Update: We invite you to view the presentations and individual video segments from this year's event.
This year's theme, "Providing Platforms for Transformational Diplomacy," continues Overseas Buildings Operations' (OBO) collective momentum and strength in the presentation of its first ever two-day networking and matchmaking event.
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) directs the worldwide overseas buildings program for the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Government foreign affairs community serving abroad under the authority of the chiefs of mission. With the support of the Congress, input from other agencies and other State Department bureaus, OBO sets worldwide priorities for the design, construction acquisition, maintenance, use and sale of overseas real property and the use of sale proceeds. OBO is committed to providing energy efficient, safe, secure and functional work environments for U.S. Government personnel at diplomatic and consular facilities worldwide.
The pace of upgrading security at U.S. embassies around the world has dramatically increased. The worldwide embassy design and construction program now totals $17.5 billion over 14 years. OBO directs the worldwide overseas building program for the Department of State and the U.S. Government community serving abroad under the authority of the Chiefs of Mission.
OBO's mission is to provide secure and functional facilities for U.S. Diplomats and the promotion of U.S. interests worldwide. In order to accomplish this massive task, OBO has implemented "New Ways to Think & New Ways to Build." More than 30 new and safer embassies and consulates have been completed, 36 projects are in design or construction, and 14 more are in the pipeline in 2006. This dynamic organization is at the forefront of the design and construction industry and is a leader in building technology.
Make plans now to attend the event, where large and small firms can explore contracting opportunities in real estate, planning, security, design, construction, and operations and maintenance all over the world. | 
