MARBC Major Past Events: May 2010-2011

MARBC Major Past Events: 2009 - April 2010

MARBC Major Upcoming Events

2008

January - November 2008                        Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York
The MARBC Seminar Series “The Changing Face of Russia”
“The Changing Face of Russia” is a revival of a highly successful seminar series hosted by the MARBC in 1999-2000 addressing the changing business environment in Russia after the financial crisis of 1998.  The continuing series will again highlight and analyze recent developments affecting Russian-American business interactions. 

January 25, 2008            Philadelphia
The MARBC Seminar Series “The Changing Face of Russia” _(.pdf file)

February 20, 2008            State College, Pennsylvania
The MARBC Seminar Series “The Changing Face of Russia”

March 3-6, 2008                        Washington, D.C.
Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC)
WIREC 2008 is anticipated to be the largest business to business and business to government conference and exposition ever held on renewable energy in the U.S. MARBC will be hosting an Official Side Event! “Recent Successes of Russian-American Renewable Energy Cooperation & Analytical Application Tools for Biofuels Market Developments.”

March - April 2008                        Moscow, Russia                                               
MARBC Delegations in Russia

• Month of the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region in Russia

March 11-13, 2008                        Moscow, Russia                                  
International Specialized Exhibition BIOTECH WORLD’2008 (American participation)
International Conference “Water, biological objects and food” (American participation)

March 19-22, 2008                        Moscow, Russia                                  
15th Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (American participation)
MITT exhibition is the leading travel and tourism exhibition in Russia and the third one in the world.

March 24-26, 2008                        Moscow, Russia                                  
GOSZAKAZ 2008 (American participation)
                                               
March 25, 2008            Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
The MARBC Seminar Series “The Changing Face of Russia”

March 26-28, 2008                        Philadelphia, PA
BIOTECHNICA AMERICA (Russian Participation)

April 12-13, 2008                        Atlantic City, NJ
Hermes Expo International

April 18, 2008                        Philadelphia, PA                                
Russian Banking Industry Delegation in Philadelphia

April 22, 2008                Philadelphia, PA
Global Economic Outlook 2008
Hosted by the International Chambers of Commerce of Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic – Russia Business Council

April 22-25, 2008                        Moscow, Russia                                  
MARBC Delegation in Russia
9th International Forum “High Technology of the 21st Century” (American participation)
The “High Technology of the 21st Century” International Exhibition is one of the largest technological events in Russia. As in previous years, MARBC will organize a Russian-American seminar, an international exhibition and an innovation competition “Leader in the Field of High Technology” as well as American participation in the events held in the framework of the forum.

April 24-25, 2008                        Moscow, Russia                                  
BIOEURASIA (American participation)

May 12-16, 2008                         Moscow, Russia
Svyaz Expocomm (American participation)

May 19-21, 2008                        Washington, D.C.
Gartner Outsourcing Summit 2008 (Russian Participation)

May 19-23, 2008             New York, NY
World Trade Week New York City 2008 (Russian Participation)

May 23, 2008            New York, NY
The MARBC Seminar Series “The Changing Face of Russia”

May 2008             Philadelphia, PA
The Mid-Atlantic – Russia Business Council Award for Excellence in Russian

May 26-30, 2008                        Moscow, Russia                                               
MARBC Delegation in Russia
Russian Entrepreneurship Days

June 11-20, 2008                           Philadelphia, PA – Washington, D.C. – San Diego, CA
The 8th Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Week (RANIT-BIO)
RANIT is the most significant event in the Mid-Atlantic region devoted to Russian-American technology and business cooperation. The 8th RANIT will highlight biotechnology

June 12, 2008            Washington, D.C.
Roundtable and Reception

June 17-20, 2008            San Diego, CA
The 8th RANIT at BIO 2008
MARBC will coordinate Russian participation at this preeminent annual biotechnology convention to be held in San Diego in 2008.  BIO annually draws more than 20,000 biotechnology and life sciences professionals and top leaders from organizations around the world. More than 1,500 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers, and related organizations are expected to present exhibits.

June 22-26, 2008                        Moscow - St. Petersburg, Russia
Pennsylvania State Trade Mission to Russia
Explore Business Opportunities in Moscow and St. Petersburg

September - December 2008            New York, NY; Washington, DC; King of Prussia, PA; Pittsburg, PA;
                         Princeton, NJ; Baltimore, MD; Wilmington, DE
The MARBC Seminar Series “Russian Science and Technology Opportunities for U.S. Businesses” 
Seven seminars will be organized throughout the Eastern United States. Included in these sessions will be
presentations by U.S. corporations with significant technology transfer collaboration experience in Russia.

September 2008                        Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania World Trade Week (Russian Participation)

September 21-24, 2008                        Washington, D.C.
AdvaMed (Russian Participation)

October 2008                        Moscow, Russia
V International Specialized Exhibition “Robotics”(American Participation)
The Robotics Exhibition serves as the leading forum in Russia for experts in the field of robotics and intelligent design systems and places a strong emphasis on international cooperation in the areas of robotic systems, development and production.

October 22-24, 2008                        Chantilly, Virginia
2008 Mid-Atlantic BIO Conference (Russian Participation)

November 10-11, 2008                        Philadelphia, PA
BIOTECH 2008 (Russian Participation)
The event will be organized by three leading U.S. Biotechnology Associations based in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
       
November 17-21, 2008                         Philadelphia, PA
9th Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Week (RANIT)
The Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Weeks are designed to bring together entrepreneurs, scientists, venture capitalists, and established corporations within the United States and Russian technology communities through roundtable discussions, seminars, and participation in worldwide technology events.

November 17, 2008             Philadelphia, PA
The Welcoming Ceremony for 9th RANIT at Philadelphia City Hall

November 2008             Philadelphia, PA
The 6th Biannual Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Opportunities Symposium
Topics addressed by the symposium will include the challenges of doing business in Russia and opportunities in specific industry sectors. The symposium will address: the Russian-American Regional Cooperation Initiative, Russian legal, accounting and financial systems, transportation and distribution, insurance and investment guarantees, new initiatives and projects including the Mid-Atlantic Region trade mission to Russia.

November 19-20, 2008            King of Prussia, PA
ITEC- Philadelphia
As an important event of the 9th RANIT, the MARBC will organize Russian participation at the ITEC Conference, part of a prominent national series of trade shows for IT and business professionals. The Russian program will include a mini-pavilion and a program of panel discussions highlighting Russian information technology capabilities and other topics related to Russian technology and business.

November 2008            New York, NY; Harrisburg, PA;Philadelphia, PA
          Russian Chemical Industry Delegation’s Meeting With Pennsylvania Business
          and State Officials
The delegation will participate in different events addressing Russian-American chemical industry issues.     The discussion will be focused on issues relevant to successful chemical industry partnerships with Russia.

November 2008             Philadelphia, PA
The Closing Ceremony for 9th RANIT

December 1-5, 2008            Philadelphia, PA
Days of Russian-American Venture Industry Cooperation
During the Month of Russian-American Venture Industry Cooperation, a Russian delegation of government officials and industry executives will participate in a number of venture capital business events and learn about the U.S. venture capital industry.

December 2-3, 2008             Philadelphia, PA
Annual Mid-Atlantic Venture Conference (Russian Participation)
As the most important part of the Month, MARBC will coordinate Russian participation at this event, which showcases the best young companies in the region and provides companies with incomparable exposure to the region's top venture capitalists and private equity investors.
                       
December 2008             Philadelphia, PA
Russian-American Technology Entrepreneurship Conference

December 2008             Philadelphia, PA
Days of Russian-American Education and Technology Cooperation

MARBC Major Upcoming Events
July 2007 - December 2007

June 26 - July 1, 2007                  Kirov - Moscow, Russia

MARBC Delegation in Russia

International Conference “Biotechnology as the Scientifically-Practical Priority for Development of the Kirov Region” (American participation) 

The conference will focus on the theory and practice of local and international experiences with biotechnology, and its application to the formation of Kirov’s regional biotechnological cluster.

           July 9-12, 2007              New York, NY - Harrisburg, PA - Philadelphia, PA

         Russian Agricultural Delegation

           The delegation will participate in different events addressing Russian-American agricultural issues.

July 10, 2007                 Harrisburg, PA

         Seminar: “Business Opportunities in Russia”

The 3^rd reprisal of this seminar, recognized annually by the Dauphin County Board of Commissioners proclamation of “Business Opportunities in Russia Day,” will be focused on issues relevant to successful agricultural industry partnerships with Russia, including regulation, law, finance, and accounting matters. Company representatives will discuss experiences pursuing business opportunities in Russia and transacting business with Russian firms.

            July 11, 2007                  Philadelphia, PA

Welcoming Ceremony with the Russian Agricultural Delegation at Philadelphia City Hall. Russian Beverages Tasting

August 2007- December 2007     Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York

The MARBC Seminar Series: “The Changing Face of Russia”

“The Changing Face of Russia” is a revival of a highly successful seminar series hosted by the MARBC in 1999-2000 addressing the changing business environment in Russia after the financial crisis of 1998.  The continuing series will again highlight and analyze recent developments affecting Russian-American business interactions. 

August 2007                              Moscow, Russia

Moscow Industrial Trade Fair (American participation)

September 2007- December 2007            New York, NY; Washington, DC; King of Prussia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA;

                                                                Princeton, NJ; Baltimore, MD; Wilmington, DE

The MARBC Seminar Series: “Russian Science and Technology Opportunities for U.S. Businesses” 

Seven seminars will be organized throughout the Eastern United States. Included in these sessions will be presentations by U.S. corporations with significant technology collaboration experience in Russia.

September 2007                        Philadelphia, PA

“Philadelphia International Showcase”

Joint Event of World Trade Center and International Chambers of Commerce in the Greater Philadelphia Region and the Mid-Atlantic – Russia Business Council

September, 2007                       New York, NY; Atlantic City, NJ

Rostov Region Governors’ Second Delegation

October 8-9, 2007                      Philadelphia, PA

BIOTECH 2007 (Russian Participation)

The event will be organized by three leading U.S. Biotechnology Associations based in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware

October 2007                             Philadelphia, PA

Month of Russian American Venture Industry Cooperation

During the Month of Russian-American Venture Industry Cooperation, a Russian delegation of government officials and industry executives will participate in a number of venture capital business events and learn about the U.S. venture capital industry.

October 23-24, 2007       Philadelphia, PA

          Annual Mid-Atlantic Venture Conference (Russian Participation)

As the most important part of the Month, MARBC will coordinate Russian participation at this event, which showcases the best young companies in the region and provides companies with incomparable exposure to the region's top venture capitalists and private equity investors.

October 25-26, 2007                   Bethesda, Maryland

2007 Mid-Atlantic BIO Conference (Russian Participation)

October 2007                             Moscow, Russia

V International Specialized Exhibition “Robotics” (American Participation)

The Robotics Exhibition serves as the leading forum in Russia for experts in the field of robotics and intelligent design systems and places a strong emphasis on international cooperation in the areas of robotic systems, development and production.

October 2007                             Philadelphia, PA

Global Economic Outlook 2007 – 2008

Hosted by the International Chambers of Commerce of Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic – Russia Business Council

November, 2007           Philadelphia, PA – Fort Lauderdale, Fl

           Russian Mayors’ Delegation

As part of the MARBC’s efforts to develop regional cooperation between vast regions in Russia and the Mid-Atlantic States, MARBC will be hosting the delegation of mayors and local government officials in Philadelphia for the second time.

November, 2007                 Philadelphia, PA

          Welcoming Ceremony and Roundtable with the Russian Mayors' Delegation at Philadelphia City Hall

            The welcoming ceremony is a key event of the Russian Mayors Delegation’s Visit to the USA.

November 12-19, 2007                Pittsburgh, PA; King of Prussia, PA; Philadelphia, PA

7^th Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Week (RANIT)

The Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Weeks are designed to bring together entrepreneurs, scientists, venture capitalists, and established corporations within the United States and Russian technology communities through roundtable discussions, seminars, and participation in worldwide technology events.

November 11-13, 2007    Pittsburgh, PA

Commercialization of NanoMaterials (Russian Participation)

November 12, 2007        Pittsburgh, PA

The Welcoming Ceremony for 7^th RANIT at Pittsburgh

November 12, 2007        Pittsburgh, PA

The 6^th Biannual Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Opportunities Symposium

Topics addressed by the symposium will include the challenges of doing business in Russia and opportunities in specific industry sectors. The symposium will address: the Russian-American Regional Cooperation Initiative, Russian legal, accounting and financial systems, transportation and distribution, insurance and investment guarantees, new initiatives and projects including the Mid-Atlantic Region trade mission to Russia.

November 14-15, 2007     King of Prussia, PA

ITEC- Philadelphia

As an important event of the 7^th RANIT, the MARBC will organize Russian participation at the ITEC Conference, part of a prominent national series of trade shows for IT and business professionals. The Russian program will include a mini-pavilion and a program of panel discussions highlighting Russian information technology capabilities and other topics related to Russian technology and business.

November 15, 2007        Philadelphia, PA

Russian-American Technology Entrepreneurship Conference

November 16, 2007        Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia International Trade Event (Russian participation)

November 2007              Philadelphia, PA

The Closing Ceremony for 7^th RANIT at Philadelphia City Hall

November 2007                          New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlantic City, NJ

Russian Regions Governors’ Delegation

November 27-28, 2007                New York, NY

Maritime Security Expo 2007 (Russian Participation)

December 2007                         Philadelphia, PA

Days of Russian-American Education and Technology Cooperation  

MARBC Main Events Schedule for the U.S.
June 2005 - June 2006

MARBC Schedule of Major Events
August 2005- April 2006 in Russia

To receive more information concerning the events organized by MARBC, please visit our announcements section or contact Val Kogan, President of MARBC by phone: 215-708-2628, email: info@ma-rbc.org or val@ma-rbc.org

The MARBC will host the "Business Opportunities in Russia" Seminar on February 24th in Lehigh Valley, PA. The event will continue an extremely successful series of seminars entitled "The Changing Face of Russia." These seminars were critical to the education of regional companies with regard to the changing business environment in Russia after the financial crisis in 1998. MARBC hosted sixteen such seminars through May 2000.This seminar will discuss the various issues relevant to successful business partnerships with Russia, including regulation, law, finance, and accounting matters. There will also be representatives from companies to discuss shared experiences related to effectively capitalizing on business opportunities in Russia and fruitfully carrying out business with Russian firms. This seminar is an excellent way to learn more about the opportunities for business cooperation between American and Russian companies.

2005 Global & Homeland Security Summit  March 2-3, 2005, Washington D.C.

Discuss homeland security solutions with our outstanding Summit sponsors, including the Mid-Atlantic - Russian Business Council. MARBC is a supporting organization and the main organizer for the Russian Pavilion at the Homeland and Global Security Summit. The Russian pavilion will present Russian firms making products and rendering services in the sphere of global safety. Next year the Russian Pavilion will be extended into a larger Russian Program that will also include Russian panels.

Hear the nation's top government and industry leaders, including experts of the White House, Congress, Defense, Administration, and Homeland Security discuss the newest information:

• New programs of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Latest details on homeland security spending at the local, state, and federal levels
• Priorities and procurement procedures for homeland security spending, network security, health security, food security, and bioterrorism
• How to win homeland and global security contract

For further information regarding the 2005 Homeland & Global Security Summit, please visit our announcement page and www.globalsecurity.bz

MARBC recently held the first Days of Russian-American Venture Industry Cooperation, which took place in Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic region from October 25 - 29th, 2004. The Russian delegation in attendance featured government and industry executives from the Russian venture industry, including the Federal Agency for Science and Innovations, the Russian Venture Capital Association, and the Innovation Committee of the Moscow Entrepreneurs' Association. During these Days, the Russian delegation participated in a number of venture capital business events and learned about the U.S. venture industry. The events are an important part of the MARBC Program for Russian-American cooperation and development of the venture capital industry and technology parks.

The Days of Russian-American Venture Industry Cooperation opened with a welcoming ceremony in the Mayor's Reception Room in Philadelphia City Hall on October 25, 2004, where city officials proclaimed the commencement of the Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovative Technology Weeks in 2005. In the future the Days will become a part of the Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Weeks.

Russian participation in Early Stage East 2005 is an integral part of the Days of Russian-American Venture Industry Cooperation. The eighth annual Early Stage East Venture Capital Conference will be held in Philadelphia on May 11th and 12th at the Hyatt Regency on Penn's Landing. Early Stage East has a fresh vision to bring emerging technologies to the forefront for its audience of venture capitalists, private investors, expert service providers and entrepreneurs on the East Coast. This year, Early Stage East has broadened its list of featured industries to include not only information technology and software, but also chemicals and advanced materials, manufacturing technology, nanotechnology, medical instruments and devices, industrial biotechnology, and electronic materials.

For information about the Days of Russian-American Venture Industry Cooperation, please contact Val Kogan, MARBC by phone: (215) 708-2628, email: val@ma-rbc.org, or visit our announcement page.

The 2nd Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Week Starts June 18, 2005

RANIT is supported by leading regional businesses and governmental organizations, including administrations of the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the States of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, as well as Mid-Atlantic regional organizations focusing on international business and technology development. John F. Street, the Mayor of Philadelphia, officially proclaimed the Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Week in Philadelphia.

The long tradition of innovation in the City of Philadelphia includes the University of Pennsylvania - birthplace of the ENIAC - the world's first electronic, large-scale, general-purpose digital computer; and the University City Science Center, the oldest and largest urban technopark, which is owned by a consortium of 30 academic and scientific institutions. The University City Science Center, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, is the incubator of many flourishing, technology-based businesses.

"We are very pleased to host this event in the City of Philadelphia," said Richard Bendis, President and CEO of Innovation Philadelphia, a public/private partnership initiative founded in 2001 by the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and private enterprises dedicated to increasing the Region's entrepreneurial capacity and positioning the Greater Philadelphia Region as a leader in the Global Innovation Economy. "With a strong foundation of both established and entrepreneurial businesses plus an academic base of over 80 colleges and universities, we are uniquely able to supply the innovation needed to keep technology businesses at the forefront of the industry. This is a Region of growth and development and we look forward to collaborating with Russian technology companies in order to advance the Innovation Economy."

The 2nd Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Week will open at the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, on June 20, 2005. The Russian delegation will take part in several world-scale events, including BIO 2005 Exhibition, a preeminent biotechnology convention with an expected 20,000 biotechnology and life sciences professionals and top leaders from organizations around the world coming together to highlight the future of biotechnology. The 2nd RANIT will conclude with an extensive Russian program organized by the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council at Corporate and Channel Computing Expo 2005, one of the biggest and most significant technology events in the U.S.

	BIO 2005 June 19-22, 2005 in PHILADELPHIA, PA   The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced that the next annual international convention will be held in Philadelphia. BIO 2004 was the world's largest biotechnology gathering and featured 23 tracks of programming, including sessions on policy, finance, business development, science and regulatory affairs. The convention hosted forums on bioethics, business development and global opportunities; 440,000 square feet of exhibit space; a series of receptions at San Francisco landmarks; 27 state and 29 foreign pavilions; and a BIO TV studio and media center, complete with two press conference rooms. BIO represents more than 1,000 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations in all 50 U.S. states and 33 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of health-care, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products.
	Business Opportunities in Russia" Seminar June 24, 2005 in Harrisburg, PA The MARBC will co-host "Business Opportunities in Russia" Seminar jointly with the World Trade Centers of Central Pennsylvania, on June 24 at the Harrisburg Hilton in Harrisburg, PA. This seminar will discuss the various issues relevant to successful business partnerships with Russia, including regulation, law, finance, and accounting matters. There will also be representatives from companies to discuss shared experiences related to effectively capitalizing on business opportunities in Russia and fruitfully carrying out business with Russian firms. This seminar is an excellent way to learn more about the opportunities for business cooperation between American and Russian companies. For more information, please contact Val Kogan, Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council, by phone: 215.708.2628, email: val@ma-rbc.org, or visit the MARBC website at http://www.ma-rbc.org. For registration, please contact Tina Weyant, World Trade Center of Central Pennsylvania, by phone: 717.843.1090, email: tina@hwtc.org, or visit the HWTC website at www.hwtc.org
	C3 EXPO LAUNCHED AS MAJOR NEW CORPORATE AND CHANNEL COMPUTING EVENT Bringing corporate and channel buyers together with the computer industry's premier manufacturers and channel partners, in the nation's most dynamic business marketplace for the purchasing of technology, is the mission of a new major industry event, C3 EXPO. C3 EXPO (the abbreviated name for Corporate and Channel Computing Expo) will take place June 28-30, 2005 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, and will be produced and managed by the Ianuzzi family, well-known for its trade show successes under its corporate name of H.A. Bruno, and later Bruno Blenheim and Blenheim Group USA. The Ianuzzi family originated and developed PC EXPO and other high-tech trade shows. Responding to a vacuum in the marketplace created by the recent cancellation of several technology events throughout the United States, the Bruno firm acquired certain assets of the former CeBIT America show, produced by Deutsche Messe AG. Planning of the event will include cross-marketing opportunities with the leading associations, trade and business media and thought leaders of the technology world. The Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council announces the Russian - American program, which includes a conference and exhibition, in conjunction with C3 EXPO. This comprehensive Russian Conference program, which will provide opportunities for further business and technology cooperation between the U.S. and Russian companies, includes a seminar, panel discussions. The Russian Pavilion, organized by the MARBC, has an extensive display in the Exhibit Hall featuring the vast array of Russian science and technology capabilities. Since the establishment of CeBIT America, the Russian Conference, organized by the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council, became an important component of the international program of the event. This year the Russian conference includes two days of panels and presentations covering the most promising and pressing issues of the Russian-American business and technology cooperation and will be held in the MARBC Theater. The "Russian Science & Technology Opportunities for U.S. Business" seminar is a vital part of the Russian Conference. The seminar highlights various institutes, scientists and projects in Russia, and includes presentations by U.S. corporations with significant technology transfer collaboration experience in Russia. The presenters include a diverse group of representatives ranging from major corporations to small businesses, and from research universities to technology associations. A delegation from the Russian Federation, representing companies in the information technology, telecommunications and other technology industries, will be present to engage in two days of panel discussions and to exhibit the latest advancements in Russian technology for the duration of the C3 EXPO. The Russian delegation visit will be organized by MARBC in association with The Ministry of Economic Development & Trade of the Russian Federation, The Ministry of Education & Science of the Russian Federation, The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, The Moscow Entrepreneurs Association. For more information about Russian Program, please contact Val Kogan, Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council, by phone: 215.708.2628, email: val@ma-rbc.org, or visit the MARBC website at http://www.ma-rbc.org. For more information about C3 EXPO, please contact Mark Dineen at: (201) 226-1130, or via e-mail to: mdineen@C3expo.com.) Mayor of the City of Philadelphia Proclaimation The inaugural Russian-American Innovation Technology Week of 2003 was remarkable success. The event brought over 200 technology companies from Russia and the Newly Independent States to Philadelphia and made evident the potential for tremendous growth of this undertaking. We welcome the decision of the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council to expand this event to a semi-annual basis beginning in 2005. As a result, it will now include even greater numbers of seminars, panel discussions, round-table meetings, trade shows, conferences, and networking events designed to establish partnerships and cooperation between Russian and American business and technology communities. The city of Philadelphia is delighted to host delegations representing the leading Russian technology companies as they participate in the various technology events of the Russian-American Innovation Technology Week, including major conferences and exhibitions throughout the region. We congratulate the Mid-Atlantic - Russian Business Council as it celebrates its tenth anniversary with this significant achievement, and hope that such initiatives will ultimately help to establish the Mid-Atlantic Region as a major partner for Russian technology companies and a premier center of Russian-American technology cooperation. THEREFORE... I, John F. Street, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, do hereby proclaim the last two weeks of June and second and third week of November in Philadelphia as Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Weeks and extend a warm welcome to all participants of the Council's Semi-Annual Weeks, with best wishes for a successful partnership filled with innovation, ideas and exploration as we move into the 21st century together. John F. Street Mayor   Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Philadelphia, this twenty-fifth day of October, two thousand four Announcing: The Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council Seminar Series: Russian Science & Technology Opportunities for U.S. Business June - December 2005, New York, NY; Wilmington, DE; Princeton, NJ; Pittsburgh, PA; King of Prussia, PA; Baltimore, MD PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council announces the continuation of the seminar series on "Russian Science & Technology Opportunities for U.S. Business." Due to the success of the first fourteen seminars in the Mid-Atlantic region in Spring 2001 - Summer 2004, six new seminars will be organized during 2005 that will extend throughout the Eastern United States. They will take place in June - December 2005 in New York, NY; Wilmington, DE; Princeton, NJ; Pittsburgh, PA; King of Prussia, PA; and Baltimore, MD. Each seminar highlights various institutes, scientists and projects in Russia. Included in these sessions will be presentations by U.S. corporations with significant technology transfer collaboration experience in Russia. These presenters include a diverse group of representatives ranging from major corporations to small businesses, and from research universities to technology associations and foundations such as U.S. Industry Coalition (USIC), U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) and the U.S. Department of State's Science Centers Partners Program. USIC members participate in the Department of Energy's Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention, a program partnering weapons scientists in the former Soviet Union with U.S. industry to transform weapons technologies into viable products for the global market. The State Department's Partners Program, through Science Centers in Moscow and Kiev, offers U.S. businesses a protective infrastructure for funding basic and applied research projects, technology development, and technology demonstration research in the former Soviet Union. These seminars are an excellent way to learn more about the opportunities for business cooperation between American and Russian companies. For U.S. businesses, organizations such as the USIC and CRDF offer a wealth of experience with research projects and investment opportunities in the former Soviet Union, and the State Department's Partners Program reduces the costs and political risks of funding research in the Newly Independent States. Companies can gain unique access to the former Soviet weapons R&D community and utilize their expertise to work on corporate projects in such fields as biotechnology, instrumentation, communications, air, space and surface transportation, materials, the environment and more. For further information regarding the MARBC Seminar Series, please visit www.ma-rbc.org or contact Val Kogan, Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council, by phone: 215.708.2628, e-mail: val@ma-rbc.org The 3rd Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Week Starts November 7, 2005 The 3rd Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Week will open on November 7, 2005. As a part of the RANIT activities, MARBC organizes Russian participation in a number of conferences and trade shows, ITEC and the premier event of the year for the Eastern Technology Council. In addition to other events during the week, the Russian delegation will have roundtable with directors of technology transfer programs from universities around the City of Philadelphia. The 3rd RANIT will conclude with several panels and a roundtable at the International Incubator in the Science Center. The 3rd Russian-American Innovation Technology Week will also conclude the celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council and the 15-year anniversary of its longest Russian partner, the Moscow Entrepreneur Association. It will feature celebrations of the first Russian technology company establishing an office in the Science Center in Philadelphia and creation of the Russian-American Innovation Development Program. As a result of the Inaugural Russian-American Innovation Technology Week, several Russian technological companies are considering the Science Center incubator as a starting platform for developing their businesses in the U.S. and are planning to open representations in the Science Center in 2005. For information about the Semi-Annual Russian-American Innovation Technology Weeks in 2005, please contact Val Kogan, Mid-Atlantic-Russia Business Council, by phone: (215) 708-2628, email: val@ma-rbc.org, or visit the MARBC website at: http://www.ma-rbc.org. For further information, please visit our announcements section. The 5th Biennial Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Opportunities Symposium "Ten Years After - Russian-American Business Opportunities" November 2005 in King of Prussia, PA   The 5th Biennial Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Opportunities Symposium will take place in May 2005 in King of Prussia, PA. Coordinated by the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council (MARBC), this event will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2005. During these ten years, the event has received support from Mid-Atlantic states and local governments, economic development organizations, and regional chambers of commerce and business associations. Since 1995 this Symposium is the region's only major biennial event dedicated to promoting business opportunities with Russia and the Newly Independent States. Features of this year Symposium are: Opportunities through the Russian-American Regional Cooperation Initiative; Other topics of interest to business, such as Russian legal, accounting and financial systems, transportation and distribution, insurance and investment guarantees; Panel presentations highlighting opportunities in specific industry sectors, such as agriculture, food processing, packaging equipment, consumer goods, information technology and telecommunications, cutting-edge technology, the medical and pharmaceutical industries, environmental industry, building industry, transportation, media, travel and tourism, and other prospective exports to Russia; New initiatives and projects including Mid-Atlantic Region trade mission to Russia. This year's distinguished speakers include representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Mid-Atlantic States' Departments of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, U.S. Congressmen, and senior executives from American companies doing business with Russia. The keynote address will be given by United States Congressman Curt Weldon of Pennsylvania, Congressional point person on communications with the Russian Government, Co-Chairman of the Russian Duma-U.S. Congress Study Group. For more information on this event, visit the MARBC website at www.ma-rbc.org and contact Val Kogan, Event Chairman, at (215) 708-2628. SMART TechTrends 2006 TBA SMART TechTrends 2006 is the nation's premier science, technology and R&D conference hosted by SMART, Strengthening the Mid Atlantic Region for Tomorrow. The SMART Organization focuses on developing cross disciplinary collaboration among Mid-Atlantic business, government, academia and tech organizations as well as enhance technology education. This exhibition provides a platform to further progress technological development and the dissemination of innovative ideas. This is the only conference that brings together the extraordinary science, technology, and research and development players from business, academia and government in the Mid-Atlantic region with every federal agency supporting research and development. Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council will organize a Russian delegation to participate and a Russian mini-pavilion, which will provide an ample amount of opportunities for business cooperation between American and Russian enterprises and scientific institutes at the exhibition. Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council will secure a few Russian presentations to discuss the newest initiatives and hottest topics in the Russian technological industry and to foster the development of successful relationships between Russia and the USA. For further information regarding the Russian activities at SMART TechTrends 2005, please visit www.ma-rbc.org or contact Val Kogan, Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council, by phone: 215.708.2628, e-mail: val@ma-rbc.org CALENDAR OF BUSINESS EVENTS SPRING 2003 - SPRING 2004 FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ANY EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT VAL KOGAN AT (215) 708-2628         SPRING 2003   March 3-5, 2003 MARBC DELEGATION IN RUSSIA Moscow, Russia March 6, 2003 GREATER PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL ROUNDTABLE: "ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2003 AND BEYOND" A Collaboration Of International Chambers Of Commerce from the Mid-Atlantic          Region Philadelphia, PA March 13, 2003 7TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE:  INVESTING IN RUSSIA & CIS Organized by Sachs Associates in association with Bloomberg LP and supported by the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council New York, NY March-April 2003 EISENHOWER FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM Organized By Eisenhower Fellowships (Russian  Fellow Will Be Visiting Philadelphia) Philadelphia, PA March 17-21, 2003 March 21-23, 2003 MOSCOW SCHOOL OF POLITICAL STUDIES DELEGATION OF DUMA MEMBERS AND REGIONAL POLITICAL LEADERS Organized by the Moscow School of Political Studies, Georgetown Public Policy Institute, Georgetown University and the MARBC. Sponsored by USAID. Washington, DC Annapolis, MD Philadelphia, PA March 21, 2003 ROUNDTABLE WITH RUSSIAN DELEGATION OF DUMA MEMBERS AND REGIONAL POLITICAL LEADERS Organized By The  MARBC and Moscow School of Political Studies Philadelphia, PA April 4 - 22, 2003 MARBC DELEGATION IN RUSSIA Moscow, Ekaterinburg, St. Petersburg, Russia March 26-29, 2003 MITT 2003: MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM EXHIBITION Moscow, Russia April - December 2003 April 23-24, 2003 June 18-19 October 15-16 October 22-23 November 12-13 December 3-4 2003 "RUSSIAN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. BUSINESS" SEMINAR SERIES Organized By The  MARBC & U.S. Department Of State (A Series Of  Seminars Covering The Latest Developments In The Russian High Technology Sector ) Eastern United States Wilmington, DE New York, NY Columbus, OH Pittsburgh, PA King of Prussia, PA Fort Lauderdale, FL April - December 2003 RUSSIA, EUROPE AND UNITED STATES SEMINAR SERIES Organized by the Foreign Policy Research Institute and the MARBC Philadelphia, PA April 5-6, 2003 HERMES EXPO INTERNATIONAL    Supported By the  MARBC Atlantic City, N J April 8-11, 2003 RUSSIAN BUILDING INDUSTRY WEEK -- BATIMAT EXPO U.S. Business Delegation to be led by the  MARBC Moscow, Russia     April 2003 U.S. - RUSSIA EXCHANGE CENTER KICKOFF EVENT Philadelphia, PA April 24, 2003 AMBASSADORS EVENT Baltimore, MD April 22-24, 2003 "TECH TRENDS 2003 CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION: PROFITING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS" The  Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council and the U.S. Department of State are organizing a seminar in conjunction with Tech Trends 2003.  A Russian  Information Technology Delegation will present additional panel.  Supported by the Russoft Association and Consortium Fort-Ross Wilmington, DE April 21-30, 2003 MARBC DELEGATION IN RUSSIA Moscow Moscow Region, Russia April 21-25, 2003 the Fourth International Forum "High Technology of the        XXI century" Organized by the Moscow Government, Russian High-Tech Development Fund, State Duma Representatives, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Industry, Science and Technologies of the RF, Ministry Defense of the RF, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the RF, Ministry of Atomic Energy of the RF, Russian Agency for Aviation and Space, Russian Agency for Control Systems, Russian Agency for Ship Building, Russian Agency for Ammunition, Russian Agency for Conventional Arms, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, "Ecos" JSC, "INCONNECT" and Supported By the MARBC Moscow, Russia April 28-29, 2003 4TH ANNUAL RUSSIAN SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE Russian-American Panel organized by the MARBC Moscow, Russia April 28-30, 2003 WORLD RUSSIAN FORUM Presented by the Kontinent USA Media Group & Russia House in cooperation with the MARBC Washington, DC Philadelphia, PA New York, NY May 1, 2003 PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS EXPO Philadelphia, PA May, 2003 UNITED STATES - RUSSIA REGIONAL COOPERATION INITIATIVE Organized By the  MARBC Baltimore, MD May 20 - June 2, 2003 MARBC DELEGATION IN RUSSIA St. Petersburg Leningrad Region Moscow, Russia May 21-22, 2003 "THE PHARMACEUTICAL AND HEALTH CARE SECTOR IN RUSSIA" Organized By The Adam Smith Institute, Supported By The  MARBC  St. Petersburg, Russia May 24 - June 1, 2003 300 YEARS OF ST. PETERSBURG CELEBRATION St. Petersburg, Russia May 2003 HIGH TECH EXPO St. Petersburg, Russia   SUMMER 2003   June 16, 2003 SMART PROC 2003 Philadelphia, PA June 17-18, 2003 EARLY STAGE EAST 2003 Supported By The  MARBC Wilmington, DE June 18-20, 2003 CeBIT AMERICA The Russian Technology Pavilion at CeBIT America; a half-day seminar program on opportunities for U.S. business to do business in Russia; and a delegation visit of Russian technology-interested people. Organized by the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council and the U.S. Department of State . New York, NY June 2003 GLOBAL TRADE 2003 - OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES Organized By The Center For International Business & Education, Raritan Valley Community College And Supported By The  MARBC Somerville, NJ July 8, 2003 CONFERENCE: "INVESTING IN RUSSIA & THE C.I.S." Organized by Sachs Associates in association with Bloomberg, LP and supported by the Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council London, United Kingdom Summer 2003 DELEGATION OF LEADING EXECUTIVES IN THE RUSSIAN MANUFACTURING SECTOR Hosted By The  MARBC Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA Summer 2003 6TH ANNUAL MARBC PRESS CONFERENCE IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA Moscow, Russia   AUTUMN 2003   November 4-6, 2003 Partnerships for Prosperity & Security: Accessing Innovative Technologies from Russia, Ukraine & Kazakhstan This exhibition and conference sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy is designed to promote innovative technologies to potential commercial partners in the U.S. and to assist U.S. industry to form business partnerships with institutes and/or private companies in these three countries. Over 50 exhibits of ready-to-commercialize technologies will be showcased. MARBC is a partner organization in planning this event, which is being organized by the U.S. Industry Coalition. Philadelphia, PA September 2003 RUSSIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION IN CELEBRATION OF THE 300TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ST. PETERSBURG Supported by the MARBC New York, NY Philadelphia, PA September 2003 PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL CANDY GIFTS & GOURMET SHOW Delegation From Russia Hosted By The  MARBC King of Prussia, PA September 23-26, 2003 WORLD FOOD MOSCOW Moscow, Russia October 6-10, 2003 PENNSYLVANIA INTERNATIONAL WEEK: OPENING WITH 3th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION Organized by the Delaware River Port Authority and Supported by The  MARBC Philadelphia, PA October 12-18, 2003 MARBC DELEGATION IN RUSSIA Moscow Moscow Region Perm, Russia October 15-16, 2003 COLUMBUS NEXT TECH TOUR Supported by The  MARBC.  The  Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council and the U.S. Department of State are organizing a seminar in conjunction with the Columbus ITEC. Columbus, OH October 16-17, 2003 4TH RUSSIAN VENTURE CONFERENCE Perm, Russia October 22-23, 2003 PITTSBURGH NEXT TECH TOUR Supported by The  MARBC.  The  Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council and the U.S. Department of State are organizing a seminar in conjunction with Pittsburgh ITEC. Pittsburgh, PA Autumn 2003 USA TRADE WEEK IN MOSCOW Moscow, Russia Autumn 2003 DEVELOPMENT OF RUSSIAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MESI Delegation Hosted By The  MARBC Philadelphia, PA October 29, 2003 PHILADELPHIA ADVERTISING/BUSINESS SHOW Supported by The MARBC Philadelphia, PA November 12-13, 2003 RUSSIAN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. BUSINESSES: PHILADELPHIA SEMINAR In conjunction with ITEC Technology Exposition and Conference. Organized by The MARBC and The U.S. Department of State, Supported by Imark. A Russian  Information Technology Delegation will present additional panels. King of Prussia, PA November 13, 2003 TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE AWARD Organized by The Eastern Technology Council Philadelphia, PA November 2003 UNITED STATES INDUSTRY COALITION ANNUAL MEETING Washington, D.C. November 13-15, 2003 DOW JONES RUSSIAN INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM Supported By The  MARBC Boston, MA November 17-19, 2003 2003 MID-ATLANTIC VENTURE CONFERENCE Participating in this event will be a delegation from the Russian Federation. Supported By The  MARBC Philadelphia, PA November 2003  WHARTON GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUM Russian And The Newly Independent States Topic Panels Supported By The  MARBC Philadelphia, PA December 3-4, 2003 FLORIDA NEXT TECH TOUR Supported by The  MARBC.  The  Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council and the U.S. Department of State are organizing a seminar in conjunction with Ford Lauderdale ITEC. Ford Lauderdale, FL December, 2003 UNITED STATES - RUSSIA REGIONAL COOPERATION INITIATIVE Organized By The  MARBC Philadelphia, PA December 2003 MARBC DELEGATION IN RUSSIA Moscow Moscow Region, Russia December 2003 RUSSIAN NATIONAL "BUSINESS - OLYMPUS" AWARD Organized By The  Russian Academy of Business. Supported By The  MARBC Moscow, Russia December 2003 MOSCOW ENTREPRENEURS' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL EVENT Supported By The  MARBC Moscow, Russia   WINTER 2004   Winter, Spring, Summer & Autumn 2004 GOVERNMENT, DUMA & BUSINESS DELEGATION VISITS FROM RUSSIA & N.I.S 10-15 Delegations Are Hosted By The  MARBC Throughout  the Year Mid-Atlantic States January, 2004 88TH ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA STATE FARM SHOW Agricultural Delegation From Russia Hosted By The  MARBC Harrisburg, PA January 26, 2004 6TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKING RECEPTION: "DISCOVER A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY"                      A Collaboration Of Twelve International Chambers Of Commerce                      From The  Mid-Atlantic Region Philadelphia, PA Winter 2004 MOSCOW RERION DUMA DELEGATION Hosted By The  MARBC Trenton, NJ Harrisburg, PA Winter 2004 RUSSIAN LANGUAGE GUIDE TO THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA PRESENTATION Supported By The  MARBC Philadelphia, PA Winter- Spring 2004 SEMINAR SERIES: "DOING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES" Organized By The  MARBC NE Pennsylvania North New Jersey Ohio Central Pennsylvania South New Jersey February, 2004 4th MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL SALON OF INNOVATION AND INVESTMENTS Organized by the Government of Moscow and The Russian Federation, Russian Academy of Science, Rospatent Agency, and All Russia Exhibition Center. Supported by The MARBC Moscow, Russia February-November, 2004 RUSSIA, EUROPE AND UNITED STATES SEMINAR SERIES Organized by the Foreign Policy Research Institute and the MARBC Philadelphia, PA SPRING 2004   Spring 2004 5TH SEMI-ANNUAL MID-ATLANTIC - RUSSIA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SYMPOSIUM Organized By The  MARBC (The Only Major Semi-Annual Event In The Region Dedicated To Promoting Business Opportunities Within Russia And The  NIS) Greater Philadelphia Region, PA Spring 2004 RUSSIAN SMALL BUSINESS DELEGATION VISIT Organized By The  Moscow Entrepreneurs' Association And Hosted By The  MARBC New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Washington, DC Spring 2004 MORTGAGE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM Supported By The  Ministry Of Construction  Of The Russian Federation, Hosted By The  MARBC Pennsylvania, New Jersey March  2004 TACKLING INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN 2004                      A Collaboration Of Twelve International Chambers Of Commerce From The  Mid-Atlantic Region Philadelphia, PA March  2004 GLOBAL SECURITY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SUMMIT The  Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council and the U.S. Department of State are organizing a seminar in conjunction with the Summit. Washington, DC March 2004 ISRAEL, UNITED STATES & RUSSIA HONOR COMMON CULTURE Organized By The  MARBC And America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia, PA       March 2004 MARBC DELEGATION IN RUSSIA Moscow, Russia March 2004 MITT 2004: MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM EXHIBITION U.S. Business Delegation To Be Led By The  MARBC Moscow, Russia April 2004 Atlas Liberty Forum Organized by the Atlas Economic Research Foundation and Supported By The MARBC Philadelphia, PA. April, 2004 the Fifth International Forum "High Technology of the XXI century" Organized by the Moscow Government, Russian High-Tech Development Fund, State Duma Representatives, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Industry, Science and Technologies of the RF, Ministry Defense of the RF, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the RF, Ministry of Atomic Energy of the RF, Russian Agency for Aviation and Space, Russian Agency for Control Systems, Russian Agency for Ship Building, Russian Agency for Ammunition, Russian Agency for Conventional Arms, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, "Ecos" JSC, "INCONNECT" and Supported By The MARBC Moscow, Russia April, 2004 "TECH TRENDS 2004 CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION: PROFITING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS" The  Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council and the U.S. Department of State are organizing a seminar in conjunction with Tech Trends 2004. Pittsburgh, PA April 2004 AMBASSADORS FORUM: "THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES FOR THE NEW MILLENIUM" Organized By The  MARBC Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Calendar of Events Winter 2003 2002 Calendar of Business Events Winter 2002 Spring 2002 Summer 2002 Autumn 2002 2001 Calendar of Business Events Winter 2001 Spring 2001 Summer 2001 Autum 2001 2001 Calendar of Cultural Arts Events 2000 Calendar of Events 1999 Calendar of Events Past Events Cultivating Economic and Cultural Partnerships between the U.S. Mid-Atlantic States and Russia