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The U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum took place in Chicago, Illinois on April 28-29, 2010. This high-level gathering of senior officials and corporate leaders from Saudi Arabia and the United States was designed to increase understanding and business interchange between the two nations.

In light of Saudi Arabia’s growing role in global financial and economic issues and the need for a continued collaborative U.S.-Saudi relationship in these areas, this two-day event was a major platform for senior businesspeople and high-level government officials from both countries to explore opportunities for greater economic cooperation, as well as to develop new and lasting business ties.

The Forum featured Davos-style panels, keynote addresses and concurrent breakout sessions. The event had broad media coverage and offered successful networking opportunities with an emphasis on the unprecedented trade and investment opportunities now available in Saudi Arabia. There was a focus on identifying specific commercial and investment opportunities, particularly for small and medium sized companies.

Sessions featured senior executives from U.S. companies currently engaged successfully in the Saudi market along with Saudi government and private sector experts in their fields. Specific and immediate business opportunities were presented, offering profit making potential for U.S. firms.

Breakout topics included:

• Energy
• Finance and Investment
• Information Technology
• Water and Electricity
• Petrochemicals and Plastics Manufacturing
• Construction
• Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
• Agriculture