To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] IMPORTANT UPDATE: Invited Delegates The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA) Proudly Presents... Chemical and Petrochemical Opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe November 18-20, 2001 Hotel Monteleone 214 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130-2201 Phone: 504-523-3341 - 800-535-9595 NOTE: If you have received this email in error or wish to be removed from our distribution list, please REPLY to this message by placing UNSUBSCRIBE in the SUBJECT line. Thank you About This Conference: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA) announces a conference on opportunities in the chemicals industry in Central and Eastern Europe. The event will focus on specific, defined opportunities for sales and investment in projects in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. It will feature projects in the chemical, petrochemical, and refinery sectors. For more detailed information about this important conference or sponsorship availability, please contact Cara Lombardi at 703-807-2743 or George Groesbeck at 941-360-3663. The Chemical Sector: Detailed project information will be presented by project sponsors and/or market leaders from each of the six Central and Eastern Europe countries. Projects may include the following chemical sector components: * Fertilizers * Fibers * Industrial Chemicals * Inorganic * Olefins * Coatings * Petrochemicals * Plastics * Polyester * Process control & Automation * Refinery * Resins * Rubbers * Steam Cracker * Refinery and Chemicals Manufacturing Software Applications About TDA: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency assists in the creation of jobs for Americans by helping U.S. companies pursue overseas business opportunities. Through the funding of feasibility studies, orientation visits, specialized training grants, business workshops, and various forms of technical assistance, TDA enables American businesses to compete for infrastructure and industrial projects in middle-income and developing countries. Conference Highlights Include: * Presentation of project opportunities with immediate export potential. * Attendance by 30 European delegates from the chemicals industry hosted by TDA, including large project sponsors and the region's market leaders. * Announcement of opportunities to bid on at least 5 TDA-financed feasibility studies. * Time for prescheduled One-on-One meetings between U.S. companies and European delegates. * Comprehensive resource guide and CD-ROM outlining the projects presented, which include critical economic information, export potential, time limes, equipment needs and key contacts. * Opportunities for U.S. sales and investment. * Teaming and partnering opportunities for U.S. companies. One-on-one Meetings: TDA-sponsored events grant participants the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the decision makers of the projects announced at the event. These scheduled meetings allow the participant to ask specific questions on upcoming projects, and to introduce the company, its products and services to those key individuals who will influence the final decisions for those projects. These one-on-one meetings offer the participant an opportunity to communicate and build a relationship with potential customers from the international market. As soon as the Eastern European delegate slate is finalized, early registrants will receive a delegate and project summary, and an early chance to sign up for these valuable meeting opportunities. List of Invited Delegates: * Deputy Director, Ministry of Economy - Department of Industrial Policy, Poland * President and Director General, Firma Chemiczna Dwory S.A., Poland * President, Zaklady Azotowe Kedzierzyn, Poland * President and CEO, Plastika Nitra, Solvakia * Director- Department of Strategy and New Business Activities, Slovnaft, a.s., Solvakia * Chief Executive Officer, MOL Co, Hungry * Executive Director, LUKOIL Neftochim Bourgas, Bulgaria * Chief Executive Officer, Rompetrol Refining/Petromidia Complex, Romania * President, Zaklady Chemiczne "Rokita" Spolka Akcyjna, Poland * Executive Director, Neochim s.a., Bulgaria * Director of Development, Zaklady Chemiczne Organika-Zachem, Poland TENTATIVE AGENDA: Day One: Sunday November 18, 2001 * 10:30am - 2:00pm: Program for European Delegates -- Hotel Monteleone * 2:00pm - 6:00pm: On-Site Registration * 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Welcome Reception -- Hotel Monteleone -- Rooftop Riverview Room Day Two: Monday November 19, 2001 * 7:00am - 5:30pm: Registration/Message Desk -- Hotel Monteleone * 7:30am - 8:30am: Breakfast * 8:45am - 9:30am: Opening Plenary Session Keynote Speaker (s) * 9:30am - 10:45am: Panel Session- Country One Projects by Opportunity Sponsors * 10:45am - 11:00am: Break * 11:00am - 12:15pm: Panel Session - Country Two Projects by Opportunity Sponsors * 12:15pm - 2:00pm: Luncheon/Featured Speaker * 2:00pm - 3:15pm: Panel Session- Country Three Projects by Opportunity Sponsors * 3:30pm - 5:30pm: One-on-One Meetings Pre-scheduled * 7:00pm - 9:30pm: Off-site Reception -- City Energy Club -- New Orleans (Formerly The Petroleum Club) Day Three: Tuesday November 20, 2001 * 7:00am - 5:00pm: Registration/Message Desk -- Hotel Monteleone * 7:30am - 8:30am: Breakfast * 8:45am - 9:00am: Opening Remarks * 9:00am - 10:15am: Panel Session- Country Four Projects by Opportunity Sponsors * 10:15am - 10:30am: Break * 10:30am - 11:45am: Panel Session- Country Five Projects by Opportunity Sponsors * 11:45am - 2:00pm: Luncheon/Featured Speaker * 2:00pm - 3:15pm: Panel Session- Country Six Projects by Opportunity Sponsors * 3:30pm - 5:30pm: One-on-One Pre-scheduled meetings * 6:30pm - 9:00pm: Farewell Reception -- Hotel Monteleone, Rooftop Room Who Should Attend: * International business developers, project managers, engineers, consultants, company executives from the chemical, petrochemical, and refinery sectors. * Suppliers of equipment and services in the areas of plant expansion, refitting, renovations, construction, and design What You Will Learn: * Opportunities for U.S. sales and investment * New projects now on the drawing boards * The in-country decision makers and planners * Future plans and future opportunities * Teaming and partnering opportunities for U.S. companies * Energy trends and directions in Central and Eastern Europe * New opportunities and available assistance from U.S. trade agencies What You Will Receive: * Project Briefing Book -- Contains detailed information on the Eastern and Central Europe chemical and petrochemical situation, projects presented, iincluding specific procurement plans, critical economic information, export potential, time lines, equipment needs and key contacts. You will certainly want your company listed in the directory of U.S. & Central and Eastern Europe business, a valuable sales tool. * Pre-Scheduled One-on-One Meetings -- Meetings will be facilitated between U.S. industry participants and the regional project sponsors, brought to the conferencce as guest of TDA. These meetings will enable companies to discuss and market products and services “face-to-face” with key procurement officials and government decision makers. Additionally, companies will have the opportunity to meet with potential new partners from Central and Eastern Europe countries that will be traveling with the official delegation. * Networking and Sales Opportunities -- TDA business briefings are renowned for their focused and targeted project-driven programs, offering U.S. firms a degree off personalized market development access and attention, unique to this venue and rare in industry events. * Business opportunities as a major subcontractor -- If your company wants to sell its products and services the leading U.S. corporations for chemicals manufacturing and refinneries, this conference will offer great opportunities to meet and talk with your potential clients. This includes consultants, equipment suppliers, information systems and process control vendors. Who Should Sponsor: * Companies that provide products and services to the energy sector. * Energy-related organizations and trade associations. * Potential subcontractors to U.S. prime contractors. * Companies with information systems, GIS, process control solutions who wish to promote their products into the international market. Current Sponsors: * U.S. Trade Development Agency * World Trade Center of New Orleans * American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE * American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Petroleum * National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, NPRA * EBERHART Industries * Appropriate Energy Management, Inc. * Princeton Energy Resources International, PERI * INTRATECH * Louisiana Chemical Association, LCA * Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association Points of Contact: * For registration and general information about this event, please contact Ms. Kristen Brooks, 703-807-2745 * For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ms. Cara Lombardi, 703-867-6921 or George Groesbeck at 941-360-3663. * For special needs or interests, please contact Ms. Cara Lombardi, 703/867-6921 The registration fee for this important conference is: Credit Card or Check in Advance: $395.00 for U.S. Industry Participants Purchase Order: $445.00 for U.S. Industry Participants Please make checks payable to: Market*Access International, Inc. Registration fee includes all conference sessions, one-on-one meetings with European delegates, daily refreshments, three receptions, two lunches and one dinner. In addition, all attendees will receive profiles of new business opportunities as presented at the conference. Registration Options: [1] Phone: 703-807-2745 and speak with Ms. Kristen Brooks. [2] Fax: registration form to 703-807-2728. [3] Mail: registration form to: Market*Access International Attn: Registration 4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003 Arlington, VA 22203 Registration Form Chemical and Petrochemical Opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe November 18-20, 2001 (Use additional pages as needed for multiple employees) Attendee Name: Title: Company/Agency: Company/Agency Web site: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Email: Telephone: Fax: Note: Payment requested in advance. Please check one of the following as your form of payment: [ ] Check Make checks payable to: Market*Access International Send to: Market*Access, Attn: Registration, 4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington VA 22203 [ ] VISA [ ] MasterCard [ ] American Express Account Number: ___________________________Exp. Date___________________ Cardholder Name: ______________________________________________________ Signature (required) or telephone order _______________________________________ Registration Fee: $395.00 for U.S. Industry Participants Purchase Order: $445.00 for U.S. Industry Participants Fax this form to 703-807-2728. Thank you. CANCELLATION POLICY: Attendees canceling their registration 48 hours (2 days) before the scheduled event will not receive a credited refund. Any cancellation before this time will be eligible for a full refund. 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