Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce 9th Annual Business Matchmaking Conference

The main event in the world for doing business in Afghanistan is once again coming up and you sure don't want to miss it. Opportunities are shifting from contracts to markets, from one country to the region, and you will want to hear the latest information from those in the know… about the climate for investment in different economic sectors including security concerns, governance issues, etc. 

The Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) will hold its 9th Annual U.S. - Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference on December 1-3 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., 1300 Pennsylvania Ave N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004. 

This year's Conference (BMC) will include presentations by U.S. and Afghan business and government leaders.  Panel discussions will be held on opportunities in critical sectors such as mining and natural resources, agribusiness, information and communications technologies (ICT), construction and infrastructure, energy and power, and transportation and logistics. How these sectors relate to regional opportunities will be a new focus. 

People you want to meet - The Conference will host high-level officials from various Afghan Ministries: Mining, Agriculture, Information & Communications, and Finance. From the USG: USAID; DoD – including Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Business Stability Task Force (TFBSO), OSD, USACE; Department of Commerce (DoC); State Department; Asian Development Bank (ADB); World Bank; OPIC and other organizations to facilitate promotion of business-to-business relationships and investment and trade between the U.S. and Afghanistan. Also present are top-level officers from a wide range of Afghan companies. 

One-on-One private networking sessions with representatives of the above organizations provide attendees with a unique experience to capture information focused on their specific business interests from conference speakers, panelists and select attendees. This has proven very effective. ….just ask past conference attendees!  

Build business relationships - Previous conferences have provided many opportunities for Afghan firms to learn about U.S. companies interested in doing business in Afghanistan and for American firms to learn about business opportunities and connections in Afghanistan. The Conference also provides a useful forum to develop mutually beneficial business relationships including Memoranda of Understanding, joint ventures, new business relationships, sales of products and services, new investments, etc.
    

More Networking Opportunities - The U.S.-Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference 2013 will include “Welcoming”, “Mix & Mingle” and “AACC Business of the Year Award” receptions on the evenings of Sunday, December 1st and Monday, December 2nd, 2013. Meals and refreshments are provided to attendees throughout the event.  

For those doing business in Afghanistan and the region, the AACC conference is ‘the’ main event of its kind in the world and you simply can’t afford to miss it. You will not be disappointed. 

Please scroll down on this page for registration, conference flyer, sponsorship opportunities, etc. 

Should you require any additional information, or wish to become a conference sponsor, please feel free to contact Ms. Sahar Javidtash at (703) 442-5005 or BMCinfo@a-acc.org

Sincerely,

Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)

8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 103

McLean, Virginia 22102, U.S.A.

Tel: 703-442-5005 | Fax: 703-442-5008

E-mail: info@a-acc.org | Web: www.a-acc.org