Western Hemispheric Trade Center

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas, USA

April 14-16 | 2010
You are cordially invited to submit papers for presentation at this conference, which brings together academic researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to discuss an array of topics affecting the western hemisphere as we face further integration of the Americas in the 21st century. The conference is sponsored by the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade at Texas A&M International University, the Graduate School of Business Administration and Leadership (EGADE) and the Cátedra de Investigación: Economía de la Frontera Norte de México at the Tecnológico de Monterrey , and the School of Business at Universidad Regiomontana. The 2010 conference will take place on the campus of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, USA.

Special Features:

Panel Presentations
Concurrent academic sessions
Special sessions for Ph.D. students
Papers on the western hemisphere and global recovery
Electronic proceedings

Benefits of Participation:

Distinguished papers will be considered for publication in Texas A&M International University's International Trade Journal, a leading peer-reviewed academic journal now in its 23rd year
Opportunity to interact with peers from various countries and gain insight into emerging topics related to economics, finance, marketing, information technology, and international business

Important Dates:

February 19 | 2010
Early registration deadline
February 26 | 2010
Due date for all submissions, including complete papers to be considered for inclusion in electronic proceedings
February 26 - March 12 | 2010
Review period
March 15 | 2010
Notification date for acceptance of submissions

Submission Guidelines:
Papers are invited on any topic related to the general theme of the Western Hemisphere and Global Recovery with specific emphasis on :

Energy
Role of Governance in Financial Crisis
Regional Dynamics of the U.S.-Mexico Border
North American and Border Affairs
International Trade and Logistics
Security
Environment and Trade
Physical Infrastructure and Logistics
Public - Private Partnerships
Insoluble Financial Problems
Other topics on Western Hemispheric Trade

All participants must submit their work electronically to cswht@tamiu.edu
Graduate students and non-academic affiliates are welcome. Submissions imply that at least one author will register for the conference and be present at the time designated in the conference program. Research-in-progress will be accepted. Please send a MS Word or WordPerfect file of either the complete paper or abstract (200 words maximum) by February 26, 2010 for inclusion in the conference. Complete papers may be considered for inclusion in a book of proceedings. Each submission must include a cover page containing only the title of the research with information about the author(s).

Registration Fee:

$215 U.S. Dollars - Early Registration
January 1 – February 19 | 2010
$250 U.S. Dollars - Registration
February 20 - March 31 | 2010
$300 U.S. Dollars - Late Registration
after March 31 | 2010
Payable by Check, Money Order or Credit Card to Texas A&M International University

Conference Hotel:

For Hotel Reservations in Laredo, Texas, USA (ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31, 2010)
Staybridge Suites - Laredo
7010 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, Texas 78041
Dial: (956) 722-0444
Group Name: TAMIU Western Hemispheric Trade Conference
Rate: $85 US dollars – single or double occupancy (rate subject to 14% tax)
Complimentary hotel shuttle is available to/from the Laredo International Airport.
NOTE: Reservations made after March 31, 2010 will be based on room availability at the best available rate offered by the Hotel.

For more information, please contact

Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade at Texas A&M International University
5201 University Blvd. - Suite WHT 222E
Laredo, Texas 78041
em: cswht@tamiu.edu
ph: 956.326.2820