DALLAS, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Dallas Regional Chamber is proud to co-sponsor the 4th Annual Korea Tech Preview (KTP) with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency of Dallas (KOTRA) to connect consumer electronics and IT companies from South Korea with North Texas partners. The event, held November 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Dallas, includes two luncheon forums, a trade show, one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities. This event is complimentary and open to the public; however registration is required at www.DallasTBC.org.
KTP 2008 is an interactive showcase demonstrating the latest innovative consumer electronics and technologies from 50 Korean companies. A variety of activities will provide participants the opportunity to network with South Korean executives to form strategic business linkages.
Attend the luncheon programs and hear discussions on the future of consumer electronics and the investment climate in Korea. Expert speakers include:
-- Hwan Eik Cho, President and CEO, KOTRA
-- The Honorable Yoo Chin Nam, Mayor, City of Gumi
-- Paul Ledak, Vice President of Development, Digital Convergence, IBM
-- Dr. Venu Menon, Vice President, Analogy Technology Development, Texas
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-- William Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Telecom America
-- John Taylor, Vice President of Public Affairs and Communication, LG
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-- Michael Keyoung, MD, Ph.D., Director, Burrill & Company
"As a strategic partner, Korea offers a multitude of advantages including a strong manufacturing base, state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a strategic location as a gateway to emerging markets in East Asia," said Hwan Eik Cho, President and CEO of KOTRA. South Korea is currently DFW's second largest trading partner. In 2007, trade between DFW and Korea totaled $4.6 billion U.S. dollars. Among the top items traded were consumer electronics.
As part of its mission to facilitate trade between international countries and DFW, the Dallas Regional Chamber's International Business Council (IBC) is committed to strengthening the region's relationships with Korean businesses. The IBC hosts trade missions to and incoming delegations from South Korea to foster area businesses' growth internationally and to promote the Dallas region as a key location for international business development to overseas companies.
KOTRA is the trade-investment promotion agency for the Republic of Korea and has over 100 offices in 70 different countries, with many U.S. locations including a Dallas office operating for over 30 years.
"Throughout my 8 year association with KOTRA, they have been instrumental in generating trade between Korea and North Texas," said Steve Boecking, Vice President, Hillwood Development Corporation and leading advisor for the Chamber's initiatives in South Korea.
For questions about the luncheons, contact Katie Ryan at kryan@dallaschamber.org or 214-712-1930. For questions about the exposition, one-on-one meetings or other details, contact Stephen Turner at Stephen@kotradallas.com or 972-243-9300 x 225.
The Chamber's mission is to promote prosperity through economic development, public policy and member engagement.
CONTACT: Lauren Parsons
Media Director
Direct line: 214-746-6690
lparsons@dallaschamber.org
SOURCE Dallas Regional Chamber
For further information: Lauren Parsons, Dallas Regional Chamber Media Director, +1-214-746-6690, lparsons@dallaschamber.org
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