Futurallia 2011

May 18 – 20, 2011 – Kansas City, MO

“If [small businesses] really want to grow their revenues and diversify their revenues, they need to look at the fact that 95% of the world's consumers live outside the U.S."

--Gary Locke, U.S. Commerce secretary, as quoted by The Wall Street Journal's In Charge blog

The Wisconsin Department of Commerce is partnering with Futurallia to help export-ready Wisconsin companies meet their goals and to create jobs.   Previously held internationally in France, Belgium, Canada and Qatar, the 16^th International Business Development Forum makes its U.S. debut in Kansas City.

-       Up to 16 pre-scheduled, pre-selected 30-minute one-on-one business meetings

-       Interpretation services as needed

-       800 businesses

-       30 countries

-       All inclusive packages range from $1100 - $1500

Futurallia offers the best of both worlds -- the opportunity to engage in both domestic and international matchmaking -- minus the days of travel time, cost, preparation and out-of-office time of a typical international business trip.

This event is applicable for business leaders and entrepreneurs to develop their business internationally through strategic, commercial, financial or technical partnerships in the following sectors:

advanced technology ▪ aeronautics ▪ agro food & agriculture ▪ animal & human health ▪ automotive ▪ communications & media ▪ consumer & luxury goods ▪ construction & engineering ▪  economic development ▪ electronics ▪ environmental ▪ information technology ▪  life sciences & biotechnology ▪ manufacturing equipment ▪ plastics & composites ▪ printing & packaging ▪ professional services ▪ transportation

Participation is easy:

1.)   Complete your initial registration & submit payment (deadline March 23, 2011)

2.)   Create your online catalog profile

3.)   Review the online catalog and make your meeting requests (late April)

4.)   Receive your meeting schedule upon arrival in Kansas City

For Questions or to Register:

Christine Stamm ▪ tel 608.264.7824 ▪ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Development

201 West Washington Avenue, Madison WI 53703