DAY ONE

International CEO Luncheon (by invitation)

International CEO Forum
Featuring ASIMCO Chairman & CEO Jack Perkowski, best-selling author of “Managing the Dragon: How I'm Building a Billion-Dollar Business in China,” who will fly in from China to share his invaluable insights into how U.S.-based businesses could take advantage of the booming Chinese market and provide participants with a timely insider’s perspective on growth opportunities through onshore and offshore ventures.

Build Your Business with Federal Government Contract
Learn the necessary tools and requirements to bid on big government contracts, including how to master the federal subcontracting process and how to get on the GSA schedule.

One-on-One Business Meetings with Government Agencies
Get your questions answered on ways to effectively navigate the Federal Government procurement process, to win contracts, and to explore other lucrative opportunities through these one-on-one meetings.

Welcome Reception
Meet outstanding Asian Americans, high-level corporate executives and government officials at this important networking reception.

Birds of a Feather Networking Dinner
Re-connect and get to know your industry peers and your corporate procurement executive at these private networking dinners sponsored by corporations. Space is limited, so reserve your space early. Separate fees and registration apply. (Open only to registered conference participants).

DAY TWO

Grow Your Business with Technology
Harness the power of technology to maximize profit and learn how to survive an economic downturn in the internet age.

Business Beyond Boundaries:China Trade Mission Success Stories
Learn from small businesses & corporations working in China how to use outsourcing opportunities in China and the Asia-Pacific region, through this interactive, townhall-style forum.

USPAACC-EF/Wells Fargo Asian Business Leadership Awards Luncheon
Three Asian American business enterprises will be chosen from a nationwide search to receive the USPAACC-EF/Wells Fargo Asian American Business Leadership Award. The winners of $5,000 cash and a trophy will tell you how they achieved success.

The Supplier Diversity Professionals' Summit
Supplier Diversity Directors/Managers & Buyers from Fortune 500 corporations will share their unique experiences in their working relationships with Asian American suppliers and best practices that have yielded good results.

The Summit of Suppliers
Proven strategies on winning big contracts will be shared by suppliers in this interactive summit—plus learn the road map to keep supply chains competitive and ways to add value to your products and services.

Polished for Success
A seminar for young adults
Participants will learn how to present themselves in public to make a positive and lasting first impression, and most important, how to communicate clearly and effectively to be successful in life.

View from the Top
A joint Summit of Buyers and Suppliers to discuss procurement trends, forecasts and best practices.

Presentation of “50 Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses”
(White House—by invitation)

Congressional Excellence Awards Reception
Connect with Members of Congress at this special reception for top business leaders.

Excellence Awards Dinner (Black Tie)
Presenting the 50 Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses who produced over $4.9 Billian sales in 2007

DAY THREE

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Gather at the entrance to the Guanxi* Suppliers Opportunity Fair and mark the official opening of our signature event.

Guanxi Supplier Opportunity Fair & One-on-One Business Meetings
A business term meaning “connections” or “relationships,” this venue is where some of the most innovative and cost-effective Asian American suppliers meet with serious corporate and government buyers on prescheduled “one-on-one” meetings.
In previous conferences, we had over 800 meetings, where Asian American suppliers showed their capabilities with corporate and government buyers. Minority suppliers who understand the power of “face-time” will seize this opportunity to meet with key decision-makers.

Business Leaders & Scholarship Awards Luncheon
Be inspired by stories of “triumph despite adversity” from some of the finest young men and women—our country’s future leaders.

Government Contracting Workshops
Understand and apply the unique processes, requirements, and strategies necessary to win million-dollar federal government contracts.

Global Trade Zone
Explore onshore and offshore opportunities with industry leaders in this unique and informative venue. Meet Embassy Officials from Asian countries and ask them about doing business with or in their country.