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4th Standardization Conference

4th Standardization Conference

06.01.2022 by USRCC2019 in
On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and its Committee for Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation hosted its virtual 4th Standardization Conference.
Mr. Andrey Lotsmanov, Deputy Co-Chairman of Committee of Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation, Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, served as a moderator of the Conference.
Over 70 registrants representing PJSC “TMK”, PJSC “Gazprom Neft”, Russian Institute for Standardization, OMK, HMS Group, Rosniti, as well as Russian standardization bodies representatives were able to participate in the discussion of requirements for hydrogen pipes production, hydrogen pipes certification, development of new standards in the United States related to hydrogen and energy transition.
Speakers representing almost all main US standardization bodies participated in the 4th Standardization Conference:
  • David Miller, Senior Director, Standards Development, American Petroleum Institute;
  • Christopher Mahler, Director, Derivative Programs, Conformity Assessment, ASME;
  • Nick Ecart, Senior Director, Business Development, Europe, Middle East, Russia, India & Africa, ASTM International.
Speakers’ presentations were followed up with moderated Q&A session. Attendees of the Conference asked questions regarding requirements for pipes certification, the qualified presumption of safety system, the process of standards renovation, and many others.
DAVID MILLER, PE, F.ASCE 
Senior Director,
Standards Development, 
American Petroleum Institute 
CHRISTOPHER MAHLER
Director,
Derivative Programs, 
Conformity Assessment, 
ASME
NICK ECART
Senior Director,
Business Development
Europe, Middle East, Russia, India & Africa,
ASTM International
INVEST IN USA SERIES: PART 2 – COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

INVEST IN USA SERIES: PART 2 – COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

21.05.2021 by USRCC2019 in
On Thursday, June 17th, the USRCC hosted “Invest in USA Series: Part 2 – Commercial Real Estate Market: Challenges and Opportunities” panel discussion in a webinar format. The event was sponsored by the USRCC’s member Moody Rambin, the national commercial brokerage firm.
Over 80 registrants from USA, Russia and CIS were engaged in discussion of supply chain and construction challenges, post-COVID new design challenges from development to end-user, current real estate investment climate, and advantages of the U.S. commercial real estate market and current projects.
The pandemic added to the softening of the office market in USA and Houston specifically thus creating opportunities for office tenants to make better long term lease transactions on office space. Buyers are also looking for investment properties to take advantage of an office building market that is forecast to improve in 2022 and beyond.
The following industry experts have made their presentations during the Webinar:
  • C. Hastings (Hasty) Johnson, Vice Chairman, Hines;
  • Jim Autenreith, Executive Vice President, Industrial and Investment Services, Moody Rambin;
  • Tom Ford, Vice President, Moody Rambin;
  • Bruce Walck, President, Powers Brown Architecture;
  • Gary Kelley, President, Tribble & Stephens
The event was followed by a Q&A session moderated by Ross Ford, President and CEO, TCN Worldwide. Panelists ranging from major international developer / landlord, national commercial brokerage firm, an international architectural firm and national construction company answered questions related to using different materials in construction and design to shorten the timeline, decision making processes, challenges of major urban centers, changes of tenants’ needs, foreign investors’ demands, and many others.

MODERATOR:

Ross Ford

President, 

TCN Worldwide

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SPEAKERS:

C. Hastings  (Hasty) Johnson

Vice Chairman,

Hines

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Jim Autenreith

Executive Vice President,
Industrial and Investment Services,

Moody Rambin

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Tom Ford

Vice President,

Moody Rambin

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Bruce Walck

President,

Powers Brown Architecture

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Gary Kelley

President,

Tribble & Stephens

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BRONZE SPONSOR: 

 

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Gridlock in the Global Supply Chain

Gridlock in the Global Supply Chain

19.05.2021 by USRCC2019 in

The U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce is hosting this Webinar to discuss the long-term challenges facing the global supply chain. Energy, Shipping, Mining and Metals, and Agriculture industries’ leaders will share their experiences as to what their respective industries are doing to combat the missing pieces that make the global economy move products smoothly.

• How to handle supply chain disruptions?

• How to decrease costs throughout the supply chain?

• How to meet consumer demands and improve quality, speed and service?

• What are the advantages of digitalization of supply chain management?

These and other related questions will be covered during this Webinar.

EVENT DATE:

Tuesday, October 5th, 2021

8:00 am – 9:30 am (CST) | 16:00 – 17:30 (MSK)

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COST: COMPLIMENTARY

Registration deadline: COB Monday, October 4th, 2021.

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MODERATOR:

Anton Posner

Chief Executive Officer,

The Mercury Group and Mercury Resources LLC;

North East Chapter Chair and

New York Representative,

U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce

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SPEAKERS

C. Brian Hesse

President and CEO

Rusal America Corporation

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Scott Bergeron

Director of Business Development & Strategy, Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG

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Robin Martin

Head of Market Development,

London Metal Exchange

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Scott R. Evans

C0-founder,

Waybridge

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3rd Standardization Conference

3rd Standardization Conference

01.03.2021 by USRCC2019 in
On Thursday, March 30th, the USRCC together with the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and its Committee for Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation hosted its 3rd Standardization Conference.
Over 360 registrants from United States of America, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and other CIS countries attended the Conference. Rules for obtaining licensed translations, standards development system, products certification rules, work in technical committees of the U.S. standardization organizations, understanding of the differences between the U.S.A. and Russian standardization systems, standards development processes and standards committees, and other related questions were discussed.
The following panelists have made their presentations during the Conference:
  • Andrey N. Lotsmanov, Deputy Co-Chairman, Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Committee of Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation;
  • Alexa S. Burr, Vice President, Segment Standards & Services, Global Industry Services, API;
  • Christopher Mahler, Director, Derivative Programs, Conformity Assessment, ASME;
  • Jim Rossberg, Managing Director, Engineering Programs, ASCE;
  • Konstantin V. Leonidov, Acting Director General, Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Standartinform”;
  • Aleksandr S. Neklyudov, Deputy Director, Federal Autonomous Organization “Federal Center for Regulation, Standardization and Technical Conformity Assessment in Construction” (FAA “FCS”);
  • Tricia Hock, Director, Certification Operations, Safety Equipment Institute;
  • Stephen F. Mawn, Director, Technical Committee Operations, ASTM International;
  • Pat A. Picariello, J.D., CStd, FSES, Director, Developmental Operations, ASTM International;
  • Mary Mikolajewski, Manager, Technical Committee Operations, ASTM International
The Conference was followed by a Q&A session moderated by the USRCC. Panelists answered questions related to cooperation between Russian, CIS and USA standardization organizations, government regulations of standardization processes, application of Eurocodes in the United States, Russian experts participation in API working groups, certification of standardization specialists, MOU implementation between standardization organizations, and many others.
“It was very important to learn about the current activities of international organizations and to get the information about the Russian participants in them. Thank you!” Valeriy Novikov, Vice-rector, FSAI FPE ASMC.
“Clear and capacious content of all presentations. No unnecessary information. Requires constant immersion and involvement.” Igor Shkopinskiy, VolgaGP LLC, CTO.
“Positive and promising event!” Aleksandr Tarada, CEO Advisor, Standardization Expert, JSC “Center for Technical and Estimated Rationing in Construction”.
“The information is very interesting, a large amount of different topics was highlighted during 2 hours. I definitely recommend visiting such webinars to specialized organizations.” Irina Yurchenko.
“Such meetings are very important for the cooperation development, mutual understanding, prevention of negative trends in international relations.” Petr Odintsov, Deputy Director of the Department, Standartinform.

MODERATORS:

Andrey N. Lotsmanov

Deputy Co-Chairman,

Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, 

Committee of Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation

 

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Andrew A. Pidgirsky

Partner,

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

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EVENT AGENDA IS AVAILABLE HERE

SPEAKERS:

Alexa S. Burr

 

Vice President,

Segment Standards & Services,

Global Industry Services,

API

 

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Christopher Mahler

 

Director,

Derivative Programs,

Conformity Assessment,

ASME

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Jim Rossberg

 

Managing Director,

Engineering Programs,

ASCE

 

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Stephen F. Mawn

 

Director,

Technical Committee Operations,

ASTM International,

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Tricia Hock

 

Director,

Certification Operations,

Safety Equipment Institute

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Pat A. Picariello, J.D., CStd, FSES

 

Director,

Developmental Operations,

ASTM International

 

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Mary Mikolajewski

Manager,

Technical Committee Operations,

ASTM International

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Dec 14, 2021
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WEBINAR: Houston-Moscow “Building bridges through travel” Roundtable

10.12.2020 by USRCC2019 in

 In 2007 the City of Houston and the City of Moscow have signed an agreement of cooperation. In March of 2020 these international cities signed the new working agenda, which also covered tourism. In the context of this cooperation with the support of the U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce both cities are holding a virtual roundtable with participation of the top industry experts from Houston and Moscow, who will be sharing their experience and best practices during these challenging times. 

It is not a secret that tourism industry is facing multiple challenges due to COVID-19. How will the post-COVID world look like for the tourism? How do governments support the industry? What is the impact of digitalization? What both cities are doing to protect their tourists during the pandemic? Are there any positive developments due to the pandemic? These and other current questions will be discussed during the roundtable. 

 EVENT DETAILS: 

Monday, December 14th, 2020 
9:00 am– 11:00 am CST (Houston) | 18:00 – 20:00 (Moscow) 

 This event is complimentary.
Simultaneous translation into Russian language is provided. 

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EVENT AGENDA IS AVAILABLE HERE

MODERATOR:

Svetlana Zeynalova
Russian Radio and TV Host
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PANELISTS:

Christopher Olson
Director of Trade and International Affairs City of Houston
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Sergey Cheremin
Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of External Economic and International Relations of the City of Moscow
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Alexander Zakharov
Consul General of Russia in Houston
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James Golsen
Commercial Counselor – Senior Commercial Officer Embassy of the United States of America in Moscow
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Ilya Kuzmin
Deputy Head, Department of Foreign Economic and International Relations of the City of Moscow
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Jorge Franz
Senior Vice President of Tourism, Visit Houston
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William T. Harris
President and CEO, Space Center Houston
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Nicki Keenan
Senior Vice President, Sales Landry’s Inc.
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Ekaterina Pronicheva
Head Moscow Tourism Committee
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Konstantin P. Akopyan
Head External Communications Department, RUSSPASS Digital Travel Service
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Fedor N. Yurchikhin
President,Cosmonautics and Aviation Center at VDNKh, Space Pilot of Russian Federation, Hero of Russia
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Marina Skokova
Chief General Manager Metropol and Petrovsky Travel Palace Hotel Group
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