The International Business Conference

Wednesday, November 7, 2012
8:00am - 1:00pm

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The Graduate Center
365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018
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The New York Enterprise Report is proud to present the 3rd annual International Business Opportunities Conference. Incorporating lessons learned from the latest opportunities and pitfalls, The International Business Conference will provide attendees with critical information and resources needed to thrive in the growing global marketplace.

- Are you struggling to finance your international business?

- Do you know strategies to mitigate risks when going global?

- What are the latest opportunities and pitfalls in doing business overseas?

- How do you find the right international trade partnerships?

If you are currently doing business overseas or are considering doing so, this is a “must-attend” event. This conference will feature 6 sessions designed to help you achieve international business success. Full agenda below.

MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING 2012 BREAKOUT SESSIONS COMING SOON

2011 Agenda

8:00am – 8:35am – Registration / Networking in the Resource Pavilion

8:35am – 10:00am – Auditorium

1) 8:35am – 8:40am
Opening Remarks
Robert Levin, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, The New York Enterprise Report

2) 8:40am – 9:00am
Identifying the Latest Global Trends and Opportunities
Speaker: Raj Seshadri, Head of Small Business Banking, Citibank

3) 9:00am – 10:00am

Panel Discussion
International Business Success Stories: How They Thrived
Speakers:
Mark Laufer, President, Laufer Group International
Ted Myerson, Founder and CEO of FTEN, Inc.
Craig Schlanger, Co-founder, Apple Seeds

During this panel, 3 successful business owners will discuss how they have been able to grow their businesses overseas and handle the conditions of international markets. Learn how they evaluated the opportunities, penetrated the market and managed the necessary elements to create a thriving global business.

10:00am – 10:20am | Break in the Resource Pavilion

10:20am – 11:20am | Breakout Session 1

Panel Discussion
Access to Capital: Financing Your International Growth

Speakers:
Bruce Drossman, Export Finance Manager, Ex-Im Bank

Michael Golden, Citibank
Stu Schechter, President, The Credit Insurance Source

You found your customers overseas and the orders are rolling in but what options are available to finance your international sales? This panel will address how to access capital to fund your international growth as well as financial methods and tools including trade finance and credit insurance used to conduct international business transactions successfully.

Minimizing Risks When Entering New Markets
Speaker: Daniel Wagner, CEO, Country Risk Solutions

The need for risk mitigation is crucial to your success when doing business overseas. This breakout session will help you understand the crucial keys to risk management including payment risk, legal risk, intellectual property, corruption and other legal risks.

11:20am – 11:40am | Break in the Resource Pavilion

11:40am – 12:40pm | Breakout Session 2

Mastering Your Cultural Intelligence to Maximize Business Performance
Speaker: Janet Carmosky, CEO, The China Business Network

As an international business person, the ability to understand the culture of the countries you’re working in is vital for your success. In this session, you’ll learn how to effectively observe, analyze, and function in different business cultures, as well as learn the cultural implications of marketing and negotiating decisions in unfamiliar international business settings.

Building International Partnerships to Thrive Globally
Speaker: Alexander Gordin, Managing Director, Broad Street Capital Group

International trade partnerships are an increasingly important area of market entry. This session will outline the methods companies can use to select and vet the right local partners and how to construct an in-country support network. Attendees will learn the various forms of partnerships, and receive advice on how to negotiate a win-win partnership agreement.

12:40pm – 1:00pm | Networking in the Resource Pavilion

Comments from 2011 conference attendees

What did you like best about this conference?

The quality of delegates who attended the event was excellent
It was a very valuable event and I made some excellent new contacts
Informative, excellent panel discussion
The content is insightful, plus some practical references
The speakers and their presentations
Personal experiences of speakers
Excellent information
Well prepared speakers
A whiff of current issues and opportunities for small business
Information that’s valuable to open our minds and focus our strategies
The expert advice, business aspect and the format
Panel discussion, very good moderator
Love the 3 speakers on stage with different experiences
The panel was very intriguing and I liked that there were several opportunities to meet attendees
Great content and speakers, it was very well organized
Topics, speakers, networking
Very professional and informative
The panel was insightful, engaging, and addressed key points for entrepreneurs

Why did you decide to go international? - Jordan Finger, Ardis Health, 2010 Speaker

Opinions of non-bank experts expressed in this conference are not necessarily those of Citibank or its affiliates. If legal, financial or other expert advice is issued, no action in reliance thereon should be taken without the services of a qualified professional.

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