MEDIA INFORMATION FOR APEC LEADERS’ MEETINGS
HONOLULU, HAWAII
NOVEMBER 8 - 13, 2011
OPEN PRESS EVENTS AS November 10, 2011
The following logistical information and schedule has been released for the upcoming APEC Summit in Honolulu, Hawai’i. This information is provided for media logistical planning purposes only. It is not for broadcast or publication.
Pool Gathering Times and Locations
All events REQUIRE a yellow APEC press credential and appropriate underlay for participation except for certain noted events.
Times and events are subject to change. Please check the schedule regularly in the International Media Schedule (IMC) in the Hawai’i Convention Center, Exhibit Hall III.
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Day |
Event |
Gather Time |
Gather Location |
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Thursday 11/10 |
Secretary Timothy Geithner meets with ASEAN Finance Ministers 7:00 am – 8:45 am Pooled photo/video spray at conclusion of meeting |
8:00 AM |
Entrance Area to the IMC |
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Thursday 11/10 |
APEC Finance Ministerial and Working Luncheon 9:00 am – 2:15 pm Photo/video spray at top of meeting, event underlay required, please sign up at the Press Information Desk |
8:15 AM |
Entrance Area to the IMC |
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Thursday 11/10 |
Sec. Clinton Address at the East-West Center 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon) UPDATED The speech will be open to credentialed members of the media; however, media must RSVP by email to ElmanF@EastWestCenter.org. |
N/A |
East-West Center Imin Center-Jefferson Hall (no transport provided) |
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Day |
Event |
Gather Time |
Gather Location |
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Thursday 11/10 |
APEC Finance Ministerial Family Photo 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm Open to photo/ video, event underlay required, please sign up at the Press Information Desk |
11:15 AM |
Entrance Area to the IMC |
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Thursday 11/10 |
Press Conference by U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner Open to APEC credentialed press, no additional underlay required |
Event Starts at 2:30 PM |
Press Briefing Space in the IMC |
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Thursday 11/10 |
Briefing ON BACKGROUND and OFF CAMERA with U.S. State Department Official. A readout of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s bilateral meetings in Honolulu, Hawai’i. 4:00 pm NEW Open to APEC credentialed press, no additional underlay required |
3:45 PM |
Entrance Area to the IMC |
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Thursday 11/10 |
APEC Ministers’ Dinner with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Pooled Press |
TBD |
Entrance Area to the IMC for Transport to Shangri-La |
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Friday 11/11 |
APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk 9:30 am – 10:00 am Open to APEC credentialed press, event underlay required, please sign up at the Press Information Desk |
8:30 AM |
Entrance Area to the IMC |
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Friday 11/11 |
AMM Family Photo 10:00 am – 10:25 am Open to APEC credentialed press, event underlay required, please sign up at the Press Information Desk |
9:15 AM |
Entrance Area to the IMC |
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Friday 11/11 |
APEC Disaster Resiliency Meeting chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Open to APEC credentialed press, event underlay required, please sign up at the Press Information Desk Photo/video camera spray at the top of the meeting |
9:45 AM |
Entrance Area to the IMC |
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Friday 11/11 |
Conversation with the CEO Summit – “Women and the Economy” with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton 3:15 pm – 3:55 pm Open to press credentialed for the APEC CEO Summit |
N/A |
Sheraton Waikiki (no transport provided) |
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Day |
Event |
Gather Time |
Gather Location |
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Friday 11/11 |
Press Conference by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Open to APEC credentialed press, no additional underlay required |
Event Starts at Time TBD |
Press Briefing Space in the IMC |
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Friday 11/11 |
Press Conference by APEC Trade Ministers with U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Open to APEC credentialed press, no additional underlay required |
Event Starts at 5:30 PM |
Press Briefing Space in the IMC |
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Friday 11/11 |
International Trade Reception Celebrating U.S.-Japan Relations. Co-hosted by the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) and the APEC 2011 Hawai’i Host Committee 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm NEW Members of the media are permitted to cover the reception. Media check-in begins at 5:30 pm Press contact: Mr. Peter Boylan – peter_boylan@inouye.senate.gov |
N/A |
The Bishop Museum 1525 Bernice Street Honolulu, HI 96817 |
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Saturday 11/12 |
First Lady Michelle Obama will visit MA’O Organic Farms located in the Waianae area. The tour will be followed by a luncheon for the APEC Leaders’ spouses 11:30 am Open Press – RSVP no later than 5:00 pm on November 10 to FirstLadyPress@who.eop.gov |
N/A |
N/A (no transport provided) |
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Saturday 11/12 |
President and Mrs. Obama Greet APEC Leaders and Spouses for APEC Leaders’ Dinner 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm Pooled Press |
2:30 - 3:00 PM |
Hawai’i Exhibit in Exhibit Hall I for Security Sweep and Transport to Hale Koa Hotel |
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Sunday 11/13 |
APEC Leaders’ Meeting 9:45 am – 11:45 am Pooled Press |
5:00 - 5:30 AM |
Hawai’i Exhibit in Exhibit Hall I for Security Sweep and Transport to JW Marriott Hotel |
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Sunday 11/13 |
First Lady Michelle Obama Greets APEC Leader Spouses for Spouses’ Luncheon 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Pooled Press |
8:15 – 8:45 AM |
Hawai’i Exhibit in Exhibit Hall I for Security Sweep and Transport to Kualoa Ranch |
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Sunday 11/13 |
APEC Leaders’ Family Photo 2:25 pm – 2:40 pm Pooled Press |
10:00 - 10:30 AM |
Hawai’i Exhibit in Exhibit Hall I for Security Sweep and Transport to JW Marriott Hotel |
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Day |
Event |
Gather Time |
Gather Location |
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Sunday 11/13 |
Concluding Press Conference by President Barack Obama 4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Open Press, event underlay required, please sign up at the Press Information Desk not less than 48 hours in advance (Friday, November 11 at 4:00 pm) |
12:00 - 12:30 PM |
Hawai’i Exhibit in Exhibit Hall I for Security Sweep and Transport to JW Marriott Hotel |
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Sunday 11/13 |
North American Leaders Summit 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm Press spray at the top: US pool, Canada pool, Mexico pool |
1:30 - 2:00 PM |
Hawai’i Exhibit in Exhibit Hall I for Security Sweep and Transport to JW Marriott Hotel |
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Monday 11/14 |
First Lady Michelle Obama will meet military families at Hickam Air Force Base and speak at a hiring fair sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Open Press – RSVP no later than 5:00 pm on November 10 to FirstLadyPress@who.eop.gov |
TBD |
TBD |
