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Press Article

Asia Pacific Business Outlook 2009 Provided U.S. Companies with Opportunities to Asian Markets

The Asia Pacific Business Outlook Conference, sponsored by the USC Marshall School of Business and the U.S. Commerce Department, drew 300 entrepreneurs, experts and U.S. officials to the University Park campus to discuss opportunities in an overseas market predicted to grow despite the U.S. recession. The two-day assembly was held at the Davidson Conference Center Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 7.

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2010 Press Release

Asia Business Experts To Discuss Business Opportunities and Challenges in 15 Dynamic Pacific Rim Economies

The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at USC's Marshall School of Business recently announced the final speaker line-up and schedule for its 23rd annual Asia Pacific Business Outlook conference (APBO), which will be held at USC April 19-20.

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Quotes from past participants

“I can’t imagine a better collective of international business experts available in a concise yet thorough conference. A definite “must” for companies seeking to do business abroad.”
David Taylor, Vice President, Peerless Manufacturing Company, Dallas, TX


“The networking and contacts opportunities with international trade professionals are unparalleled to any other event in the US.”
Mario Winterstein, Business Development Director,
Association for Manufacturing Technology, McLean, VA


"Outstanding environment for learning and sharing ideas, hearing from insightful, thoughtful and visionary leaders working in the trenches in key Asian markets.”
Michael Johnson, Marketing Director, Glenmount, Newpoert Beach, CA


"APBO far exceeded my expectations. The value of this conference is surpassed. I secured more valuable contacts in two days at APBO then I could have in years any way."
Blake Tumbleson Vice President of Sales, CFM Jet, Smyrna, TN


"The event is the most educational and well organized event I have attended. As a small business it is nice to know that there is help deal with such a big world."
Christine Gibala, Manager, NABCO Inc., Canonsburg, PA


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) offers introductory answers to frequently asked questions about sponsors, registration, and services of the APBO 2010 Conference.

Should you have any further questions, please contact us here.

1. What is APBO?

Asia / Pacific Business Outlook is the premier business networking conference focused on the Asia / Pacific region over the past 22 years.


2. Who should attend APBO?

Business leaders, and executives looking for trade and investment opportunities in the Asia/Pacific markets.


3. Why should I go to APBO?

To get the latest information in one place on 15 economies and expand your network with experts and insiders. APBO can save you precious time and money by allowing you to meet with the senior commercial officials of the U.S. Commercial Service and other in-the field experts in one setting.


4. Who produces APBO?

The Center for International Business and Education Research (CIBER) at the USC Marshall School of Business and the U.S. Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce.


5. What will I take away from the conference?

Knowledge and contacts. Acquire insight and knowledge of the latest business intelligence, practices, opportunities and challenges in the Asia/Pacific region and connect with experts and other business leaders.


6. There are many Asia business conferences out there. Why should I choose APBO?

Access. APBO has 22 years of experience and credibility in providing access to the experts, including private one-on-one consultations with senior commercial officers.


7. The conference sessions are divided into Country Outlooks, Workshops and Seminars. How are they different?

Outlooks are summaries of current business opportunities, as well as the economic, political and social situation of a particular country or region. Workshops are highly interactive roundtable Q&A sessions designed to address country-specific questions from the participants. Seminars cover a broad range of topical issues relating to doing business effectively in the Asia/Pacific region.


8. Who sponsors APBO?

Companies and organizations that build lasting partnerships across regions and see value beyond serving a marketing campaign.
Details of how to become a sponsor are here.


9. What is the attire at APBO?

Business attire for all sessions, meals, and functions.


10. How can I join your mailing list?

To stay connected, please email us at ciber@usc.edu.