Agenda - Abu Dhabi
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08:00 - 09:00
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Registration and Networking Breakfast
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09:00 - 09:05
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Chair's Opening Remarks
Quentin Peel, International Affairs Editor, Financial Times
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| 09:05 - 09:45 |
Georgia's strong economic performance over the past five years has created a very favourable market environment. And in spite of the global financial crisis and armed conflict with Russia of August 2008 the Georgian economy is showing strong signs of resilience. Nevertheless, challenges lie ahead and more needs to be done to ensure the Georgian economy sustains growth and continues to build on its record of attracting foreign investors. How will the recent Liberty, Opportunity and Dignity Act create further incentives for private companies to invest? And what other strategic initiatives will help sustain economic growth over the coming years?
09:35- 09:45 Q & A |
| 09:45 - 10:55 |
SESSION 2: DOING BUSINESS IN GEORGIA
Georgia is ranked by the World Bank as the 11th easiest and most attractive place for doing business worldwide. And in Eastern and Central Europe Georgia is ranked number one. How can companies take advantage of the opportunities Georgia offers to foreign investors and avoid any potential pitfalls? Hear from a panel of speakers who will debate the practicalities of doing business in Georgia and provide real examples of lessons learnt. 09:45-09:55 Dr Khater Massaad, CEO, RAKIA 09:55-10:05 Speaker to be confirmed 10:05-10:15 Dhabi Group individual to be confirmed 10:25-10:35 Private Georgia Company to be confirmed 10:35-10:55 Q & A |
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10:55 - 11:15
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Networking Coffee Break
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11:15 - 12:05
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SESSION 3: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As Georgia continues to solidify its reputation as a key business hub, which developing areas of investment will continue to attract foreign investors? Will, for example, new incentives in healthcare open up new investment opportunities? What are the most promising renewable energy investment and export opportunities? And which sectors will offer investors the best returns on the short, medium and long term? 11:15-11:25 Zurab Pololikashvili, Minister of Economic Development of Georgia
11:25-11:35 Alexander Khetaguri, Minister of Energy of Georgia
11:35-11:45 Bakur Kvezereli, Minister of Agriculture of Georgia 11:45-12:05 Q & A
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| 12:05 - 12:10 |
Chair's Closing Remarks
Quentin Peel, International Affairs Editor, Financial Times
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| 12:10 - 13:30 | Networking Lunch for all Attendees |
