Forum: EXPORT.IMPORT.DEVELOPMENT

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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

February 01 2017

Details

Date: 1 February, 2017
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
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Venue

Latvia National Library

Mūkusalas iela 3
Rīga, 1048 Latvia

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Schedule

  • 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
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Organiser

Guna Cauna
Phone: +371 29130658
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