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WCIT Events Calendar 2006

October 7-14
2006
We invite you to join Lt. Governor Brad Owen and other Washington civic and business leaders on a "Sustainable Business Development" trip to Sao Paulo, Curitiba, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Business opportunities with Brazil's business leaders; world-class innovative models for improving the social and built environments; international leaders in best business practices. For information contact Terry Laggner 206-443-3826 or tlaggner@wcit.org.
July 6
2006
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eleventh Annual Senators' Conference. "The U.S. & China: The Road to Positive Engagement" co-chaired by Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. Co-sponsored with WA State China Relations Council and National Center for APEC.
May 17
2006
Annual trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional delegation. Registration now open. Adam Smith Ninth District Day, May 18; Potlatch, May 19.
April 6
2006

TVW SCHEDULE: This program airs Thursday, April 13, 8:00 p.m.; Friday, April 14, 4:00 a.m.; & Friday, April 14, 12:00 noon.

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. WCIT 33rd Annual Meeting. "Water, Business, and Development:  Global Water Stewardship at The Coca-Cola Company" Featuring Daniel Vermeer, Director Global Water Initiative, Coca Cola Company. Water scarcity, an issue for business leaders, is already impacting global economic growth.

March 21,
2006
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Policy Roundtable with Chris Murck, CEO, APCO Asia. World Trade Center. "The Economic and Political Restructuring of Southeast Asia." $15.00 members; $20 non-members. Register

February 22
2006

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Seattle World Trade Center Holland America Line Dining Room. Meet Senator Patty Murray and Senator Susan Collins (R, Maine), who will co-sponsor port security legislation. To register call 206-443-3826 or e-mail jsardo@wcit.org
January 19
2006
"Policy Roundtable with Bill Bryant: The Inside Track on the WTO Hong Kong Ministerial " 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the World Trade Center, 2200 Alaskan Way, fourth floor board rooms. Continental breakfast included. $15 members/$20 non-members. To register call 206-443-3826 or e-mail jsardo@wcit.org

WCIT CO-SPONSORED EVENTS CALENDAR 2006

June 27
2006
"Collaboration & Conflict: The US-EU Partnership" 8:00 a.m. breakfast featuring Ambassador John Bruton, EU Ambassador to the U.S. at the World Trade Center Seattle, Holland America Line Dining Room 4th Floor. Register on-line at www.world-affairs.org or call (206) 441-5910. $28 members/$35 non-members.
April 11
2006

8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Lessons from Brazil: Aiming for a Common Vision on Sustainable Development in Greater Seattle. Featuring The Honorable Jaime Lerner, two times Governor of Parana, three times Mayor of Curitiba, Chaired by the Honorable Richard Conlin, City of Seattle Councilmember. Followed by a panel discussion with Patricia Chase (International Sustainable Solutions), Kevin Desmond (King County, Metro Transit), and Jim Mueller (JC Mueller) Sponsored by The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, International Sustainable Solutions, Washington Council on International Trade and the City of Seattle present Price $10 members/$12 non-members. Registration required. For more information, please e-mail Eva Zemandl or call 206-389-7319. Or register on line

April 3
2006
"The Changing Dynamics of U.S. - Japan Relations: Stability during Turbulent Global Economic Change." featuring Mr. Toyoo Gyohten, President, Institute of International Monetary Affairs and Senior Advisor, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd . 7:00 p.m., seating 6:45 p.m. Kane Hall 130.  No reservations required. Mr. Gyohten will discuss his views on how the U.S.-Japan relationship is critical to global stability at a time when countries such as China and India are becoming stronger global economic powers.
Feb 27
2006
U.S. Export Assistance Center and World Trade Center Tacoma will host a breakast on Middle East and Africa trading. Important for anyone looking to discover opportunities for trade in those areas. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00a.m. Seattle Tacoma International Airport Conference Facilities. For information or to register or email Susan Snyder or call 253-396-1022.
Feb 13
2006

Clay Lowery, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs
United States Department of the Treasury speaking on American Competitiveness. Luncheon presented by The National Center for APEC Registration 11:30. Program 12:00-1:30pm. Ranier Club. To register contact Monique S. Athertonmatherton@ncapec.org, 206-441-9022 by 11 February 2006

January 22
2006
Trash Fashion Bash. Seattle Design Center. Advance tickets: $125. Featuring Seattle's sustainable leaders in glamorous haute trash. Proceeds will be used to for an international conference in Seattle, in June 2007, Great Cities.  International Sustainable Solutions, along with partnering organizations, will bring some of the world's leading speakers on sustainability and urban design for a series of presentations and workshops centered on creating the vision for great cities of the 21st Century. Register
January 6
2006

World Affairs Council is hosting Under Secretary of Commerce David McCormick Friday, 01-06-2006 at 12:00 at the World Trade Center. "Perspectives on the Relationship of US Economic Interests and National Security" Please register via credit card at www.world-affairs.org

 


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