Sunday, October 11, 2009

Judy Shenefeld, President, FIABCI-USA, the U.S. Chapter of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), the only non-governmental organization (NGO) awarded Special Consultative Status to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations invited Buckley to be the Keynote speaker, on Thursday, 22 October 2009, at 12:00 p.m. , Private Dining Rooms 6-8 at the United Nations at FIABCI?s 60th Anniversary Special Luncheon.

Professor Michael P. Buckley, BA, BSc, MA, President of Halcyon Ltd, a Development advisory firm, has earned a reputation for Mixed-Use Retail and Strategic Planning for under-utilized sites such as the revitalization of Coney Island, New York and the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. He recently completed a Strategic Organizational Strategy with a focus on China, and serves as a Mixed-Use Advisor for IMC Center in Qingdao, China, NYC?s East Side Access/Grand Central Transportation project, the new Bio-Science City, Puerto Rico, Air City in Inchon, Korea and other projects throughout the USA. He serves on the Board of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate.

FIABCI is a worldwide federation of professional associations founded in Paris in 1949. It is operating in 65 countries, embraces more than 120 professional associations and their members with a worldwide network of appraisers, counselors, RE Finance experts, developers, builders, brokers, and asset and property managers. FIABCI is governed by a General Assembly of 179 members representing 65 countries.

For more information on FIABCI-USA and registration for this special event, contact FIABCI-USA at 703-524-4279, info@fiabci-usa.com, www.fiabci-usa.com.

Deadline for registration is 15 October 2009.