The FT is delighted to announce that H.E. Mr Nika Gilauri, 
the Prime Minister of Georgia will open the
FT Invest in Georgia Forum in Mumbai
 


Now in its fourth successful year, the FT Invest in Georgia Forum is a high-level, half-day event which will explore Georgia's economic situation and the key investment opportunities and challenges that the country faces in the new post-financial crisis environment. This premier thought-leadership event, to be opened by a special keynote address from the Prime Minister of Georgia H. E. Mr. Nika Gilauri, will provide an outlook on the political and business initiatives which are supporting economic growth in Georgia.

Discussions will be interactive and highly focused, and will combine expert insights on Georgia's economic trends, political outlook and investment opportunities with cutting-edge industry analysis. Critical questions to be answered include:

  • What is the outlook for Georgia following the global economic crisis and what steps is the Georgian government taking to stimulate the economy and to enable a sustained recovery?
  • What economic and business initiatives will help attract future foreign investors?
  • What are the practical considerations that Indian organisations need to make when doing business in Georgia?
  • Which sectors will offer the best opportunities for foreign investors?
  • What are the most effective sources of funding for Indian organisations?
  • Why is now a good time to invest in Georgia?


Speakers include:

  • H. E. Mr Nika Gilauri, Prime Minister of Georgia
  • Alexander Khetaguri, Minister of Energy of Georgia
  • Vera Kobalia, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
  • Alexander Kvitashvili, Minister of Health, Labour and Social Protection of Georgia
  • Guy Lewis, CEO, HSBC Georgia
  • Sushil K Maroo, Deputy Managing Director and Group CFO, Jindal Power Ltd and Chairman, Indo-Georgian Chamber of Commerce
  • Dr Khater Massaad, CEO, RAKIA
  • Joseph Leahy, Mumbai Bureau Chief, Financial Times


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.