SEUS-CP 2024

The Business Forum offers valuable opportunities for participants to connect with potential partners from across the Southeastern United States and Canadian Provinces. Participants can forge new relationships, understand the market expansion prospects, and discover supply chain opportunities. Noteworthy companies such as Airbus, Mississippi Polymer Institute, Mississippi Power, Mullen Automotive, Port of Pascagoula, Skydweller Aero, and The Coca Cola Company, and Ingalls Shipbuilding will be in attendance.

The Business Forum provides:

• Pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with potential buyers and partners.
• Participation in panel discussions to gain insights into market trends and intelligence.
• Premium networking opportunities to engage with influential business and government figures throughout the event, including during meals, a gala dinner, and receptions.
• Access to key decision-makers in a more intimate setting.

This year’s forum will emphasize Advanced Manufacturing and the Blue Economy, focusing on organizations involved in advanced manufacturing and ocean technologies, covering various components, materials, technologies, logistics, and services.

Key topics for discussion include:

• Advanced Manufacturing: Exploring the use of new technologies in transportation.
• Ocean Technology Industries and The Blue Economy: Exploring growth opportunities through sustainable technologies and practices.
• Workforce Development: Addressing current and future demands in the workforce.
• The Changing Landscape of Ports: Rethinking the future of port operations.

Travel stipends will be available for eligible applicants.  For more information about the conference, please contact Gillian Chatman at [email protected].