The signing of the Treaties of Rome in 1957 created a family of countries “united in diversity” that continues to work in cooperation for peace and prosperity. Europeans celebrate this unity, solidarity and harmony annually on May 9—Europe Day. This year also marks the 50 th birthday of the EU.
In honor of this historic occasion, Duquesne University’s Center for International Regulatory Assistance (CITRA) and Chrysler Corp. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to present a forum to showcase European business, academic and cultural developments and collaborative opportunities for the United States.
Join us for lunch and have some cake, too. Listen to the keynote address in which Anthony Smallwood of the European Commission Delegation to the U.S. will consider the European Union as U.S. partner for the 21 st century, looking at prospects based on 50 years of collaborative efforts. In one panel, witness and engage in discussions about European Harmonization/Cultural Diversity with topics including EU expansion, constitution, and cultural preservation. The second panel addresses EU – U.S. Collaborative Opportunities for students, business, and tourists and covers topics of broad political interest.
Be sure to stay for the Everything Europe trade show and reception to explore European Union related products and services from the area: Business and leisure travel services, culinary art and culture, consular country tables, study programs, etc. You will automatically be entered to win amazing raffle prizes.
Europe Day Agenda
11:00-11:30 Event Registration
11:30 Opening Remarks
Hot Lunch and Birthday Cake
Entertainment - Ryan Murphy
Keynote Address
by Anthony Smallwood from the European Commission Delegation to the U.S.: The European Union: U.S. Global Partner for the21st Century
For the past 50 years Europe has grown together to form a union currently represented in the United States by the European Commission Delegation with full ambassadorial status. The keynote address will explore the past, present, and future cooperation between the European Union and United States from the European Commission perspective.
1:30Panel Discussions Europe Day Forum will feature two panel discussions under the EU motto United in Diversity
Panel 1: European Harmonization and Cultural Diversity The European Union rigorously peruses the harmonization of its internal market and political structure. This effort manifests itself in the attempts to adopt a European Union Constitution, policies on EU expansion or product regulations, for instance. On the other hand, the EU tries to preserve cultural diversity and national identity within the union. The panel will explore how the EU is able to align these efforts.
Panelists:
Honorary Consul Edgar Braun, Austria Honorary Consul Joseph T. Senko, Slovak Republic
Honorary Consul Carla Lucente, Italy
Hororary Consul Jean-Pierre Collet, France
Honorary Consul Eva M. Robinson, Denmark Moderated by: Mr. Roger Cranville, President, British-American Business Council and Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Allegheny Conference
Panel 2:EU – U.S. Collaborative Opportunities Since its conception in 1950 and all through its existence from 1957 on, the European Community and European Union have worked closely with the United States in the area of business, education, and cultural exchange. This panel explores current collaborative opportunities for companies and individuals that the cooperation of EU and U.S. has enabled.
Panelists:
Joseph Burke, Senior International Program Manager, Office of International Business Development, Center for Trade Development, Department of Community & Economic Development
Renee Hancher, Standards Coordinator,
Market Access and Compliance, International Trade Administration
Dr. Schuyler Foerster, President, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Dr. David Hanson, Technical Director, Center for International Regulatory Assistance
Dr. Doug Harper, Chair, Duquesne University Sociology Department Moderated by: Dr. Jan Saykiewicz, Duquesne University Professor of International Marketing
3:15-4:30 Exhibition Everything Europe, Reception and Raffle
About the keynote speaker
Anthony Smallwood
Counselor, Head of Press & Public Diplomacy/Spokesperson
Delegation of the European Commission to the USA
Mr. Smallwood has been with the Directorate General for External Relations (RELEX) since 1995. Before serving as Spokesperson and Head of Press and Public Diplomacy of the European Commission Delegation to the USA he held the position of Acting Head of Delegation, First Counsellor and Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the
European Commission Delegation to Trinidad and Tobago.
Prior, Mr. Smallwood was Principal Administrator responsible for co-ordination, follow-up and overview of EU policies and Association Agreement negotiations with Egypt and Principal Administrator responsible for oversight of MEDA programmes in higher education, S&T, innovation, and information technology. Secretary to the Euro-Mediterranean Information Society Action Plan Group.
Before his time with RELEX, Mr. Smallwood held several positions in the industry, academia and with the British Council.
Showcase your products and services
You offer products or services related to Europe and you want the region to know about them? Exhibit at the Europe Day trade show Everything Europe!
Restaurants, travel agents, international business services, language schools, ethnic clubs, art galleries, ... we would like to showcase EVERYTHING Europe.
Participation is inexpensive. A table at the show is only $25 per exhibitor. Alternatively, you can opt to donate at least $50 in products or services to our raffle at the reception. At this price, participation is affordable to everyone.
You will qualify for a reduced registration fee for the lunch and forum panels.
Registration Options
Single Registration ($40)--Includes lunch & cake, keynote address, panel discussion, tradeshow & reception admission as well as raffle entry.
Group Registration ($35 each)--For groups of 6 or more. Each group member enjoys the benefits of a single registration at the reduced rate.
Student Registration ($20)--For properly enrolled college or high school students. Students enjoy the benefits of the single registration at a special discount rate. Must present valid school ID at the registration table.
Exhibitor registration: Exhibitors can secure exhibition space for $25 or a $50 donation of goods or services to the raffle. Exhibitors qualify for the reduced $35 registration fee if they would like to attend the luncheon and presentations regardless of number.
Anthony Smallwood