D -- IT AND TELECOM TRADE MISSION TO RUSSIA, MAY 12-19

Notice Date

March 13, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Information Technologies, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 2806, Washington, DC 20230

ZIP Code

20230

Solicitation Number

4820571

Point of Contact

Jon Boyens, 202-482-0573

E-Mail Address

For additional information, click here. (Jon_Boyens@ita.doc.gov)

Description

The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Information Technology Industries plans to lead an executive level information technology and telecommunications trade mission to Moscow and St. Petersburg, May 12 -- 20, 2001. The mission will provide opportunities for American InfoTech and telecom services and equipment firms to enter or advance established interests in the Russian IT and telecom markets. Company executives will meet with senior officials from Russian government agencies to gain information on steps being taken to expand competition in IT and telecom markets. Mission members will meet with executives of Russian IT and telecom companies to obtain information on the business climate, key players and upcoming opportunities. U.S. firms will be introduced to potential Russian business partners during the SvyazExpoComm 2001 trade show and through a series of one-on-one meetings with pre-screened Russian business executives. Total Cost is $2,900, which includes: A schedule of tailored pre-arranged one-on-one appointments with qualified business contacts. Meetings with key Russian government and industry decision-makers. Participation in SvyazExpoComm, Russia's largest IT/telecom trade show, with company literature displayed at a U.S. Department of Commerce exhibit booth. On-site logistical and marketing assistance, including interpreters during meetings. Business receptions allowing participants to meet and network with key government officials, industry representatives and prospective business partners. Publicity in both cities provided through press releases in Russian and other promotional vehicles. Participation Closing Date: April 6, 2001 (Applications received after date will only be considered if space and scheduling permit.)

Web Link

Russia Trade Mission (http://exportit.ita.doc.gov/ocbe/ExportPr.nsf/d01bef79fb33906a85256536006927ee/756f8815a298572085256a03006d4932!OpenDocument)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010315/DSOL004.HTM (W-072 SN50G0T6)