London Dinner
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Doing Business in Brazil: New Trajectories for Growth
30 June 2010, Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, Southbank Centre, London
Chaired by Lionel Barber, Editor, Financial Times and hosted by Stephen K. Green, Group Chairman, HSBC Holdings, join us for a dynamic evening of talks and discussion with:
Welber Barral, Secretary of International Trade, Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Brazil
Dr. Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover
Sir Andrew Cahn, KCMG, CEO, UK Trade & Investment
Sir Peter Heap, Chairman Emeritus, Brazil Chamber of Commerce & Former British Ambassador to Brazil
Latin America's industrial and economic powerhouse, Brazil is a world leader in agriculture, bio-fuels, oil and gas, and the manufacturing and engineering sectors. The country has seen sustained growth over the last few years that certainly couldn't have been predicted as little as a decade ago. As the regional giant awakens and the country's vast potential ripens, the international investment communities' interest has been excited by the inviting range of investment opportunities on offer.
So what must the UK and Brazilian business communities do to make the most of these opportunities and further strengthen existing ties?
Our speakers will share their insights concerning the increasingly significant role of Brazil on the international stage and the positive shifts in the political and business landscape that are drawing international investors to its shores.
- What are the most challenging issues currently facing commercial interests in Brazil?
- Where are the key areas of growth and opportunity?
- How does Brazil differ as a place to conduct business?
- How is Brazil responding to the global transition to a low-carbon economy, and what are the key opportunities in this sector?
- Does Brazil's expanding economy possess the skills it requires?
Chaired by Lionel Barber, Editor of the Financial Times, this is the 'curtain-opener' dinner of our Doing Business in Brazil series, which will then tour to Sao Paulo, Hong Kong, New York, Paris, Shanghai, Johannesburg, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia.
Held in partnership with HSBC, these dinners will be packed with practical information on Brazil's significant investment opportunities, the implications of the general election in October 2010, and what your company can do to capitalise on this burgeoning growth in a sustainable and socially responsible way.
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