World Trade Conference and Expo 2008

Fairleigh Dickinson University
and
The New Jersey World Trade Council
In partnership with
The European Union Commission in New York
Present
Understanding the European Union -- And Seizing the Opportunity
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
FDU Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ 07666
 
  Evening Reception: Rothman Center, Tuesday, May 20th, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

The conference will be launched on Tuesday evening with a cocktail reception, hosted by FDU President J. Michael Adams, for all conference participants, both speakers and guests, as well as the New York area diplomatic community of the EU countries.

Conference Schedule:

7:30 a.m.   Registration, Exhibits and Continental Breakfast (Dickinson Hall)

8:15 a.m.   Welcome:
                         J. Michael Adams, President, Fairleigh Dickinson University
                         Peter Schwaiger, Deputy Head of Delegation, EU Commission Delegation to the United Nations

8:30 a.m.   Introduction: John McCahill, Conference Chairman and President of American Market Access LLC
                         Agenda Review / Administrative Matters

Morning Panels:
8:45 a.m.: What is the EU?
This panel will explain just what the EU is in terms of member states, geography, politics and policies and will address the Framework for Advancing Transatlantic Economic Integration

Moderator: Aidan Walsh, Partner, KPMG LLP

Peter Schwaiger, Deputy Head of Delegation, EU Commission Delegation to the United Nations
Paul Dyck, Deputy Under Secretary - Europe, ITA, U. S. Dept. of Commerce
James Rosener, President, European American Chamber of Commerce (Managing Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP – NY)

9:45 a.m.: Break

10:00 a.m.: Understanding the Challenges of the EU!
This panel will discuss the practical aspects of doing business in the EU.

Moderator: William M. Moore, Dean, Silberman College of Business, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Sven Oehme, President, European American Business Organization
Hilary Love, Managing Director, Foreign Exchange Group, PNC Financial Services, Inc.
Alfred Bergbauer, Senior Vice-President and Multinational Practice Leader, Marsh - Northeast Region

11:00 a.m.: Where are the Opportunities?
This panel will discuss “hot” industries or regions.

Moderator: Joan Verplanck, President, New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce

Honorable Ms. Alenka Suhadolnik, Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia
Gregor Breznik, President and CEO, Ultra d.o.o.
Gary Breauninger, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Crossing
Ian Wright, Senior Trade Finance Specialist, HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

12:00 p.m.: Adjourn Morning Session - Exhibits Available for Conference Attendees

1:00 p.m.:   International Luncheon - Robert Evans, Chairman, NJWTC and Partner, KPMG LLP (Rothman Center)
Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Fernando M. Valenzuela
Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to the United Nations
2:30 p.m.:   Afternoon Breakout Sessions:
How Changes in EU Standards Affect Exports to the Region
Neil Lenok, Managing Director, American River International Ltd.

Export Growth through Government Assistance Programs
Carmela Mammas, Director, Newark U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of Commerce

Customs and Logistics
Michel J. Wouters, President of Prestige Shipping Co., Inc.

FDU Business Information Resources
Maria L. Kocylowsky, Head of the Business Reference Library, FDU

Biotech Innovation - A Case Study
Ethné Swartz, Chair, Marketing and Entrepreneurial Studies Department, Silberman College of Business, FDU
 
  Sponsors:  
 
HSBC

U.S. Department of Commerce

NJ State Chamber of Commerce

Morgan Stanley
The Journal of Commerce

U.S. Council for International Business

Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
 
 
Conference Hosts:

Fairleigh Dickinson University is a leader in global education with a student population of 11,000, of which about 1,000 come from overseas. To encourage regional businesses to think globally, FDU is making available its expertise and resources in global education and international relationships.

The New Jersey World Trade Council is a not for profit, private sector professional organization whose members include a broad cross section of companies from large to small from around the state. The Council was founded in 1965 to promote international trade, understanding and education to the business community in New Jersey.

 
  For more information regarding the conference, contact:  
 
John McCahill
NJWTC
john.mccahill@americanmarketaccess.com
(732) 502-4800

 Herbert Ouida, JD
Director, Global Enterprise Network
Houida@fdu.edu
(201) 803-1366


The World Trade Conference and Expo 2008 is an official event of
World Trade Week in New York City, May 19-23, 2008.

  
 
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