Agenda

Agenda
2nd INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
April 6-8, 2011
ORGANIZERS
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Arrival of VIP guests and other international participants at Sarajevo airport
Transfer from Sarajevo airport, hotel registration and accommodation
Welcome dinner for VVIP guests hosted by H.E. Mr. Bakir Izetbegović,
Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (by invitation only)
Day 1, Wednesday, April 6, 2011
PLENARY SESSION VENUE – Parliamentary House of Bosnia and Herzegovina
PLENARY SESSION I
12:00-12:05
Opening Ceremony by Moderator Mr. Sami Zeidan, Al Jazeera
12:05-12:10
Announcement of SBF 2011 by Mr. Amer Bukvić, CEO of BBI, on behalf of the
Organizing Committee
12:10-12.15
Statement by Mr. Khaled M. N. Al - Aboodi, CEO and General Manager of ICD,
representative of IDB Group
12:15-12:30
Keynote speech of the Conference – by H.E. Mr. Bakir Izetbegović, Member of the
Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina
12:30-12:40
Statement by H.E. Ali Babacan, Deputy Prime Minister, Republic of Turkey
12:40-12:50
Statement by H.E. Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel, Chairman, Islamic Chamber
of Commerce and Industry
12:50-13:00
Statement by H.E. Dr. Haris Silajdžić, Former Member of the Presidency of BiH
*The Organizer keeps retains the right to change and/or adjust the Conference Program
PLENARY SESSION II
13:05-14:05
Forum Discussion I: Economic Development and Regional Cooperation
1. Mr. Sulejman Ugljanin, Minister without portfolio, Government of Republic Serbia
2. H.E. Mrs. Vera Kobalia, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
3. H.E. Mr. Sven Alkalaj, Minister of Foreign Affairs, BiH
4. H.E. Mr. Rifat Hisarciklioglu, President of TOBB, Turkey, Vice President Eurochambers
5. H.E. Dr. Kemal Kozarić, Governor, Central Bank of BiH
6. Mr. Robert Markt, Special Representative of Minister of Economy, Croatia
14:10-15:20
Forum Discussion II: International Perspectives on Investment in Southeast Europe
1. H.E. Nermin Nikšić, Prime Minister, Governament of the Federation of BiH
2. H.E. Dato Seri Muhammad Ali Rustam, Chief Minister of Malacca, Malaysia
3. Mr. Murat Yalçıntaş, President of Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
4. Mr. Milan M. Cuc, Resident Representative of IMF, BiH
5. Mr. Giulio Moreno, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD),
6. Mr. Kamil Gökhan Bozkurt, CEO, Turk Telecom
7. H.E. Prof. Dr Takehiro Togo - President of ECPD Academic Council Advisor, Mitsui
Strategic Institute, Japan
8. Honorable Mrs. Lorraine Hariton, Special Representative, US State Department, USA
15:20-15:35
15:35-15:45
15:45-16:15
15:45
19:30
Official Ceremony of Delivery of the Medallions by Dr. Alija Behmen, Mayor of Sarajevo
VIP Photo Taking and Group Photo Taking
Press Conference (H.E. Mr. Bakir Izetbegović, H.E. Ali Babacan, H.E. Sheikh Saleh
Abdullah Kamel, H.E. Mrs. Vera Kobalia, H.E. Dr. Kemal Kozarić, Mr. Khaled M. N. Al –
Aboodi and Mr. Amer Bukvić)
Cocktail for all participants
Free time
Official Opening Ceremony of the Hotel Bristol and Business Dinner for all Participants
Official Opening Ceremony of the Hotel Bristol and Business Dinner for all Participants
Opening Ceremony will be officiated by H.E. Mr. Bakir Izetbegović, Member of the
Presidency of BiH, H.E. Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel, Chairman, Islamic Chamber
of Commerce and Industry and H.E. Mr. Nermin Nikšić, Prime Minister, Government of the
Federation of BiH
*The Organizer keeps retains the right to change and/or adjust the Conference Program
Day 2, Thursday, April 7, 2011
PANELS SESSION VENUE – Holiday Inn hotel
Panel I
Presentation of the Regional Investment Climate
Moderator Mr. Mahir Hadžiahmetović, former Chairman of Chamber of
Commerce of BiH
09:00-09:20
09:20-09:35
09:35-09:55
09:55-10:10
10:10-10:25
10:25-10:40
10:40-10:55
10:55-11:30
10:55-11:30
World Bank/IMF/IFC Presentation – An Overview of Regional Investment Climate
presented by Mr. Marco Mantovanelli, World Bank, Country Manager for BiH
Presentation of Investment Climate in Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIPA - Foreign Investment
Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, presented by Maida Bećirović – Executive
Director, Head of the Investor Support and Development Sector
Presentation of Investment Climate in Serbia, SIEPA - Serbia Investment and Export
Promotion Agency, presented by Bojan Jankovic, Deputy Director
Presentation of Investment Climate in Macedonia, Invest Macedonia - Agency for Foreign
Investments and Export Promotion of the Republic of Macedonia, presented by
Mr. Viktor Mizo, CEO
Presentation of Investment Climate in Montenegro, Montenegrin Investment Promotion
Agency, presented by Dr Petar Ivanovic, CEO
Presentation of Investment Climate in Slovenia, JAPTI - Public Agency of the Republic of
Slovenia for Entrepreneurship and Foreign Investments, presented by Zoran Stamatovski,
Head of Division for FDI, International and Representative Offices abroad
Presentation of Investment Climate in Croatia - Tomislav Pokaz, Senior Adviser of Ministry
of the Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship, Croatia
Success story - ASA GROUP, Mr. Kenan Hastor, CEO of The Prevent Group
Coffee break, arrangement of the bilateral meetings, networking and sponsorship exhibition
Panel II
11:40-13:40
11:40-11:45
Financial Industry, Agriculture & Wood Industry (regional and international investors)
Opening of the Panel by Moderator Dr. Murat Yulek, PGlobal Turkey and introduction
of the Honorary panel
1. H.E. Dr. Kemal Kozarić, Governor of the Central Bank, BiH
2. H.E. Mr. Hadi Nezir, Minister without portfolio, Government of Macedonia
3. Mr. Lars Kåre Legernes, Chairman of the Oslo Chamber of Commerce, Norway
*The Organizer keeps retains the right to change and/or adjust the Conference Program
4. Dr. Mohammed Abdel-Haq, Managing Partner, Rozette Merchant Bank London, UK
5. Mr. Adnan Ahmed Yousif, President & Chief Executive, Al Baraka Banking Group, Bahrain
11:45-12:15
12:15-12:35
6. Mr. Atilla Kurama, Deputy Chairman, Gozde Financial Services, Republic of Turkey
Address by the Honorary panel
Part I Financial Industry
Presentations by Dr. Kemal Kozarić, Governor of the Central Bank, BiH
12:35-12:45
Projects presentations and remarks
12:45-12:55
Part II Wood Industry
Projects presentations and remarks
12:55-13:15
Part III Agriculture
Projects presentations and remarks
13:15-13:25
Success story – Grawe Insurance, Sarajevo, presented by Fikret Hodžić - Sales Manager
13:25-13:35
13:35-13:40
Success story – Agrana Brčko, Natasa Pucar, Corporate PR Manager, STUDEN Group
Closing remarks
13:40-15:00
Lunch and sponsorship exhibition
Panel III
15:00-17:00
15:00-15:05
Education, Construction & Tourism (local and international investors)
Opening of the Panel by Moderator Dr. Murat Yulek, PGlobal Turkey and
introduction of the Honorary panel
1. H.E. Dato Seri Muhammad Ali Rustam, Chief Minister of Malacca, Malaysia
2. Dr. Faruk Čaklovica, Rector, Sarajevo University
3. Dr. Adil Bushnak, Chairman, Bushnak Group
4. Mr. Cliford Bond, Former US Ambassador in BiH
5. Professor Ejup Ganić, Rector, SSST University, Sarajevo
15:05-15:35
Address by the honorary Panel
15:35-15:50
Part I
15:50-16:00
Presentations of the Sarajevo Educational Center - Introduction
and project presentations
16:00-16:20
Part II Tourism
Projects presentations and remarks
Launching of web page of Sarajevo Universities by Dr. Emir Suljagić,
Minister of Education, Government of Sarajevo Canton
*The Organizer keeps retains the right to change and/or adjust the Conference Program
16:20-16:40
16:40-16:50
16:50-17:00
17:00-18:00
18:00
20:00
Part III Regional Companies Potential in the Construction Business
(Presented by the Consortium of the Regional Construction Companies)
Success story – Hotel Bristol Sarajevo
Closing remarks
Coffee break, arrangement of the bilateral meetings networking, project promotion
and sponsorship exhibition
Free time
Official Business Dinner at the Bristol Hotel hosted by the Mayor of Sarajevo and BBI
Day 3, Friday, April 8, 2011
PANELS SESSION VENUE – Hotel Holiday Inn
Panel IV
09:00-10:30
09:00-09:05
09:05-09:35
Infrastructure and Energy (regional and international investors)
Opening of the Panel by Moderator Mr. Sami Zeidan and introduction of the honorary Panel
Address by the honorary Panel
1. H. E. Wang Fuguo, Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China in BiH
2. H. E. Selmo Cikotić, Minister of Defense of BiH
3. H. E. Erdal Trhulj, Minister for Infrastructure and Energy, Government of the Federation of BiH
4. Mr. Vahid Hećo, Former Minister for Infrastructure and Energy, Government
of the Federation of BiH
5. Mr. Muzaffer Çilek, General Manager, Çilek Company, Republic of Turkey
09:35-09:50
09:50-10:10
10:10-10:25
10:25:10:30
Part I Infrastructure
Projects presentations and remarks
Part II Energy
Projects presentations and remarks
Success stories presented by the Embassy of Austria – Trade Department
Closing remarks
Arrangement of bilateral meetings
*The Organizer keeps retains the right to change and/or adjust the Conference Program
Panel V (Closing panel)
10:30-10:40
10:40-10:50
10:50-11:00
11:00-10:10
11:10-11:20
11:20-11:40
11:40-11:45
11:45-12:45
Opening of the Panel by Moderator Sami Zeidan
Honorary panel: Mr. Amer Bukvić, CEO, BBI and Dr. Adil Bushnak, Chairman of Bushank Group
Statement by H.E. Bakir Izetbegović, Member of the Presidency of BiH
Statement by H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Statement by H.E. Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali, President, Islamic Development Bank Group
Statement by H.E. Jelko Kacin. Member of European Parliament
Statement by H. E. Zlatko Lagumdžija, Former Prime Minister of BiH
Signing Ceremony for Realized Projects from SBF 2010 under patronage of H.E. Dr. Ahmad
Mohamed Ali, President, Islamic Development Bank Group, H.E. Bakir Izetbegović,
Member of the Presidency of BiH and Dr. Alija Behmen, Mayor of Sarajevo
Closing remarks and announcement of SBF 2012 by Mr. Amer Bukvić, CEO of BBI, on behalf of the
Organizing Committee
Coffee break, arrangement of the bilateral meetings networking, project promotion and
sponsorship exhibition (rest of the day)
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Whole day
Free time, sightseeing, networking and departure
* Discussions and Bilateral Networking Meetings will be held for the following sectors:
1. Infrastructure 2. Energy 3. Agriculture 4. Tourism
5. Wood Industry 6. Education 7. Construction 7. Finance Industry
Bilateral networking can be arranged in advance via e-mail in coordination with the Organizer or during the
Forum in coordination with the Organizer’s Team at the Forum Venue.
*The Organizer keeps retains the right to change and/or adjust the Conference Program