IT AND TELECOM TRADE MISSION TO RUSSIA

Notice Date

April 2, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Information Technologies, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 2806, Washington, DC 20230

ZIP Code

20230

E-Mail Address

For additional information, contact.... (jon_boyens@ita.doc.gov)

Description

An Executive Level IT and Telecom Trade Mission to Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia will take place May 12 -- 19, 2001. Participation in this mission will give U.S. businesses an opportunity to initiate or expand interests in the Russian IT and telecom markets. Mission members will meet with executives of Russian IT and telecom companies to obtain information on upcoming opportunities, the business climate, and key players. U.S. firms will be introduced to potential Russian business partners during SvyazExpoComm, Eastern Europe's largest IT/telecom trade show, and through a series of one-on-one meetings with pre-screened Russian business executives. The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Information Technology Industries will lead the mission. SvyazExpoComm A highlight for mission members is participation in SvyazExpoComm, the region's foremost telecommunications, IT, wireless and network infrastructure exhibit and conference. SvyazExpoComm attracts business leaders who come to meet with top government and corporate decision makers from throughout Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). While last year's show, with 700 exhibitors from 31 countries, brought in over 92,000 specialized visitors, this year's show is expected to have over 110,000 visitors from Russia and the CIS. For more information, please visit: http://www.ejkrause.com/europe/sviaz.htm Total Cost is $2,900, which includes: A schedule of tailored pre-arranged one-on-one appointments with qualified business contacts. Meetings with key Russian government and industry decision-makers. Participation in SvyazExpoComm, Eastern Europe's largest IT/telecom trade show, with company literature displayed at a U.S. Department of Commerce exhibit booth. On-site logistical and marketing assistance, including interpreters during meetings. Business receptions allowing participants to meet and network with key government officials, industry representatives and prospective business partners. Publicity in both cities provided through press releases in Russian and other promotional vehicles.

Web Link

IT and telecom trade mission (http://exportit.ita.doc.gov/ocbe/ExportPr.nsf/d01bef79fb33906a85256536006927ee/756f8815a298572085256a03006d4932!OpenDocument)

Record

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