TDA'S FALL CONFERENCE LINEUP MEANS BUSINESS, SEPTEMBER -- DECEMBER 2000 Time and again, TDA conferences are the equation that equals success for U.S. companies, and TDA's Fall Conference Lineup should be no different. At a TDA conference, you receive a comprehensive resource guide that details the vital information about the presented projects, including key project contacts, expected equipment requirements, implementation timelines and much more. Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings provide a dedicated period of time for your company to present its products and services to the "right person" for that project, someone in a position to make decisions. Connecting the dots between bankable projects that are selected for their export potential, the project sponsors responsible for making procurement decisions, representatives from both public and private financial institutions and your business is what a TDA conference is all about. If your company is serious about doing business in the world's dynamic emerging markets, than these are the events your company cannot afford to miss. Southeast Europe Energy & Transportation Conference Approximately 25 projects, many with funding from the International Financial Institutions (IFIs). Visit the conference website at www.kealtd.com/newpage4.htm for more information. Date: September 13-15, 2000 Location: Philadelphia, PA Contact: David Elliott (202) 429-5245 or mak@kealtd.com Midwest Export Seminar This one-day event is designed to showcase TDA's mission and programs to U.S. companies, as well as introduce programs of other agencies. Visit www.tech-res-intl.com/tda/midwest for more information and to register. Date: September 18, 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO Contact: Gavin Wright (301) 564-6400 Power & Energy in the Americas Learn about 40 of the leading power and energy projects in oil and gas, transmission and processing, refining, petrochemical and power generation. Meet one-on-one meetings with key project decision-makers from the region. Visit www.trademeetings.com for more information. Date: October 23-25, 2000 Location:Houston, TX Contact: Daniel A. Lamey (305) 667-4705 or wdalamey@mfmgroup.com Orientation Visits (OVs) -- A Home Court Advantage TDA orientation visits (OV), or reverse trade missions, bring foreign buyers to the United States to see equipment they may need for future projects in action. U.S. suppliers who participate in these visits are able to showcase their products and expertise, while making valuable international contacts -- all on their own home turf. In conjunction with these visits, TDA often hosts a business briefing to allow U.S. companies to meet with the visiting delegation and hear more specifically about their needs. This fall TDA will host several orientation visits and business briefings across the United States. Following are highlights of the fall schedule: India Railways Officials OV, Roundtable and Business Briefing Senior Indian rail officials will present their development plans with over $1 billion in project opportunities. Date: September 4-11, 2000 Location: Cleveland, OH; Boston, MA; Fort Worth, TX Roundtable in Cleveland on Sept. 5 & 6 Contact: Stephanie Mattes (202) 331-7775 or smattes@louisberger.com Bosnia and Herzegovina Power Sector Officials OV Six leading energy company and ministry officials to coincide with the upcoming World Bank $224 million reconstruction loan. Date: September 6-15, 2000 Location: New Orleans, LA; Philadelphia, PA Business Briefing in Philadelphia on Sept. 15 Contact: Carol Madsen (617) 923-4945 or madsenmms@aol.com Nicaragua ENACAL Water & Sanitation OV Nicaragua's National Supply and Sewerage Co. officials will present an estimated $17 million in IDB financed opportunities. Date: September 6-8, 2000 Location: Washington, DC Business Briefing at TDA on Sept. 8 Contact: Joanne Clark (202) 939-5596 or jclark@meridian.org Venezuelan Telecommunications Business Briefing CONATEL officials will report to U.S. industry on recent important developments in the Venezuelan telecommunications sector. Date: September 12, 2000 Location: TDA Headquarters in Arlington, VA Contact: Joanne Clark (202) 939-5596 or jclark@meridian.org Romanian Radiocom OV Radiocommunications officials will visit to introduce themselves to prospective investors in advance of the upcoming privatization. Date: September 17-23, 2000 Location: DC/ Northern VA and the West Coast Contact: Aileen Crowe (703) 875-4357 or acrowe@tda.gov Irish Environmental OV Delegation of 12 Irish officials will survey wastewater and waste management technologies. Over $4.5 billion has been allocated for environmental projects in the next 6 years. Date: Late September Location: TBA Contact: Aileen Crowe (703) 875-4357 or acrowe@tda.gov Mexican Airport Modernization OV Officials will brief U.S. companies on their need for equipment suppliers from baggage and lighting to flight information systems and security to upgrade airports throughout Mexico. Date: September 25-27, 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Contact: Dan Moyes/ Sandra Adams (210) 654-3546 Uruguay Telecom & IT OV With deregulation imminent, telecommunications and IT opportunities will be outlined by officials in-the-know as to what and when important changes will take place. Date: Late September/ Early October Location: Washington, DC Contact: Jose Navalon (202) 626-8550 or jnavalon@jeffersonconsulting.com Vietnam Medical Equipment OV Public and private sector procurement officials will meet with U.S. companies about buying basic surgical, diagnostic, operating and monitoring equipment. World Bank and Asian Development Bank funding already in place. Date: October 4-11, 2000 Location: Orlando, FL; Boston, MA; Washington, DC Contact: Joanne Clark (202) 939-5596 or jclark@meridian.org Taiwan Internet OV IT company representatives will visit to meet with U.S. internet and application service providers to learn of the latest technologies. Date: October 8-14, 2000 Location: Silicon Valley and Seattle, WA Contact: Rebecca Jennings (301) 601-0624 Caucasus Agribusiness Sector OV Armenian, Azerbaijani and Georgian agricultural specialists interested in farming practices, technology and food processing, will visit Central California and the Sun Belt Agricultural Exposition. Date: Mid-October 2000 Location: Moultrie, GA; California Contact: William Mott (415) 461-5820 or agland@aglandinvest.com Latin America & the Caribbean Aviation OV Regional aviation and navigation officials will meet with research, development and manufacturing companies, focusing on WAS and LAAS satellite based navigation, ATC, and security. Date: October 22-26, 2000 Location: ATCA Annual Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ Contact: Joseph Milligan (703) 506-9600 or joseph_milligan@labat.com Vietnam HCMC Solid Waste Management OV Environmental procurement officials will learn of available technology and know-how in the solid waste management sector to be funded through a $25 million Asian Development Bank loan. Date: October 28-November 8, 2000 Location: Princeton, NJ; Minneapolis, MN; Seattle, WA Contact: David Elliott (202) 429-5245 or mak@kealtd.com Azerbaijan Construction SectorOV Construction officials, especially those interested in housing construction, will visit with an eye to buying building materials. Date: November 5-15, 2000 Location: Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Washington, DC Contact: Stephanie Mattes (202) 331-7775 or smattes@louisberger.com Poland IT/CPT Visit Ten to fifteen public and private sector IT specialists will visit to learn of new technologies available and to seek joint venture partners. Date: November 9-21, 2000 Location: Silicon Valley Contact: Rebecca Jennings (301) 601-0624 or info@computer-frontiers.com Looking Ahead to Conferences MAGHREB Trade and Investment Symposium Energy, environmental, mining, telecommunications and transportation project sponsors from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia will present specific business opportunities. U.S. State Department and trade officials will give a policy update on this emerging marketplace. Date: November 15-16, 2000 Location: Washington, DC Contact: John Leyden (703) 875-4357 jleyden@tda.gov Emergency Preparedness in the Americas In cooperation with FEMA, this event will bring together emergency preparedness officials, including 40 project sponsors, to meet and discuss plans and technologies to assist in this vital area. Date: December 4-6, 2000 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Contact: David Malloy (301) 564-6400 or dmalloy@tech-res.com For a complete listing of TDA OVs and Business Briefings, visit the TDA Pipeline at: <http://www.tda.gov/trade/calendar.html>; Posted 08/14/00 (W-SN485766).

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