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Dear Madam / Sir,
On behalf of the American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (“AmCham”), I would like to invite you to “Moldova Business Week 2010” , an international forum providing unique insights into investment opportunities in Moldova.
Moldova Business Week 2010 will be organized during 22-25 June 2010 by the Moldovan Ministry of Economy with the support of AmCham as a partner of the event. The business week will culminate with the Vienna Economic Talks in Chisinau on the 24-25 of June, organized in cooperation with Vienna Economic Forum.
About the event and its Agenda This event will introduce Moldova as a favorable location for investments and will make potential investors acquainted with Moldovan economy’s SWOT analysis and governmental instruments for promoting investments in Moldova.
We are inviting your company, your partners and clients to attend this business week, since we are sure it is a perfect occasion to discover Moldova, the strengths of the Moldovan economy and its trade and investment opportunities.
Moldova Business Week will also include sector-specific round table discussions (e.g. Agribusiness and Wine industry, Financial sector, ICT, Manufacturing, Energy, Transport and Infrastructure), as well as concrete investment projects, government infrastructure projects, tenders etc.
In case you envisage relocation of your manufacturing capacities into less expensive and more profitable destinations, you will 100% avail from the entire event organized at this level, having also the opportunity to know the experience of international companies doing business in Moldova.
Why Attend? To explore key investment and trade opportunities in Moldova To network with Government decision makers and business leaders of Moldova To have meetings with fellow businessmen on business areas of your interest And finally… to discover a small but very beautiful country of Moldova
Business to Business Meetings As part of the forum, there will be Business to Business meetings for participants who are interested in joint partnerships with Moldovan businesses at the conference.
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Also, AmCham will host a private reception for our guests on 23 rd of June, where potential investors from abroad will have the possibility to meet with AmCham members and select members of the business, investment and public communities.
To register for Moldova Business Week, please visit the official website of the event: www.mbw2010.miepo.md . We also kindly ask you to RSVP to AmCham Moldova if you would like to attend the private reception on June 23 with the AmCham event coordinator - Serghei Toncu at [email protected] or [email protected]
I strongly encourage you to attend “Moldova Business Week 2010” and look forward to meet you in Moldova.
Sincerely, Mila Malairau Executive Director American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova
Telephone: (+373 22) 211 781 Fax: (+373 22) 211 782 Mobile: (+373) 68 688 355 www.amcham.md
202 Stefan cel Mare str. Kentford Building, ground floor Chisinau, MD 2004 Republic of Moldova
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Moldovan Investment and Export Promotion Organisation GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
MMoollddoovvaa BBuussiinneessss WWeeeekk 22001100 “World economic crisis – challenges and new opportunities for Moldovan economy” Unique summit providing the necessary insights on investment opportunities in the Republic of Moldova
on 22-25 June 2010 Event site: Republican Palace 16, Maria Cibotari street, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Organized by Moldovan Ministry of Economy, Moldovan Investment and Export Promotion Organisation, in co-operation with Vienna Economic Forum
Simultaneous translation (Please note, the Program may be subject to changes)
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Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, Republican Palace, Chisinau
Day 1 – General overview of Moldovan Economy and Investment Climate
08:15 – 09:00 Registration
Opening of Moldovan Business Week 2010: 09:00 – 09:15 Mr. Vladimir FILAT , Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova
09:15 – 11:15 OPENING PLENARY SESSION
Overview and Trends of Moldovan Economy, State Policy and Investment Opportunities in the Republic of Moldova Opening and Moderation: (to be confirmed)
Statement (ppt presentation of aprox 30 min): • Mr. Valeriu LAZAR , Deputy Prime-Minister, Moldovan Minister of Economy - Providing a snapshot of Moldovan economy: short overview and forecasts - Investment climate. Instruments available for the Government to improve the investment climate
Statements (aprox 10 min for each participant): Cooperation with donors and international organizations in facilitation of economic reforms in Moldova • Mr. Dirk SCHUEBEL , Ambassador, the Head of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova • Mr. Asif J. CHAUDHRY , Ambassador of the USA to the Republic of Moldova • Ms. Melanie MARLETT , World Bank Country Manager for the Republic of Moldova • Representative of International Monetary Fund (IMF) • Representative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) • Representative of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator 11:15 – 11:20 Welcome Address to see Exhibition of Investment Projects in the hall of Republican Palace Mr. Valeriu LAZAR , Deputy Prime-Minister, Moldovan Minister of Economy
• Investment projects presented by the Ministries, other central public administration authorities / Stands • Investment projects presented by the local public administration authorities / Stands • Investment projects presented by the private sector / Stands • Investment projects of Free Economic Zones, Marculesti Free International Airport and Free International Port Giurgiulesti / Stands
(the Exhibition runs for the entire period of “Moldova Business Week 2010”) 11:20 – 12:00 Coffee break
12:00 – 13:30 SECOND PLENARY SESSION
Governmental Instruments for Promoting Investments in the Republic of Moldova Moderation and Opening (to be confirmed)
Statements (aprox 10 min for each participant): • Mr. Tudor COPACI , General Director, the Public Property Agency of Moldova - Public Private Partnership
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- Privatization in Moldova. Current status and future prospects
• Mr. Ion LUPAN, Head of Directorate of industrial policy and competitiveness, Ministry of Economy Free Economic Zones and Industrial Parks • Mr. Thomas MOSER , General Manager, Danube Logistics SRL – Operator of the Free International Port Giurgiulesti • Representative of Marculesti Free International Airport • Mr. Marin CIOBANU , Manager of the Free Economic Zone "Balti"
Experience of foreign investors in doing business in Moldova (aprox 7-10 min for each participant): • Representative of DRA Draexlmaier Automotive S.R.L • Mr. Olivier PRADO , CEO and founder of Global Phoning Group in Moldova (multilingual call center), Liaison Officer at Moldavian ICT Association • Representative of Moldovan-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Experience of Italian companies in doing business in Moldova • Representative of the Foreign Investors Association of Moldova Experience of members of Foreign Investors Association in doing business in Moldova (external representative) Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator 13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break and Networking
14:30 – 16:45 THIRD PLENARY SESSION
Investment Challenges and Opportunities in doing business in Moldova Moderation and Opening: (to be confirmed)
Statements (aprox 20 min for each participant): • Representative of Expert-Grup (research and consulting institution) Key sectors for attracting foreign investments into Moldova. Regional investment advantages of Moldova
• Representative of Turcan & Turcan (Moldovan law firm) Legal framework of the Republic of Moldova from the perspective of foreign investments, including company registration procedure
• Representative of PricewaterhouseCoopers Moldova Moldovan tax and customs systems, as well as labor market: short overview with focus on regional advantages of Moldova
• Representative of business consulting firm (to be confirmed) Evaluating and mitigating key investment risks in Moldova
• Representative of EBRD in Moldova EBRD’s experience in facilitating foreign investments into Moldova (Do’s and Don’t’s)
Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator 16:45 – 17:30 End of the Day. Cocktail Reception and Networking
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 Wednesday, 23 June 2010, Republican Palace, Chisinau Day 2 – Key investment sectors of the Moldovan economy 08:30 – 09:30 Registration
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09:00 – 17:00 Continuation of Exhibition of Investment Projects in the hall of Republican Palace
09:00 ROUND TABLES on specific sectors of the Moldovan Economy
The purpose of the Round Tables is to provide the possibility for attendees to obtain a clearer understanding of the specific sectors of the Moldovan Economy. The Audiences of the Round Tables, if interested in the sectors, are welcome to take part in these Opportunities of the 09:00 – 11:00 financial sector of Moldova
Moderator and Introducer of Round Table topics: (to be confirmed)
List of Participants to the Round Table Discussions: • Mr. Dorin DRAGUTANU , Governor, National Bank of Moldova (ppt presentation of10-15 min) • Mr. Mihail CIBOTARU , President of the National Commission on Financial Market of Moldova (CNPF) - Evolution of non-banking financial market: opportunities and perspectives • Mr. Silviu FOCA , General Director, Bureau of credit history • Mr. Mihail MANOLI , President of the Union of insurance companies in Moldova • Representative of Mobiasbanca - Groupe Societe Generale • Mr. Artur MUNTEANU , General Director of Microinvest (microfinance company) • Ms. Cornelia COZLOVSCHI , General Director, Raiffeisen Leasing Moldova
Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator
Opportunities of the 11:00 – 13:00 Agribusiness sector of Moldova
Moderator and Introducer of Round Table topics: (to be confirmed)
List of Participants to the Round Table Discussions: • Mr. Valeriu COSARCIUC, Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry (ppt presentation of10-15 min ) • Mr. Constantin OJOG , Director of the National Agency for Rural Development • Ms. Aurelia BONDARI, Executive Director of the National Federation of Agricultural Producers from Moldova "AGROinform" • Mr. Petru MALERU , Director of the Agency for Payments and Subsidies • Mr. Valeriu BULGARI , Executive Director of the Moldo-Japanese project “2KR” • President of Moldova Wine Guild • Representative of the Moldovan-German joint venture Südzucker Moldova (leader of sugar beet cultivation sector in Moldova) • Mr. Vaja DJASHI – Trans Oil Group of Companies (market leader in cereals trade and export)
Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break and Networking
14:00 – 18:00 ROUND TABLES on specific sectors of Moldovan Economy
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The purpose of the Round Tables is to provide the possibility for attendees to obtain a clearer understanding of the specific sectors of the Moldovan Economy. The Audiences of the Round Tables, if interested in the sectors, are welcome to take part in these Opportunities of the 14:00 – 16:00 Energy sector of Moldova
Moderator and Introducer of Round Table topics: (to be confirmed)
List of Participants to the Round Table Discussions: • Mr. Ilarion POPA , Deputy Minister of Economy (ppt presentation of15-20 min ) • Representative of National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) • Representative of EBRD in Moldova • Representative of RED Union Fenosa (Moldovan electricity distribution company) • Representative of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova • Representative of the Company developing regenerable energy sources (to be confirmed)
Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator
Opportunities of the 16:10 – 18:00 ICT sector of Moldova
Moderator and Introducer of Round Table topics: • Mr. Ion Cosuleanu , Project Manager at UNDP Moldova
List of Participants to the Round Table Discussions: • Mr. Dorin RECEAN , Deputy Minister of Information Technologies and Communication (ppt presentation of10-20 min ) • Mr. Sergiu SITNIC, Director of National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Information Technology (ANRCETI) • Mr. Veaceslav CUNEV, President of the National Association of Private ICT Companies (ATIC) • Ms. Doina NISTOR , Competitiveness Enhancement & Enterprise Development Project (CEED) • Mr. Radu GROSU , Executive Director of Endava Moldova (leading Moldovan IT services company) • Mr. John MAXEMCHUK , CEO at Sun Communications • Mr. Cornel VINTILA , General Manager of Edata Romania
Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator
18:00 End of the Day
Thursday, 24 June 2010 Thursday, 24 June 2010, Republican Palace, Chisinau Day 3 – Key investment sectors of the Moldovan economy, followed by Vienna Economic Talks 08:30 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 17:30 Continuation of Exhibition of Investment Projects in the hall of Republican Palace
09:00 – 13:00 ROUND TABLES on specific sectors of Moldovan Economy
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The purpose of the Round Tables is to provide the possibility for attendees to obtain a clearer understanding of the specific sectors of the Moldovan Economy. The Audiences of the Round Tables, if interested in the sectors, are welcome to take part in these 09:00 – 11:00 Opportunities of the export oriented sectors of Moldova Moderator and Introducer of Round Table topics: • Mr. Nicolaos GHEORGIODIS , European Union expert
List of Participants to the Round Table Discussions: • Mr. Octavian CALMIC , Deputy Minister of Economy (ppt presentation of10-15 min ) • Mr. Vasile BUMACOV , Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry • Ms. Maria GHEORGHITA , Competitiveness Enhancement & Enterprise Development Project (CEED) – textile and apparel direction • Mr. Philip SANTENS , Team Leader, GFA -Sepia Project (Support to Export Promotion and Investment Attraction) funded by the EU • Mr. Roberto PACE , Moldovan-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry • Representative of Orhei-Vit (leading producer of canned fruit and vegetables) • Representative of Covoare-Ungheni (leadind manufacturer and exporter of carpets) • Representative of the Company from the tourism industry (to be confirmed) Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator
11:10 – 13:00 Opportunities of the infrastructure and transport sectors of Moldova Moderator and Introducer of Round Table topics: (to be confirmed)
List of Participants to the Round Table Discussions: • Mr. Boris GHERASIM , Deputy Minister of Transport and Road Infrastructure of Moldova (ppt presentation of15-20 min) • Mr. Vladimir FLOREA , President of International Association of Road Hauliers of Moldova (AITA) • Representative of Chisinau Airport • Representative of EBRD • Representative of Millenium Challenge Corporation in Moldova • Representative of the airline company (to be confirmed) • Representative of the transport company (to be confirmed) Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator
13:00 – 14.00 Lunch break
14:00 – 16:30
International Conference Innovational networks – a new formula of regional cooperation
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Meeting of the business community Moderator and Introducer of topics: from Moldova and Romania under (to be confirmed)
the auspices of the Chambers of the List of Participants to the Round Table Discussions: Commerce and Industry of Moldova • Representative of the Agency for Innovation and Technology Transfer (ppt presentation of 15 min) and Romania • Mr. Rolf REINER , Cluster Cooperation & Cluster Observatory, Innova • It is planned to organize meetings of the Ms. Henriette van EIJL , DG Enterprise and Moldovan business community with the business Industry, Innovation Policy Development Unit • community from other countries in the region Mr. Stefan Holger SCHANDERA , infoDev, The World Bank, Washington, D.C. • Mr. Todor YALAMOV , Idisc Network, Bulgaria • Ms. Cristina LEUCUTA , Ministry of Economy of Romania • Representative of the Industrial Development Corporation of Norway (SIVA)-Norway agency that supports innovation and incubators • Mr. Patrick LAMBERT , Director of the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI) • Mr. Yevgen KOZIY , BSEC, Project Coordinator, Assistant to the Secretary General Coordinating, monitoring and implementing projects within the framework of the Project Development Fund (PDF) Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator
Flight OS 655 Vienna 13:45 – Chisinau 16:30. Transfer from the Airport in Chisinau to Hotel
17:30 – 18:00 Networking Cocktail for participants of VET – Chisinau Meeting
18:00 – 19:00 DAY 1 OPENING SESSION HOW TO ATTRACT INVESTORS IN MOLDOVAN HEALTH SECTORS. DIVERSE CONCRETE PROJECTS Moderation and Opening: • Dr. Erhard BUSEK , President of Vienna Economic Forum
Statements:
• H.E. Mr. Vladimir HOTINEANU , Minister of Health of the Republic of Moldova Overview of the Moldovan Health Sector • Dr. Lyudmil BOYADZHIEV , Director of the National Heart Hospital Sofia, Member of the Advisory Council, ECEE, Partner of Vienna Economic Forum (tbc) • Mr. Heinz MESSINGER , Managing Director, AME International GmbH, Austria • High Representative of Siemens, Member of Vienna Economic Forum, Austria Tour in the CRICOVA CELLARS, followed by a FESTIVE DINNER, hosted by H.E. Prime Minister 20:00 Vladimir FILAT for the VEF official delegates
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Friday, 25 June 2010 Friday, 25 June 2010, Republican Palace, Chisinau
Day 4 – Vienna Economic Talks
08:00 – 09:00 Registration and Coffee
08:45 – 08:55 Family Photo
09:00 – 10:00 DAY 2 – INTRODUCTORY SESSION OVERVIEW OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA’S ECONOMY. STATE POLICY AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Moderation and Opening: • H.E. Mr. Valeriu LAZAR , Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Moldova
Welcome Address: • H.E. Mr. Vladimir FILAT , Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Patron of Vienna Economic Forum • Amb. Dr. Elena KIRTCHEVA , Member of the Board, Secretary General of Vienna Economic Forum
Impulse Statement: • Dr. Erhard BUSEK , President of Vienna Economic Forum, Former Vice Chancellor of Austria
Statements: • Mr. Sorin ANDREI , Executive President, BCR Chisinau, Erste Group Bank AG, Member of Vienna Economic Forum • High Representative of Vienna Economic Forum members
Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator 10:00 – 10:15 Networking Break
10:15 – 11:45 DAY 2 – SECOND PLENARY SESSION CONCRETE PROJECTS IN DIVERSE ECONOMIC SECTORS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA: INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, COMMUNICATIONS AND AGRICULTURE Moderation and Statement: • Dr. Erhard BUSEK , President of Vienna Economic Forum, Former Vice Chancellor of Austria
Impulse Statement: • H.E. Mr. Marcel RADUCAN , Minister of Construction and Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova
Statements: • Mr. Christian BRANDSTETTER , Advisor, Vienna Insurance Group, Member of Vienna Economic Forum, Austria (tbc) • H.E. Mr. Anatol SALARU , Minister of Transports and Road Infrastructure of the Republic of Moldova • High Representative of Vienna Economic Forum • Vice- Minister of Economy of the Republic of Moldova • High Representative of EBRD / World Bank • High Representatives of Vienna Economic Forum • H.E. Mr. Alexandru OLEINIC , Minister of Informational Technologies and Communications of the Republic of Moldova
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Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Buffet offered by..
13:30 – 15:00 DAY 2 – THIRD PLENARY SESSION
CURRENT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES AFTER VET – CHISINAU MEETING 2010 Moderation and Conclusion • Dr. Erhard BUSEK , President of Vienna Economic Forum, Former Vice Chancellor of Austria
Statements and Overview: • Dr. Herbert STEPIC , CEO, Raiffeisen International Bank-Holding AG, Deputy Chairman, Raiffeisen Zentralbank Osterreich AG (RZB), Member of Vienna Economic Forum, Austria (tbc) • Dr. Veit SORGER , President, Federation of the Austrian Industries, Founding Member of Vienna Economic Forum, Austria (tbc)
Closing Speech: • H.E. Mr. Vladimir FILAT , Prime Minsiter of the Republic of Moldova, Patron of Vienna Economic Forum Q and A Session with the Audience, led by the Moderator
15:00 – 15:30 Networking Coffee Break offered by.. and Possibility for BILATERAL MEETINGS, organized for the VEF Members
15:00 – 16:00 Press Conference organized by the Government of the Republic of Moldova – Reporting VET Chisinau Meeting results
16:00 END OF VIENNA ECONOMIC TALKS – Chisinau Meeting
Transfer from Hotel to the airport in Chisinau Departure Flight OS 656 17:40 Chisinau – 18:40 Vienna
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