On 1 September 2005, business and government leaders from across Alaska gathered in the Hilton Anchorage Hotel to take part in the 1st Alaska-China Business Conference. The event was sponsored by World Trade Center Alaska, the State of Alaska and the Alaska Export Assistance Center.

It was an information-packed day that included presentations by experienced “China hands” that provided ideas, insights and strategies for those seeking to initiate or expand their business in China. A wealth of valuable information was presented and conference attendees were able to have their questions answered during Q & A sessions and during breaks throughout the day.

In total, nine presentations were made covering a wide variety of important issues and aspects of doing business in China. Both challenges and opportunities were discussed. To see photos from the conference, please click here.

In case you were unable to attend, or if you did attend but would like to review a copy of the presentations, these are now available to download by following the links noted below.

We are in the process of building a ‘China’ section here on our website to keep you up-to-date on Alaska’s trade relationship with China as well as upcoming China-related events being conducted by WTCAK or our community partners. Take a few minutes now to bookmark this site and check it regularly for updates.

Links to Conference Presentations:

Bill Lawton
Export Assistance Center, Ft. Lauderdale

The Growing China Market:
What It Means for Alaskan Exporters

Doing Business in China: A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies - big file!

IPR Toolkit

Chuck Becker
U.S. Commercial Service, Anchorage

The Growing China Market:
What It Means for Alaskan Exporters
or What the CS can do for you

Heather Tomasetti
China Business Information Center

What is the China BIC? China Business Information Center

John Sibert
Founding Chairman, National Association of Seed & Venture Funds
Managing Partner, GFG China Holdings

The China Dream*: The Vision and the Reality of Doing Business in China

Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth
University of Alaska Anchorage

The University-Business Partnership with China: Emerging Trends

Robert Stiles
DRven Corporation

Pacific Rim Coal Markets
The China Factor

Tim Browning, Attorney-Advisor
United States Patent & Trademark Office
Office of Enforcement

Protecting and Enforcing Your Intellectual Property in China