Agenda

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9:00 am-10:00 am

 REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST MEETING

10:00 am-10:10 am

 CHAIR'S OPENING REMARKS

Conference Chair

10:10 am-10:40 am

 SESSION 1: GEORGIA: ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS

What is the outlook for Georgia following the global economic crisis? Which key challenges need to be addressed? What steps are the Georgian government taking to stimulate the economy and to enable a sustained recovery? Which governmental policy initiatives will help to create a favourable market environment and ensure continued long-term country growth? What other strategic initiatives will help attract foreign investors over the coming years? And what bilateral agreements have been put in place to ensure cooperation between Georgia and India?

Speaker(s)

10:40 am-11:30 am

 SESSION 2: DOING BUSINESS IN GEORGIA

What are the opportunities that Georgia has to offer to foreign investors? What are the practical considerations that Indian organisations need to make when doing business in Georgia? What are the key learnings and pitfalls to avoid as shared by established international organisations in Georgia? What are the implications of the Free Industrial Zone in Poti for organisations?

Speaker(s)

11:30 am-12:00 pm

REFRESHMENT BREAK 

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

SESSION 3: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

Which sectors will offer the best opportunities for foreign investors? What incentives in healthcare, energy and finance will open up new investment opportunities? What are the most effective sources of funding for Indian organisations? Why is now a good time to invest in Georgia? And what do investors need to be aware of before making a commitment?

Speaker(s)

1:00 pm-1:10 pm

 CHAIR'S CLOSING REMARKS

Conference Chair

1:10 pm-2:30 pm

NETWORKING LUNCH FOR ALL ATTENDEES