USDOC SELECTS SATELLITE 2004 FOR ITS INTERNATIONAL BUYER PROGRAM

Washington, DC - SATELLITE 2004, set for March 2 -- 5, 2004, has been selected as one of only 32 North American events for the U.S. Commercial Services International Buyer Program (IBP).

SATELLITE 2004, exhibitors will now have the ability to meet pre-screened international buyers who will be matched with their products and services. The International Buyer Program enhances the exhibitors participation by coordinating the recruitment of qualified international buyers, agents and distributors. The program also benefits the international delegates at SATELLITE 2004 by providing matchmaking services to fit their organizations needs.

Because of this new program, international business opportunities will dramatically increase for all U.S. exhibiting companies at SATELLITE 2004, PBI Media and USDOC representatives say. Industry experts from U.S. embassies around the world will lead delegations of prescreened buyers to the 2004 exhibition in Washington DC, as part of the International Buyer Program. Exhibitors can expect not only our attendance levels to grow as a result of the IBP, but they can also expect the quality and purchasing power of our audience to significantly increase," says Susan Newman, Director of Tradeshows, PBI Media.

Ninety-five percent of the worlds consumers live outside the U.S.," said Maria Cino, Assistant Secretary and Director General of the U.S. Commercial Service. And because the worlds consumers appreciate the quality of American-made products, our companies enjoy a competitive advantage in most countries."

Although there are around 23 million small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., Commerce Department officials say that only about 1% export. Our job is to explain the benefits of exporting, identify best markets, and find qualified buyers and business partners," Cino added.

In addition to the International Buyer Program, the U.S. Commercial Service boasts a network of 1800 trade experts in 107 U.S. cities and in over 80 countries. Trade specialists at local U.S. Export Assistance Centers are available to work with U.S. companies in developing export strategies. U.S. exhibitors at SATELLITE 2004 can find their local trade specialist by visiting www.export.gov.    

SATELLITE 2004 is the worlds largest forum for the satellite industry with more than 250 companies form around the world featuring satellite operators, end users, manufacturers, service providers, launch vehicle operators, teleports, consumer service providers and financing.

For information about SATELLITE 2004 visit www.satellite2004.com. If you are interested in exhibiting, call Rick Felperin at 1-888-340-5072 ext. 2 or +1-301-354-1691 (outside the US) or e-mail: rfelperin@pbimedia.com.
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