Overview
Chile’s ambitious plan to increase the number of electric vehicles and modernize its transportation infrastructure is an ideal opportunity for U.S. companies to grow their presence in South America’s leading electromobility market.

Objectives
Learn about Chilean electromobility projects to upgrade the country transportation infrastructure to support the latest clean energy technologies and the resources available to support your company in the market.

Event Information
• Chile is considered a model for Latin America in electromobility with the largest fleet of electric buses (386) in the public transportation system.
• Chile is the one of the world main Lithium producers, an essential content in batteries for electric transportation.
• The Chilean Government Energy Efficiency Agenda involves promoting electromobility in both public and private sectors.
• The webinar will include information on upcoming projects and tenders, as well as the tools and resources to successfully enter the Chilean market.

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• Date: June 9, 2020 at 1PM EST
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the Infrastructure Webinar Series in Latin America, a total of eight webinars for $120)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The online portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
Practical guidance on how to handle site visits, administrative, civil and criminal investigations and enforcement actions, and evaluating whether to voluntarily disclose potential or actual violations to the government.

Objectives
How to handle site visits, administrative, civil and criminal investigations and enforcement actions, and evaluating whether to voluntarily disclose potential or actual violations to the government.

The presentation will address:

• The new “OFAC Compliance Framework” and its anticipated impact to individual and company accountability.
• An overview of coordinated, multi-agency export control and economic sanctions enforcement authorities
• Considerations for handling site visits and conducting internal investigations involving potential export control or economic sanction violations
• The evaluation process for determining whether to voluntarily disclose a potential or actual violation to the government

Please read the following information carefully:

• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• This webinar will take place Tuesday, June 9 from 1:00-2:30pm Eastern. Pre-registration and payment is required.
• Once payment is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with dial in details.
• To participate in the webinar, you will need phone and internet access.

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Overview
Caribbean countries are expected to issue several billion dollars in tenders related to the energy. There are increasing opportunities for renewable energy technologies and LNG.

Objectives
Learn about Energy projects in the Caribbean Region

Event Information
• Energy exploration and production drive the economy of Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana with new opportunities in Suriname and the Dominican Republic.
• In the Dominican Republic alone, energy projects over the next two years are expected to be in excess of $3 billion.
• Most of the countries offer several advantages for U.S. Companies: Proximity, affinity for U.S. brands, generally English speaking, purchasing power
• Renewable energy is an emerging sector in the Caribbean Region. Currently, more than 80 percent of the Region’s electricity is generated from fossil fuels.

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• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: June 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the Energy Webinar Series in Latin America, a total of eight webinars for $120)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Web portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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In this free webinar, we look at sustainability in ecommerce, focusing on all aspects of the supply chain and fulfillment. Carl Miller, Managing Director of Global Retail Insights Network, Inc. , Vivian Sayward, CEO of Vivacity Sportswear, and Cara Barde, CEO of Crow Canyon Home will discuss the business case for sustainability and how to incorporate it into product design, materials, packaging, end of use and communications and marketing.

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Overview
This webinar will highlight the opportunities in Brazil’s water and sanitation sectors as presented by local experts. Learn about the business environment, common pitfalls, and advice for succeeding in Brazil.

Objectives
The webinar will feature presentations by local industry experts on trends, regulatory changes, business opportunities, and how to be successful in the Brazilian water and wastewater sectors.

Event Information
• Tuesday, June 16, 2020 2:00-3:00pm Eastern
• Cost: Free
• Venue: Your Computer
• Have the ability to ask questions and engage directly with the speakers during a Q&A session

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• To connect to the Webinar you will need to connect to the Webex platform AND call in on your phone.
• To download the Event Manager, see the instructions on the Webex Downloads page 
• We advise that you download the Webex Event Manager at least 30 minutes before the call.

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Overview
A friendly political climate, regulatory improvements, technological bottlenecks that need solutions, and strong trade and investment support programs make Brazil’s energy sector a source of many business opportunities for U.S. suppliers.

Objectives
Learn about Brazil’s Energy Sector, its opportunities, reasons to consider doing business in the country, and the U.S. Government resources available to support your company in the market.

Event Information
• Brazil is the largest oil producer in South America, the ninth largest global oil producer, seventh largest oil consumer.
• Brazil has the largest recoverable ultra-deep (pre-salt) oil reserves in the world. Brazil’s oil production is predominantly offshore (94 percent).
• Significant energy reforms, frequent oil finds, along with recent and future oil bidding rounds have been attracting international oil companies.
• Brazil is the largest electricity market in Latin America. The country generates and distributes more electricity than all the power produced in South America.

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: June 17, 2020, 1:00 PM Eastern
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the Energy Projects Webinar Series in Latin America. All eight Webinars for $120)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Web portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
Panama is modernizing its ICT sector and expanding access across the country. Government and companies seek improved e-government, e-commerce, 5G, cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity capabilities.

Objectives
Learn about ICT opportunities in Panama and resources available to support your company in the market.

Event Information
• Hear from government and private sector experts on how your company can be part of Panama’s digital transformation.
• In recent years, 1,430 internet connectivity points have been enabled throughout the republic under the “Internet for All” program, facilitating internet access
• Panama aims to be the “Digital Hub of the Americas” and is committed to the digital transformation of the public sector, e-Government, and access to public WiFi
• Leading sectors with greatest ICT needs: Logistic Sector; Agribusiness; Education; E-Commerce; and E-Government

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: June 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the ICT Webinar Series in Latin America, a total of seven webinars for $100)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
Ecuador plans to get more than $7 billion in infrastructure investment across sectors including oil refining, LNG terminals, electricity generation and transmission, airports, roadways, and water.

Objectives
Learn about infrastructure and energy sector opportunities in Ecuador, reasons to consider doing business in the country, and the resources available to support your company in the market.

Event Information
• Transportation Sector: Greenfield airport project in Guayaquil, road concession projects nationwide.
• Hydrocarbons sector: increase the capacity of the existing Esmeraldas refinery, oil production sharing contracts and LNG imports.
• Power sector: seven projects including wind, solar, hydroelectric and thermoelectric for $6.5 billion.
• A dollarized economy and regulatory improvements make the Ecuadorian infrastructure sector an attractive proposition in the region.

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: June 19, 2020 at 1:00PM Eastern Time
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the Infrastructure Webinar Series in Latin America, a total of eight webinars for $120)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
With over 158 fintech start-ups, Mexico is currently the largest fintech market in Latin America after Brazil and Colombia. This webinar will provide information on the Mexican market and key opportunities for U.S. companies.

Objectives
Provide information to U.S. exporters about the Mexican financial services sector, key aspects of the fintech law and new trends, opportunities in the market.

Event Information

• Learn the key aspects of the Mexican financial services and fintech sectors, key opportunities and trends.
• Learn about the Mexican fintech law.
• Learn about key aspects and stages of the Fintech Law as Open Banking.
• Ask questions to the presenters and receive answers.

Please read the following information carefully:

• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Monday, June 22nd, 2020 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET Cost: There is no cost to view this webinar.
• You will receive 3 emails. First email is your registration receipt. Second eMail contains participation information. Reminder eMail 24-hrs in advance.
• Participation is via your computer and phone line.
• For more information on the content, contact Peter.Sexton@trade.gov.
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Overview
The Jamaican government has committed to investing $7.3 billion in energy projects so that the country can meets its goal of generating half of its energy from renewables by 2037.

Objectives
Learn about the energy sector in Jamaica, the reasons to consider doing business in the country, and the resources available to support your company in the market.

Event Information
• U.S. companies have invested nearly $1B. in the Jamaican energy sector thanks to a favorable business climate, a growing economy, and strong bilateral trade.
• Jamaican utility JPS announced $500 million of investment in electric vehicle charging stations, two distributed energy projects, and a hybrid energy storage
• Jamaica is the largest island in the English-speaking Caribbean with a GDP of $15 billion. The Government of Jamaica has undertaken an economic reform program.
• The Government of Jamaicas trade and investment promotion authority, JAMPRO offers various tools and support for U.S. participants in these projects.

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: June 24, 2020 1:00 PM Eastern
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the Energy Webinar Series in Latin America, a total of eight webinars for $120)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
A dollarized economy, a rising middle class and a government focus on digital economy makes Ecuador a market worth looking at in 2020.

Objectives
Explore the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem in Ecuador, review the current situation and highlight best prospects.

Event Information
• Ecuador has adopted a policy of gradual trade openness and has expressed its intention to negotiate trade agreements with the Pacific Alliance and the U.S.
• Moreno administration economic reform strategy has lowered import tariffs on numerous items, particularly intermediate goods and electronics.
• Best ICT Prospects: Cybersecurity, payment gateways, online banking, application and web development, education in digital economy, E-commerce,
• banking intermediaries, digital marketing, value-chain applications, ITC consulting, software, CAD, the Internet of Things, AI, smart cities, ICT and Telecom Eq

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: June 25, 2020 at 1PM EST
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the ICT Webinar Series in Latin America, a total of seven webinars for $100)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
Learn about Chile $1.4 billion Airport Modernization Plan, the Chilean government plan to meet passenger demand by doubling terminal capacity in 17 airports over the next 20 years.

Objectives
Learn about business opportunities for U.S. suppliers of airport ground equipment products and services; construction and engineering companies specialized in airport construction, and airport operators.

Event Information
• Chile must increase the passenger capacity in its airport network throughout the country to meet an estimated 10 percent annual passenger growth.
• The plan entails expanding the airports from a combined 214,000 square meters to 537,000 square meters.
• Five airports currently operated by the civil aviation authority will be tendered under the concession model, along with Viña del Mar operated by the military.
• Chile is expected to need a second international airport in Santiago by 2030 when the capacity at the current airport exceeds its design capacity.

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• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: June 30, 2020 at 1PM EST
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the Infrastructure Webinar Series in Latin America, a total of eight webinars for $120)
• Venue: Your Computer.
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
Panama is negotiating a loan with the IDB for $60 million to have energy in remote indigenous areas of Panama as the new administration is looking into reducing the percentage of people without electricity.

Objectives
Learn about energy projects for remote areas in Panama

Event Information
• The administration is keen to expand renewables industry and to steer clear of hydropower.
• The OER is responsible for promoting and developing electricity in rural areas not served and not concessioned from renewable energy and non-renewable energy
• The key projects they will be working on are: Rural Electrification Project through Network Extension and development of pilot projects of micro grids, and:
• small hydroelectric plants, wind plants, photovoltaic systems or other renewable energies aimed at preserving the environment, improving the environment

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• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: July 1, 2020 at 1:00PM Eastern Time
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the Energy Webinar Series in Latin America, a total of eight webinars for $120)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
Peru has greatly increased digital access over the past decade and efforts underway will continue to close the gap as expansion continues into rural areas – via satellite connections and associated hardware installation.

Objectives
Learn about the Cybersecurity Sector in Peru

Event Information
• The Government of Peru is establishing a Digital Security Center but resources/staffing are limited.
• 32% of organizations in Peru suffered cyber-attacks over the last two years and there is a need for quality cyber security policies and products and services.
• 65% of organizations in Peru allocate between 1% and 5% of the IT budget for cybersecurity, while only 18% of organizations allocate a budget greater than 10%.
• Opportunities for U.S. producers cyber/IT of goods and services are on par with that of other developing countries of its size.

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• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: July 2, 2020 at 1PM EST
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the ICT Webinar Series in Latin America, a total of seven webinars for $100)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
This Webinar Series will focus on upcoming infrastructure projects in Latin America announced by different governments in the region to stimulate their economies.

Objectives
Learn about infrastructure projects in Latin America

Event Information
• Markets to include: Panama, Mexico Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, the Caribbean Region, and the Central America Region.
• Take advantage of this great opportunity and learn about upcoming projects in the region.
• Procurement needs, licenses and registration requirements in different countries, trade barriers and market access issues.
• U.S. Government international trade contacts to support your international sales growth.

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Your organization can participate in one, two or all eight webinars. The cost for each webinar is $25 and for the entire webinar series is $120.
• Webinar series schedule (all at 1:00 p.m. EST): 1.Panama – April 14, 2020 2.Mexico – April 28, 2020 3.Argentina/Uruguay/Paraguay – May 20, 2020
• 4.Peru – May 26, 2020 5.Caribbean Region – June 3, 2020 6.Chile – June 9, 2020 7.Ecuador – June 19, 2020 8.Central America – July 7, 2020

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Overview
Caribbean countries are concerned with their safety and security. New Defense and Safety & Security projects for 2018-2023 are more than $600 million.

Objectives
Learn about the Defense, Safety and Security opportunities in the Caribbean Region.

Event Information
• New strategies on how to better secure personal property, sensitive areas and installations, as well as personal safety are continuously being developed.
• There is a significant demand for security training and security management due to sub-standard training and skills of local private security companies.
• The private sector is the major end-user of safety and security systems, equipment, and services. The governments are also increasing their defense budgets.
• There is also a strong demand for identification and access control equipment and services, monitoring and control devices, video monitors, camera warning, etc.

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: July 8, 2020 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask for the Defense and Security Webinar Series in Latin America – $80 for all five webinars)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
As the worlds largest cooper producer, the Pinera Administration is looking to diversify Chile economic matrix by prioritizing ICT, Cybersecurity, and the Digital economy as the focal point of this transformation.

Objectives
Explore the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) opportunities in the Chilean market

Event Information
• Chile is launching new initiatives to expand to a digital services led economy and cement its status as a regional hub in ICT, cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain
• Chile has one of the highest internet penetration rates of the region, most of the users connect to the internet from their smartphones.
• In 2019 the Piñera administration announced a National Cybersecurity Plan, the country also passed a bill to define and protect Critical Infrastructure.
• Best ICT Prospects: Cybersecurity, AI, IoT, Blockchain, online banking services, online education, eCommerce, digital marketing, ICT consulting, smart cities.

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Date: July 9, 2020 at 1PM EST
• Cost: $25 per participant (Ask about the ICT Webinar Series in Latin America, a total of seven webinars for $100)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
There are projects in the Western Hemisphere estimated at over $250 billion in the next 5 years across the energy sector.

Objectives
Learn about Energy projects in the Western Hemisphere estimated at over US$250 billion in the next 5 years.

Event Information
• Upcoming projects in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the Caribbean Region, Central America, Colombia, Jamaica, and Panama
• Opportunities for U.S. companies in different areas of the energy sector, including generation, distribution, maintenance, modernization, efficiencies, and more
• Procurement needs, licensure and registration requirements in different countries. Trade barriers and market access issues
• U.S. Government international trade contacts to support your international sales growth

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Your Organization can participate in any or all 8 webinars. The cost for each Webinar is just $25 and for the entire series it is only $120.
• Webinar Series Schedule (all at 1PM EST): Colombia: May 6; Caribbean Region: June 10; Brazil: June 17; Jamaica: June 24; Panama: July 1;
• Central America: August 5; Argentina: August 12 (tentative); Canada: August 26 (tentative)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Overview
There are projects in the Western Hemisphere estimated at over $250 billion in the next 5 years across the energy sector.

Objectives
Learn about Energy projects in the Western Hemisphere estimated at over US$250 billion in the next 5 years.

Event Information
• Upcoming projects in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the Caribbean Region, Central America, Colombia, Jamaica, and Panama
• Opportunities for U.S. companies in different areas of the energy sector, including generation, distribution, maintenance, modernization, efficiencies, and more
• Procurement needs, licensure and registration requirements in different countries. Trade barriers and market access issues
• U.S. Government international trade contacts to support your international sales growth

Please read the following information carefully:
• The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.
• Please read the Privacy Act Notice.
• Your Organization can participate in any or all 8 webinars. The cost for each Webinar is just $25 and for the entire series it is only $120.
• Webinar Series Schedule (all at 1PM EST): Colombia: May 6; Caribbean Region: June 10; Brazil: June 17; Jamaica: June 24; Panama: July 1;
• Central America: August 5; Argentina: August 12 (tentative); Canada: August 26 (tentative)
• Venue: Your Computer
• The Net portion of the Webinar can be accessed 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

For more information or to register, please click here.

The 22nd Trade Show for the Construction Industry in Jakarta

The 22nd edition of Construction Indonesia will take place from 16-18 September, 2020 in Jakarta. The Organizer is PT. Pamerindo Indonesia. MEREBO Messe International based in Hamburg/Germany is in charge of the “Europe, America & Australia/NZ Pavilion” dedicated to companies, associations, chambers and trade press of these regions.

Construction Indonesia 2020 features products and technology, heavy equipment, building materials, manpower and management as well as other construction related services. The last event in 2019 attracted 12,811 attendees and 366 exhibitors from 22 countries.

Construction Indonesia and co-located Concrete Show South East Asia will allow participants in the wider construction and infrastructure sectors enhanced access to this important event.

For more information please contact: MEREBO GmbH in Hamburg/Germany, Phone +49-40-3999905-0, E-Mail contact@merebo.com, Web www.ci.merebo.com.

Los Angeles is home to United States’ largest county economy, with an annual GDP of over $707 billion. With 88 fantastic cities and over 100 unincorporated areas within Los Angeles County ,investment opportunities here are unrivaled throughout the nation. In fact, FDI Cities Magazine ranked Los Angeles 5th in the world for return on foreign investment. More than 18 million consumers live in the five counties that make up the Greater Los Angeles Region, establishing the area as one of the United States’ largest and most attractive marketplaces for every business type. Over 10,300 foreign- owned enterprises have already selected Southern California as their U.S. landing pad, with more selecting Los Angeles each week.

As international companies enter a new market, they often struggle to find the right local partners to integrate into this complex region. The needs of international companies are unique, and a holistic strategy must be carefully developed to navigate business channels and discover the right opportunity in Los Angeles. This is the essence of the Select LA Investment Summit. Select LA provides international and local companies with a comprehensive understanding of the region’s investment ecosystem with actionable insights that can guide key business decisions.

Through matchmaking technology and over four hours of networking, Select LA offers the perfect environment to create and foster new relationships with individuals who are responsible for turning a conversation into an investment opportunity. Just as important as a connection is understanding the local processes and protocol to ensure successful transactions, which is why we gather state and local government officials in addition to private businesses.

The World Trade Center Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation are delighted to jointly host the summit, presenting an array of opportunities to match international investors with local partners, such as table exhibits, one-on-one interactions, plenary panels and breakout sessions led by local and international executives.

For more information or to register, please click here.

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