Agenda for MBW 2010 with Invitation En 18.05.2010
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DRAFT May 18, 2010 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. 1 DRAFT May 18, 2010 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 2 DRAFT May 18, 2010 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) 3 DRAFT May 18, 2010 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 4 DRAFT May 18, 2010 - 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 5 DRAFT May 18, 2010 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