Forum: EXPORT.IMPORT.DEVELOPMENT

Forum: EXPORT.IMPORT.DEVELOPMENT

When:
01/02/2017 @ 09:00 – 18:00
2017-02-01T09:00:00+02:00
2017-02-01T18:00:00+02:00
Where:
Latvia National Library
Mūkusalas iela 3
Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1048
Latvia
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Guna Cauna
+371 29130658

Invitation_forum_EXPORT.IMPORT.DEVELOPMENT

The recent geopolitical turmoil – sanctions against Russia, Brexit, the war in Syria, and the streams of refugees heading for Europe – is changing the global business environment. Traditional export and import markets are no longer safe; therefore, entrepreneurs must think hard on how to replace the existing markets and where to look for new business partners. China, Central Asia, and other CIS countries represent just some of the potential options, but – will these destinations be fertile and favourable for new businesses? What can we do to make logistics more efficient, and how will Latvian businesses benefit from Rail Baltica? These and other equally important issues will be discussed in the forum “EXPORT. IMPORT. DEVELOPMENT”.

The aim of the forum is to provide top-quality content which is captivating for both Latvian and foreign businesses, and a contact platform for business leaders and representatives. This will enable participants to discuss export and import opportunities in the Baltics, Europe and other regions of the world, as well as the best solutions and examples, find business partners and perhaps even generate new business ideas.

The program topics and speakers will be confirmed

PROGRAMME

09.00
Morning coffee, registration, networking
10.00
Forum opening speech
10.20
Overview of world geopolitical events, how they affect development of export and import in the world, Europe, the Baltics and Latvia.

Zanda Kalnina-Lukasevica
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF LATVIA
Parliamentary Secretary
10.30
Elements of significant changes, their characteristics, potential scenarios, solutions
Provided opportunities for entrepreneurs in international markets by Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Ole Johannson, (Finland)
OECD BIAC – ORGANISATION OF ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Vice Chairman of the Board
10.50
The current situation in the transport and logistics sector in Latvian and its possible solutions

Inga Antane, (Latvia)
BALTIC ASSOCIATION – TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
president
11.05
UK and Latvia business relations in light of BREXIT

H.M. Sarah Cowley (Great Britan)
AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED KINGDOM TO LATVIA

11.15

Interview: Know-how of a successful company

Secret guest

11.25

New ways of development – supporting Latvian exports
The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement and its benefits

H.E. Alain Hausser
AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF CANADA TO LATVIA

11.40

Cooperation possibilities with Central Asia – Uzbekistan

Speaker TBC
(UZBEKISTAN)

11.55

Options offered by CIS, Central Asian countries

Andris Kulbergs, (Latvia)
SONORA DEVELOPMENT
Chairman of the Board
 12.10
“Rail Baltica” project

Speaker TBC (LATVIA)

12.25

Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Foreign Representatives Network

Mārtins Perts
LCCI
Board Advisor in Foreign Relations
12.40
Lunch, networking
14.00
Improvement and innovation as development pillars
Sustainability as a Filter for Foreign Investment

Michael Meehan, (The Netherlands)
TCR INNOVATIONS
founder
14.30
EU market requirements in the transport sector – certification requirements

Agnese Alksne, (Latvia)
BM TRADA LATVIJA
Business Development Manager
14.45
Electronic invoices. Opportunities, Challenges and Practical Aspects

Dr.dat. Baiba Apine, (Latvia)
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
Advice Unit Director
15.00
Suitable business technologies for the branch businesses

Representative of Business technologies industry

15.15

Interview: Know-how of a successful company

Secret guest

15.25

Coffee break, networking
16.05
Funding – moving the blood of the industry players. Opportunities for today and tomorrow
Funding possibilities

Expert of financial sector

16.20

Exports risk mitigation for medium-sized and small businesses – exports credit guarantees

Arturs Karlsons
ALTUM
Export Guarantee Department manager
16.35
Panel Discussion
17.00
Forum closing
17.30
Wine, conversations, networking