Webinar: U.S. Business Opportunities for 2016 Olympics
December 16, 2014 - 11AM Eastern Time
Brazil is experiencing major growth in the Design and Construction sectors. The country has captured global attention as its major cities undergo a construction boom related to the 2014 Soccer World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
- Learn about upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games and procurement opportunities.
- Opportunities in the Design and Construction sectors can be found in areas such as real estate, airports, ports, hospitality, oil and gas, hospitals, etc.
- Despite aggressive competition from other design and construction firm, many U.S. firms have been competing and winning projects.
- U.S. engineering firms are also active in the market. There are opportunities in all areas of design services.
- Olympic Committee procurement is much less cumbersome than that of most public tenders.
- Brazil's infrastructure procurement requirements are strict and many Brazilian design and construction firms seek partners with foreign firms that have niche expertise.
Register Free at: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=5Q2K
Tentative Agenda:
11:00 AM General Introductions and Moderator
Matt Baker, Design & Construction Global Team Leader - U.S. Commercial Service
11:05 AM Yes, business opportunities for Rio 2016 still exist for U.S. companies
Speaker: Jay Carreiro, Commercial Officer - U.S. Commercial Service Brazil
11:25 AM What "Rio 2016" represents for U.S. Companies bottom line
Speaker: U.S. Company with experience in the Brazilian Market
11:45 AM Questions and Answers
12:00 PM End of Session
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Derek Washam
Manager, Federal & International Programs
The American Institute of Architects
Washington DC
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