CONFERENCE PROGRAM - THURSDAY 8 MARCH 2012
- THE NETHERLANDS - High Tech Industry / Automotive Supply Chain.
- RUSSIAN FEDERATION - International Logistics and Business Opportunities in Tatarstan Region.
- POLAND - Poland: Aerospace – Innovation of Podkarpackie Region
- ONDERNEMEN.IN(THE NETHERLANDS) - Masterclass Marktentreestrategie
- PAKISTAN - Punjab, Land of Opportunities
- PERU - Investment Opportunities in Perú
- CHAD - Investment & Trade Opportunities Chad; in the fields of infrastructure, water, education and agriculture.
- NETHERLANDS-AFRICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL (NABC) - Doing Business in Africa.
- ANGOLA - Business Opportunities in the Growing Economy of Angola.
- THE GAMBIA - Investment Opportunities The Gambia / Tourism Opportunities for European Carriers
- KENYA - Presenting ready investor projects under Kenya Vision 2030
- Turkey - Investment and Trade Opportunities Real Estate Sector
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THE NETHERLANDS
High Tech Industry / Automotive Supply Chain.
10h:30 - The Dutch Automotive in an international perspective by Mr. Edwin Bestebreurtje, Partner FIER Automotive.
The Dutch
automotive industry is well known for its high tech quality and innovation
capacity. With these strengths and qualities a lot of Dutch companies are very
successful in the international automotive market.
Within the Dutch automotive industry
there are also a lot of hidden treasures which have strong innovations but are
not known yet in an international perspective. For the international involved
Dutch companies the Dutch Ministry of Economics, Agriculture and Innovations
supported trade and innovation missions. The organization of most of these
missions is the responsibility of FIER Automotive in cooperation with
AutomotiveNL and Nevat.
From 2005 up till 2012 FIER organized missions to
regions in Europe (e.g. Romania, Russia, Italy, Sweden, Germany, Austria) and
abroad (China, India, Turkey, USA and Canada). Together with AutomotiveNL FIER
is also involved in the European Automotive Strategy Network and the European
projects which are initiated by this network.
Some highlights
of the different international automotive missions and projects will be
presented by Edwin Bestebreurtje. Edwin Bestebreurtje is partner of FIER
Automotive (from 2005) and currently responsible for international projects and
business development. Before Edwin was involved in FIER he was senior
consultant at KPMG Business Advisory Services.
11h:00 - Automotive education in the smartest region of the world, TU/e SMART MOBILITY by Dr.Ir. Theo Hofman, Assistant professor, associate editor Int. Journal of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (IJEHV), Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Technology Group, Technical University Eindhoven (TU/e)
TU/e SMART MOBILITY - Driven by Technology
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a research-driven,
design-oriented university of technology with a strong international
focus. The university was founded in 1956, and has around 7,200 students
and 3000 staff. TU/e has defined strategic areas focusing on the
societal challenges in Energy, Health and Smart Mobility.
Good mobility
is of great importance for individuals, as well as for businesses and
the economy. For this reason around 230 researchers from dozens of TU/e
research groups are working in the Smart Mobility areas on clean,
efficient and intelligent vehicle technology, and on logistics and
traffic systems. The aims include reducing emissions and congestion, and
increasing safety. Examples of recent developments at TU/e are
intelligent cars that communicate with each other to prevent congestion,
lighter batteries for electric cars, cleaner and more economical diesel
engines, and optimized planning models for goods transport.
As well as
research, the TU/e activities in the Automotive field include a
Bachelor’s track, a Master’s program and a post-Master’s designer
program, the Master’s program in Operations Management and Logistics,
and the designer program in Logistics Management Systems.
For more info: www.tue.nl/smartmobility
11h:30 - Brainport Industries; the best high tech open supply chain of the world by John Blankendaal, Managing Director Brainport Industries
ASML, Philips Healthcare, FEI and Océ Technologies/Canon are world
leaders in their markets. According to market research, most of the suppliers
contributing to the success of these OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
are based in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands, and in particular the Brainport
region around Eindhoven, are key players in the development, manufacturing and
marketing of some of the most advanced, precise and intelligent machines. OEMs
competing on the international market for high-mix, low-volume, high-complexity
machines have been outsourcing the manufacturing of sub-assemblies and larger
non-core submodules to strategic suppliers for quite some time and are now increasingly
outsourcing the design and development of the equipment they manufacture as
well. What they're doing in fact, is giving suppliers full responsibility for
these modules, from design through to manufacturing.
The leading tier-one, tier-two and tier-three high-tech suppliers in the
region of Eindhoven decided to give this unique high-tech hub a face: Brainport
Industries. Brainport Industries was established so suppliers can join forces
to strengthen the professional character and competitive position of the
high-tech supply chain.
12h:00 - The Heart of a Brand by Mark Hoevenaars - Managing Director Brand Strategy / Director VanBerloGroep
Mark Hoevenaars is the
Managing Director of VanBerlo, the largest Design Consultancy in the
Netherlands. He is a thought leader in Business Strategy and focuses on how
design and branding can contribute to the growth of companies and
organizations.
He has extensive experience in place branding. He worked on the Brainport brand
in Eindhoven and Wielkopolska Branding in Poznan, Poland. Het will speak about
lessons learned and what is at the heart of a brand.
Time
10:00-12:00
Location
Room 1
Speakers
-Mr. Edwin Bestebreurtje - Partner FIER Automotive.
-Dr.Ir. Theo Hofman - Assistant professor, associate editor Int.
Journal of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (IJEHV), Dept. of Mechanical
Engineering, Control Systems Technology Group, Technical University
Eindhoven (TU/e).
-Mr. John Blankendaal, Managing Director Brainport Industries.
-Mr. Mark Hoevenaars - Managing Director Brand Strategy / Director VanBerloGroep
Language
English
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
International Logistics and Business Opportunities in Tatarstan Region.
Gregory Transport & Logistic Technologies specializes in providing of full range of services in the international and domestic transportations, customs and warehousing business (3PL & 4 PL operator).
It was founded in 2002 in the city of Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan, Volga Federal District (VFD)) as Management Logistics Company by managers who have a big professional experience in this sphere in Russia and abroad.
The Group of companies is a warehouse operator for the clients of "Logopark Biek Tau Kazan" terminal and warehouse complex.
Every month the company transfers more than 200 units of commercial carrier trucks, semitrailers and special vehicles for the largest dealers in the Russian Federation and producers such as: TRUCK CENTER, IVECO, MAN, SCANIA, RENAULT, NEW HOLLAND and others.
Time
13:00-14:00
Location
Room 1
Speakers
Mr. Grigoriy Kornilov - CEO Gregory Transport & Logistic Technologies
Language
English
POLAND
Poland: Aerospace – Innovation of Podkarpackie Region
The
panelists of the conference will represent: the Aviation Valley located
in Rzeszów, Poland, the Netherlands Aerospace Group (NAG), City of
Rzeszów
and Marshal’s Office of Podkarpackie Region.
Moderation: Mr. Frank Jansen, director of Netherlands Aerospace Group (NAG).
Program of the conference embraces:
Presentation-mix:
- Aviation Valley - Innovative aerospace cluster by Mr. Andrzej Rybka, director
of Aviation Valley Association.
- Dutch-Polish
cooperation in the aerospace industry, by Mr. Frank Jansen, director
of Netherlands Aerospace Group
(NAG).
- AEROPOLIS Podkarpackie Science and Technology
Park by Mr. Marcin Dojnik, expert at Marshal's Office of
Podkarpackie Voivodeship.
Discussion with the panelists and guests on presented topics:
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Cooperation within European aviation clusters,
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Development of competitive supply chains such as for the S70i Black Hawk,
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Training and education to ensure a capable workforce,
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Investment possibilities in Podkarpackie Region,
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Other
Networking cocktail
Time
15:00 – 16:00
Location
Room 1
Language
English
ONDERNEMEN.IN (THE NETHERLANDS)
Masterclass Marktentreestrategie
Over de praktische kanten van het exporteren is al veel geschreven, dat geldt echter niet voor de strategische aspecten van een marktentree. Wél zijn er tal van internationaal gerenommeerde managementauteurs die aandacht hebben besteed aan specifieke onderdelen van de marktentree.
In zijn boek Marktentreestrategie bundelt Rob van Nes relevante onderwerpen voor internationaliserende ondernemingen, schat bestaande publicaties op waarde, nuanceert en brengt keuzeopties aan. Daarnaast maakt hij een vertaalslag van oorspronkelijk voor andere doelen ontwikkelde strategische modellen naar de bruikbaarheid bij een marktentree.
Tijdens de interactieve Masterclass Marktentreestrategie neemt Rob van Nes de deelnemers mee langs onderwerpen als:
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Internationaliseren, wanneer niet en waarom wel
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Marktselectiemodellen
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Marktonderzoek
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Merknaamonderzoek
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Vestigingsplaatsonderzoek
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Interne factoren
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Verdedigbaar concurrentievoordeel
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Positionering
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Marktsegmentatie
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Introductiestrategieën
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Integratiestrategieën
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Groeistrategieën
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Generieke concurrentiestrategieën
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Marktuitdagersstrategieën
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Greenfield, fusie,overname of strategische alliantie
Deze interactieve Masterclass is specifiek bedoeld voor ondernemers en voor export verantwoordelijke managers die de entree op een buitenlandse markt overwegen of hun exportactiviteiten willen uitbreiden.
Time
10:30-13:30
Location
Room 2
Speakers
Mr. Rob van Nes - International Business Development Strategist, and Interim Manager / Author of Market Entry Strategy.
Language
Dutch
PERU
Investment Opportunities in Perú
ProInversión, the Peruvian agency responsible for promoting investment opportunities in Peru, will present a comprehensive review of 21 investment opportunities currently available in their portfolio. The conference will also review the most attractive sectors for investment such as agriculture, fishing, mining, textile, forestry, tourism and real estate, as well as detailed explanation of the current investment climate and the advantages of investing in Peru.
For more information on investment opportunities in Peru, you can download this document.
Time
17:00 – 18:00
Location
Room 2
Speaker
Ms. Lucy Henderson
Language
English
CHAD
Investment & Trade Opportunities Chad; in the fields of infrastructure, water, education and agriculture.
The Embassy of Chad and the Chamber of Commerce of Chad will jointly present interesting opportunities for foreign investors, especially in the fields of energy, infrastructure, water, education and agriculture.
Since the discovery of crude oil reserves in 2000, Chad has many new possibilities for overseas investments in particular in the sector of energy. Opportunities will be created for the suppliers of this sector and the companies interested in infrastructure projects.
Time
10:30 – 11:30
Location
Room 3
Language
English
NETHERLANDS-AFRICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL (NABC)
Doing Business in Africa.
Africa is a big continent with a tremendous
amount of business opportunities. It will be a mistake to talk about doing
business in Africa as a whole because each region has its particularities. The
workshop about doing business Africa will address the key sectors, the cultural
part of doing business, the search for the right employees / business partners
and the way to maintain good relationships within this promising. How can
companies build up sustainable economic relations within Africa?
Time
12:00 – 13:00
Location
Room 3
Speaker
Mr. Michiel Hillen - Board member of NABC
Language
English
PAKISTAN
Punjab, Land of Opportunities
The Punjab Board of Investment & Trade and the Investment
Promotion Agency of the Government of the Punjab will highlight the economic
and trade heartland of Pakistan which holds a huge potential, untapped
opportunities and vast unexplored areas.
Time
13:30-14:30
Location
Room 3
Speaker
Mr. Jalal Hassan - Director General IBDM, Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT)
Language
English
KENYA
Presenting ready investor projects under Kenya Vision 2030
Kenya Vision 2030 is the country’s development blueprint covering the period 2008 to 2030. It aims at making Kenya a newly industrializing, “middle income country providing high quality life for all its citizens by the year 2030”. Six key sectors with potential to deliver 10% growth in the economy have been identified, they are tourism, agriculture (Agri -processing), wholesale & retail trade, manufacturing, IT enabled services/Business Process Outsourcing and financial services. 124 flagships projects will be implemented in all sectors and are spread all over the country. Implementation of these flagship projects is key to realization of Vision 2030. Selected ready investor projects undervision 2030 will be presented at this expo.
A key project that investors should not miss out on is Konza city “Where Africa’s Silicon Savannah begins The Silicon Valley of Africa”. Konza is set to be one of the most successful cities in Africa, competing economically and culturally with the best cities in the world. Come find out why some of the world’s most successful companies, the most talented people and major international investors plan to come to Konza.
Kenya’s export to the Dutch market comprise mainly of horticultural produce. The Netherlands is the largest buyer of Kenyan flowers, mainly for re-export to other markets. However other opportunities exist in production and export of other agricultural products that will be discussed at the conference.
Time
16:30-17:30
Location
Room 3
Speakers
Mr Mugo Kibati - Director General, Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
Mr. Paul Kukubo - Chief Executive Officer, ICT Board
Ms. Ruth Mwaniki - CEO, Export Promotion Council
Language
English
Turkey
Investment and Trade Opportunities Real Estate Sector
A strong business delegation under the auspices of the Chambers of Commerce of Istanbul will present
investment and trade opportunities in the real estate sector.
Time
14:00-15:00
Location
Room 2
Language
English
