LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN AND SOUTH ASIA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
November 9th 2004 at the Ritz Carlton in Washington DC
Seminar Subject
How and where to do business in Latin America and the Caribbean,
discovering new markets and obtaining the tools and intelligence
necessary to act upon these opportunities. Featured at the event will
be
prominent
business
leaders,
international
business
experts,
diplomats and government agents. Some of the topics that will be
covered include: dealing with regulatory and cultural barriers,
financing vehicles, trade acts like CAFTA and FTAA, competitive
strategies and others. Specific countries such as, India, Brazil,
Mexico, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Chile and Belize will
be discussed and their particular attractiveness for U.S. businesses
will be a focus. In addition, the seminar will feature case
presentations by managers who have successfully increased their market
share or decreased costs by doing business within the Latin American
and Caribbean region. A unique feature to this seminar will be the
discussion of India/South Asia in some panels, and how US business can,
through Latin America, minimize costs and do business with India/South
Asia. It may also be of interest to companies in the US interested in
doing business with India/South Asia.
Target Companies
The event is targeted to Sourcing Managers, Business Development
Managers, Sales Managers and CEO’s of prominent US Enterprises
interested in learning about new business opportunities in Latin
America and the Caribbean and in obtaining an understanding of the
tools to act upon these opportunities. US Corporations interested in
the potential benefits of a South Asia – LAC business relationship
should also attend. Also CEOs and Managers of Latin American or South
Asian firms might also attend as the seminar will cover south/south
opportunities and trade aspects.
Proposed Content:
1. Introduction
2. Global trends: Why Invest in Latin-America the Caribbean and
South East Asia
a. Why Invest in LAC
i. New policies and regulations
ii. Where – What industries offer the best opportunities
for US Businesses
b. Why invest in South Asia
c. India/South Asia relationship and its meaning for US
Business
3. Country Presentations
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
India/South Asia
Brazil
Chile
Mexico
Dominican Republic
Bolivia
Costa Rica
Belize
4. Free Trade Agreements and Acts pertaining to business between the
US and LAC; Prospects and implications
a. FTAA
b. CAFTA
c. CHILE-US
d. ATPDA
e. PTA – INDIA – MERCOSUR
f. PTA – CHINA – BRASIL
g. Others
5. Specific Issues for Business in LAC and South Asia
a. Competition
b. Politics
c. Business culture
d. Regulation
e. LAC-South Asia Business Opportunities (Telecom, Textiles,
Tech)
6. Financing vehicles: Get your operations financed
a. Project Finance
b. Trade finance
c. Venture Capital
d. Government
Possible Speakers
Most of these speakers are available and willing to participate in the
November event. These are:
Allen Finch
Isaac Cohen
Director of Trade Policy - Western Hemisphere, US
Chamber of Commerce / Executive Director Association
of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America
(AACCLA)
Former Office Chief of the United Nations Economic
Commission for Latin America, CNN Economic Analyst
International Business Professor, George Washington
Fernando Robles
University
Claudio M. Loser Senior Fellow, Inter-American Dialogue
Paulo Sotero
Journalist Estado de Sao Paolo
Jaime Aparicio Otero
His Excellency Bolivian Ambassador to the US,
Embassy of Bolivia
Hugo Guiliani Cury
His Excellency Dominican Republic Ambassador to
the US
Lisa M. Shoman
Her Excellency Belize Ambassador to the US,
Embassy of Belize
Dr. Jaime Daremblum
His Excellency Costa Rica Ambassador to the US,
Embassy of Costa Rica
Andrés Bianchi
His Excellency Chile Ambassador to the US,
Embassy of Chile
Scott Otteman
Director of International Trade Policy, National
Association of Manufacturers, NAM
Omar Garcia Bolivar
President, BG Consulting
John Andersen
Head of LAC International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce
Walter Arensberg Consultant – Former Chief, Environment Division, IDB
Gonzalo Pacanins Manager of Latin America, AES Corporation
Patrick S. Burke Vice-President, The Dean & Burke Group, Private
Client Service, Merrill Lynch
Deborah Moronese Investment
Development
Manager,
Overseas
Private
Investment Corporation
Mauricio Orellana
Vice-President of Cori Capital Partners
Javier Marin
CEO Hispanic News Press
Daniel Kelley
Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP)
Jack Roepers
Managing
Director,
Corporate
Expansion
Organizers International
David Gomez
Consultant
from
Belize
Trade
and
Investment
Development Service (BELTRAIDE)
What has already been done?
 Seminar Web site
 Online payment system activated and working
 Contracted the Ritz Carlton in Washington DC
 Contacted potential speakers
Sponsor Classes
First Class – $7,500
Co Sponsor is entitled to the following:
- Can propose speakers in all panels
- Can propose new topics for panels
- Moderates up to two panels
- Sponsor’s Logo is located in all communications including web
sites
- Banners at the seminar
- Participation list
- Seat at luncheon head table
- May distribute and present information at event
- Free attendance for any of its employees or principals
Second Class – $5,000
Co Sponsor is entitled to the following:
- Sponsor will be identified in promotional literature
- Banner at seminar
- Two complimentary invitations to event and luncheon
- May exhibit its own materials at event
- Participation list (for the sponsor’s use only)
-
Seat at luncheon head table
Other invitations offered at 50% of full price
Third Class – $3,500
Co Sponsor is entitled to the following:
- Sponsor will be identified in promotional literature
- Banner at seminar
- One complimentary invitation to event and luncheon
- Other invitations at 50% of full price
All classes can be negotiated to the sponsor’s needs