University of Santo Tomas marks its Quadricentennial in 2011. One of the activities to drumbeat this momentous occasion is the Thomasian Global Trade Expo (TGTE) to be held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on October 15-17, 2010. This event is presented to you by UST Thomasian Alumni Leaders Association, Inc. and UST.

TGTE aims to showcase outstanding achievements of Thomasians in businesses, professions, arts – some of the leading competencies of UST. Featured are successful and world-class products and services, as well as promising start-up ventures of our fellow alumni. We also want to expose the students to the possible network of opportunities currently in the market for their future preparation.

We anticipate 50,000 business contacts and visitors coming to this 3 – day event that also coincides with the UST week celebration.

Highlights of the TGTE include:

• General exhibit of all types of PRODUCTS, SERVICES and  BUSINESSES in the Manufacturing, Franchising, Retail,  IT, Food, Construction, Tourism, Medical, Pharmaceuticals and Professional Sectors engaged in by Thomasian alumni.
• Lectures by outstanding Thomasians
• Performances of Thomasian talents in show business, music, dance, sports and Inspirational lectures by select experts
• A motorcade to herald the event.

Indeed, this event will be a celebration of Thomasian excellence sown in the university to contribute to human, societal, and national development. Hence, it gives us great pleasure to invite you to participate as an exhibitor and sponsor in Thomasian Global Trade Expo. Be part of this landmark first event of UST and enjoy the benefits of public exposure, audience concentration, connecting with Thomasian alumni, and inspiring the youth to a bright career.