To ASTRAKHAN

April 21-24 2016 BLCC RUSSIA

Business mission

to ASTRAKHAN

Торгово -Деловая Миссия в Астрахань

21 April - 24 April 2016 Grand Hotel Astrakhan

About the Mission Location: Astrakhan (Russia) The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Russia with LUKOIL support are inviting businesses to join a trade mission to Astrakhan, in April 21-24 2016. If you are trying to grow your business in Russian regions, this BLCC trade mission to Astrakhan will give you access to unique overseas business opportunities with like- minded companies. Our delegation composed of officials

and business men's would be received by the

Governor of the Astrakhan Oblast. Program of activities: Meetings and matchmaking will be arranged with prospective business partners from this Caspian Sea region. Day 1 Thursday 21 April You will be part of networking Evening Briefing

receptions and dinners and would have the Day 2 Friday 22 April opportunity of an in-country briefing from Governor reception & Matchmaking Meetings regional market experts. Visit BIOS sturgeon aquaculture farm & Lunch To support you further, we can offer Visit LUKOIL corporate training center the services of an experienced trade mission Business diner with view on Volga River manager and feature your company’s profile in the trade mission report. Day 3 Saturday 23 April If you need it, there will be support of VOBLA-2016 fishing festival & Visit of Astrakhan Fish Market interpreters. Visit to Astrakhan-city Kremlin A fantastic opportunity to achieve and Diner with view on Volga and concert program enlarge your business goals, don't miss out.

Registration fees and participation costs:

BLCC Russia member: free of charge for 1 person (if delegate cancels - standard fee will be billed)

For non-members: 20 000 Rubles or €250 (non-refundable registration fee)

Flights and hotel costs are not included. BOOK NOW [email protected] T: +74993903594

WHY ASTRAKHAN? Russia's key point in the Caspian Sea area. Region borders Kazakhstan by land, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan by sea.

Oil and gas industry, ship-building, agriculture and processing industries, machineries, transport and port logistics, trade, food and fisheries, tourism. 455 foreign capital companies incorporated in the Astrakhan region.

SEZ is being set up within the boundaries of the Narimanovsky Municipal District of the Astrakhan region (RUSSEZ is official BLCC Partner).

Visit schedule 21th to 24th of April, 2016 21th of April, 2016 (Thursday) At the arrival Transfer to the hotel, check-in, Briefing

22th of April, 2016 (Friday) 10.00-10.30 Transfer to the Administration of Astrakhan Region Meeting with the Governor of Astrakhan Region A.A. Zhilkin and the Members of the Regional Government. 10.30-11.30 Presentation of the investment attractiveness of Astrakhan Region.

Individual meetings with the Members of the Regional Government in charge of the respective sectors (Trade, 11.30-13.15 Investments, Industry, Healthcare, Agriculture, etc.) and business representatives

13.15-14.00 Transfer to BIOS sturgeon farm 14.00-15.00 Visit to the farm and release of sturgeon fingerlings 15.00-16.00 Lunch with local products 16.00-16.30 Transfer to LUKOIL Corporate Training Centre 16.30-17.30 Visit to the Corporate Training Centre

17.30-18.30 Return to Astrakhan

18.30-19.00 Riverside promenade near Volga 19.00 Business dinner with a view on Volga river

23st of April, 2016 (Saturday) 8.30-8.45 Transfer to the riverside promenade near Volga 9.00-11.00 VOBLA Fishing Festival

10.00-10.15 Transfer to the Fish Market

10.15-11.15 Visit to the Astrakhan Fish Market 11.15-12.00 Transfer to lunch 12.00-13.30 Lunch 13.30-14.00 Transfer to the riverside promenade near Volga 13.30-14.00 VOBLA Fishing Festival – Award ceremony

14.00-14.00 Transfer to the Astrakhan city Kremlin

14.00-19.00 Visit to the Astrakhan city Kremlin 19.00 Dinner with a view on Volga river and concert program

24st of April, 2016 (Sunday) 8.00-9.00 Transfer to the Airport

LUKOIL Corporate Training Centre Volga River side in Astrakhan

Flights to Moscow: Recommended Hotel: April 21 SN 9:45 BRU - 14:15 DME SU 23:40 BRU - 3:55 (+1) SVO The Grand Hotel Astrakhan offers 5-star luxury on the banks of the Volga, SU 12:00 BRU - 16:20 SVO in Astrakhan. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

Flights to Astrakhan: The hotel’s main restaurant serves a wide range of international cuisine SU 7:30 SVO - 9:40 ASF and has its own patisserie which offers a range pastries and desserts. April 21 SU 14:40 SVO - 16:55 ASF There’s also a cafe with a large terrace leading down to the banks of the SU 22:35 SVO - 0:55 (+1) ASF Volga. S7 12:30 DME - 14:40 ASF Flight Astrakhan – Moscow SU 6:10 ASF - 8:20 SVO BLCC Russia with support of: SU 10:40 ASF - 12:55 SVO April 24 SU 18:05 ASF - 20:20 SVO S7 15:30 ASF - 17:45 DME Flights to Brussels Moscow – Brussels SN 15:00 DME - 17:35 BRU April 24 SU 8:30 SVO - 11:00 BRU SU 19:50 SVO - 22:20 BRU

JOIN THE Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Russia TODAY! Please send your completed application by email to : [email protected]

Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Russia Novinskiy boulevard, 18 building 1, office 8 Moscow, 121069 Russian Federation Phone: +7 499 390-35-94

Russian site: http://www.CCBLR.com Global site: http://www.BLCCRUS.org

Please use the QR code on the right, which will lead you at the external link to download the membership application form from our web server:

We welcome you to become a member of BLCC Russia and become an active participant in our community. The benefits you receive are in direct proportion to your involvement. A strong coalition of businesses working together will provide you with many benefits. If you would like to become a member of the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Russia, but you still have questions, please contact us. We look forward to working with you!