WE ARE BACK!! 12th Annual International Trade Community in Los Angeles

The Consulate of Mexico in Los Angeles, The office of Kevin de Leon and The US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to the “Best International Trade event in Los Angeles”, with more than 30 countries and companies participating, please come and join us and learn about exportable products from around the world, taste international food and music.

TENTATIVE AGENDA CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL TRADE AT A GLANCE Central theme “Trade Across Borders: Perspectives”

The event aims to provide an overview of the International Trade through a series of very short but interesting presentations by international players.

Trade around the World/Present and Future of:
· Asia
· Latin America
· Europe
· USMCA

TRADE SHOW FAIR – Exhibition of Products and Services, Food and Wine Tasting
International companies, consular and commercial representations showcase exportable goods and services, as well as their tourist destinations and/or a tasting of their traditional food and beverages.

Tentative Program

12:15 pm Arrival – Port of Los Angeles Administration Building, Registration and Booth Set-up

1:15 pm Walk to the Promenade/Harbor Cut for a private Boat Tour of the Port of Los Angeles

1:30 pm  Boat Tour of the Port of Los Angeles

3:00 pm Return to the Port of Los Angeles Administration Building

3:30 pm Booths Should be Ready for Guests’ Arrival

3:45 pm Program Registration Begins – Commissioner’s Meeting Room¨(check name)

4:00 pm Welcome Remarks by the Port of Los Angeles

· Commissioner Lucia Moreno-Linares, Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners

4:10 pm Remarks by the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles

· Ambassador Marcela Celorio

4:15 pm Introduction of Panels and Presentations

· Marlen Marroquin, Executive Regional Director, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce

4:20-4:50 pm LA Region Trade and Transportation Updates and Current Situation

· Stephen Cheung, President, World Trade Center Los Angeles, and Chief Operating Officer, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation 

· Christine Peterson, Director of International Trade & Investment, City of Los Angeles

· Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero, Director Trade Development, Port of Los Angeles

4:50 pm Mexico-United States Trade Across the Border

· Jacobeth Hernandez, Consul for Economic Affairs

5:00 pm Canada-United States Trade Across the Border

· Consul General Zaib Shaikh, Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles (confirmed)

5:10 pm Latin America: Pacific Alliance-Peru, Trade with the World

· Trade Commissioner Conrado Falco, PROMPERU in LA

5:20 pm Asia: Korea, Trade with the World

· Consul Yoon Jiwan, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles

5:30 pm Europe: Spain, Trade with the World

· Juan L. Gimeno, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Spain in the United States

5:40 pm Remarks by the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce

· Richard Swanson, Senior Advisor – Energy Sector (invited)

5:50 pm Closing Remarks and Invitation to Participate at the Trade Fair

· Marlen Marroquin, Executive Regional Director, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (confirmed)

6:00 pm TRADE SHOW FAIR at the cafeteria and Terrrace

Exhibition of Products and Services, Food and Beverage Tasting

International Companies, Consular and Commercial Representations, Showcase Exportable Goods and Services, as well as their Tourist Destinations and/or a Tasting of their Traditional Food and Beverages

7:30 pm Raffle (All Attendees Participate)

8:00 pm Adjourn