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WHAT:

Despite anti-trade sentiments and talks of America's role in the global economy by the presidential candidates, U.S. companies continue to seek opportunities in global markets.

This week's first-of-its-kind conference/expo, GetGlobal 2016, brings together business, political and trade experts to teach American businesses and entrepreneurs how to increase their profits in foreign countries.

WHEN:

Thursday, October 20

Continental Breakfast at 8 a.m. (Media welcome to attend)

Sessions and panels begin at 9 a.m.

Friday, October 21

Continental Breakfast at 7 a.m. (Media welcome to attend)

Sessions and panels begin at 8 a.m.

WHERE:

J.W. Marriott Hotel at L.A. Live in Los Angeles

900 West Olympic Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90015

WHO:

Fortune 500 executives, top-level cabinet members in foreign trade, international trade experts from across the globe, including:

Frank Lavin, CEO, Export Now and Former Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade

Jason Weintraub, Director, International Strategy & Development, Taco Bell Corp.

Seema Kumar, Vice President, Innovation, Global Health and Science Policy Communication, Johnson & Johnson

Fred Cook, CEO, Golin

Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General, Dubai Airport Freezone Authority DAFZA, Chairman, World Free Zone Organization

The Honorable Kenneth E. Hyatt, Acting Undersecretary for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration

Wendy Cutler, Vice President, Asia Society Policy Institute and Managing Director of Asia Society Washington

The Honorable Spencer Abraham, Chairman & CEO, The Abraham Group and Former U.S. Secretary of Energy

Carlos Gutierrez, Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group & Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce

Horst Schulze, Founding President, Former COO of Ritz Carlton Hotel Co., CEO, Capella Group

Jeremy Goldkorn, Founder and Director of Danwei

The Honorable John Chaing, California State Treasurer

The Honorable Fiona Ma, California Board of Equalization

SESSIONS:

GetGlobal 2016 includes panel discussions featuring world renown trade and business experts speaking to the most prominent trade and global expansion issues of the day, including:

• Trade Agreements: Developing a Working Knowledge of FTAs and How Companies are Using Them
• Strategic Advantage through Global Economic and Free Trade Zones
• Growing International Sales Using Trade Finance
• Corruption: Staying on the Right Side of US and Foreign Laws
• The New Global Middle Class: What Do They Want and How Can You Give it To Them?
• Marketing & Advertising: Resonating Cross-Border
• Global Industry Outlook: Renewables, Sustainability, Green Tech