companies and organisations have signed on to participate in the Expo, compared to 50 last year.

The event takes place on September 19 in City Hall car park and marks the end of a week of activities relating to international business. The week kicks off with a official launch by Premier Pamela Gordon on September 14, noon at City Hall.

The next day the Bermuda International Business Association, which is hosting the event, will hold a public forum featuring key people from six businesses on the Island.

Panelists include Bank of Bermuda chief executive officer Henry Smith, Sonesta Beach general manager Dennis Tucker, Belco Holdings Ltd. chief executive officer Garry Madeiros, Emerald Financial Group chief financial officer Antoinette Bolden.

Radio quizzes and TV broadcasts will feature the Expo during the rest of the week. The week will wrap up with exhibits and activities on Saturday. There will be 53 booths representing a range of international companies and organisations.

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