Trade Day Program Update

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tradeDay The 46th Annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 – 8AM to 6PM – Italian Community Center, Milwaukee, WI

Program Planning Update as of 2/15/2010

AGENDA (working copy)

8–11:30 AM What’s Going On In China, Brazil and India? (Panel, 1 hr each country; break 10-10:30 AM; Q&A)

Wisconsin has many companies doing business in China, Brazil and India. Find out from a panel of local experts working in the trenches, how they are strategizing and executing their company’s business in and out of these nations

Moderator		Mary Regel, Director, Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Development
China		Dan Brink Esq Gale Pence, President, Global Precision Tim Lopez, Senior Staff Attorney, AO Smith
Brazil		Jon Giuliani, Vice President International Sales, Rite Hite Corporation
India		Tom Marry, Regional Vice President, Modine Manufacturing Co Pradeep Nedungadi, Founding Partner, Visthar LLC

Noon – 1:45 PM Lunch and Governor’s Export Awards

2:00 – 4:00 PM Concurrent sessions – Choose one

International Trade Opportunities in Water Technology – Wisconsin’s expertise in water technology has made the state a hub for water-related research, engineering, manufacturing and education. The M7 Water Council, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and other organizations have sought to foster this water cluster by promoting increased international connections and business opportunities. In this session, key members of Wisconsin’s water industry will discuss how their companies are actively pursuing this grown global sector.

Jane Dauffenbach, President, Aquarius Systems
Rich Meeusen, President & CEO Badger Meter
Anselmo Teixeira, Senior VP Wastewater Biological Treatment & Clarification, Siemens Water Technologies Corp

The directors of Wisconsin’s trade offices in Brazil, Canada, China & Mexico will provide brief overviews of water-related opportunities in their respective markets

Compliance – Panel presentation followed by Q&A (provide note cards for anonymous questions, as well as audience participation; please confirm the session runs 90 minutes – E Kosidowski)

William Braun, US Customs ( invited, likely that he will accept) – Government Entity

Manufacturer TBD: I have a few ideas, but am open to suggestions

(Representative), ME Dey – Freight Forwarder

Success Stories – featuring Wisconsin international business CEO's, including past & current Governor's Export Award winners

4:00 – 6:00 PM After the conference – Networking Reception Sponsored by Bentley World Packaging

Other Program Highlights

Wisconsin state representatives from Brazil – Claudia Tomaselli, Canada – Nancy Ward, China – Paul Swenson & Mexico – Vincent Lencioni. Meet them at the reception, or request a one-on-one appointment call Jennifer Winner 608-266-0413 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

AM Coffee Sponsor – Port of Milwaukee

This conference draws up to 500 attendees

Thirteen booths (1 – 8’ table, some with electric) at $350 each on a first-come, first-saved basis. Members receive email notification announcing this reservation opportunity; booth reservations are confirmed only upon receipt of payment. Non-member organizations can apply on an availability-opening basis.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Trade Rep Sponsorships:
InSinkErator
Johnson Bank (LMGreb)
Johnson Diversey (JM call Steve Rubinson 2/15)
Geo Group (JM called Kevin Hansen 608-230-1000)

Committed Sponsors
CIBER / WAGE of UW-Madison
International Credit Executives Group of WI
Oshkosh Corp
Pilot Air Freight
Port of Milwaukee
UW-M Lubar School of Business

Partnering Organizations
Alverno College (unconfirmed)
China Business Council of MMAC
Institute of World Affairs UW-Milwaukee
International Institute of Wisconsin
Madison International Trade Association
Marquette University (unconfirmed)
Metropolitan Milwaukee Assoc of Commerce
MSOE Rader School of Business
Milwaukee World Trade Association
Stateline World Trade Association
Transportation Association of Milwaukee
US DOC – International Trade Administration
US Small Business Association
UWM Sheldon Lubar School of Business
Waukesha County Technical College
Wisconsin DATCP
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership

MWTA is looking for corporate and/or academic sponsors for this event – contact Peter or Jeanette at 414-287-4141 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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