Agenda
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REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST MEETING
CHAIR'S OPENING REMARKS
Conference Chair- Stefan Wagstyl, Emerging Markets Editor, Financial Times
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)- H. E. Mr Nika Gilauri, Prime Minister of Georgia
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)- Sushil K Maroo, Deputy Managing Director and Group CFO, Jindal Power Ltd and Chairman, Indo-Georgian Chamber of Commerce
- Guy Lewis, CEO, HSBC Georgia
- Dr Khater Massaad, CEO, RAKIA
- Mohinder Verma, Director , Trans Elecrica Limited & Continental Construction Corporation Limited
REFRESHMENT BREAK
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)- Kakha Baindurashvili, Minister of Finance of Georgia
- Michael Dolidze, Deputy Minister of Health, Labour and Social Protection of Georgia
- Alexander Khetaguri, Minister of Energy of Georgia
- Vera Kobalia, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
CHAIR'S CLOSING REMARKS
Conference Chair- Stefan Wagstyl, Emerging Markets Editor, Financial Times
NETWORKING LUNCH FOR ALL ATTENDEES


