The conference will include a keynote address, a panel discussion by higher education administrators, and four special interest breakout sessions. Topics include international banking in Louisiana, methods of payment, SBA and Eximbank financing programs, international freight forwarders and customs brokers, and export and import documentation. The featured speaker is the Honorable Sadako Ogata of Tokyo, who served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from February 1991 until December 2000. Mr. Laurvick directs development efforts for U.S. exports and imports and works closely with UPS offices in Canada, Asia, Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean regions. July 20 WTC Language Classes .
Classes meet once a week for two hours.
The emphasis is on business usage and conversation. The classes are taught by the international faculty of Alpha Tech Communications and are held at the World Trade Center. Classes will be offered in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and English as a second language. Events from Other WTCs Notices of events received from other WTCs around the world. The Directory has been posted in its entirety on this site in a searchable format.