This is a hybrid event hosted by the Central Florida International Trade Office (CFITO). To attend this event in-person, please follow this link​ to register. For online webinar registration, please follow this link​.

Are you an entrepreneur looking to take your product from concept to market? Or a small business that is frustrated by problems sourcing components from China and not sure where to turn?

Then you need to join us for timely presentations on:

• Strategies companies are using to manage their supply chains and mitigate risks with customers and suppliers

• Key legal terms for manufacturing contracts, how to protect your brand and other IP, and how to prepare for and handle legal disputes with Chinese suppliers

These will be followed by a panel discussion by China business experts who can help you understand what is involved in starting production in China and how you can effectively identify and manage relationships with reliable suppliers.

For those joining us in person, you will have an opportunity to meet for a free consultation with Kim Kirkendall to discuss any challenges your business may be experiencing in China (please book appointment in advance).

Participants will come away with the latest information on how to:

• Partner with Chinese companies to manufacture your product

• Source components or new products in China

• Protect your intellectual property in China

• Better manage your supply chain in challenging times

• Gain a competitive edge in China – and the United States!

Speakers:

Kim Kirkendall – President, International Resource Development, Inc.

Art Dicker – Director, R&P China Lawyers (Shanghai)

Maryann Kilgallon – CEO of Pink Lotus Technologies – featured on Forbes' The Next 1000 List (2021)

Veomayoury "Titi" Baccam – Director, Government Relations, American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

David Alexander – Founder, Baysource Global

Moderator: Chris Leggett – Program Manager, Central Florida International Trade Office