Conferences

The 23rd Annual
NASBITE International Conference

"Setting the Stage for Trade"

April 7-9, 2010 in Austin, Texas

The annual NASBITE International conference is a great opportunity to increase your knowledge and learn best practices from leading trade professionals and trade educators from around the world. You will interact with other global trade professionals and NASBITE members in a dynamic forum designed to increase your knowledge and skills in global trade.

Call for Presenters

We invite you to submit a proposal to be a presenter at the 23rd Annual Conference. The conference theme will be "Setting the Stage for Trade". Proposed presentation topics should address the conference theme and/or the needs and interests of our various membership constituencies.

Click here to download the Presenter application form (Word doc).

Conference Awards: Call for Nominations

In order to recognize outstanding and innovative developments in the area of international trade education, counseling, training, and research, we request your nominations for the 2010 International Trade Program Excellence Award and International Trade Educator Award.

2010 Program Excellence Award
This award recognizes specific programs developed by institutions and organizations to meet a particular identified need. All organizations, public and private, for-profit and not-for-profit, are eligible to apply.

Click here for Program Excellence Award nomination criteria and a nomination form.

2010 International Trade Educator of the Year Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize innovation and excellence in international trade curriculum development, research, program development, and/or advocacy of international business issues.

Click here for International Trade Educator of the Year nomination criteria and a nomination form.

John Otis Lifetime Achievement Award
The NASBITE John Otis Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor presented by NASBITE International. This award honors a lifetime of achievement in International Trade education or training by those who have distinguished themselves through leadership or service nationally or internationally.

Click here for John Otis Lifetime Achievement Award nomination criteria and nomination form.

Conference Sponsorship

Conference sponsorship provides an opportunity to reach out to hundreds of attendees from areas throughout the global business community.  There are a number of ways to become a part of the event from sponsoring special events, presenting information directly to delegates, sponsoring the opening and closing receptions, and as a general event sponsor.

Download a detailed information packet and an application form. (Word doc | PDF)

Conference Exhibitor

If you would like an opportunity to showcase your company's products and services to a highly targeted audience with extensive business contacts, consider becoming an exhibitor at NASBITE International's 23rd Annual conference.

Download a detailed information packet and an application form. (Word doc | PDF)