The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is hosting a delegation from Vietnam, to visit Washington D.C., in order to encourage partnerships with U.S. businesses who can participate in and support Vietnam's civil nuclear power development plans. The delegation is comprised of senior leaders from Vietnam’s Office of the Government, National Assembly, Ministry of International Trade, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ninh Thuan Province People's Committee and led by the Electricity of Vietnam. USTDA is sponsoring a Business Briefing inviting U.S. companies to learn more about Vietnam's construction plans, investment opportunities, and regulatory framework for civil nuclear energy.

U.S. companies with expertise in the commercial nuclear power industry are invited to participate in a one-day business briefing to:

• Meet with senior decision makers from Vietnam who are directly involved in the development of this growing sector.
• Network with U.S. industry and U.S. government stakeholders who are interested in the sector.
• Learn more about Vietnam's nuclear energy program.
• Learn about USTDA's funding programs.
• Attend one-on-one meetings with the delegates.

08:30	Registration
09:00	Welcome by USTDA
09:15	Delegate Presentations
12:00	Networking Lunch
13:00-16:30	One-on-One Meetings (Pre-registration is required.)
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided.

Check here periodically for the list and biographical information for the delegation:

• Electricity of Vietnam
• Office of the Government
• National Assembly
• Ministry of Industry and Trade
• Ministry of Planning and Investment
• Ninh Thuan Province People's Committee

To meet growing demand for electric power, Vietnam's Economic Development Strategy and National Power Development Master Plan calls for the construction of multiple nuclear power plant sites amounting to up to 11,000MW of power generation capacity, with construction beginning on the first site in 2010. Vietnam is actively working with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to comply with the agency's Milestone Development Program, which provides that Vietnam would address specific legal, security and regulatory frameworks before pursuing project construction. USTDA will sponsor an Orientation Visit for Vietnamese officials responsible for the development of their country's civil nuclear power sector. The 12-day visit will bring delegates from the Vietnamese government and industry to the United States to study best practices in the design, construction, operations and regulation of the civilian nuclear energy industry. The key objectives of this visit are to highlight U.S. technology services and operational best practices related to this sector, as well as to increase the level of collaboration between the U.S. government and Vietnam.

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) advances economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle income countries. The agency funds various forms of technical assistance, early investment analysis, training, orientation visits and business workshops that support the development of a modern infrastructure and a fair and open trading environment.

USTDA's strategic use of foreign assistance funds to support sound investment policy and decision-making in host countries creates an enabling environment for trade, investment and sustainable economic development. Operating at the nexus of foreign policy and commerce, USTDA is uniquely positioned to work with U.S. firms and host countries in achieving the agency's trade and development goals. In carrying out its mission, USTDA gives emphasis to economic sectors that may benefit from U.S. exports of goods and services.

Companies interested in hosting the delegation for a meeting as part of the Orientation Visit agenda, independent of the Business Briefing event, should contact Peter Reed, Energetics Incorporated at 1.410.953.6260 or at preed@energetics.com.

Register securely online today!

• Registration Fee: $30.00*
  
• Register By: Monday, 22 September 2008

(Note: Registration is limited to U.S. firms only.)

Registration includes admission to the business briefing, complementary buffet lunch and one-on-one meetings with the delegates (subject to availability).

Credit card payment is required to register online. You will receive a confirmation email after the registration process is complete.

If you do not receive this email shortly after you register the registration process may not be complete. If online credit card payments fail for any reason, the registration process will not be complete.

All requests for cancellation and refund must be submitted in writing by Monday, 22 September 2008 to Energetics Conference Services.

Any questions regarding payments should also be directed to Energetics Conference Services.

Energetics Conference Services
7164 Columbia Gateway Dr.
Columbia, MD 21046
Phone: 410-953-6269
cs@energetics.com

*U.S. government representatives wishing to attend will not be assessed the entrance fee.

USTDA Nationality Requirements

Participation in the Business Briefing is limited to U.S. firms, defined as:

"a privately owned firm which is incorporated in the U.S., with its principal place of business in the U.S., and which is either (a) more than 50% owned by U.S. individuals, or (b) has been incorporated in the U.S. for more than three (3) years prior to the issuance date of the request for proposals; has performed similar services in the U.S. for that three (3) year period; employs U.S. citizens in more than half of its permanent full-time positions in the U.S.; and has the existing capability in the U.S. to perform the work in question." –USTDA Nationality, Source and Origin Requirements

USTDA Nationality, Source, and Origin Requirements (PDF 63 KB)

All registrants will be subject to USTDA approval to participate in the Briefing. Questions concerning USTDA's Nationality Requirements should be directed to Country Manager Diana Rossiter at drossiter@ustda.gov.

U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Business Center, 15th floor
1000 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1600
Arlington, VA 22209

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For additional information on the Vietnam Civil Nuclear Power Development Best Practices Orientation Visit, please contact Peter Reed, Energetics Incorporated at 1.410.953.6260 or at preed@energetics.com.