NBI Expo 2013 Program
During the NBI EXPO a program full of high quality investment and trade opportunities, covering a wide range of sectors and countries, will be on offer through: country presentations / sectorial seminars / masterclasses / round table trade & innovation sessions / one on one business matchmaking / tours.
Matchmaking
Each day of the expo you are able to fill your agenda with matchmaking sessions by registering online for the NBI Expo. You can set up meetings with everyone registered through the online tool.
More information on our matchmaking program you can find here.
Round Table Sessions
Two of our thematic seminars include round table innovation sessions; The 'Raw Materials for High Tech Industry' seminar and the 'High Tech meets Agro, Food & Ingredients' seminar. NBI also organises round table trade sessions based on Public Private Partnership Projects. For more information on these sessions, please click here.
Tours
Outside the Expo floor there is the possibility of joining in our 'High Tech' and 'Agrifood' tours to leading Dutch enterprises.
You will find more detailed information on the program elements by clicking on below titles.
Tuesday 16 April 2013
| 10:00-17:00 | International | One-on-one Matchmaking (16 April) |
| Matching Area Register |
One-on-one Matchmaking with all participants and visitors at the Matching area. You can set up appointments throug our online registration & matchmaking system. | |
| 10:00-17:00 | International | Seminar 'Raw Materials for High Tech Industry' |
| Room 3 Register |
The supply of raw materials, the lifeblood of today’s high-tech industry, is increasingly under pressure. The international speakers will discuss strategies for the development of better extraction, the fabrication of substitutes and recycling from the perspectives of different countries; Bolivia, Germany, and The Netherlands. Including Round Table Innovation Sessions and network drink. |
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| 10:00-14:00 | United States | USA Matchmaking with 15 States |
| Matchmaking Area Register |
Expand Your Business in the U.S. Matchmaking Opportunities . One‐on-one meetings with 15 State representatives. Learn about the U.S. market, why you should consider the United States for your business and how you can get support. |
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| 13:00-15:00 | Slovakia (Slovak Republic) | Slovak Investment and Trade Opportunities by Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency |
| Room 1 Register |
The Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO) is a government-funded allowance organization that works under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic.
Slovakia is an ideal investment destination mainly because of its political & economic stability with a competitive taxation system tax, availability of highly skilled and educated workforce offering the highest labour productivity in the CEE region with favourable labour costs.
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| 15:00-16:00 | United States | USA Presentation on investment opportunities in 15 States |
| Room 2 Register |
US State and Region Presentations. Presentations by SelectUSA, CASE and representatives from fifteen U.S. States and regions. | |
Wednesday 17 April 2013
| 10:00-17:00 | International | One-on-one Matchmaking (17 April) |
| Matching Area Register |
One-on-one Matchmaking with all participants and visitors at the Matching area. You can set up appointments throug our online registration & matchmaking system. | |
| 10:00-17:00 | International | Masterclass 'Strategic Planning for Halal Market Economy' |
| Room 3 Register |
1.7 billion Muslims constitute the largest consumer segment in the world with particular preferences in their choice of goods and services. A good understanding of the dynamics, drivers and pitfalls of the Halal marketplace is essential for anyone wanting to take advantage of the available opportunities. Three experts in international halal market strategy will provide you with concrete facts and figures into where this emerging new market is heading. |
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| 11:00-12:00 | Viet Nam | Vietnam Opportunities & Project of the new city in Binh Duong |
| Room 2 Register |
The Vietnam Embassy and Becamex IDC from Binh Duong province hold a seminar on the project of the new city in Binh Duong. Comprehensive introduction of Becamex IDC ambition, the New Asia destination of the Southern Key Economic Region, The Hi Tech New City of Binh Duong (1,000 ha). |
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| 14:00-15:00 | Belarus | Belarus Investment and Business Opportunities |
| Meeting Room 1 Register |
Why to Locate Your Business in Belarus? Main Business Partnersand Industries in Belarus
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| 14:00-15:00 | South Africa | South Africa Investment Destination and Partner in the African Growth Story |
| Room 2 Register |
This conference by Brand South Africa CEO Miller Matola explains the manner in which South Africa has changed its international image from being 'not real Africa' to becoming an active champion of the African Agenda. | |
| 15:00-16:00 | Thailand | Thailand: Unparalleled Opportunities in ASEAN and beyond |
| Room 1 Register |
Mr. Chanin Khaochan, Director Thailand Board of Investment, Frankfurt office, will lead the way to Thailand and its competitive opportunities within the ASEAN. A delegation of Automotive companies from Thailand will be available for matchmaking on this day. | |
| 15:30-16:30 | Kenya | POSITIONING KENYA AS A UNIQUE DESTINATION FOR INVESTMENT, TRADE & TOURISM. |
| Restaurant Register |
Kenya remains one of the emerging economies to watch and the largest in East and Central Africa offering enticing investment opportunities for foreign investors. A strong delegation from Kenya will present investment opportunities in various sectors during the Expo. |
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| 8:15-19:00 | Netherlands | High Tech Tour |
| Starting Point Beursgebouw Eindhoven Register |
The High Tech Sector has been chosen as a special focus within the program of the 'Nation Branding & Investment Expo 2013' (Beursgebouw Eindhoven 16-18 April 2013), as a dominant sector for worldwide opportunities of trade cooperation & Investment. Additional to the 'Raw Materials for the High Tech Industry' seminar we offer the opportunity of a one day ‘High Tech tour’ to the High Tech Campus Eindhoven and other companies in the region of Eindhoven (the world’s smartest region in 2011). |
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Thursday 18 April 2013
| 10:00-17:00 | International | One-on-one Matchmaking (18 April) |
| Matching Area Register |
One-on-one Matchmaking with all participants and visitors at the Matching area. You can set up appointments throug our online registration & matchmaking system. | |
| 10:00-17:00 | International | Seminar 'High Tech meets Agro, Food and Ingredients' |
| Room 3 Register |
The Agro, Food & Ingredients sector (AFI) has been chosen as a special focus within the program of the NBI Expo 2013, as a dominant sector for worldwide opportunities of trade cooperation.The objective of this seminar is to connect nature and technology, encouraging open innovation, and kicking off joint projects. Seeking cooperation strategies to develop new products and process innovations with Agro, Food & Ingredients and High Tech as ingredients. Including Round Table Innovation Sessions and network drink. |
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| 10:00-17:00 | International | One-on-one Advisory sessions 'Halal Market Strategy' |
| Matching Area Register |
Participants of the Halal seminar will have the opportunity to pre-book a complimentary 30-minute one-on-one session with the expert speakers of the masterclass 'Strategic Planning for Halal Market Economy' to discuss specific issues of interest (French, Dutch, German & Spanish spoken). |
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| 14:00-16:00 | Ecuador | Ecuador; a growing economy offering Investment and Cooperation Opportunities |
| Room 2 Register |
H.E. Ambassador of Ecuador and the Director of Proecuador in the Netherlands invite you to a presentation full of opportunity rich programs for investment and cooperation. Ecuador is actively pursuing growth and its government has liberalised the foreign investment system. Find out more on the opportunities for kowledge transfer, cooperative strategies and foreign investment. Including networkdrink at the Ecuador stand. |
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Friday 19 April 2013 (After NBI Expo)
| 8:15-18:00 | International | Agro, Food & Ingredients Tour |
| Starting Point Beursgebouw Eindhoven Register |
The Agro, Food & Ingredients sector (AFI) has been chosen as a special focus within the program of the 'Nation Branding & Investment Expo 2013' (Beursgebouw Eindhoven 16-18 April 2013), as a dominant sector for worldwide opportunities of trade cooperation. Additional to the 'High Tech meets Agro, Food & Ingredients' seminar that is organised on the 18th of April during the NBI EXPO we offer the opportunity of a one day tour to innovative Agrofood companies in the Netherlands. This tour takes place after the NBI EXPO, and outside the venue. |
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