Date: 
Fri, 10/07/2022 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
16th ANNUAL SILK ROAD CONFERENCE  |  October 7th  |  Kent College of Law Auditorium  |  Illinois Institute of Technology

For two years of postponements, delays, and cancellations, the Central Asian Productivity Research Center finally  is scheduled to present its 16th Annual Silk Road  Conference on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, at the Kent College of Law’s  Auditorium, Illinois Institute of Technology, 565 W. Adams St., Downtown  Chicago, Illinois.

Tentatively, the morning  agenda  will offer “How To” sessions for both “New-to-Export” and “New-to-Market” attendees.

The afternoon will be filled with presentations offering information about new business, trade, and investments in Central Asia, where most economies are expanding.

The European Bank for  Reconstruction and Development reports that,  “There is a new era in Central Asia. As the bridge between Asia and Europe, Central Asia is entering a new era—better connected and integrated with the wide global economy”.

Exhibits will be open throughout the day.

Representatives of the U.S. Department of Commerce and other quasi-government entities, will be available for consultation.

Professor Harry Lepinske, retired director for International Business Development, Purdue University Northwest, and Professor Coleen Hickman, former president of the Northwest Indiana World Trade Alliance, are serving on the committee and giving presentations.

For information about exhibiting, sponsorships, and attending: lepinske@sbcglobal.net

Please register early.

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