Latin High Tech Forum 2001.

The Latin American High Tech Council announced that it is charging ahead with the “Latin High Tech Forum 2001,” a Mid-Atlantic region event focusing on Latin American High Tech business.

“We are trying to get back to a regular business schedule. Now, more than ever, it is very important for companies to identify new opportunities and expand to new markets in order to survive the slow economy. Once the economy rebounds in the near future, these companies will have established a foot print and be in a better position to take full advantage of the opportunities in Latin America,” said Ted Theologis, Executive Director of the Latin American High Tech Council.

The “Latin High Tech Forum 2001” will be held on Tuesday, November 6th, 2001 between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at:

NRECA Conference Center

4301 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington (Ballston), Virginia

Attendees must pre-register online at http://www.latincouncil.com

The topics to be discussed during the Forum will provide unique insights to current opportunities and doing business with Latin America.

Topics covered in the Forum include:

— Trends and Opportunities in the Latin American Technology Sectors

— Entering/Expanding in Latin America: Winning Strategies

— How to Finance your Entry/Expansion: Available Resources

— Developing and incorporating strategies to mitigate risk and promote success.

Senior executives participating in the Forum include:

— Bob Rouse, President & COO, Optiglobe

— Eduardo Gandarilla, EVP for the Americas, Teleglobe

— Francisco Montero, Partner, Shaw Pittman, Former Director OCBO, FCC

— Jose F. Nino, President, El Nino Group, Former CEO, USHCC

— Daniel Torras, Director Latin America, Pyramid Research

— Cole Van Nice, Darby Technology Venture Group

— Andre Bhatia, Partner, Newbridge Latin America

— Paul Dwyer, CEO, Viamericas

— Christian Zimmern, VP and General Manager, Inphomatch

— Brian Alperstein, Partner, Lasa, Monroig & Veve