The Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) has announced its 2010 U.S.-Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference.

The conference will provide a forum for U.S. firms to learn about business and investment opportunities in Afghanistan and to network with private and public sector representatives. Business sectors covered by the conference will include construction, mining, agribusiness, energy, IT, and many more. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Afghan government officials and industry association representatives. There will also be representatives from United States Government departments, such as the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Agency for International Development.

The event will be held from November 7th – 9th at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.

Please read this PDF file for more information.

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