John Chambers, President and CEO of Cisco Systems, to Speak at Second Russian-American Technology Roundtable

Business Wire, Jan 28, 2003

Business Editors/Technology Writers

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2003

Top Russian and US Dignitaries as well as Other World Leaders from High-Tech Companies Will be participating in this "Official Bush-Putin

Dialogue"

The Working Group for the Russian American Business Dialog that was initiated by Presidents Bush and Putin, announced that Mr. John Chambers, President and CEO of Cisco Systems, will be a featured speaker at the Second Russian-American Technology Roundtable. This interactive forum will be held at the San Mateo Marriott, on February 20, 2003 and is designed to foster group discussion and idea exchange regarding the latest thinking on the market for technology products and services in Russia.

"We are pleased that Mr. Chambers will be participating in the Russia-America Technology Roundtable. His appearance underscores the caliber of this world unifying event." Co-Chair of the AmCham IT Committee, Gary Fowler continued, "We expect to announce additional high-level speakers in the near future, and we look forward to exceeding everyone's expectations with another overwhelmingly successful event."

"An event of this magnitude cannot be achieved without the dedication and hard work of people like Mr Chambers whom has contributed his time to ensure the success of our forum. We are pleased that this event continues to draw such high-caliber leaders from the world's high technology community," said Stan Cramton, Co-Chair of the event. The Second Roundtable is sponsored by Intel. Cisco, Qualcomm, Ernst and Young. Space is limited. Reservations may be confirmed now by calling (650) 286-9250 or visit www.amcham.ru to register online.