Overview

We are truly a region on the move. What can we expect as San Diego increases it presence in the marketplace? What do we need to do to ensure continued successful international trade and commerce? Join the San Diego World Trade Center for a unique day of interactive discussions on global logistics featuring keynote speaker Economist John Husing. Experts on local port, aviation and intermodal transportation will share their insights during breakout panel discussions. Top off your day with an evening of networking during the cocktail reception and signature dinner with invited featured speaker Executive Vice President, International, FedEx, Mike Ducker.

A number of industry experts will participate in interactive panels discussing:

Jobs in Logistics & Distribution: Path to Upward Social Mobility
Optimizing Efficiency: The Right Port for the Right Job
Airports of the 21st Century: Why Airports and Air Cargo Matter
Regional Intermodal Transport: The Smart Combination

Cost

Individual Tickets: Members and Cooperating Organizations, $125, non-members $155. Registration fee includes all events on Wednesday, May 18, 2005: Conference admittance, continental breakfast and networking lunch (parking included).

Corporate Sponsors: 8 tickets - $950 / 5 tickets - $600 (Includes all the above, company name in event brochure, handouts, press releases, signage, and web site)

Trade Booths: $250 SDWTC members / $450 non-members (includes exhibit space, 6’ x 2 ½’ table, table sign and entry for one person).

Presenting Sponsor Platinum Sponsors Port of San Diego US Dept. of Commerce San Diego Regional Airport Authority VIP Lunch Sponsor Gold Sponsors Event Cooperators Brawley Chamber of Commerce, California Chamber of Commerce,  El Centro Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau, LA Chamber of Commerce, National City Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce , San Diego Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Regional EDC, San Diego North Economic Development Council, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, South County EDC, South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce, UCSD – IR/PS, Small Business Development and International Trade. TradeVisions 2005 Exhibitors Singapore Airlines More Information Please contact Beth Abbott, Marketing, Programs and Communications Director at 619-615-0868 x109 or babbott@sdwtc.org.