This symposium is a unique event created to provide businesses with actionable information, recommendations and specific solutions when dealing with global commerce. The symposium will offer both solutions workshops and networking opportunities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact directly with speakers and panelists, other attendees, exhibitors, prospects, vendors and partners. Information sharing with colleagues and business associates and interacting with a wide range of business sectors that work in and support the vital and burgeoning global market will also take place. All exhibitors and sponsors of the event are leaders in their field and have valuable products, services and experiences to share with attendees and each other.
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking in Exhibit Hall
8:45 am – 9:15 am
Welcome and Morning Speaker Keynote - Robert Unanue, CEO, GOYA
9:15 am – 10: 15 am
Finance & Logistics of Int'l Trade Session 1 *Moderated Panel Joe Cuccurullo, Founder & Managing Partner – RCL Agencies Regina Gordin, Export Finance Manager – Ex-Im Bank Debra Smith, Vice President/Trade Finance Specialist – Citibank Alex Unterkoefler, Partner – WeiserMazar Ann Jones, Vice President, Manager Cargo - Frenkel & Co.
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Q&A
10:30am-10:45am
Break
10:45am-11:45am
Marketing, Culture, & Protocol Session 2 *Moderated Panel David Herrick, COO – MWW Group Susan Widmer, Acting Director – U.S. Department of Commerce Susanne Kubofcik, Senior Manager, Learning and Development - ITOCHU Int'l Michael Burghoffer, Director of Sales and Marketing– Pico Turbine International Milos Fojtu, Principal - Vespeca, Inc.
11:45am-12:00pm
12:00pm
Lunch
12:30pm
Keynote - Eddy Mayen, Executive Director, NJ Office of Int’l Business Development & Protocol
1:00pm-2:00pm
Networking in Exhibit Hall & Matchmaking Appointments**
If you are interested in being matched for an appointment in a specific area, please fill out the brief questionnaire on the registration link. If further information is required you may be contacted by an IBC member.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? - Importers and exporters looking for new markets here or abroad - Those new to importing or exporting who desire connections and how-to advice - Distribution and logistics providers - Global manufacturers who desire to take their business to the next level - Banking, accounting and law firms servicing importers and exporters - Marketing, advertising and sales organizations, agents and brokers
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING Attendees can expect to walk away with a better understanding of: - Areas of opportunity and growth – for sourcing, manufacturing and marketing - Specific issues and challenges in global commerce and how to proactively address them - The how-tos of importing and exporting - How to adapt a foreign product into the US market - The global marketing mix - Alternative ways to expand into new markets including strategic partnerships, on-site offices/representation/relocation - Logistics and Distribution guidelines - Finance, capital raising and payment options - Cultural nuances and legal and business ethics - Where to find and take advantage of governmental and non-governmental resources
Sponsorships
Title Sponsorship- (1 Exclusive): $5000.00 - Logo Recognition on all marketing material - Opening Remarks (limited to 3 minutes) - Event Signage - Table Top display exhibit - Ten Tickets and a Reserved VIP Table - Feature article in Meadowlands USA (post event) Presenting Sponsorships: $1500.00 - Logo Recognition on marketing material - Event Signage - 10 Tickets at Reserved VIP Table - Table Top display exhibit - Bag Item (provided by sponsor) Global Exhibitor: $ 500.00 - 6’ Skirted Table with 8.5 x 11 Plexi sign - 4 Tickets Individual Attendee Tickets - Bag Item (provided by exhibitor)
Attendee Bag: $750 - SOLD - Organization name on attendee bag
Bag Item Sponsor - $300 - 300 items provided by sponsor to be included in bag
Lanyard Sponsor: $750 - Signage on attendee lanyards
Coffee Break Sponsor: $500 - Signage during coffee break Tables of 10 discounted to: $ 450.00 Individual Attendee Tickets: $ 50.00
Keynote Speakers
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