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30th January Conference in Zurich to Focus on How Swiss Technology Firms Can Win Contracts with the U.S. Government
WASHINGTON , DC, 23 January 2006 – The Canton of Zurich, Greater Washington Initiative and World Cities Alliance will host a half-day panel discussion in Zurich, on Monday, 30 January, on how small- and medium-sized Swiss technology companies can win contracts with the U.S. Government , the world's largest buyer of technology.
U.S. Government spending on technology is projected to increase from €46.7 billion ($58 billion) in 2005 to €61.0 billion ($74 billion) in 2009, with more than half of this spending earmarked for the U.S. military and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Among the featured speakers will be Andre Wattenhofer, Chairman/CEO of Sunbay Software AG a Swiss-based software development firm. Headquartered in Rüschlikon, Switzerland, Sunbay Software has expanded worldwide, with Sales and Service Centers in Europe, the USA and the Pacific region. Other speakers will include:
Speakers will focus on how to:
7-9 March 2006 in Washington, DC
The conference will be held at the Technopark Zurich, Newton Room 1009, 1st floor . Advance registration is required . The event is free of charge; lunch will be provided. Register online or contact Andrea Witt at andrea.witt@vd.zh.chor or +41 (0)43 259 26 19.
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