[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 41 (Monday, March 2, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12259-12267]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-04210]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Announcement of Upcoming May 2020 Through April 2021
International Trade Administration Trade Missions
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA) is announcing six upcoming trade missions that
will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. These missions
are:
Security Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador,
Honduras, and Guatemala--May 10-15, 2020.
Reconstruction Trade Mission to Southern Africa--June 15-
18, 2020.
Executive-led Trade Mission and Business Development Event
in East Africa--August 31, 2020-September 3, 2020.
The 13th Annual U.S. Industry Program at the International
Atomic Energy Agency General Conference in Vienna, Austria--September
20-23, 2020.
Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Peru, Chile,
and Uruguay, with an optional stop in Argentina--October 5-9, 2020.
Cyber Security Business Development Mission to India--
April 19-23, 2021.
A summary of each mission is found below. Application information
and more detailed mission information, including the commercial setting
and sector information, can be found at the trade mission website:
http://export.gov/trademissions.
For each mission, recruitment will be conducted in an open and
public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting
on the Commerce Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and other internet websites, press releases to general
and trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade
associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion
Programs, Industry and Analysis, International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-3773.
The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for Each
Mission
Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application
and supplemental application materials, including adequate information
on their products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals
for participation. If the Department of Commerce receives an incomplete
application, the Department may either: Reject the application, request
additional information/clarification, or take the lack of information
into account when evaluating the application. If the requisite minimum
number of participants is not selected for a particular mission by the
recruitment deadline, the mission may be cancelled.
Each applicant must also certify that the products and services it
seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the United
States, or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have
at least fifty-one percent U.S. content by value. In the case of a
trade association or organization, the applicant must certify that, for
each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/
organization, the products and/or services the represented firm or
service provider seeks to export are either produced in the United
States or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at
least 51% U.S. content.
A trade association/organization applicant must certify to the
above for all of the companies it seeks to represent on the mission.
In addition, each applicant must:
Certify that the export of products and services that it
wishes to market through the mission would be in compliance with U.S.
export controls and regulations;
Certify that it has identified any matter pending before
any bureau or office in the Department of Commerce;
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Certify that it has identified any pending litigation
(including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that
involves the Department of Commerce; and
Sign and submit an agreement that it and its affiliates
(1) have not and will not engage in the bribery of foreign officials in
connection with a company's/participant's involvement in this mission,
and (2) maintain and enforce a policy that prohibits the bribery of
foreign officials.
In the case of a trade association/organization, the applicant must
certify that each firm or service provider to be represented by the
association/organization can make the above certifications.
The Following Selection Criteria Will Be Used for Each Mission
Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms, services providers
and trade associations/organizations providing or promoting U.S.
products and services, that have an interest in entering or expanding
their business in the mission's destination country. The following
criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants:
Suitability of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's)
products or services to these markets;
The applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm's or service provider's) potential for
business in the markets, including likelihood of exports resulting from
the mission; and
Consistency of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's)
goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission.
Balance of company participants' size and location may also be
considered during the review process.
Referrals from a political party or partisan political group or any
information, including on the application, containing references to
political contributions or other partisan political activities will be
excluded from the application and will not be considered during the
selection process. The sender will be notified of these exclusions.
Trade Mission Participation Fees
If and when an applicant is selected to participate on a particular
mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee below is required. Upon notification of
acceptance to participate, those selected have 5 business days to
submit payment or the acceptance may be revoked.
Participants selected for a trade mission will be expected to pay
for the cost of personal expenses, including, but not limited to,
international travel, lodging, meals, transportation, communication,
and incidentals, unless otherwise noted. Participants will, however, be
able to take advantage of U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms. In the
event that a mission is cancelled, no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation
fees for a cancelled mission will be reimbursed to the extent they have
not already been expended in anticipation of the mission.
If a visa is required to travel on a particular mission, applying
for and obtaining such a visa will be the responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such a
visa are not included in the participation fee. However, the Department
of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the
procedures required to obtain business visas.
Trade Mission members participate in trade missions and undertake
mission-related travel at their own risk. The nature of the security
situation or health risk in a given foreign market at a given time
cannot be guaranteed. The U.S. Government does not make any
representations or guarantees as to the safety or security of
participants. The U.S. Department of State issues U.S. Government
international travel alerts and warnings for U.S. citizens available at
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any
question regarding insurance coverage must be resolved by the
participant and its insurer of choice.
Definition of Small and Medium Sized Enterprise
For purposes of assessing participation fees, an applicant is a
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) if it qualifies under the Small
Business Administration's (SBA) size standards (https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards), which vary by North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code. The SBA Size Standards
Tool [https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/] can help you determine the
qualifications that apply to your company.
Mission List: (additional information about each mission can be
found at https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).
Security Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala, and
Honduras
Dates: May 10-15, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Security Mission for Economic
Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, May 10-15, 2020. The
Trade Mission will kick off with a regional conference, Risk Management
for Economic Prosperity, on May 11, 2020, which the mission
participants will attend. The conference is led by the regional
American Chambers of Commerce and will have participation by officials
from the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. By
joining in the mission and conference, participants will learn about
regional priorities, policy and regulatory changes, and projects
throughout the region. The purpose of the mission is to leverage the
regional political and economic climate and include both Deal Team 2.0
and the America Crece Initiative. Both events will initiate new
opportunities to advance the interests of U.S. business in these
markets with the development and announcement by the new governments of
priority projects in safety & security, information and communication
technology (ICT), infrastructure, smart cities, ports, and energy.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on
the availability of host government and business officials, specific
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
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Sunday, May 10, 2020................... Trade Mission
Participants Arrive. Ice
breaker reception for
companies and core team
members including participants
and collaborators.
Monday, May 11, 2020................... Regional SCO will kick
off Risk Management for
Economic Prosperity conference
to which the mission
participants will attend and
learn about regional
priorities, policy and
regulatory changes, and
projects throughout the
region.
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Reception in the
evening at the Chief of
Mission's residence for
companies, government
officials, and local private
sector guests.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020.................. Matchmaking offered to
mission participants in El
Salvador.
Wednesday/Thursday, May 13-14, 2020.... Arrival in Guatemala
or Honduras for matchmaking
and other networking.
Friday, May 15th....................... End of Mission.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A
minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 companies and/or trade associations
will be selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Security
Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador then Guatemala and/or
Honduras will be $3,500 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) 1
and $4,900 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each
additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization)
is $500. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be
the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver
services can be arranged for an additional cost. Delegation members
will be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce
Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and
other internet websites, press releases to general and trade media,
direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than March 2, 2020. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after
March 20, 2020, will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
April Redmon, Senior International Trade Specialist, Global Safety &
Security Team, U.S. Commercial Service-Virginia/Washington, DC, 703-
235-0103, [email protected]
Judy Lao, Senior International Trade Specialist, Global Markets, WH
Trade Policy, 202-482-2536, [email protected]
Rachel Kreissl, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service--El
Salvador, U.S. Embassy San Salvador, 503=2501-3211,
[email protected]
Antonio Prieto, Senior Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--
Guatemala, U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, (502) 2326-4310/2326-4000,
[email protected]
Rommel Alcantara, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--
Honduras, U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, (504) 2236-9320, ext 4092,
[email protected]
Maria Rivera, Senior Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--El
Salvador, U.S. Embassy San Salvador, 503-2501-3060,
[email protected]
Reconstruction Trade Mission to Southern Africa
Dates: June 15-18, 2020
Summary
The proposed Reconstruction Trade Mission to Southern Africa will
visit Maputo, Mozambique, and have optional visits to Harare, Zimbabwe
and/or Lilongwe, Malawi. The purpose of the mission is to highlight the
reconstruction needs of these countries to U.S. suppliers and service
providers following the devastating Cyclone Idai. Cyclone Idai is
regarded as one of the worst-ever natural disasters in the southern
hemisphere which had a direct impact in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and
Malawi. In the early hours of March 15, 2019 wind speeds of more than
100 miles/hour and a storm surge surpassing 14 feet devastated the
coastline. The eye of the storm hit at and near the city of Beira,
Mozambique and spread to neighboring Malawi and Zimbabwe with large-
scale flooding and mudslides.
The trade mission participants would meet with the Ministries of
Energy and Natural Resources, USAID partners, World Bank and African
Development Bank representatives, and other relevant government and
private entities in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi to discuss
opportunities surrounding the reconstruction efforts. During the
mission, U.S. companies will be introduced to potential local business
partners and will be able to identify projects in which there is a
significant demand for their products and services. The Mission will
include representatives from U.S. producers and service providers that
offer critical infrastructure, energy infrastructure, construction-
related products, health and IT systems infrastructure and services.
Participating firms and associations will gain market insights, make
industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and be better
positioned to advance specific projects, with the goal of increasing
U.S. exports of products and services to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and
Malawi. The mission will include customized one-on-one business
appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors,
and joint venture partners; meetings with state and local government
officials and industry leaders; and networking events. The trade
mission will also have the added benefit of helping contribute to the
humanitarian effort, further burnishing the image of U.S. companies and
strengthening U.S. relations with these countries.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on
the availability of host government and business officials, specific
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
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Monday, June 15, 2019, Optional Stop-- Economic Briefing.
Harare, Zimbabwe/Lilongwe, Malawi. Government and development bank
meetings.
Ambassador Reception.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2019, Optional Stop-- Meetings with local private
Harare/Lilongwe, Maputo, Mozambique. sector.
Travel to Maputo.
Networking Reception.
Wednesday, June 17, 2019, Maputo, Economic Briefing.
Mozambique. Meetings with Government.
Ambassador Reception.
Thursday, June 18, 2019, Maputo, Government meetings.
Mozambique. Meetings with development
banks.
Meetings with private sector.
Depart.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Reconstruction Trade
Mission to Southern Africa must complete and submit an application
package for consideration by DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on
their ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. U.S. companies or trade associations
already doing business with countries as well as U.S. companies seeking
to enter to the countries' markets for the first time may apply. A
minimum of 15 companies and/or trade associations will be selected for
participation in this mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a company or trade association has been selected to
participate on the mission, a payment to the DOC in the form of a
participation fee is required. All companies will visit Maputo,
Mozambique as part of the mission. The participation fee for the main
stop to Maputo, Mozambique is $3,100 for a large firm or trade
association and $1,400 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME),
which covers one representative. For additional representatives the
company participation fee is $200. The company should then select which
optional stop, if any, it would like to join, Lilongwe, Malawi and/or
Harare, Zimbabwe. For the optional stop to Lilongwe, Malawi the
participation fee is $3,100 for a large firm or trade association and
$1,500 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), which covers one
representative with the fee for an additional representative at $100.
To participate in the optional stop in Harare, Zimbabwe, the
participation fee for the optional stop to Harare is $1,750 for a large
firm or trade association and $800 for a small or medium-sized
enterprise (SME), which covers one representative. The minimum number
of firms required for the Zimbabwe stop is three, and a company must
pay $200 for an additional representative. Expenses for travel,
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged
for additional cost. Delegation members will be able to take advantage
of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the U.S.
Department of Commerce trade mission calendar (www.export.gov/trademissions) and other internet websites, press releases to general
and trade media, notices by industry trade associations and other
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows.
Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no
later than March 13, 2020. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review
applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis until the
minimum of fifteen participants is reached. We will inform all
applicants of selection decisions as soon as possible after the
applications are reviewed. Applications received after March 13th will
be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
How To Apply
Applications can be downloaded from the trade mission website or
can be obtained by contacting Tamarind Murrietta or Ashley Bubna at the
U.S. Department of Commerce (see contact details below). Completed
applications should be submitted to Tamarind Murrietta or Ashley Bubna.
Contacts
U.S. Commercial Service Mozambique, Tamarind Murrietta, U.S. Commercial
Counselor, [email protected], +258-2135-5475
U.S. Commercial Service Office of Africa, Ashley Bubna, Desk Officer,
[email protected], +1-202-482-5205
Executive-Led Mission and Business Development Event in East Africa
Date: August 31-September 3, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce (USDOC), International
Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing a two-part program consisting
of an Executive-led Trade Mission (TM) and a Commercial Service (CS)-
supported Business Development Event in Nairobi, Kenya.
The TM will be Executive-led with an emphasis on Business-to-
Government (B2G) meetings for U.S. companies interested in competing
for government projects that are a part of the Government of Kenya's
(GOK) Big Four agenda. Following the TM meetings, a larger group of
U.S. companies will join the delegation to take part in a CS-supported
event, the American Chamber of Commerce Summit 2020 (Summit). The
Summit will have a regional focus and provide U.S. companies with
opportunities to gain exposure to companies and officials from markets
across East Africa (i.e., Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and
Uganda).
In addition to the two-part program in Kenya, interested companies
are able to select optional spin-offs for tailored business meetings in
Uganda and/or Tanzania before and after the Kenyan program,
respectively.
Schedule
Proposed Timetable *
* Note: The final schedule of meetings, events, and site visits
will depend on the availability of host government and business
officials, specific goals of mission participants, and flight
availability and ground transportation options.
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Thursday, August 27.................... (OPTIONAL) B2B/B2G
Meetings in Kampala, Uganda.
Friday-Sunday, August 28-30............ Weekend Travel.
Trade Mission
Participants Arrive in Kenya.
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Country Briefing.
Monday, August 31...................... Trade Mission B2G/B2B
Meetings.
Official Luncheon.
Trade Mission B2G/B2B
Meetings.
Tuesday, September 1................... Trade Mission B2G/B2B
Meetings.
Official Reception at
Ambassador's Residence.
Wednesday-Thursday, September 2-3...... AmCham Summit 2020.
Panel Sessions.
Industry breakouts.
B2B Summit Meetings.
Summit Reception.
Friday-Sunday, September 4-6........... (OPTIONAL) Weekend
Travel.
Trade Mission
Participants Arrive.
Country Briefing.
Monday, September 7.................... (OPTIONAL) B2B/B2G
Meetings in Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the executive-led trade
mission must complete and submit an application package for
consideration by the DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. A minimum of six and maximum of ten firms
and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the
mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the USDOC in the form of a participation
fee is required. The participation fee for the Executive-Led Mission
will be $2,300 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) 1; and
$3,400 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for each
additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization)
is $500.
Fees for optional spinoffs to Uganda and/or Tanzania will follow
the Gold Key Service fee structure at an additional $950 per small,
$2,300 per medium-sized, and $3,400 per large firm and trade
association/organization, plus any direct costs.\1\
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U.S. Commercial Service user fee schedule for Gold Key Service.
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Timeline for Recruitment
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the USDOC
trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and other
internet websites, press releases to general and trade media, direct
mail, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier
groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and
trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and
conclude no later than July 31, 2020. The USDOC will review
applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a
comparative basis. Applications received after July 31, 2020 will be
considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service--Nairobi Team:
Leone Mutoka, Commercial Assistant, +254-20-363-6438,
[email protected]
Judy Magondu, Commercial Assistant, +254 (20) 363-6400,
[email protected]
Daniel Gaines, Commercial Officer, +254-20-363-6000 ext. 6424,
[email protected]
Diane Jones, Senior Commercial Officer, +254-20-363-6000 ext. 6424,
[email protected]
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service--Dar es Salaam Team:
Patricia Wagner, Senior Commercial Officer, +255-22-229-4243,
[email protected]
Mary Msemwa, Commercial Specialist, + 255-22-229-4340,
[email protected]
State Department Partner Post--Kampala Team:
Kimberly Harrington, Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs,
[email protected], +256 (0) 414-306214
Mark R. Krumm, Econ Officer, [email protected], +256 (0) 414-306-239
13th Annual U.S. Industry Program at the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, Austria
Date: September 20-23, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce's (DOC) International
Trade Administration (ITA), with participation from the U.S.
Departments of Energy and State, is organizing the 13th Annual U.S.
Industry Program at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
General Conference, to be held September 20-23, 2020, in Vienna,
Austria. The IAEA General Conference is the premier global meeting of
civil nuclear policymakers and typically attracts senior officials and
industry representatives from all 170 Member States. The U.S. Industry
Program is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) Civil
Nuclear Trade Initiative, a U.S. Government effort to help U.S. civil
nuclear companies identify and capitalize on commercial civil nuclear
opportunities around the world. The purpose of the program is to help
the U.S. nuclear industry promote its services and technologies to an
international audience, including senior energy policymakers from
current and emerging markets as well as IAEA staff.
Representatives of U.S. companies from across the U.S. civil
nuclear supply chain are eligible to participate. In addition,
organizations providing related services to the industry, such as
universities, research institutions, and U.S. civil nuclear trade
associations, are eligible for participation. The mission will help
U.S. participants gain market insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and identify or advance specific projects
with the goal of increasing U.S. civil nuclear exports to a wide
variety of countries interested in nuclear energy.
The schedule includes: Meetings with foreign delegations and
discussions with senior U.S. Government officials on important civil
nuclear topics including regulations, technology and standards,
liability, public acceptance, export controls, financing,
infrastructure development, and R&D cooperation. Past U.S. Industry
Programs have included participation by the U.S. Secretary of Energy,
the Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and
senior U.S. Government officials from the Departments of Commerce,
Energy, State, the Export-
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Import Bank of the United States, and the National Security Council.
There are significant opportunities for U.S. businesses in the
global civil nuclear energy market. With 55 reactors currently under
construction in 15 countries and 160 nuclear plant projects planned in
27 countries over the next 8-10 years, this translates to a market
demand for equipment and services totaling $500-740 billion over the
next ten years.
Proposed Timetable
**** Note that specific events and meeting times have yet to be
confirmed ****
Sunday, September 20
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.--1-1 Showtime Meetings with visiting ITA Staff
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.--U.S. Industry Welcome Reception
Monday, September 21
7:00 a.m.--Industry Program Breakfast Begins
8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.--U.S. Policymakers Roundtable
9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m.--Break
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.--USG Dialogue with Industry
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--IAEA Side Events
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.--Break
12:30-6:00 p.m.--Country Briefings for Industry Delegation (presented
by foreign delegates)
7:30-9:30 p.m.--U.S. Mission to the IAEA Reception
Tuesday, September 22
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--Country Briefings for Industry (presented by
foreign delegates)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--IAEA Side Event Meetings
Wednesday, September 23
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--Country Briefings for Industry (presented by
foreign delegates)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--IAEA Side Event Meetings
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A
minimum of 15 and maximum of 50 companies and/or trade associations
and/or U.S. academic and research institutions will be selected to
participate in the mission from the applicant pool. The first ten
applicants will be permitted to send two representatives per
organization (if desired). After the first ten applicants, additional
representatives will be permitted only if space is available.
Participating companies may send more than two participants if space
permits. The Department of Commerce will evaluate applications and
inform applicants of selection decisions beginning three weeks after
publication in the Federal Register and on a rolling basis thereafter
until the maximum number of participants has been selected.
Fees and Expenses
After a company or organization has been selected to participate on
the mission, a payment to the DOC in the form of a participation fee is
required. The fee covers ITA support to register U.S. industry
participants for the IAEA General Conference. Expenses for travel,
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged
for additional cost. Participants will be able to take advantage of
discounted rates for hotel rooms.
The fee to participate in the event is $5,200 for a large company
and $4,400 for a small or medium-sized company (SME)2, a trade
association, or a U.S. university or research institution. The fee for
each additional representative (large company, trade association,
university/research institution, or SME) is $2,000.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce
Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions),
and notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups.
Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no
later than July 17, 2020. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review
applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a rolling
basis. Applications received after July 20, 2020, will be considered
only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Jonathan Chesebro, Industry & Analysis, Office of Energy and
Environmental Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 482-1297, Email:
[email protected]
Devin Horne, Industry & Analysis, Office of Energy and Environmental
Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 482-0775, Email:
[email protected]
Cyber-Security Business Development Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay
With Optional Stop in Argentina
Dates: October 5-9, 2020
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Cybersecurity Business
Development Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay, October 5-9, 2020,
with an optional stop in Argentina on October 13, 2020.
This mission aims to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to
some of South America's most rapidly growing information and
communication technology (ICT), security, and critical infrastructure
protection markets. It will assist U.S. companies in finding business
partners to which they may export their products and services to the
region. Target participants are U.S. companies and U.S. trade
associations with members that provide cybersecurity and critical
infrastructure protection products and services. The mission will visit
Santiago, Chile; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Lima, Peru, along with an
optional stop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Participating firms will have
the opportunity to gain market insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and advance their own specific projects,
all with the goal of increasing U.S. cyber security product and service
exports to the region. This mission will include customized, one-on-
one, business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
distributors, and joint venture partners. It will also allow for
meetings with industry leaders as well as state and local government
officials, along with other networking events.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on
the availability of host government and business officials, specific
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
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Sunday, October 4, 2020................ Trade Mission
Participants Arrive in Lima,
Peru.
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Monday, October 5, 2020................ Welcome and Country
Briefing (Peru).
Presentations and/or
cabinet/ministry meetings.
Networking Lunch.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception
at Ambassador's residence
(TBC).
Tuesday, October 6, 2020............... Travel to Santiago,
Chile.
Welcome and Country
Briefing (Chile).
Presentations.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020............. One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch.
Cabinet/ministry
meetings.
Networking Reception
at Ambassador's residence
(TBC).
Thursday, October 8, 2020.............. (Morning) Travel to
Montevideo, Uruguay.
(Afternoon)Welcome and
briefing.
Presentations by
Uruguayan government entities.
Friday, October 9, 2020................ (Morning) Business
matchmaking.
Closing Ambassador's
reception (TBC).
(Afternoon) Trade
mission participants depart
for optional Argentina stop or
return home.
Saturday-Monday, October 10-12, 2020... Travel day or free
time for Argentina optional
stop participants.
National Holiday
(Argentina) on Monday, October
12th.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 (Optional)... Welcome and Country
Briefing (Argentina).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
Department of Commerce. All applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. A minimum of 12 and maximum of 15 firms
and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the
mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the business
development mission will be $5,700 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME); and $7,750 for large firms or trade associations.
The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/
trade organization) is $1,000. The cost for the optional stop in
Argentina is not included and is charged as a full Gold Key Service fee
at an additional $950 per small, $2,300 per medium-sized, and $3,400
per large firm and trade association/organization, plus any direct
costs.\2\ Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be
the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver
services can be arranged for additional cost. Delegation members will
be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
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Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce
Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and
other internet websites, press releases to general and trade media,
direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than July 17, 2020. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis until the maximum number of
participants is selected. Applications received after July 17, 2020,
will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
USA
Gemal Brangman, Senior Advisor, Trade Missions, Trade Events Management
Task Force, Washington, DC, 202-482-3773, [email protected]
Paul Matino, Senior International Trade Specialist, Baltimore, MD--
USEAC, 410-962-4539, [email protected]
Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior International Trade Specialist, Northern
Virginia--USEAC, 703-235-0102, [email protected]
Peru
Leon Skarshinski, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Lima, Peru,
[email protected]
Chile
Joshua Leibowitz, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Santiago,
Chile, [email protected]
Uruguay
Matthew Poole, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Montevideo,
Uruguay, [email protected]
Argentina
Karen Ballard, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy--Santiago, Chile,
[email protected]
Cyber Security Business Development Mission to India
Dates: April 19-23, 2021
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-led Cyber Security
Business Development Mission to India.
The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms and trade
associations to India's information and communication technology (ICT)
security and critical infrastructure protection markets and to assist
U.S. companies to find business partners and export their products and
services to the region. The mission is intended to include
representatives from U.S. companies and U.S. trade associations with
members that provide cyber security, data protection, critical
infrastructure protection, and other cyber security related equipment
and services. The mission will visit India where U.S. firms will have
access to business development opportunities
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across India. Participating firms will gain market insights, make
industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific
projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. exports of products and
services to India. The mission will include customized one-on-one
business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
distributors and joint venture partners; meetings with state and local
government officials and industry leaders; and networking events.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on
the availability of host government and business officials, specific
goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
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Sunday, April 18....................... Trade Mission
Participants Arrive in New
Delhi.
Monday, April 19....................... Welcome and Country
Briefing.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch (No-
Host).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception
at Deputy Chief of Mission
residence (TBC).
Tuesday, April 20...................... Breakfast roundtable
with Indian industry groups
and associations (TBC).
Cyber Security event
to share best practices and
promote participants.
Networking Lunch (No-
Host).
Ministry and other
Indian Government Briefings
and Meetings.
Transportation from
Hotel to Airport Included
Travel to Mumbai.
Wednesday, April 21.................... Welcome Briefing,
Mumbai and Maharashtra State.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch (No-
Host).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception
at Consul General residence
(TBC).
Thursday, April 22..................... Breakfast roundtable
with Indian industry groups
and associations (TBC).
Cyber Security event
to share best practices and
promote participants.
Networking Lunch (No-
Host).
Indian Government
Briefings and Meetings.
Travel to Airport (NOT
INCLUDED).
Friday, April 23....................... OPTIONAL STOP--
Bangalore or Hyderabad.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch (No-
Host).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A
minimum of 12 and maximum of 20 firms and/or trade associations will be
selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Cyber
Security Business Development Mission will be $3,200 for small or
medium-sized enterprises (SME); and $6,000 for large firms or trade
associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000. Expenses for travel,
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each
mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged
for additional cost. Delegation members may be able to take advantage
of preferential rates for hotel rooms.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce
Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and
other internet websites, press releases to general and trade media,
direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than February 1, 2021. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after
February 1, 2021 will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
CONTACTS
USA
Pompeya Lambrecht, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S.
Commercial Service, International Trade Administration [bond] U.S.
Department of Commerce, Arlington, VA, Tel: 703-756-1707,
[email protected]
Gemal Brangman, Project Officer, International Trade Administration
[bond] U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC, Tel: 202-482-3773,
Fax: 202-482-9000, [email protected]
Paul Matino, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service,
International Trade Administration [bond] U.S. Department of Commerce,
300 W. Pratt St, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21201, Tel. 410-962-4581
Jorge Pardo, International Trade Specialist, International Trade
Administration, Industry and Analysis, Office of Digital Services
Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: 202-482-5879,
[email protected].
Office of South Asia
Noor Sclafani, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan Desk, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: 202-482-1421,
[email protected]
Carla Men[eacute]ndez McManus, Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate
General, Mumbai, U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade
Administration [bond] U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: + 91-22-672-
4000, [email protected]
In India, until July 2020:
Erick Kish, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy New Delhi, U.S. Commercial
Service, International Trade Administration [bond] U.S. Department of
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Commerce, Tel: +91-11-2347-2347, [email protected].
In India, from August 2020 onwards:
Brenda VanHorn, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate Mumbai,
U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration [bond] U.S.
Department of Commerce, Tel: + 91-22-672-4215,
[email protected].
Gemal Brangman,
Senior Advisor for Trade Missions.
[FR Doc. 2020-04210 Filed 2-28-20; 8:45 am]
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