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The Four Seasons, London - Thursday 6th December
 
 
08:00
Speakers’ private breakfast
08:15
Registration & Breakfast
09:00
Opening Remarks
 
Courtney Fingar, Editor fDi Magazine, Financial Times Group
09:05
Keynote Government Addresses: Bulgaria as Investment Centre
 
Presentation topics include:
  • Choosing Bulgaria as an investment destination 
  • Bulgaria's political and business climate
  • Strategic location, skilled workforce and access to markets as competitive advantages
  • How does Bulgaria's tax regime and costs of doing business compare to other potential investment destinations?
  • Key growth sectors 
Delian Dobrev, Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism
Kamen Kichev, Deputy Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications
Borislav Stefanov, Executive Director, InvestBulgaria Agency (IBA) 
09:35
Special Presentation Global Investment Data Analysis – fDi Approach
 
Presentation topics include:
  • Use of statistical data to shape investment strategies
  • Global perspective on FDI
  • Top sources for investment, leading sectors and major projects in Central and Eastern Europe
Courtney Fingar, Editor fDi Magazine, Financial Times Group 
09:55
Presentation - Bulgaria's Financial Markets and Regulation - Stability in Times of Crisis
 
Presentation topics include:
  • Use of statistical data to shape investment strategies
  • Global perspective on FDI
  • Top sources for investment, leading sectors and major projects in Central and Eastern Europe
Stoyan Mavrodiev, Chairman, Financial Supervisory Committee 

10:10
Report on the Global Economic Outlook
 
Presentation topics include:
  • Taking stock of 2012 and perspectives for 2013
  • Latest developments of the Eurozone crisis and its impact on the global economy
  • Growth opportunities in an uncertain and volatile economic environment
Julian Callow, Managing Director, Head of International Economics, Head of European Economics, Barclays Capital 
10:35
Networking break
11:00
Investment Case Study
 
Presentation topics by a major investor in Bulgaria include:
  • The choice of Bulgaria as an investment destination
  • The reality of doing business in Bulgaria
  • Sector trends and opportunities
Spiros Nomikos, Chief Executive Officer, Solvay Sodi Bulgaria 
11:25
Panel Discussion: Doing Business in Bulgaria – What Investors Need to Know

Bulgaria offers major advantages for investors and corporations looking to start and expand their operations. What are Bulgaria’s competitive advantages in terms of location, workforce and infrastructure? What are the key areas of growth? How can investors benefit from the Bulgarian R&D tax incentives and funding? What are the key legal, regulatory and tax considerations for corporations doing business in Bulgaria? How are investors’ interests protected? 
 
Panellists:
Sasha Bezuhanova, Director Public Sector Growth Markets, Hewlett Packard Bulgaria    
Stefan Bumov, Chief Executive Officer, Sofica Group
Bill Drysdale, Chairman, British - Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce
Iliana Paunova, Country Manager, GlaxoSmithKline Bulgaria
Ilian Vassilev, Managing Partner, Innovative Energy Solutions Ltd.    
 
Moderated by:
Courtney Fingar, Editor fDi Magazine, Financial Times Group
 
 
12:40
Presentation: Opportunities for Growth in Central Europe – What Lies ahead for 2013 and Beyond
  • Recent developments in the EU11 (vis-a-vis the rest of the EU)
  • Near term outlook
  • Medium term challenges / opportunities to grow
Gallina Andronova Vincelette, Senior Economist, Europe and Central Asia Region The World Bank
13:05 
 Closing remarks
 Courtney Fingar, Editor fDi Magazine, Financial Times Group
13:10 Networking Lunch
 

   
Project “Promoting the advantages of investing in Bulgaria” BG 161PO003-4.1.01-0001-C0001, with beneficiary InvestBulgaria Agency, has been implemented with the financial support of the European Union through the European Fund for Regional Development and the national budget of the Republic of Bulgaria.
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