AeA  Florida Council 

U.S. China Business Summit
When To Get In, When To Stay, When To Get Out!

Orlando, FL
June 22, 2005
8:30 – 3:00 PM



$95 - Members
$195 - Non-Members  
(NO CANCELLATIONS after June 10th)

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Topics Include:

• Why China Is An Evolving Market

• The Latest On Legal And Regulatory Issues

• IPR: What Is Yours May Not Be Yours

• Financing: Payment Possibilities And Pitfalls

• Florida Firms In China

• China Business Information Center

• China's Procurement Policy

Agenda:

8:30 am – Attendee Registration

9:00 – 9:10 – Welcoming Remarks

9:10 – 9:40 – China: The Market, Implications for the Tech Industry, and Risk   
Management Strategies

This discussion will provide a market overview of the China market and areas requiring risk management. Emphasis will be given to strategies of competitiveness and focus areas for U.S. manufacturers.

          Ebonique Padgett - Office of China, U.S. Department of Commerce

9:40 – 10:30 – One Company's Story

          Brett Kingstone - President, Super Vision International

10:30–11:30– Intellectual Property Protection: How to Protect Your IT and Avoid Disputes

This session will provide an overview of China’s current IP climate for technology exports as well as legal aspects of doing business in China.  Practical measures companies can take to protect IP and prevent infringement will be highlighted.

          Susan Anthony, Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
          John Christopher,  Partner, Christopher & Weisberg
         

11:30 – 12:30 – Lunch/Keynote Address:

          Ilan Alon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of International Business
          Director of Global Practica
          Crummer Graduate School of Business
          Rollins College

12:30 – 1:30 – Panel Discussion on Software Procurement and Standards

This session will focus on industry specific challenges to high-tech exporters.  It will provide an overview of China’s government procurement policy and understanding China’s CCC mark requirements for exporters.

Government Procurement Policy
Andrew Harrison, Office of China, U.S. Department of Commerce

1:30 – 2:30 – Financing Your China Deal: Credit and Payment Options

Only smooth financial transactions can make successful business deals. This session will provide practical insight into the methods of payment accepted by Chinese entities and guidance on how to avoid pitfalls in the payment process.

           Graham C. Martin, Vice President, International Sales, AmSouth Bank

2:30 – 3:00 – Local Resources

          American Electronics Association Representative
          U.S. Export Assistance Center Representative 
          Michael Schiffhauer, International Marketing Specialist, Enterprise Florida

3:00 – 3:10 pm – Closing Remarks

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Sponsored By

National Entrepreneur Center
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315 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801

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Program Manager
(407) 882.2447
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