Past Events
USACC Fifth
Annual Conference
Azerbaijan: After Ten Years of Independence Opportunities and Perspectives
March 7, 2002
Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel 999 Ninth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
Mr. Farhad Aliyev Minister of Economic Development
and
Mr. Valeh Alesgerov General Manager, Foreign Investments Division, State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR)
In Cooperation with: U.S. Embassy Baku, Commercial Service BISNIS, U.S. Department of Commerce
The United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) is proud to announce that Mr. Farhad Aliyev, Minister of Economic Development will officially open the USACC Fifth Annual Conference and Exhibition. Mr. Aliyev has been working on economic reform in Azerbaijan including privatization, Azerbaijan's accession to the WTO and the attraction of foreign investment into non-oil sectors of the economy.
Mr. Valeh Alesgerov has been one of the key negotiators in the development of Azerbaijan's hydrocarbon resources with major oil and gas companies. Currently Mr. Alesgerov is working on the development of Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli and Shahdeniz fields, as well as on construction, finance and management of the Baku - Tbilisi - Ceyhan and Baku - Tbilisi - Erzurum oil and gas pipeline projects.
Objectives
and Rationale
Agenda
Exhibition
Registration
Form
Hotel Reservation
Form
Exhibit Space
Booking Form
Objectives and Rationale
The
United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) is proud to
announce its Fifth Annual Conference and Exhibition. The USACC is
pleased to invite you to participate in this important event, which is scheduled to take place on March 7, 2002 at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel.
Azerbaijan
is facing a future with vast potential and immense challenges. By
bringing together key decision makers, from both the private and
public sectors, the USACC Fifth Annual Conference and Exhibition
will provide a unique forum that will help shape Azerbaijan’s future
development.
The
conference is designed as an interactive, senior-level discussion
on Azerbaijan’s political and economic transformation, promoting
the exchange of ideas and outlooks among the various players in
the region. Segmented into panel sessions, the conference will deal
with current developments in, and future prospects for, Azerbaijan’s
various sectors. Executives from corporations with experience in
Azerbaijan will share their insights and discuss the conditions
and constraints of conducting business in Azerbaijan.
In
addition, the USACC maintains a new element in the upcoming
conference program: an Exhibition Hall, which will allow
greater visibility for companies at the event.
The
event will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable experience for
all participants, as it will offer an extraordinary opportunity
to receive the latest information on Azerbaijan and the Caspian
region, to meet with the key policy-makers in the Azerbaijani Government,
and to make the contacts needed to succeed in Azerbaijan’s market.
We
invite you to submit early registrations and begin preparations
for this unprecedented event.
AGENDA
USACC Fifth Annual Conference and Exhibition
8.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m. Registration
and Coffee
8.30 am- 9.00 am Opening and Tour
of the Exhibition by Mr. Farhad Aliyev, Minister of Economic Development Mr. Valeh Alesgerov, General Manager, Foreign Investment Division, SOCAR
9.00 a.m. – 9.10 a.m. Opening
Remarks by USACC Co-Chairmen
9.10 a.m. – 9.55 a.m. Morning Keynote Address: Azerbaijan: After Ten Years of Independence. Opportunities and Perspectives in the non-oil sectors Mr. Farhad Aliyev, Minister of Economic Development
10.10 a.m. - 10.25 a.m. Coffee Break
10.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m. Foreign Policy Priorities. US-Azerbaijan
Relationship After September 11, 2001. Chair: Dr. Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Chairman, Caspian Studies Program and Azerbaijan Initiative, JFK School of Government, Harvard University The Honorable Hafiz Pashayev, Azerbaijan's Ambassador in the U.S. The Honorable Ross Wilson, U.S. Ambassador in Azerbaijan David Merkel, Senior Professional Staff, Senate Foreign Relations Committee
12.00 noon Signing Ceremony: Grant Agreement for Technical Assistance to the Government of Azerbaijan on World Trade Organization Accession
12.15 p.m. – 1.30 p.m. Keynote Luncheon: The United States Political and Commercial Interests in Azerbaijan and the Caspian Basin. The Honorable Richard Lee Armitage, United States Deputy Secretary of State
1.40 p.m. – 2.55 p.m. Transition to Market Economy. Analysis of Economic Performance. Status of Economic Reforms. Potential Outside the Oil and Gas Sector. Importance of Economic Diversification. Chair: Mr. Alum Bati, Managing Partner, Salans, Hertzfeld & Heilbronn Mr. Christian Petersen, Lead Economist for Azerbaijan, The World Bank Mr. Michael Lally, Senior Commercial Officer, US Embassy - Baku Ms. Leila Butt, Deputy Editor for the Caucasus, The Economist Intelligence Unit
3.30 p.m. – 3.25 p.m. Coffee
Break
3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m. Afternoon Keynote Address: Azerbaijan: After Ten Years of Independence. Opportunities and Perspectives in the oil and gas sector. Mr. Valeh Alesgerov, General Manager, Foreign Investment Division, SOCAR
4.20 p.m. – 5.35 p.m. Caspian Oil Strategy. Potential of Hydrocarbon Resources and Their Transportation to the World Market. Chair: Mr. Jay Kolb, Partner, Baker Botts LLP Ambassador Steve Mann, Senior Advisor on the Caspian Basin Energy Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State Mr. Howard Chase, Vice President, International Affairs, BP Mr. A. Tim Cejka, Executive Vice President, ExxonMobil Exploration Company
6.15 p.m. – 7.15 p.m. Reception Hotel Renaissance
7.20 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Gala Dinner Hotel Renaissance
Keynote Address: Geopolitics of Azerbaijan The Honorable Sam Brownback, United States Senator
REGISTRATION FEES
USACC Members:
Conference only - $295; Banquet only - $65
Conference & Banquet - $360;
Non-Members:
Conference only - $360; Banquet only - $90;
Conference & Banquet - $450
Government/NGOs:
Conference only - $245; Banquet only - $35;
Conference & Banquet - $280
Click here for Registration
Form.
Click here for Hotel
Reservation Form.
EXHIBITION
in partnership with PGI/Spearhead Exhibitions
Click here for Exhibit
Space Booking Form.
YOU ASKED FOR IT… YOU GOT IT!
For the third time in the United States, an Azerbaijan-focused
exhibition
The United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce
(USACC) presents an exhibition in the U.S. of Azerbaijani and foreign
companies doing business in Azerbaijan. Companies will obtain
the unique opportunity to market their products and services during
the USACC’s Fifth Annual Conference and Exhibition, a high-profile function.
WHY YOU WANT TO EXHIBIT AT THE USACC CONFERENCE
As Azerbaijan develops a highly-competitive business
environment, the USACC continues to work towards raising your company’s
visibility. Don’t miss out on this chance to show Azerbaijanis how
your company can make a difference in their country. Consider the
following:
- By exhibiting to a targeted audience, you actually save on the
expense of scattershot advertising and cold calls.
- The conference will be hosting some 10 exhibits only, which
means you will not remain unnoticed and will be able to gain the
most exclusive and highest visibility at the function.
- This year’s conference features senior level delegation from
Azerbaijan, which means you will be marketing to decision makers
at the top.
- An exhibition opportunity of this kind will allow you to develop
a rapport with Azerbaijanis and prospective customers in the US,
which is often the first step in ensuring a long-term business
relationship.
- According to industry research, it costs almost twice as much
to close on a field sale as on a trade show lead.
- You cannot afford to be passive while your competitors reach
out to a valuable group of potential customers and government
officials.
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
LOCATION:
Renaissance Hotel
999 Ninth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone:202-898-9000, Fax: 202-789-4213
EXHIBIT SCHEDULE:
Set-up
Wednesday, March 6
2.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Thursday, March 7
7.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Break Down
Friday, March 8
9.00 a.m.
OFFICIAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR:
U-Neek Expo
BOOTH INFORMATION:
Your booth investment includes an 10’ x 10’ carpeted
area with a standard 10’ draped backdrop, 3’ side draping, one 6’
draped table, 2 chairs, a wastebasket and a 7" x 44" identification
sign (one line) with your company’s name and booth number.
Telephone, electricity, computer hookups etc. are
charged separately. Detailed information will be included with the
exhibitor service kit.
EXHIBIT SPACE SELECTION
Booth assignments will be made on a first-come,
first-served basis and, when a conflict arises, company’s membership
in and its prior support level of USACC will be considered.
LIST OF EXHIBITORS
Confirmed as of March 4, 2002
Azeurotel R.I.S.K. Caspian Fishing Co. AZEL - Azerbaijan Electronics / SAP Fakhraddin Brick Factory USACC US Embassy Baku Commercial Service PGI Spearhead Exhibitions Delta Telecom Universe Technical Translation SHH - Salans, Hertzfeld, Heilbronn
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