EUROPEAN COMPANY MISSION TO INDIA – MUMBAI, BANGALORE AND NEW DELHI
Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 November 2016 Closing Date for applications: Monday 26 September 2016
Thank you for your interest in this European Company mission to India.
This European Company Mission is part of the EAGLE TWO project which has received funding from the European Union’s COSME Programme (2014-2020).
EAGLE TWO aims to enhance co-operation between European trade promotion organisations and the European Commission, with the intention of providing an even better trade promotion service for SMEs. During 2015-2016, the EAGLE project partners from Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania and the UK will be organising a series of events and meetings, as well as running joint European company missions to non-EU countries.
If you would like to join the mission, please return the application form as soon as possible to: [email protected] .
TRADE MISSION PROGRAMME (subject to change)
Data Timing Attività Sab 19 Novembre Partenza per Mumbai Dom20 Novembre Arrivo a Mumbai e transfer in hotel Lun 21 Novembre Mattina Briefing con ASSOCHAM Tutto il giorno B2B Pomeriggio Ricevimento di Networking reception ospitato da Bombay Stock Exchange Mar 22 Novembre Mattina Volo Mumbai for Bangalore Pomeriggio Incontri con organizzazioni di supporto alle imprese a Bangalore
Mer 23 Novembre Mattina B2B a Bangalore organizzatgo da ASSOCHAM Incontri con Ministeri (tbc) Pomeriggio Ricevimento di Networking (tbc) Gio 24 Novembre Mattina Partenza da Bangalore per Delhi Briefing da parte di ASSOCHAM/FICCI B2B (tbc) Ricevimento di Networking (tbc)
Ven 25 Novembre Tutto il giorno Meeting with various Ministries (to be confirmed)
Incontri con altre organizzazioni e tempo libero per propri incontri e follow up Sab 26 Novembre Programma a Nuova Delhi in progress Dom 27 Novembre Partenza Pre-departure briefing A briefing meeting will be held in Sicily, date and venue tbc. The briefing will provide market information and advice on how to do business in India, as well as on the mission programme and logistics.
Mission brochure LCCI will produce a brochure using the text you provide in the application form. The brochure includes your company description and contact details, which will be circulated in India and used by the in-market partners to arrange your business to business meetings. Please email a high resolution head and shoulders photo that is 300dpi, 4cm x 5cm for the mission brochure with your application.
Shared intelligence Delegation companies will have different levels of experience in the market. Companies new to the market will benefit from the experiences of others. Members of the delegation are invited to join other members of the group and our sponsors’ representatives each evening for dinner, which provides an opportunity to discuss issues and ideas. This will also provide you with the opportunity to network with like-minded businesses from Belgium, Greece, Hungary, UK and Lithuania who are also part of this European mission.
Group travel. The appointed travel agents for flights (Luigi Adrianopoli from Esedra Viaggi, Palermo T. 091 322021) and for hotels (Sanjai Hirani M: +44 (0) 7501 011955, D : +44 (0) 20 3544 4609, E : [email protected], W: www.dukescourttravel.com) will offer a reduced rate for travel and accommodation achieved by booking for a group. If minimum numbers are not met, this discount may not apply in full.
COSTS They are illustrated in the presentation. Flights and Hotels are payable direct to the travel agents before departure. A further fee, will have to be paid for internal transports. It will cost around 100 euros.
Travel agent: The appointed travel agents are Esedra Viaggi and Dukes Court Travel. You can make your own travel arrangements but it is highly recommended that you stay in the mission hotels in order to make the most of the networking opportunities.
We will send you additional information on how to book your travel and accommodation if your application has been successful.
Trade mission participation fee: The participation is free of charge for Italian companies.
Eligibility To accompany this company mission, your business must be established in Italy and selling or marketing an Italian product or service. Applications are subject to approval by Sicindustria and LCCI. You will be notified after the closing date for applications as to whether you have been successful.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE VISIT Insurance Insurance has not been included in the travel package and mission members are strongly advised to take out adequate travel and sickness insurance. We always recommend that this insurance includes cover for cancellation of the visit for reasons beyond the control of
Page 2 of 7 LCCI. If a trade mission is cancelled for reasons beyond our control, LCCI can take no responsibility for any loss you may incur.
Vaccinations LCCI accepts no responsibility for advice in this specialised field. Please check necessary individual health precautions for the trade mission countries with your local travel nurse or GP.
Visas Italian passport holders must obtain a visa before departure. You can obtain them through Esedra Travel Agency. The cost is 78 euros. It takes about 10 days to get a Visa.
CONTACTS
The Mission Manager for Sicindustria is: Giada Platania, Head of the International Affairs Unit Via A. Volta 44 – 90133 Palermo T: +39 091581100 E: [email protected]
The travel agent is for the flights is: Luigi Adrianopoli Esedra Viaggi M. +39 335 5498087 Office +39 091 322021 E. [email protected] W.: http://www.esedraviaggi.it/
The travel agent is for the hotels is: Sanjay S. Hirani Head, Trade Missions & Corporate Events. EMEA M: +44 (0) 7501 011955 D : +44 (0) 20 3544 4609 E : [email protected] W: www.dukescourttravel.com
ACTION CHECK LIST
To apply for this trade mission, please complete and return the following as soon as possible or by Monday 26 September 2016 at the latest.
Page 3 of 7 1) Sicindustria application form
2) Form for mission brochure
3) Photo
Enter the following dates in your diary now:
Pre-Departure Briefing: tbc Trade Mission Dates: Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 November 2016 Closing date for applications: Monday 26 September 2016
SICINDUSTRIA TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Sicindustria has the right to refuse companies a place on a company mission. Receipt of an application form does not confirm a company’s eligibility. Places for European company mission are limited and these will be allocated according to suitability for the mission Mission participants should contact our dedicated travel partners or their own agent for arrangements. Sicindustria accepts no liability for travel arrangements. You should not pay for any travel until your eligibility and the market visit are both confirmed, although you should reserve airline seats and hotel rooms if no cost is incurred. If you cancel close to the company mission departure date, you may lose some or all of the travel costs you have paid to the travel agent. If the company mission is cancelled close to the departure date for reasons that are beyond the control of Sicindustria, you may lose some or all of the travel costs you have paid. Sicindustria is not responsible for services provided by partner organisations during the mission, such as overseas Chambers of Commerce. While Sicindustria will take measures to ensure a safe mission, it is not responsible for the conduct and safety of individual mission members.
IMPORTANT NOTICE The personal information provided by you will be held on a database by Sicindustria and will be used to notify you of future services and events. If you do not wish your details to be used for this purpose, please email [email protected]
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APPLICATION FORM
TO BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 26 SEPTEMBER 2016
Giada Platania, Head of the International Affairs Unit Via A. Volta 44 – 90133 Palermo T: +39 091581100 E: [email protected]
EUROPEAN COMPANY MISSION TO INDIA Saturday 19 Sunday 27 November 2016
1. We wish to apply for the European Company Mission to India
2. I have read and agree to Sicindustria Terms and Conditions for this mission.
Title:...... First Name: ...... Surname: ......
Company Name: ...... Position: ......
Address: ...... Postcode: ...... Telephone ...... Mobile...... Fax:………………………………………...... Email: ...... Website: ...... Business Sector:......
Print name:...... Signed ...... Date: ......
COMPANY INFORMATION VAT Number:...... Year Established: ...... Number of Employees: ...... Annual Turnover: ......
Page 5 of 7 Company Representative on the Mission (if different from the above): Name:...... Position:...... Tel: ...... Fax: ...... Email: ...... Website: ......
Second company representative on the Mission: Name:...... Position:...... Tel: ...... Fax: ...... Mobile……………………………………………….. Email: ………………………………………………….Website: ...... Only two representatives per company are allowed.
Passport Information (first participant) – if applying for a business visa Name (as in Passport)…………………………………………………………………………………. Date of Issue: .…………………………………………………………………………………………… Date of Passport Expiry: ………………………………………………………………………………………… Passport Number: ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Date of Birth: ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Country of Issue: ………………………………………………………………………………………...
Passport Information (second participant) – if applying for a business visa Name (as in Passport)…………………………………………………………………………………. Date of Issue: .…………………………………………………………………………………………… Date of Passport Expiry: ………………………………………………………………………………………… Passport Number: ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Date of Birth: ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Country of Issue: ………………………………………………………………………………………...
Page 6 of 7 MISSION BROCHURE: Please provide a description of your business for the mission brochure (160 words maximum). You should explain clearly what the business you are promoting is or does. Note: Handwritten text will not be accepted ......
Please describe your objectives for participating in this mission for the brochure (70 words maximum) e.g. market research, seeking new customers, a new agent, JV, etc.
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Photo – Please email a high-resolution head shot photo (300dpi, 4cm x 5cm) for the mission brochure. (Any less will be not accepted). Do not insert the image in this form. The photos have to be attached in the email, together with the application form.
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