US-Brazil ITO-BPO Summit Comes to New York City on Tuesday

The Brazilian Association of Information Technology and Communication Companies (Brasscom) invites you to attend the US- Brazil IT-BPO Conference, organized in partnership with Apex-Brazil – the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency and the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of NY.
The summit will focus on Brazil’s rise as an economic powerhouse with growth projections tied closely to ICT advances and government investments in education, infrastructure and technology. The combination of market maturity, political stability, cultural affinity and highly qualified professional result in Brazil being able to offer outstanding opportunities for business development at a competitive cost.
When: November, 10, 2009 8:00 am – 2:00pm
Where: W Hotel, 541 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
About the Event: The Brazilian IT-BPO market is among the strongest and most mature in the world, having evolved in size, coverage and complexity over the past few decades. Brazil’s cultural affinity to the U.S. and overall market strength make the country an ideal choice for companies looking to expand their global footprint.
This timely summit will focus on information technology and business process outsourcing. A line up of speakers with leading roles in government, industry, media and research will provide critical insight for decision-makers in the IT-BPO sector.
The presentations will include:
— US-Brazil Economy: Outlook

Douglas Smith, Chief Economist, Americas, Standard Chartered Bank

— Brazil: A safe harbor for IT-BPO Sector
Antonio Gil, President, Brazilian Association of Information Technology
and Communication Companies (Brasscom)

— US-Brazil IT-BPO Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges
With representatives from Apex-Brasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment
Promotion Agency), Forrester Research, IDC and GFT
— Successful Case Studies with: Dell, CPM Braxis, C.E.S.A.R