Fireside Chat: “My Global Startup Story”: Hear from Baltimore-area startups that have successfully gone global. Panelists will share their experiences and advice about how they balanced the challenge of entering new markets while accelerating their startup businesses. Moderated by Jamaica Gayle, Executive Director, Global Innovation Forum, and featuring:
Brandon Dottin-Haley, Chief Business Development Officer, Sonavi Labs
Sanjay Kalasa, Director, Adashi Systems
The value of early attention to compliance with regulations Three legal experts will share strategies to protect your Intellectual Property, and discuss key legal and regulatory considerations for global expansion. Moderated by Jamaica Gayle, Deputy Director, Global Innovation Forum, and featuring:
Raquel Cohen, Senior IP & Trade Policy Attorney, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Nicholas Hawkins, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Margaret Watkins, Senior Compliance, Bed Bath & Beyond
Resources to Help You Go Global There are many resources at the federal, state, and local levels available to support your global expansion. Hear from dedicated officials who will share how they support Maryland businesses. Moderated by Tricia Van Orden, Acting Director of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee Secretariat, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce and featuring:
Rebecca Bellinger, Executive Director, Center for Global Business, University of Maryland Smith School of Business
Paul Matino, Sr. International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service in Baltimore
Andrew Kreinik, Senior Manager, Office of International Investment and Trade, Maryland Department of Commerce
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National Foreign Trade Council Foundation, GIF is able to leverage the resources and expertise of a century-old organization dedicated to an open, rules-based global trading system.
