Thursday, June 23, 2011. Featuring H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland, and business delegation
Opportunities with Iceland
Featuring
His Excellency Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
President of Iceland
And
Business panel discussion featuring
Craig Shank, General Manager for Interoperability and Standards, Microsoft
Brad Horwitz, President & CEO, Trilogy International
Arnar Olgeirsson, Service Manager, Marel Seattle Inc.
Hlynur Gudjonsson, Consul and Trade Commissioner, Consulate of Iceland
Thorsteinn Einarsson,General Manager, The Americas, Icelandair
Norm Judah, Chief Technology Officer of Worldwide Services, Microsoft
Thursday, June 23, 2011
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Westin Hotel
601 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
$15 members
$20 non-members
Includes continental breakfast
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Please join the Trade Development Alliance in welcoming His Excellency Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland, and his business delegation to Seattle.
Iceland is a hub for renewable energy, ICT, and biotechnology. Around 81 percent of Iceland’s energy supply is derived from domestic renewable energy sources, including geothermal energy and hydropower. The ICT sector has been a focal point for economic development in Iceland, which is home to sophisticated telecommunications facilities through fibre-optic cable connections that offer direct links for data networks. We will hear about these sectors and more from a business panel comprised of key companies with a presence in our region.
Additional opportunities:
If you are interested in learning more about business and trade opportunities between Iceland and Washington and interact directly with President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson and representatives from Icelandic companies and institutions, you are cordially invited to take part in complimentary break-out sessions. Space is limited.
ICT
Time: from 10:30 am – 11:30
Location: Westin Hotel Bellevue, Quinault Room
Renewable Energy
Time: from 10:30 am – 11:30
Location: Westin Hotel Bellevue, Flathead Room
To register for these breakout sessions, please contact Samantha Paxton at 206.389.7319 / [email protected].
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Registration: Admission to the morning program is $15 for members of TDA and $20 for non-members. Admission to the industry break-out sessions is complimentary. Refunds may not be made after Monday, June 20. To register over the phone please contact Samantha Paxton at 206.389.7319 /[email protected]
Thank you to our co-promoting organizations:
Seattle Reykjavik Sister City Association 
Tags: Biotech, Iceland, IT, Renewable Energy
