September 29: Russian Trade Representation in the Netherlands, Amsterdam

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9:30 am – 10:00 am: Registration and networking

10:00 am – 1:30 pm: Presentations

Speakers:
Nikolay Badulin, Angel Investor, Moscow, Economic theory of relativity or “Innovation Snail”
Alex Enthoven, Atlas Oil and Gas, Velserbroek,  1) Investment opportunities in the equipment manufacturing for the food industry and 2) Solving scaling problems, development of well closure equipment for oil fracking
Andrey Gorbunov, Teleform IS, Moscow,  Solutions for business and public sector
Alexey Ivanov, LeaderTelecom, Amsterdam, Introduction to LeaderTelecom
Alexander Kamyshnikov, Quantum Systems, Miami, Robotic solutions from Quantum Systems
Sergey Ketov, RuSciTech, Tokyo, RuSciTech Association: Modern Science and Technlogy (MoST 2016)
Anatoli Korkin, American-Russian Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota, St Paul, Overview of past experience and glance in the future
Dina Kudasheva, Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson, Antwerp Area, Introduction to Leiden BioScience park
Yuri Reutov, High Technology Park of Yurga, Hanti-Mansiysk,  Support infrastructure of  small and medium-sized businesses in Russia and Opportunities at Yurga High Technology Park

Projects and partnership opportunities in Yurga

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Transfer to Leiden Bio Science Park

2:30 pm – 18:00 pm: Visit to and reception at Leiden Bio Science Park

18:00 pm – 19:00 pm: Transfer to Amsterdam

September 30:  Russian Trade Representation in the Netherlands, Amsterdam

8:30 am – 10:00 am: Transfer to High Tech Campus Eindhoven

10:00 am – 14:00 pm: Visit, presentations and business meetings at High Tech Campus Eindhoven

14:00 pm – 16:00 pm: Transfer to Russian Trade Representation in the Netherlands

16:00 pm – 17:00 pm: Final discussions and closing remarks

October 3 : Opus College of Business of the University of St Thomas, Terrence Murphy Hall (TMH), room 448, Minneapolis

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8:30 am – 9:00 am: Registration and networking

9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Presentations

Speakers: 
Kirill Bulatov, Skolkovo Foundation, Moscow, International projects and opportunities at Skolkovo Foundation
Robert Galiullin, Trade Representative of Tatarstan, Washington, Doing business in Tatarstan
Sten Hakanson, Foley & Mansfield, Minneapolis, Intellectual Property law basics for business professionals
Anatoli Korkin, American-Russian Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota, St Paul, Introductory remarks
Nikolay Megits, Minnesota Trade Office (DEED), St Paul, Overview and potentials of business cooperation between Minnesota and Eurasia
Wiliam Petuskey, Arizona State University, Technology innovation and commercialization at Arizona State University
Alexander Shalumov, Research Institute ASONIKA, Moscow, ASONIKA: An automated system for design and testing radio-electronic devices
Joseph Shaw, International Life-Science Enterprises, Developing strategies and facilitating commercialization in global markets
Arkady Shemyakin, University of St Thomas, St Paul, Overlook of the history and prospectives of American Siberian Education Association
Alexandr Stadnik, Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in the USA, Washington, D.C., Introductory remarks

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch break

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Master-class

Vlad Pavlov, RollApp, Palo Alto, Secrets and tricks of the venture industry: what you won’t learn by reading books and visiting conferences

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Panel

Investors relations (Moderator: Sten Erik Hakanson, Panelists: Vlad Pavlov and Joseph Shaw)

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Reception

Speakers and registered participants are invited to the reception at Kieran’s Irish Pub (85 N 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403)

October 4 : Trade Office of Minnesota, St Paul
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8:00 am – 8:30 am: registration and networking

8:30 am – 12:00 pm: Presentations

Speakers:
Pat Cassidy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan, Ama-Aty, Doing Business in Kazakhstan
Howard Dahl, Amity Technology, Fargo, Agricultural machinery and trade
Perry Davis, U.S. Office of Export Enforcement, Minneapolis, Investigation of export-import violations
Larysa Gerasko , Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago, Chicago,U.S. – Ukraine trade and investment Opportunities
Denis Griffin, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Minneapolis, Financing sales between U.S. companies & international buyers
Olga Hall, RDO Equipment, Fargo, Pros and Cons of Doing Business in Eastern European Countries
Kevin McKinnon, Department of Employment and Economic Development, St Paul, Introductory remarks
Nikolay Megits, Minnesota Trade Office (DEED), St Paul, Introductory remarks
Stephen RiedelMinnesota Trade Office (DEED), St Paul, Renewable energy and water technology innovation case
Alexandr Stadnik, Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in the USA, Washington, D.C., USA-Russia: Perspectives of bilateral trade and investment

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch break

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Panels

Export marketing and distribution strategy in Eastern Europe (Moderator: Jim Thomas)
Impact of innovations on global business activities  (Moderator: Anatoli Korkin, Panelists: Kirill Bulatov  and Joseph Hale)

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Tour of the Medical Device Center of the University of Minnesota led by Joseph Hale

October 5: Individual agendas for international and out-of-state participants

Addendum: Forum organizers offer assistance to registered domestic and international participants in search for partners and organizing video conferences prior to the meeting as well as an alternative to a costly oversea travel.