Program

14h 00': Opening Remarks

Paul Kullman, Commercial Counselor at the American Embassy
Marc Josz, President International Commission BECI

- Import & Export Requirements and Costs
Jan Staps, UPS Region Brokerage Service & Solutions Manager
- “How sourcing products from the United States can make your company more competitive?”
Paul Kullman, Commercial Counselor at the American Embassy
- “I have a Belgian company and would like to export to the United States. How should I approach this market?”
Luc Lippens, Trade Commissioner at Brussels Trade Commission
- Case Studies:
Geneviève Roberti, Export Manager at Milcamps
Laurent Janssens, CEO at Perennity

15h 45': Coffee Break

16h 00': Investing in the United States

- Your First Step Invest in America program: Pierre Thomas, Commercial Specialist at the American Embassy
- Investment Trends: Sieb Hoogstra, OCO Consulting
- Legal Steps to Establish a Business in the US: Howard W. Fogt Jr., Foley & Lardner LLP
- Business Visas: Carrie Gryskiewicz, Vice‐Consul

16h 50': The Obama Administration’s Policy on Foreign Trade and Investment

Richard Eason, Political & Economic Counselor at the American Embassy

17h 00' – 18h 00': Drinks and Networking