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  • , 29/12/10
  • Already the largest economy in the region and a key member of the G20, Saudi Arabia is undergoing an extraordinary economic boom. Massive public investment, rapid private-sector growth and new sector initiatives are driving an expansion projected to offer more than $1 trillion in trade and investment opportunities over the next decade. This three-day Forum

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  • Doing Business in Saudi Arabia Workshop – Michael Auflick
  • Doing Business in Saudi Arabia Workshop – Rami Alturki
  • Doing Business in Saudi Arabia Workshop – Khalid Al Abdulkarim
  • Doing Business in Saudi Arabia – Fred Stewart
  • Doing Business in Saudi Arabia Workshop – ABA-EP – David Caston
  • Doing Business in Saudi Arabia Workshop – Question and Answer
  • Investing in Georgia Workshop – Gretchen Corbin
  • Doing Business in Atlanta – Metro Atlanta Chamber
  • Opening Remarks – Lubna Olayan
  • Opening Remarks – The Hon. Kasim Reed
  • Plenary – Education- H.H. Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah Al-Saud
  • Plenary – Education- The Honorable Anthony Miller
  • Plenary – Education- H.E. Dr. Khaled Al-Sabti
  • Plenary – Education- The Hon. James Smith
  • Plenary – Education – Jeffrey Barnes
  • Plenary – Education – Question and Answer
  • Plenary – Maintaining a Stable Global Financial System- Hutham S. Olayan
  • Plenary – Maintaining a Stable Global Financial System- H.E. Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al-Jasser
  • Plenary – Maintaining a Stable Global Financial System- Philip Bleser
  • Plenary – Maintaining a Stable Global Financial System- Dr. Fahad Abdullah Al Mubarak
  • Plenary – Maintaining a Stable Global Financial System – Question and Answer
  • Luncheon – Keynote Introduction – Chris Cummiskey
  • Luncheon – Keynote- The Honorable Nathan Deal
  • Luncheon – Keynote Introduction – David Seaton
  • Luncheon – Keynote- The Honorable Rebecca Blank
  • Luncheon – Keynote – His Excellency Abdullah Alireza
  • MOU Signing
  • Panel 1 – Higher Education as an Enabler to the Knowledge Economy- Dr. Mezyad M. Alterkawi
  • Panel 1 – Higher Education as an Enabler to the Knowledge Economy- Dr. Steven W. McLaughlin
  • Panel 1 – Higher Education as an Enabler to the Knowledge Economy- Dr. Mohammad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali
  • Panel 1 – Higher Education as an Enabler to the Knowledge Economy- Question and Answer
  • Panel 2 – Downstream Petrochemicals – Michael J. Dolan
  • Panel 2 – Downstream Petrochemicals- Abdullah Saeed Bazid
  • Panel 2 – Downstream Petrochemicals- Dr. Moayyed I. A-Qurtas
  • Panel 2 – Downstream Petrochemicals – Mark Lashier
  • Panel 2 – Downstream Petrochemicals – Dr. Zuhair Allawi
  • Panel 2 – Downstream Petrochemicals – Question and Answer
  • Panel 3 – Industrial Infrastructure Initiatives – Dr. Ihsan Bu-Hulaiga, Mr. Ahmed S. Osilan
  • Panel 3 – Industrial Infrastructure Initiatives – HE Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah
  • Panel on Industrial Infrastructure Initiatives – Mosleh Hamed Al-Otaibi
  • Panel 3 – Industrial Infrastructure Initiatives – Kenneth Wisnoski
  • Panel 3 – Industrial Infrastructure Initiatives – Monte Wilson
  • Panel 3 – Industrial Infrastructure Initiatives – Question and Answer
  • Workshop – Opportunities in Agriculture- Dr. Abdullah Al Obaid
  • Workshop – Opportunities in Agriculture- Lloyd Harbert
  • Workshop – Opportunities in Agriculture- Zemedeneh Negatu
  • Workshop – Opportunities in Agriculture – Donnie Smith
  • Workshop – Opportunities in Agriculture- Eng. Taha Alshareef
  • Workshop – Opportunities in Agriculture- Question and Answer
  • Panel 4 – Opportunities for Finance and Investment – Introduction
  • Panel 4 – Opportunities for Finance and Investment – William Cohen
  • Panel 4 – Opportunities for Finance and Investment – Ahmed Alkholifey
  • Panel 4 – Opportunities for Finance and Investment – Alberto Verme
  • Panel 4 – Opportunities for Finance and Investment – Ahmed al Kateeb
  • Panel 4 – Opportunities for Finance and Investment – Q & A
  • Panel 5 – Saudi K-12 Education Reform – Jinan Al Ahmed
  • Panel 5 – Saudi K-12 Education Reform – Ali Al Hakami
  • Panel 5 -Saudi K-12 Education Reform – Abdullatif Al Ghaith
  • Panel 5 – Saudi K-12 Education Reform – Nawal Othman Al-Kowaiter
  • Panel 5 – Saudi K-12 Education Reform – Ali Othaim
  • Panel 5 – Saudi K-12 Education Reform – Q & A
  • Panel 6 – Business Opportunities in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Sectors – Joseph Anis Introduction
  • Panel 6 – Business Opportunities in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Sectors – Munir Rafie
  • Panel 6 – Business Opportunities in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Sectors – Khaled Juraifani
  • Panel 6 – Business Opportunities in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Sectors – Donald Chen
  • Panel 6 – Business Opportunities in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Sectors – Moe Merah
  • Panel 6 – Business Opportunities in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Sectors – Question and Answer
  • Workshop – Strengthening Innovation and Industrial Competitiveness – H.E. Eng. Nabil Molla
  • Workshop – Strengthening Innovation and Industrial Competitiveness – Mary Saunders
  • Workshop – Strengthening Innovation and Industrial Competitiveness – Jeff Grove
  • Dinner – Saudi Arabia Messengers of Peace
  • Dinner – Keynote – Abdallah Y. Al- Mouallimi
  • Dinner – Keynote – James Smith
  • Dinner – Keynote – Casey Cagle
  • Plenary – Health and Medical Services – H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah
  • Plenary – Health and Medical Services – Dr. Ileana Arias
  • Plenary – Nuclear and Renewable Energy – H.E. Dr. Hashim Yamani
  • Plenary – Nuclear and Renewable Energy – Daniel Poneman
  • Plenary – Nuclear and Renewable Energy – JM Bernhard Jr
  • Plenary – Nuclear and Renewable Energy – James Suciu
  • Plenary – Nuclear and Renewable Energy – James Brown
  • Plenary – Nuclear and Renewable Energy – Question & Answer
  • Luncheon – Keynote Introduction – Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad
  • Luncheon – Keynote Address – Samra Al-Kuwaiz
  • Panel 7 – Building the Healthcare Sector – Introduction
  • Panel 7 – Building the Healthcare Sector – Introduction
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  • Panel 7 – Building the Healthcare Sector – Walid Fitaihi
  • Panel 7 – Building the Healthcare Sector – Dr. Afaf Alshammari
  • Panel 7 – Building the Healthcare Sector – Scott McNabb
  • Panel 7 – Building the Healthcare Sector – Selwa Al-Hazzaa
  • Panel 7 – Building the Healthcare Sector – Question and Answer
  • Panel 8 – Opportunities in Water and Electricity – Geoff Thomas
  • Panel 8 – Opportunities in Water and Electricity – Hisham Al Bahkali
  • Panel 8 – Opportunities in Water and Electricity – Ali Saleh Al-Barrak
  • Panel 8 – Opportunities in Water and Electricity – Abdul Latif Al-Harkan
  • Panel 8 – Opportunities in Water and Electricity – Question and Answer
  • Panel 9 – Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics – H.E. Eng. Khaled Almolhem
  • Panel 9 – Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics – Louis Miller
  • Panel 9 – Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics – Mike Paul
  • Panel 9 – Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics – Question and Answer
  • Panel 10 – Entrepreneurship and the Development of SMEs – Benjamin Newland
  • Panel 10 – Entrepreneurship and the Development of SMEs – Suresh Kumar
  • Panel 10 – Entrepreneurship and the Development of SMEs – Len Schlesinger
  • Panel 10 – Entrepreneurship and the Development of SMEs – Mohammed Hammoudah
  • Panel 10 – Entrepreneurship and the Development of SMEs – Question and Answer
  • Closing Sesson – Perspectives on U.S.-Saudi Relations – H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Saeed
  • ABOUT THE FORUM

  • , 29/12/10
  • Already the largest economy in the region and a key member of the G20, Saudi Arabia is undergoing an extraordinary economic boom. Massive public investment, rapid private-sector growth and new sector initiatives are driving an expansion projected to offer more than $1 trillion in trade and investment opportunities over the next decade.

    This three-day Forum will highlight the U.S.-Saudi commercial and trade relationship and how U.S. companies can participate in Saudi Arabia’s expansion. It will also provide a unique platform for American and Saudi executives to establish new and lasting business ties.

    As the second in a series of annual Forums to be conducted in different U.S. cities, this ongoing initiative also reflects the continued strength of ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia.  During this period of severe global economic downturn and historic social and political upheaval across many regions including the Middle East, Saudi Arabia remains a stable and reliable partner.  It is not only the regional economic powerhouse but also a leading voice for moderation and dialogue among Arab states and the Islamic world.

    The 2011 Forum will feature Davos-style panels, keynote speakers, and concurrent breakout sessions. Specific areas of opportunity for small and medium sized companies will be highlighted. Networking events and one-on-one matchmaking programs will enable companies to connect on an individual level and initiate new business relationships.

    For information regarding the agenda and speakers as well as video, photos and media coverage of the 2010 U.S-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Chicago, IL please click here.