The US State Department is planning a series of events in Sept – Oct 2010, including a BELLA GAIA show as part its “Exchange Programs” for Muslim Entrepreneurs and Delegates. President Obama mentions this program in a recent speech:

April 26th:
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT THE PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, D.C.
6:05 P.M. EDT

excerpt mentioning the program:  (read full speech here)

“The United States is launching several new exchange programs.  We will bring business and social entrepreneurs from Muslim-majority countries to the United States and send their American counterparts to learn from your countries.  (Applause.)  So women in technology fields will have the opportunity to come to the United States for internships and professional development.  And since innovation is central to entrepreneurship, we’re creating new exchanges for science teachers.”