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
November 2008
Philadelphia, PA – Harrisburg, PA –
Washington, D.C. – Wilmington, DE – Atlantic City, NJ – New
York, NY
Russian
Mayors’ Delegation
As part of
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
2008
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
2008
Wilmington, DE
Reception with the Russian Mayors’
Delegation
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
December 2008
Moscow, Russia
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
3rd 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
“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.
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.
“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
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.
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
7th
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 7th RANIT at
Pittsburgh
November 12,
2007 Pittsburgh, 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 14-15,
2007 King of Prussia, PA
ITEC- Philadelphia
As
an important event of the 7th
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 7th RANIT at Philadelphia City
Hall
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 Major Upcoming Events
October 2006 - June 2007
| October 26, 2006 |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Seminar: "Exploring Export
and Business Opportunities in Russia"
Hosted by Philadelphia US Export Assistance Center
in partnership with Philadelphia Department of
Commerce, US Department of Commerce – BISNIS, and
Mid-Atlantic – Russia Business
Council |
| November 13-21, 2006 |
Boston, MA; King of Prussia,
PA; Philadelphia , PA |
| 5th 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. The
5th RANIT will
also include events held in celebration of the
300–year anniversary of the birth of Benjamin
Franklin, the first American member
of the Russian Academy of
Sciences. |
| November 13-14,
2006 |
Boston, MA |
| The 10th Annual Russians
Investment Symposium |
| November 15-16,
2006 |
King of Prussia,
PA |
ITEC
- Philadelphia
|
| November 20,
2006 |
Philadelphia,
PA |
| Russian - American Technology
Entrepreneurship Conference |
| December 5-7,
2006 |
Pushino, Russia |
|
4th Annual Meeting of
the Russian Biotechnology Association
(American
Participation) |
| December 27-29, 2006 |
Philadelphia
, PA |
| Days of Russian-American
Education and Technology
Cooperation |
|
February 7-10,
2007
|
Orlando, Fl |
| The International Builders'
Show (Russian
Participation) |
|
February 25-28,
2007
|
Orlando, Fl |
| TMS 2007: Linking Science and
Technology for Global Solutions (Russian
Participation) |
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| March 12-16, 2007 |
Moscow, Russia |
|
5th International
Specialized Exhibition BIOTECH
WORLD'2007 (American
Participation)
The exhibition will cover
the entire spectrum of biological products
for pharmaceutical, food and agricultural
industries, veterinary medicine, geology and
industrial enterprises. |
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March 2007
|
Philadelphia ,
PA |
|
Breakfast Seminar Hosted by
the International Chambers of Commerce of
Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic – Russia
Business Council |
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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. |
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April 3-6,
2007
|
Moscow, Russia |
| MosBuild
2007 (American
Participation) |
|
April 23-27,
2007
|
Moscow, Russia |
|
8th International Forum “High
Technology of the 21st Century” (American
Participation)
The “High Technology of the
21st Century” international exhibition presents
technological achievements in the fields of space,
radio electronics and communications, information,
atomic science, mechanical engineering and
metal-working, laser technologies, medicine and
biotechnology, ecology, chemistry and new
materials, alternative energy and energy-
efficient technologies, and safety and security
technology. |
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Philadelphia, PA – Boston,
MA |
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May 2-4,
2007
Philadelphia, PA |
| Opening Ceremony and Main
Events of the 6th
RANIT |
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May 6-9,
2007
Boston, MA |
|
Closing of the 6th RANIT at BIO
2007
MARBC will coordinate Russian
participation at this preeminent annual
biotechnology convention to be held in Boston in
2007. On May 6 MARBC will present a Country
Seminar on Russia as part of the international
program at BIO-2007. 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. |
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May
2007
Philadelphia, PA - Wilmington, DE |
| Days of Russian American
Venture Industry Cooperation |
|
May 2007
New York, NY |
| World Trade Week
2007
(Russian
Participation) |
|
June
2007
Harrisburg, PA |
|
Seminar: “Business
Opportunities in
Russia”
The 3rd 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 business
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. |
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June
26-28,
2007
New York,
NY
|
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C3 Expo 2007 (Russian
Participation)
The C3 Expo is a major industry event for
corporate and channel computing. A Russian
pavilion in the Exhibit Hall will feature
information on a vast array of Russian science and
technology capabilities and the Russian Conference
held on June 27 will
include a seminar and several panel discussions
held in a MARBC theater area.
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