[wanabidii] Press Releases: American Innovation Roadshow: Senior Advisor Thorne Travel to Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: American Innovation Roadshow: Senior Advisor Thorne Travel to Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines 02/25/2016 04:27 PM EST American Innovation Roadshow: Senior Advisor Thorne Travel to Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 25, 2016 From March 2-11, 2016, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State Ambassador David H. Thorne will lead the State Department’s “American Innovation Roadshow” to Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. This Roadshow is one of the first activities under U.S.-ASEAN Connect and the first in a series of Roadshows across Asia. Ambassador Thorne will lead a diverse delegation of U.S. multinational companies, financial investors, and successful early stage U.S. companies. At each stop, the delegation will meet with government officials, business leaders, venture capitalists, students, and start-ups to discuss the challenges and importance of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. On March 2-6, the delegation will be in Jakarta, Indonesia. On March 3, U.S. Embassy Jakarta will host a live-streamed panel discussion on innovation (in English with Indonesian translation) at 2 p.m. Jakarta time (2 a.m. EST). On March 7, in Hanoi, Vietnam, the Ministry of Science and Technology will host a public innovation fair to showcase U.S. techniques for supporting innovation and to discuss the role that innovation plays in U.S. economic growth. A press conference will follow. On March 8-9, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Forbes Vietnam will host a conference featuring Fulbright University Vietnam leadership to highlight the nexus between education and innovation. Separately, U.S. Consulate Vietnam will host an innovation fair. On March 10, in Manila, Philippines, the delegation will participate in the Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) showcase, which is focused on the theme of “Attracting Young Graduates into Careers in Science, Technology and Innovation.” On March 11, the delegation will finish the trip with meetings in Cebu, Philippines. Please see the American Innovation Roadshow webpage for a list of the delegation members and more detailed information or call Qiana Smith at (202)736-7627 or SmithQY@state.gov for queries. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520