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Wednesday, April 09, 2003
Hurry up and plunder! Don't miss the 20% early bird discount on the $1,100 admission price to the
Rebuilding Iraq business convention in Washington DC on May 1. Mark your calendar now — you can save big if you register before April 14!

From the convention description:
U.S. government officials, experts from key international agencies, and experts in the post-conflict reconstruction field will discuss the likely political situation and legal environment businesses will face.

Speakers with specific private sector expertise in structural issues faced in post-conflict environments will address priority questions, such as risk mitigation for contractors, insurance, sanctions, Iraq’s existing contracts and financial obligations.

Particular sectoral opportunities in post-war Iraq will be analysed through the prism of the security and political challenges that will exist. How will the security environment affect the delivery of key goods and services? How will businesses interact with the security presence on the ground?
Best part of all? IT'S SECRET!
Participate in a not-for-attribution session that will permit a dynamic, frank exchange of views on the opportunities and challenges businesses will face in post-conflict Iraq.
Who should attend? The usual suspects: "Senior executives who will be involved in the strategy and execution of supporting the reconstruction of Iraq," and "Service firms (law firms, financial institutions, accounting and consulting companies) who will be supporting the prime contractors in Iraq." Dick Cheney's Rolodex is working 24/7.

The registration form doesn't mention if there will be goodie bags with badges and T-shirts that say, "I killed the US surplus to kill Saddam — and all I got was this lousy T-shirt."

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