Program

11.5.2002	Opening of Russian IT Seasons at the Russian Consulate in NY NYNMA International Interest Group is invited, as well as other potential clients, mass media and other prominent guests Topic: Software development industry in Russia, success stories of co-operation with US companies Typical Russian drinks and snacks are served. Get-together and informal discussions
11.6.2002	Preparation for the exhibition, B2B meetings at the offices of potential customers
11.7.2002	Participation in NYNMA Technology Showcase - exhibition and conference (ссылка на www.technologyshowcase.org) presentation of a case study of working with Fortune500 company participation in Face2Face program - meeting with Fortune1000 reps B2B meetings at Russian companies' booths (pre-arranged, approximately 5-8 meetings per company) interviews with mass media
11.8.2002	Workshop and presentation at LISTnet - Long Island Software and Technology Network Cultural program
11.10.2002	Departure

RUSSOFT delegation is participating in the Seminar Russian Science and Technology Opportunity for U.S. Business

Russian Science & Technology Opportunities for U.S. Business

Announcing: The MARBC – U.S. State Department Seminar Series

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – The Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council and the U.S. Department of State announce a series of seminars on "Russian Science & Technology Opportunities for U.S. Businesses." The eleventh seminar of this series is supported by the University City Science Center Institute, the Eastern Technology Council, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia U.S. Export Assistance Center, Innovation Philadelphia, Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia, Temple University Small Business Development Center, PA e-Commerce Association, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, and Imark in partnership with the BISNIS U.S. Department of Commerce, and sponsored by the U.S. Industry Coalition. The Seminar will take place on November 13, 2002 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in Philadelphia in conjunction with the ITEC Technology Exposition and Conference on November 13th and 14th. Congressman Curt Weldon, Co-Chairman of the U.S. Congress-Russian Duma Working Group, will give a keynote presentation from 10:30am-11:15am. The main program of the MARBC-U.S. State Department Seminar will begin at 11:30am, followed by ongoing exhibitions and presentations in the MARBC Theater. A delegation from the Russian Federation representing companies in the information technology and other technology industries will be present to have a panel discussion from 2:30pm to 3:30pm and to exhibit the latest advancements in Russian technology throughout the ITEC Conference.

Seminar sessions will be led by representatives from the U.S. Department of State's Partners Program. The Partners Program, through Science Centers in Moscow and Kiev, offers U.S. businesses a protective infrastructure for funding basic and applied research projects, technology development, and technology demonstration research in the former Soviet Union. Included in these sessions will be presentations by U.S. corporations with significant transfer technology collaboration experience in Russia. These presenters include a diverse group of representatives ranging from major corporations to small businesses, and from research universities to technology associations and foundations such as U.S. Industry Coalition (USIC) and U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF).

Not sure why doing business with Russia right now makes sense? Or is your company interested but you need more detailed information before seriously pursuing greater involvement?

These seminars are an excellent way to learn more about the opportunities for business cooperation between American and Russian companies. For U.S. businesses, organizations like USIC and CRDF offer a wealth of experience with research projects and investment opportunities in the former Soviet Union, and the State Department's Partners Program reduces the costs and political risks of funding research in the Newly Independent States. Companies can gain unique access to the former Soviet weapons R&D community and utilize their expertise to work on corporate projects in such fields as biotechnology, instrumentation, communications, air, space and surface transportation, materials, the environment and more.

The Russian Science and Technologies Opportunities Seminar will be organized in conjunction with ITEC, which will be holding its 10th Annual Philadelphia Expo at the Valley Forge Convention Center on November 13th and 14th. Over 6000 business leaders from the Delaware Valley will gather to evaluate the latest in state-of-the-art technology. There will be over 300 exhibits at this year’s event, making it one of the largest technology shows in the region. Educational seminars, round-table discussions, and other events are planned during the Exposition. The MARBC will have an extensive display in the Exhibit Hall featuring the vast array of Russian science and technology capabilities.

Come learn about how your company could benefit in the fast-paced, advanced technology sector.

The MARBC – U.S. State Department Seminar Series

"Russian Science & Technology Opportunities for U.S Companies"

Philadelphia Seminar

November 13th, 2002, 10:30am - 3:30pm

Featuring

Keynote Speech - Congressman Curt Weldon: 10:30am

MARBC - U.S. State Department Seminar: 11:30am

"Managing Technology: The Changing State of Venture Capital": 1:30pm

Russian Technology Companies Panel Presentations: 2:30pm

Valley Forge Convention Center

1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

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Agenda

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10:30 AM -11:15 AM Keynote Theater

Keynote Speech

• Curt Weldon, United States Congressman, Co-Chairman of the U.S. Congress - Russian Duma Working Group

11:30 AM -1:00 PM MARBC Theater

Welcome – Opening Remarks

• Led Rhodes, Event Director, Imark
• Joanna Savvides, Director, World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia
• Val Kogan, President, Mid-Atlantic – Russia Business Council

"Technology Opportunities for U.S. Businesses in the Newly Independent States"

• Andrew Hood, Director, International Science and Technology Center Programs, U.S. Department of State. "The Partners Program - An Opportunity for U.S. Business in the Former Soviet Union."
• Gary Tydings, COO, United States Industry Coalition. "Commercialized Technologies from the DOE's Inititatives for Proliferation Prevention program."
• Joanne Neuber, U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation. "Next Steps to Market" program
• Michael Considine, BISNIS, U.S. Department of Commerce
• Arthur L. George, Partner, Baker & McKenzie. "The Legal Environment for High Technology Business in Russia"
• John Gallagher, Chairman, CTG. "Software Development in Russia in Cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy."
• Robert Hall, STK Manager, Analytical Graphics, Inc. "Real-Time Visualization and Analysis of Mir De-Orbit"

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM MARBC Theater

"Managing Technology: The Changing State of Venture Capital"

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM MARBC Theater

Russian Technology Companies Delegation

"Russian Software Solutions – A Key to Success for Your Business"

• Michael Pogrebnyak, CEO, Qbix Company. "The Real Benefits of Outsourcing to Russia"
• Arkadiy Dobkin, President, EPAm Systems. "Success Stories of Cooperation with Fortune 500 Companies"
• Alexander Andreyev, CEO, Softjoys. "The New Generation of Russian Software Products - Voice-Over IP Technology"
• Vera Semyonova, CEO, Fort-Ross. "Forming the Software Sector in Russia - A Way to Technological Partnership in the International Market"

For more information and registration, please contact Val Kogan, Mid-Atlantic – Russia Business Council at phone: (215) 708-2628, email: ma-rbc@att.net, visit the MARBC website at: http://www.ma-rbc.org