The FT is delighted to have H.E. Mr Nika Gilauri, 
the Prime Minister of Georgia speaking in the
FT Invest in Georgia Forum
in Singapore 4th October

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Speaker presentations are now available to download here

 

According to the IFC and the World Bank, Georgia is one of the easiest places to do business in Eastern and Central Europe and the entire post-Soviet region, thanks to its low levels of corruption and the ease and speed with which foreign-owned businesses can be established - it was ranked as number one worldwide reformer in 2005-2010. With a real GDP growth rate (2010) of +6.4%, Georgia's main strength lies in its location; it is a strategic business hub that offers direct access to European and Asian markets.

Now in its fifth successful year, the FT Invest in Georgia Forum is a high-level, half-day event which will explore the Republic of Georgia's key investment opportunities. This premier thought-leadership event, to be opened by a special keynote address from Prime Minister H. E. Mr. Nika Gilauri, will provide an outlook on the political and business initiatives which are transforming Georgia into the gateway to Europe.

Speakers include:

• H. E. Mr Nika Gilauri, Prime Minister of Georgia
• Joseph Crowley, Managing Director, APM Terminals Poti (a subsidiary of A.P. Moller - Maersk Group)
• Dimitri Gvindadze, Minister of Finance of Georgia
• Vera Kobalia, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
• Sushil K Maroo, Deputy Managing Director and Group CFO, Jindal Power Ltd and Chairman, Indo-Georgian Chamber of Commerce
• Mohinder Verma, Director, Trans Electrica Limited and Managing Director, Continental Construction Corporation Limited
• Alex von Sponeck , Managing Director Emerging Markets Financing Investment Banking Division ,Goldman Sachs International

Reasons to attend:

Attendees of the FT Invest in Georgia Forum will gain an unrivalled insight into what it takes to enhance their business in Georgia. Make sure you attend this premier thought-leadership event to:

• Network with other key decision makers in an environment designed to promote discussion and interactivity
• Hear success stories from foreign investors and learn how to avoid potential pitfalls.
• Identify key investment opportunities and understand investment strategies in Georgia within the wider economic and political context

Attendance at events in this series is by invitation only. Invitations are being extended to CEOs, CFOs, COOs, senior board members, decision makers and strategists from blue-chip companies interested in, or already investing in Georgia.  Additional senior applicants will be considered for invitation subject to availability of places and meeting the above criteria.