Chicago will host the US-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum, from 27-29 April, which seeks to highlight Saudi Arabia’s growing role in global financial and economic issues and the opportunities for greater economic collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the US A delegation of approximately 200 Saudi government and business leaders, including ministers of petroleum, commerce and industry, [...]
Chicago will host the US-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum, from 27-29 April, which seeks to highlight Saudi Arabia’s growing role in global financial and economic issues and the opportunities for greater economic collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the US
A delegation of approximately 200 Saudi government and business leaders, including ministers of petroleum, commerce and industry, finance and education, will travel to Chicago for the event.
This first ever U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum will be a major platform for senior businesspeople, top U.S. and Saudi government officials and civic leaders to discuss not only the need for enhanced cooperation at the national level but also an opportunity for Chicago-based, Midwest and national companies to network with their Saudi counterparts to identify specific commercial and investment opportunities.
Saudi Arabia is the Arab world’s largest economy and one of the fastest growing in the Middle East. As a member of the G20, Saudi Arabia is a working partner with the United States on critical global financial and economic issues. In addition, Saudi Arabia’s economy is rapidly expanding and diversifying.
“Chicago has always been a world-renowned city, but today, our city is truly a key international gathering place,” said Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. “We are proud to host prominent leaders from Saudi Arabia and the U.S. to hold an unprecedented dialogue about how to best grow and strengthen this important international trade partnership.”
Davos-style panels, keynote addresses and substantive breakout sessions will feature senior executives from U.S. companies successfully engaged in the Saudi market along with Saudi government and private sector experts in their fields. The sessions will cover various topics including: energy, finance and investment, agriculture and information technology.
Members of the Saudi delegation will also partake in three days of public outreach in the Chicago community, consisting of meetings with local organizations, academic institutions, religious leaders and local businesses, in an effort to expand business and cultural ties.
The Committee for International Trade (Saudi Chambers of Commerce) and the U.S. Saudi Arabian Business Council are the primary organizers of the Forum. U.S. event partners include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Saudi event partners include the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
For more information, up-to-date program schedule and participant and sponsor lists and to register to attend the event, please visit www.us-saudiforum.com.
US$ 200 registration fee includes pre-conference reception, two-day conference, screening of the 3D IMAX film “ARABIA” and evening dinner.
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