An unprecedented global event bringing together trade ministers, senior officials, CEOs, and mayors
from all parts of the world takes place this October in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

In the words of Warren Christopher, U.S. Secretary of State, this Summit "will allow leaders from
around the world to exchange views, policies, and practical information to prepare countries for
electronic commerce and tomorrow's world of the 'paperless' business transaction."

The historic signing of the Final Act of the Uruguay Round in April created the macro-economic
framework for a more open trading system.

However, for the benefits to reach the trading community at large, the micro-economic obstacles
must be removed! In Columbus, 187 nations will propose ways to make trade faster, simpler,
broader, and less costly--i.e. more efficient.

This Summit will increase global awareness of the opportunities and challenges created by new
technologies and the ways in which they are revolutionizing international trade.  These innovative
transaction techniques produce new trade links and substantial savings of time and money.

This event will also mark the official launching of the Global Trade Point Network --soon to be the
largest international network for trade.  (For details, see section on the Global Trade Point Network).

The Summit is comprised of four separate but interlinked parts:

1)   The United Nations International Symposium  on Trade Efficiency (UNISTE) bringing
     together trade ministers from around the  world to discuss the use of technology for
     trade.

     for information contact:
     Special Programme for Trade Efficiency,
     Palais des Nations,
     1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland.
     Phone (41) 22 907 5544/55
     Fax  (41) 22 907 0052
     email:  cmoreira@wtm.com
              subject: UNISTE info

2)   A Global Summit for Mayors allowing mayors from all countries to examine the new local
     government/private sector partnership for     trade.

     for information contact:
     Office of the Mayor
     City Hall, Columbus, Ohio 43215-9014, U.S.A.
     Phone (1) 614 645 7671
     Fax  (1) 614 645 8955
     email:  colohmayor@attmail.com
              subject:  mayors' summit info

3)   A Global Executive Trade Summit with an  emphasis on CEOs and other high-ranking
     executives from small companies to multinational businesses wishing to explore
     opportunities to expand their global marketplace and building strategic
     advantages in a world of networks.

     for information contact:
     Bannister & Associates
     5008-20 Pine Creek Drive,
     Westerville, Ohio 43081,U.S.A.
     Phone (1) 614 895 1355
     Fax (1) 614 895 3466
     email:  symposium@natp.iftea.com
              subject:  CEO summit info

4)   A World Trade Efficiency & Technology Exhibition featuring a wide spectrum of
     technologies and applications for trade produced by many countries.  The emphasis
     will be on education, with "hands-on" opportunities to try out a wide variety of
     electronic commerce solutions for trade efficiency.

     for information contact:
     Bannister & Associates
     5008-20 Pine Creek Drive
     Westerville, Ohio 43081,U.S.A.
     Phone (1) 614 895 1355
     Fax (1) 614 895 3466
     email:  symposium@natp.iftea.com
              subject:  exhibition info

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