Presented by the
United States Department of State
Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Bureau
of Overseas Buildings Operations Charles E. Williams
(special participation by Congressman Frank Wolf)
Keynote address: by Under Secretary for Management Henrietta Fore
Washington, D.C. 20520

Providing Platforms for Transformational Diplomacy

In today's globalized world, the Department of State's active engagement of the international community reflects the U.S.' dedication to global cooperation and diplomacy. Sharing this commitment, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has dramatically increased its embassy and design construction program to facilitate the promotion of U.S. interests abroad. Over the past 6 years, OBO has completed 36 New Embassy compounds, has 40 projects under management and will have awarded 4 more New Embassy Compound projects by the end of the calendar year. The importance of the public-private partnerships and a strong partnership between Industry and OBO is paramount for sustaining America's worldwide diplomatic presence.

Representatives from over 900 companies participated in first-ever matchmaking session with Department of State/OBO representatives, in addition to 9 prime lead business match-makers.

Hear the presentations which provide insight and unparalleled Information.

Presenters include:

• Charles E. Williams -- Director/Chief Operating Officer, Department of State, Overseas Buildings Operations
  
  
• Recognition of The Honorable Frank Wolf , U.S. House of Representatives
  
  
• Keynote Address -- Henrietta H. Fore, Under Secretary for Management - Department of State
  
  
• Gregory B. Starr , Deputy Assistant Secretary for Countermeasures, Department of State, Diplomatic Security
  
  
• Office of the Inspector General presentation
  
  
• Walter Cate, The Contracting Process
  
  
• Greg Mayberry, Small/Disadvantaged Business Utilization Opportunities