Editor's Note:
The American Middle East Economic Affairs Committee (AMEEAC) has extended an invitation for SUSRIS readers to attend the 3rd
U.S.-Arab Economic Forum (USAEF) which will take place on May 7-9, 2008 in Washington, D.C. Our readers will be able to attend the Forum at a discounted registration rate. (info below).
This event note
provides the Forum "Schedule at a Glance" and
information on registration. Please visit the Forum website at http://usaef.ameeac.org
for more detailed program and speaker information.
The USAEF will unite participants from more than 35 countries including top Fortune 500 executives and global leaders, in the fields of government, business, technology, academics and policy. This impressive group of powerful leaders from the two regions will create the necessary dynamic for productive discussions, including: Trade and the Economy; Technology; Stability of Iraq; opportunities for Youth; the continued advancement of Women; and many other sessions critical to both the Arab World and U.S.
SUSRIS is proud to be counted among the supporting organizations to the Forum and we highly recommend your attendance to this historic endeavor which will strengthen international partnerships and create new potential work opportunities. For registration details, please visit their website at
http://usaef.ameeac.org
or email the registration department at [email protected]
Please check out the SUSRIS Special Section of articles, photos, and links from the most recent U.S.-Arab Economic Forum, June 26-28, 2006, Houston, Texas.
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SCHEDULE
AT A GLANCE
This
year the U.S.-Arab Economic Forum will examine in
depth the many opportunities and challenges for
strengthening U.S. � Arab relations. The Middle East
is at a critical stage in its political, economic and
social development, yet sustainable development and
prosperity cannot be achieved without peace and
stability.
The USAEF in Washington, D.C. will provide the stage
for a unique opportunity to engage high level
government officials, corporate leaders, academicians,
and key policy decision makers from the United States
and the Arab world to explore new thinking on the
approach to U.S.-Arab relations.
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12:00-12:45pm
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Lunch
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12:45-1:15pm
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Opening Keynote
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Opening Plenary
- The Cultural Braid: Complimentality,
Exchange and Mutual Enrichment
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2:45-4:15pm
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Parallel Sessions
- Are Business Leaders the New
Diplomats?
- Free Trade in a Globalized World
- Challenges and Opportunities for Women
Business Leaders
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Reception
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Dinner
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7:30am
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Breakfast
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8:30am
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Keynote and Plenary
- The Growing U.S.-Arab Energy
Interdependence: Bilateral Opportunities
and Global Responsibilities
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10:00am
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Break
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10:30am
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Parallel Sessions
- Gaps in Innovation: Can the United
States and Arab World Strengthen
Partnerships in Science?
- Private Sector: Innovating Economies
to Cope with the Challenges of a
Globalized World
- The Most Precious Resource: Water in
the Middle East
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12:00pm
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Luncheon
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1:30pm
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Break
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2:00pm
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Parallel Sessions
- Iraq: Local Economic Stability and the
Broader Picture
- GCC & Maghreb: Regional Trade and
Integration
- Libya: Understanding the Emerging
Market
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3:15pm
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Break
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3:45pm
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Parallel Sessions
- Assessing the Israili-Palestinian
Roadmap and Preparting the Landscape for
Peace
- Arab-Americans: Promoting
Understanding and Strengthening
Relations?
- The Bias of Media and Media
Responsibility
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Dinner
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7:30am
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Breakfast
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8:30am
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Keynote and Plenary
- Middle East Post Conflict: Policy
Implications for the New Administration
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10:30am
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Break
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11:00pm
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Parallel Sessions
- Empowering Youth: The Youth Bulge and
Employment Opportunities
- Wealth Reallocation: The new liquidity
in the Middle East
- Invest in America
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12:30pm
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Lunch
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1:00pm
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Closing Plenary
- Public-Opinion Trends and its Impact
on U.S.-Arab World Relations?
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* Please note that all sessions and
times remain subject to change.
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U.S.-Arab Economic Forum
--One World. Two Cultures. Endless Possibilities--
May 7-9, 2008 | Hilton Washington |Washington, D.C.
Interact with business leaders to discuss opportunities in industries ranging from information technology and financial services, to construction and healthcare, as you network with other participants.
Explore ways to strengthen U.S.-Arab relations and create a shared vision for a prosperous future, while engaging in strategic solutions.
Hear from almost 100 leading decision makers including executives from corporate, institutional and governmental sectors, as you attend thought-provoking plenary sessions or keynote events.
Who Should Attend? Policy makers, members of non-governmental organizations and academia, as well as senior business leaders from the following industries:
� information technology
� telecommunications
� energy
� financial services
� healthcare
� trade
Register today at $500 off of the registration fee.
Use source code go1687fb for U.S. residents and source code go1312fb for
non-U.S. residents.
The USAEF is an extraordinary opportunity to network with global colleagues and attend world-class lectures.
To register or for more information, visit
http://usaef.ameeac.org
Related Articles/Items on SUSRIS:
SUSRIS Special Section of articles, photos, and links from the most recent U.S.-Arab Economic Forum, June 26-28, 2006, Houston, Texas
