the U.S. Sunbelt: strong tourism sectors, housing
               demand partially driven by retirement and vacation homes, and
               seasonal economic fluctuation.  The region boasts opportunities
               in a wide range of common growth industries including health,
               defense, environmental, energy, information technology, telecom,
               franchising, and safety and security.  There are also challenges
               that often demand a different approach to business development: 
               the government plays a larger role in the economy, and personal
               relationships with business partners are critical.  Learn the
               keys for maximizing opportunities and avoiding potential
               pitfalls.

               ***      Speakers:***

                         Steve Alley, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Greece

                         Tom Moore, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Italy

                         Dillon Banerjee, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Portugal

                         Jim Wilson, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Spain

               ***      Moderator:***  

                         Heather J. Pederson, Director, International
               Operations, The Boeing Company

                

               **Session C - Infrastructure Opportunities in Sub Sahara Africa**

               ***Session Overview:***  The need is clear.  When you look at
               infrastructure in Africa, the infrastructure that is available in
               everything from power to telephone and water is, of course,
               lagging other areas of the world.  However, the Sub-Saharan
               region has seen six consecutive years of GDP growth.  In Africa,
               80 percent of the firms operating are small.  Funding is
               available and projects are moving forward.  The IFC and the
               African Development Bank are two key funding sources.  This panel
               will talk about these projects and how your company can take
               advantage of these opportunities.

                     ***Speakers:***

                         Edward Yagi, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Kenya

                         Craig Allen, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service South Africa

                         Clement Miller, VP International Trade Finance, M&T
               Bank

                    ***Moderator:*** 

                         Phyllis Shearer Jones, International Consultant, HMR
               International

                

               **Session D - U.S. Export Controls/International Traffic in Arms
               (ITAR):  Complying with U.S. Laws & Regulations** 

               ***Session Overview:***  This session will give you a brief
               overview of the information exporters need to know to comply with
               U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods as set forth
               by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Learn why you are
               responsible for the ultimate end-use of your product. is a set of
               United States government regulations that control the export and
               import of defense-related articles and services on the United
               States Munitions List. Many exporters readily jump to the
               conclusion that Munitions item status is relevant only for tanks,
               fighter jets, and missiles and fail to consider even the
               possibility that their products are defense articles. However,
               this is an erroneous conclusion, because even a product as
               innocuous as a fuel gauge on an aircraft will qualify as a
               Munitions Item, if the aircraft in which the fuel gauge is
               installed is a Munitions List item and the fuel gauge was
               specially designed or specially modified for such aircraft. Join
               us during this session to get a better understanding of where
               your products fit with regard to ITAR controls.

                     ***Speakers:*** 

                         Margaret Gatti, Esq., Gatti & Associates, Chair of
               Mid-Atlantic District Export Council

                     ***Moderator:***           

                         Thomas Mottley, Sr. Int\'l. Trade Specialist, U.S.
               Commercial Service Trenton

                

  **10:30 **   ** Break**

                

  **11:00 **   ** Concurrent Sessions**

                

               **Session E - The European Automotive Industry is Drawing
               Attention to New Commercial Opportunities for U.S. Companies** 

               ***Session Overview:***  The European automotive sector offers
               U.S. businesses a broad variety of export opportunities.  From
               OEM parts to tools for auto repair, transatlantic trade in
               the auto sector has been among the fastest growing in recent
               years.  The single European market is currently comprised of 25
               countries and is benefiting the automotive industry.  The unified
               market allows manufacturers to extend production facilities
               beyond national borders and permits easier and quicker
               distribution.  With 180 million operating vehicles, an \$8.6
               trillion economy, and a population of nearly 500 million people,
               the European market will continue to be a good export market for
               the U.S. automotive industry.  Do not let this enormous market
               pass you by.  If your company is in the automotive industry, you
               cannot afford to miss this session.

                     ***Speakers:*** 

                         Sheryl Pickney-Maas, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service
               Netherlands

                         David Ponsar, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Slovakia

                

               **Session F - Franchising Opportunities Abroad Surge: 
               Capitalizing on a Hot U.S. Export Sector** 

               ***Session Overview:***  In 2004, franchises generated more than
               half the retail and service revenue in the United States.  They
               accounted for over 18 million jobs (1 in 7 private sector jobs)
               and contributed over \$1.5 trillion to U.S. economic output. 
               These figures have surged in the last three years, and a key
               component of many U.S. franchise business models today
               includes international expansion.  This session will review some
               of Europe\'s best practices to highlight creative ways for
               establishing U.S. franchises abroad.  Franchising opportunities
               in sub-Saharan Africa can provide U.S. companies a great way to
               expand into international markets.  In South Africa, the
               franchising industry accounts for around 12% of total GDP per
               year.  Also, a market research survey conducted by the U.S.
               Commercial Service in 2006 showed that food franchising in
               Nigeria is experiencing a huge boom in growth.  If you are
               interested in exploring the franchising opportunities in Europe
               and Africa, please join this session and come prepared with
               questions.

                     ***Speakers:*** 

                         Mitch Auerbach, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Ireland 

                         Dillon Banerjee, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Portugal

                         Craig Allen, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service South Africa

                     ***Speaker/Moderator:***

                         John Roda, Esq., Managing Director International
               Development, Auntie Anne\'s Inc.

                

               **Session G - Safety and Security in Europe:  Take Advantage of
               Your Competitive Edge**

               ***Session Overview:***  Europe recognizes the U.S. safety and
               security industry as the world leader, and given concerns
               throughout Europe regarding terrorism, crime, IT security and,
               increasingly, safety awareness, there are excellent opportunities
               awaiting U.S. suppliers.  Areas of opportunity include biometric
               identification, critical infrastructure protection (spurred by a
               new EU program), transportation security, IT security, and
               industrial and personal safety.  This session will provide an
               overview of promising areas as well as opportunities for U.S.
               firms to promote themselves regionally through Showcase Europe
               efforts.

               ***      Speakers:***

  *** ***      ***          ***Thomas Moore, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Italy 

                         Cindy Biggs, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Romania

                         John McCaslin, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Poland

                     ***Speaker/Moderator:*** 

                         Peter Kant, Vice President, Global Government Affairs,
               Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

                

               **Session H:  Strategic Opportunities in Europe\'s
               Biotech/Medtech Markets** 

               ***Session Overview:***  Europe\'s healthcare industry bears both
               similarities and differences with the United States.  U.S.
               medical devices and technologies are highly regarded.  The
               pharmaceutical and diagnostics sectors are truly global and will
               continue to grow in Europe as the demand for U.S. products and
               services increases.  U.S. medical products enjoy an excellent
               reputation in Europe.  Join this session and not only learn about
               the best opportunities in the medical sector, but also learn how
               to maximize your marketing presence at Europe\'s major medical
               and biotech trade shows. 

                     ***Speakers:***

                         Tom Kelsey, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Croatia

                         George Ruffner, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Germany

                         Julie Snyder, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Switzerland

                     ***Speaker/Moderator:*** 

                         Trevor Gunn, Director of International Relations,
               Medtronic, Inc.

                

               **Session I - Energy Opportunities in Sub Sahara Africa**

               ***Session Overview:***  The opportunities in this region are
               enormous.  The region as a whole represents an energy market with
               the potential for tens of billions of dollars of business,
               including:  New Coal Generation Capacity; New Hydropower
               Generation Capacity, including large, mini-hydro, and
               run-of-river projects; New Gas-fired Generation Capacity; New
               Transmission Lines; Transmission Interconnections; New
               Distribution Systems, both local and regional in scope; Upgrades
               and Rehabilitation of Existing Fossil and Hydro Generation
               capacity; Cogeneration and Renewable Energy Projects; Expansion
               of IPP Market Opportunities; and Coal-bed Methane Projects.

                     ***Speakers:***

                         Diane Jones, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service Ghana

                         Cynthia Griffin Greene, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service
               Senegal

                         Hannah Kamenetsky, Acting SCO, U.S. Commercial Service
               Nigeria

                     ***Speaker/Moderator:*** 

                         Timothy Richards, General Electric

                

               **Session J - International Contract Agreements** 

               ***Session Overview:***  Join us in this session to learn why it
               is important to be protected by an international distribution or
               sales representative agreement.  Highlights of this session will
               address issues that arise during an international negotiation
               process.  Some of the areas being covered are:  (a) thoroughly
               preparing all aspects of the contract; (b) aiming toward mutual
               gain; (c) planning for alternatives that the other party can
               accept; (d) expressing disagreements with a polite and
               non-argumentative manner; (e) stressing importance of trademarks
               and IPR issues.  Plus much more!

                     ***Speakers:***

                         Susanne Cook, Esq., Director, International Department,
               Cohen & Grigsby

                         Lorraine Brennan, Esq., Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP

                     ***Moderator:*** 

                         Don Gallion, President & CEO, FCX Systems, Inc.

                

  **12:30**    **Lunch & Keynote**

                

   **1:30**    **Luncheon Program**

                

               **Executive Panel:  India and the Huge Opportunities for U.S.
               Firms**

                

               The Indian market and its one billion plus population presents
               lucrative and diverse opportunities for U.S. exporters with the
               right products, services and commitment.  India\'s
               infrastructure, transportation, energy, environmental, health
               care, high-tech, and defense sector requirements for equipment
               and services will exceed tens of billions of dollars in the
               mid-term as the Indian economy globalizes and expands.  India\'s
               GDP, currently growing at around 7 percent, makes it one of the
               fastest growing economies in the world.

                     ***Speakers:*** 

                         Carmine D\'Aloisio, SCO, U.S. Commercial Service India 

                         Stanley Roth, VP for Boeing International, Boeing

                         Joseph Diamond, Pfizer

                         Diana Keegan, AIG

                         Devry Boughner, Cargill

                     ***Panel Coordinator:*** 

                         Rachel Kreissel, OIO, ANESA

                

   **3:00**    **Adjourn**

                    

   **\***      ** SCO = Senior Commercial Officer**
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