Thursday, July 22 - Friday, July 23, 2010
The Liaison Capitol Hill
415 New Jersey Avenue, N.W. [map]
Washington, DC 20001-2001


Schedule of Sessions and Special Events



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Thursday July 22, 2010

03:00 pm - 04:15 pm Registration
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Networking Reception

Friday July 23, 2010

07:30 am - 12:00 am Registration
08:00 am - 08:30 am Continental Breakfast
08:30 am - 08:45 am Welcome & Industry Overview
08:45 am - 09:45 am Learning about Foreign Markets & Establishing a Presence Overseas: Staffing, Consultants & Counsel
09:45 am - 10:45 am Partnering with the US Government to Help Expand Direct Selling Market Overseas
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Breakout Sessions:
Product Safety & Challenges for Direct Sellers of Nutritional & Cosmetic Products

Understanding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & its Application to Direct Sellers
12:15 pm - 01:30 pm Luncheon Address
01:45 pm - 02:45 pm Breakout Sessions:
Global Regulatory Environment for Direct Sellers: Challenges in Key & Emerging Markets

Successful Overseas Events & Meetings: Planning, Securtiy & Execution
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm Development of International Compensation Plans: Special Challenges on Currency, Tax & Disbursement Issuies
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm Responding in a Crisis: How Direct Sellers Can Help in an Emergency
05:00 pm - 05:30 pm Closing Session & Q&A