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![]() The annual International DEC Conference will be hosted for the first time in Detroit at the Renaissance Center Marriott from October 24 to 27, 2010 and also at the Windsor Hotel & Casino in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. This year's Conference is entitled "Capitalizing on America's Export Advantages: Green and Innovation" and features world-renowned business leaders, high-level government officials, and speakers from leading think tanks and academic institutions. This is North America's largest conference in 2010 devoted to exporting and is expected to attract in excess of 500 attendees. The conference features many unique aspects including a private briefing by the Canada Border Services Agency and a networking dinner with Canadian businesses in Canada.
Two Countries, One Conference- Extensive networking opportunities
- Largest expected attendance at any export conference in 2010
- Extremely high level keynote speakers & panelists
- Wide ranging, pertinent, value- added, fresh topics
- Free counseling by a team of international trade specialists
- Exhibits from service providers to the export industry
- Unique, private field trips (closed to the public during our visit)
- Live entertainment
- Great conference pricing
- Affordable, upscale accommodation
- Practical Advice To Move Your Organization Forward
- Learn About Global Trends Before Others
Early registration for the full conference:
$495 (by Sept. 30, 2010); $550 General.
Single day tickets available.
Easy online registration and conference details:
www.decconference.com
LinkedIn Site for the Conference.
Join by going to the link below:
www.linkedin.com/profile
LinkedIn Group for DEC Conference Updates:
www.linkedin.com/groups
For inquiries, please e-mail:
2010decconference@trade.gov
or call 248-975-9600
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Whether you are new to exporting or an experienced pro, this is the trade event of the year. This conference helped me boost my company's international sales during tough economic times. And the networking is great. Terry, past attendee
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Extremely High Level Keynote Speakers & Panelists:
- Bill Anderson, Ontario Research Chair in Cross-Border Transportation Policy Professor, Political Science, University of Windsor
- Nicola Arena, Chairman & CEO, Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA)
- John Austin, Nonresident Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution
- Miranda Ballentine, Director of Sustainability, Wal-Mart
- The Honorable Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber
- Terence P. Begley, Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Banking, The PNC Financial Services Group
- Scott Bozek, Consul for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Consulate General, Commercial Service, Toronto
- Dr. Stephanie A. Burns, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dow Corning Corporation
- Dr. Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios and President of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios
- Susan M. Cischke, Group Vice President, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company
- Thomas Cook, CEO and Managing Director, American River International
- Andrea Cornwell, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Intellectual Property Rights (OIPR)
- Michael Ducker, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and President, International, FedEx Express
- Daniel Griswold, Director of the Center for Trade Policy Studies, CATO Institute
- Fred Hochberg, Chairman & President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States
- Emilia Istrate, Senior Research Analyst, Metropolitan Policy Program, The Brookings Institution
- Ambassador David C. Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador to Canada
- David Kappos, Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office
- Fred Keller, CEO, Cascade Engineering
- Ro Khanna, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service, International Trade Administration at the United States Department of Commerce
- U.S. Senator Carl Levin
- Gary Locke, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
- Michal Lorenc, Online Sales and Operations Manager, Google
- Chip McClure, Chairman, CEO and President, Arvin Meritor
- Joy Nott, President of the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
- Sandra Pupatello, Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade
- Frank Reynolds, Author, Managing Exports: Navigating The Complex Rules, Controls, Barriers and Laws
- Francisco J. Sanchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Member President's Export Council
- Leocadia I. Zak, Director, United States Trade & Development Agency
Many other speakers yet to be announced...
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