Service Exports Webinar - AITC and ITA

Event description

Join the Alabama International Trade Center and the International Trade Administration for a free Webinar on Service Exports.

Learn about the regulatory environment for service exports we well as opportunities and resources available.

We will discuss AI Services, Fintech Services, and Professional Services such as accounting, consulting, legal, and architecture, engineering, and construction.

Agenda:

1. AI Services (10-15 minutes) Daniela Medina

• Introduction

o   Short intro of AI industry and AI as a service sector

• Barriers

o   Regulatory barriers

o   Lack of local AI workforce and talent

o   Uncertain cost of AI adoption/implementation, unclear ROI and scalability

o   Data security

o   Intellectual Property

• Opportunities/Export Resources

o   Consulting with local U.S. Export Assistance Centers

o   Engagement with local Commercial Service offices

• Questions

2. Professional Services (10-15 minutes) Andrew O’Neil

• Introduction

o   Short intro to professional business services sectors (e.g., accounting, consulting, legal, and architecture, engineering, and construction)

o   Current trade data/trends

• Barriers

o   Localization rules

o   Professional licensing/mutual recognition agreements

o   Other barriers

• Opportunities/Export Resources

o   Encourage engagement with local Commercial Service offices

o   Consulting services, top export market reports, and other resources

o   Consulting services opportunities with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

• Questions

3. Fintech (10-15 minutes) Vincent and Morgan

• Introduction

o   Short intro to U.S. fintech sectors and market

o   Current data/trends

• Overview of U.S. Fintech Exports

o   Exports to developed markets (e.g., Europe and Canada)

o   Exports to developing markets

• Overview of Fintech in Payments Services

o   Market size and key players

o   Trends

• Questions