One-on-One Meetings
Spotlight on One-on-One Meetings
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Learn how to maximize the value of APBO’s One-on-One Meetings for your firm.

A conversation between Maryavis Bokal, Senior International Trade Specialist of the U.S. Commercial Service and Annie Niou Vonheim, Director of International Business Development of Metagenics.

Gold Key Service for U.S. Exporters
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Learn how the U.S. Commercial Service can help you find potential distributors, sales representatives and business partners.

Maryavis Bokal and Annie Niou Vonheim discuss the benefits of the “Gold Key Service” to U.S. firms offered by the U.S. Commercial Service.
Scheduling the Appointments:
Register Now to Reserve LIMITED One-on-One Consultations with Senior Trade Officers

APBO is the longest running, most successful conference of its kind focusing specifically on Asian markets. This event makes a difference for U.S. exporters by helping companies expand their international reach.
Register early to ensure your appointment scheduling.

In one convenient place, you can hold private one-on-one meetings with Senior Commercial Officers from American embassies, consulates and institutes in the following economies: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.


During the one-on-one meetings you will have the opportunity to get specific answers pertaining to your business. You will be able to:
  • Learn about your company's sales potential around the Asia/Pacific region including India.
  • Assess challenges in the marketplace.
  • Understand how to capitalize on the latest free trade agreements.
  • Hone in on the best market opportunities.
  • Find out how the U.S. Commercial Service can help you identify new business partners.

To date, the following Senior Commercial Officers and experts will be in attendance.

Australia & New Zealand Joseph Kaesshaefer
Brazil Brian Brisson
China William Zarit
Hong Kong Andrew Wylegala
India Aileen Crowe Nandi
Indonesia David Gossack
Japan John Peters
Malaysia Stephen Jacques
Mexico Ann Bacher
Philippines Patrick Wall
Russia John McCaslin
Singapore Patrick Santillo
South Korea James Sullivan
Taipei Helen Hwang
Thailand Michael McGee
Vietnam Sarah Kemp

*Click on a Commercial Officer's name to view their biographies.


After you register for APBO, you will be sent an email registration confirmation with a link to the U.S. Commercial Service’s APBO appointment webpage. To begin scheduling your one on one meetings, complete the online appointment request form. (Please provide your company’s questions and topics to optimize discussions with the Senior Commercial Officers.)

* Each meeting will last approximately 20 minutes in duration.