International Conference
Mission
Manage international conference and organize related programs on international issues.
The principal objective of the International Affairs Committee is to develop the FWA’s annual International Conference to familiarize delegates with an economy in flux or performing with distinction. This objective is accomplished through substantial business and cultural programs that give delegates first hand exposure to the country’s commercial,
cultural, and political leaders.
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FWA International Business Conference -2008 Destination: Russia
 In the spring of 2008, the FWA will hold its international conference in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Registration for FWA Conference in Russia
St. Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow |
You’ve been hearing for months that the FWA’s 2008 International Conference will take place in Russia. Our hardworking committee has now confirmed the dates and booked the space and we can provide the details.
The FWA delegation will depart New York for St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 22 and return on Saturday, May 31 from Moscow. The cost of the trip for members, including economy class group air travel, double occupancy lodging, group transfers, breakfasts, tours and admission fees, and conference fees is $6,000 for members and $7,300 for non members. Three nights will be spent in St. Petersburg and five in Moscow.
Mayakovskyi Square, Moscow |
The conference will begin with three days of cultural tours in St. Petersburg, followed by five full days of business meetings, one in St. Petersburg and four in Moscow. We plan to meet with foremost business and government leaders during the conference. In addition to the conference, you can elect to take a post conference tour in and around Moscow or other areas, which may be arranged through our tour manager, Exeter International.
Palace Square, St. Petersburg |
The 2008 FWA International Conference in Russia has been generating much excitement and many of you have sent us a deposit to hold a place before our plans have been made and any details confirmed. The delegation will be limited to 35 participants. Once we have confirmed a full delegation, we will form a waiting list. Registration materials and payment will be needed by the end of January.
For more details about the conference and registration forms, please contact Nancy Sellar at nsellar@fwa.org.
Committee Meeting
Next committee meeting: To be announced
If you have any questions, please contact Committee Co-Chairs
Katrina von Hoyer-Costas Katrina_vonhoyer@hotmail.com and
Katya Varlamova kvarlamova@hotmail.com
Marina Bykova bykovam@yahoo.com.
Russian News Channel
Tune in for the latest Russian News on "Russia Today": 24-hour Russian Political and Economic News in English -
(Time Warner Channel 135)
Russian Cultural Opportunities
Getting an insiders view on a foreign country is a great way to enhance the experience. This year several members of the International Conference Committee are originally from Russia and they have compiled lists of music, movies and reading "musts."
Click here to view their recommendations.
Can't wait for the International Conference? Not heading to Russia but want to sample the culture? Then try one of these events featuring Russian artists, music or both:
Lincoln Center:
* Stravinsky's Celebration: April 2-13 Petrushka by Basil Twist,
June 4-7 Michael Clark Company --
Stravinsky Project
Tickets - lincolncenter.org
City Center:
Kirov Ballet performances April 1-20, 2008
Tickets - www.citycenter.org
Also, consider:
* The Metropolitan Opera and "The Gambler" (March 08-April 08) by
Prokofiev, featuring the greatest Russian singers from Gergiev's legendary Mariinsky Theatre in St.
Petersburg, including Vladimir Galouzine and Olga Guryakova
Past Conferences
See past delegations and locations for International Conferences from
1995-2007. |
