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Athens, Septembre 23 rd – 25 th , 2010 Hotel Divani Apollon Palace & Spa, Kavouri Organized by Under the Auspices of. Information & free on-line registration: www.arabgreekforum3.gr. About the 3 rd . AGE Forum.
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Athens, Septembre 23rd – 25th, 2010 Hotel Divani Apollon Palace & Spa, Kavouri Organized by Under the Auspices of Information & free on-line registration: www.arabgreekforum3.gr
About the 3rd. AGE Forum 3rd Arab-Greek Economic Forum: “Fostering business alliances to tap emerging opportunities” The 3rd Arab-Greek Economic Forum is organized jointly by the Arab Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development &SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises and aiming to strengthen the presence of Greek business in the Arab markets and to attract new investments from the region. Enhancing economic, investment and commercial relations between Greece and the Arab world may allow Greek companies to overcome recession and to rebound from current crisis reaching new growth rates. Notwithstanding the international economic downturn, the Arab countries maintain their development path thanks to vast energy resources, to various infrastructure projects underway and to considerable capitals they possess. The Forum will provide a unique platform to Greek firms to direct their investment and trade activities from western Mediterranean to the Gulf markets and to explore all opportunities in the fields of environment and green economy, energy and renewable, constructions and materials, IT, transportation, tourism, financing. At the same time, it will seek to rebrand Greece as a destination of Arab investment funds and to introduce dynamic Greek enterprises as prominent partners in South-East Europe. Heads of States, Ministers and officials are expected to honor the event with their presence and to confirm their keen interest to advance their partnership with Greece through enhanced bilateral relations at all levels. H.E. The President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Karolos Papoulias has been invited to inaugurate the opening and H.E. The Prime Minister Mr. George Papandreou to address the Arab and the Greek business communities with a key-note speech. More than 300 Arab businessmen and executives will attend the event to hold prescheduled individual meetings (B2B) with Greek companies and to explore all possibilities abounding for synergies. In parallel, an “Arab-Greek Business Village” will be set up for companies, Sponsors, Organizations and Institutions to promote and lobby for projects and services. Participation is free of charge. Working languages: Arabic, Greek, English Information & free on-line registration: www.arabgreekforum3.gr
Programme Thursday, September 23rd , 2010 Arrival of foreign delegations and guests 17.00-20.00Individual Business Meetings by scheduled appointments (Aphrodite Hall) 21.00 Welcome Reception (Mythos restaurant) Presentation by Gold Sponsor Friday, September 24th, 2010 “Aristotelis Conference Hall” 08.30-09.30 Registration 09.30-10.15Welcome • Dr Athanase Lavidas, Vice-Chairman of the Board & Head of International Affairs, SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises Opening • Mr Bantali Antar, President, Arab Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development • Mr Dimitris Daskalopoulos, Chairman, SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises Addresses • Mr Amre Moussa, Secretary General, League of Arab States* • H.E. The Ambassador of Lebanon Mr Gebran Soufan, Dean of Arab Diplomatic Corps Key note address H.E. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hellenic Republic, Mr Spyros Kouvelis Inauguration of the Arab-Greek Economic Forum H.E. The President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Karolos Papoulias* 10.15-11.301st Session “Investment and trade opportunities in Gulf Countries” Moderator: Mr. Mohamed El Khazmi, Secretary General, Arab Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development • Heads of States, Ministers, Investment Promotion Agencies and businessmen from countries in the Gulf region • Presentation of concrete projects 11.30-11.50 Coffee break Information & free on-line registration: www.arabgreekforum3.gr
Programme 11.50-12.502nd Session “Advancing business in Middle East and Maghreb Countries” Moderator: Mr. Christos Folias, Former Minister of Hellenic Republic • Heads of States, Ministers, Investment Promotion Agencies, Organizations and businessmen from Middle East and Maghreb countries • New projects in the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean 12.50-13.453rd Session “Green economy to generate growth through private and public investment projects” Moderator: tbc* • Rebranding Greece as investment hub, incentives to FDI • Innovative projects in the private sector • Meeting the requirements of foreign investors 13.45-15.15Lunch Key-note speech H.E. The Minister of Economy, Competitiveness and Shipping of Hellenic Republic Mrs. Louka Katseli* 15.15-15.454th Session Special Guest Country: Palestine “Revitalizing its economic life through private initiative” Moderator: Dr Saleh Jallad, Group Vice President, Treasury, Insurance & Relations, CCC S.A.L., Vice President Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development • Palestinian Minister-Authorities 15.45-16.455th Session “Energy-Renewables, Constructions” Moderator: tbc* • Round table with Greek and Arab businessmen • Contributions, proposals, experiences by businessmen and executives 16.45-17.00 Coffee break Information & free on-line registration: www.arabgreekforum3.gr
Programme 17.00-18.306th Session “Financing, Tourism, Transportation” Moderator: tbc* • Round table with Greek and Arab businessmen • Contributions, proposals, experiences by businessmen and executives 21.00Gala Dinner ”Forum Declaration”: Delivered by Dr Athanase Lavidas, Vice-Chairman of the Board & Head of International Affairs of SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises “Award Ceremony: Tribute to CCC” for pioneering to Greek-Arab business ties presented by Mr. Bantali Antar, President of Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development to Mr. Said Khoury, President, Consolidated Contractors Group S.A.L. Keynote Speech H.E. The Prime Minister of Hellenic Republic, Mr. George Papandreou *pending confirmation Information & free on-line registration: www.arabgreekforum3.gr
Parallel Events Arab Greek Business Village Friday, September 24th, 2010 The main purpose of the Forum is to bring together companies from Greece and the 22 participating Arab countries in one place and through individual contacts and meetings to discuss and explore any possibilities for new partnerships and collaborations. Further to B2B meetings which will be organized throughout the two days of the Forum, the Arab Greek Business Village will offer additional opportunities for promoting products and services. The Village will be set up in two sections. In one section (Aristotelis Hall) sponsors and Organizations will set their stand to receive guests and to promote their activities. The other section (Aphrodite Hall) will function as a “fair ground” where companies will avail a booth to display samples of their products and hold private meetings with other parties. Individual Business Meetings by scheduled appointments (Aphrodite Hall) Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 17.00-20.30 Friday, September 24th, 2010 10.15-20.30 Information & free on-line registration: www.arabgreekforum3.gr
Parallel Events Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 Welcome Reception All foreign participants are invited to our Welcome Reception which will take place at the “Mythos of the Sea” restaurant of the Divani Apollon Palace & Spa, on Thursday, September 23rd at 21:00 to get the first taste of Greek flavors and philoxenia enjoying a breathtaking view of Athens seaside. Friday, September 24th, 2010 Gala Dinner Forum participants are invited to the Gala Dinner which will take place in the magnificent gardens of the Divani Apollon Palace & Spa next to the swimming poolon Friday, September 24th at 21:00, which will be accompanied by Greek and Arab sounds. Saturday, September 25th, 2010 The dynamism of Greek tourism and culture: The Arab delegates will be offered a unique visit to Acropolis, the most historic and famous archaeological site of Greece, where they will be have a tour to The Propylaean, the Temple of Athene Nike, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion. The tour will also include a visit to the new "Acropolis Museum", one of the most important museum in the world, which displaces some of the masterpieces of ancient Greek art dedicated to the most significant sanctuary of Athens, that of Athena Polias and of the Parthenon. Then our guests will indulge themselves with the enchanting atmosphere of Tourkolimano, the most popular spot of Piraeus port, a place of long history laying back to the glorious days of the Athenian golden Era, where they will have a lunch in a typical Greek restaurant to taste the Mediterranean cuisine. Information & free on-line registration: www.arabgreekforum3.gr
Accommodation Sponsorship Opportunities Companies wishing to advantage from a major business gathering of leading Greek and Arab economic players in order to increase visibility may select one of the available sponsor packages Gold Sponsor: 50.000€ Silver Sponsor: 25.000€ Bronze Sponsor: 15.000€ Supporter Sponsor : 10.000€ Contact: SEVAHCCD E-mail: ir@sev.org.gr E-mail: chamber@arabgreekchamber.gr admin@arabgreekchamber.gr Mr. Ioannis Patsiavos Mr. Mohamed El Khazmi T. +30 211 5006 144 T. +30 210 6711210 (ext. 101) Mrs. Vicky Florou Mrs Vania Fountoulaki T. +30 211 5006 121 T. +30 210 6711210 (ext. 109) Mrs. Katerina Tsoutsika Mrs. Dimitra Kondyli T. +30 211 5006 120 T. +30 210 6711210 (ext. 101) *****THE DIVANI APOLLON PALACE & SPA Athens, Kavouriwww.divanis.gr ****THEAMARILIAHOTEL Athens, Kavouri,www.amarilia.gr Information & free on-line registration: www.arabgreekforum3.gr