Past Events BRICS May 2019
The Eurasia Center and The Eurasian Business Coalition
Past Events - Business/Economic Conference 2019
Past Events - Business/Economic Conference 2019
March 2019 The Eurasian Economic Union Conference:
Please join us for what will be an important follow up to the momentous Eurasian Week that was convened in Yerevan, Armenia, October 22-24, 2018, where The Eurasia Center was represented! As The Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan) completes the difficult tasks of removing barriers to trade among its members, creating a free trade zone, many companies and sectors are gaining new access to markets which were previously hindered by trade barriers. We are convening this Conference to familiarize the U.S. business community as well as policymakers with the EAEU – given the importance of this integrated single market which comprises over 183 million people, spans 15% of the world’s landmass, and generates a gross domestic product of over 4 trillion U.S. dollars. A number of Fortune 500 companies are already trading in some or all of these nations. (Read More)
May 2019 Doing Business with The Nations of The BRICS Conference:
Please join us for the 7th Annual Conference of Doing Business with the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India China and South Africa). These five BRICS countries represent almost 3.6 billion people, with a combined nominal GDP that is now 90% of the US GDP according to Bloomberg. The BRICS have US$4 trillion in combined foreign reserves. The BRICS nations encompass 30 percent of the world’s territory and 42 percent of the world’s population, over 3 billion people. Together they produce 23% of the gross world product. This Conference follows up to the last BRICS Conference in Johannesburg where The Eurasia Center was represented!
These new developments demand better business relations between the BRICS and the United States, as there are substantial new business opportunities to explore with these nations. The BRICS Bank, now known as the New Development Bank (NDB) is fostering financial and development cooperation among the five emerging markets with the primary focus of investing in infrastructure and sustained development projects. China’s massive new Silk Road Economic Belt throughout Eurasia both inland and maritime with a new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is further assisting the BRICS. The leadership changes in Brazil and South Africa are pointing the way for new progress and business opportunities. (Read More)
These new developments demand better business relations between the BRICS and the United States, as there are substantial new business opportunities to explore with these nations. The BRICS Bank, now known as the New Development Bank (NDB) is fostering financial and development cooperation among the five emerging markets with the primary focus of investing in infrastructure and sustained development projects. China’s massive new Silk Road Economic Belt throughout Eurasia both inland and maritime with a new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is further assisting the BRICS. The leadership changes in Brazil and South Africa are pointing the way for new progress and business opportunities. (Read More)
THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD(Afternoon Session)2600 16th St., NW Washington, DC 20441
The 7th Annual“DOING BUSINESS WITH THE BRICS” CONFERENCEWednesday, May 15, 2019Washington, DC 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Evening Reception 5:30-7:00 pm)
THE African Union Representational Mission to the United States (Africa House) (Morning Session) 1640 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007
(Includes Breakfast & Lunch at The African Union Representational Mission and Evening Reception at the IADB)
Register before March 29th to receive an Early Registration Discount!
REGISTRATION FORM FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH THE BRICS
Please join us for The 7th Annual Doing Business with the BRICS Conference in Washington, DC. Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao as the Permanent Representative of the African Union Representational Mission to the United States of America will host this Conference!
The five BRICS countries represent almost 3.6 billion people, with a combined nominal GDP of US$19 trillion and an estimated US$4 trillion in combined foreign reserves. The BRICS nations encompass 30 percent of the world’s territory and 42 percent of the world’s population, over 3 billion people. Together they produce 23% of the gross world product. These new developments demand better business relations between the BRICS and the United States, as there are substantial new business opportunities to explore with these nations. The BRICS Development Bank, now known as the New Development Bank (NDB), based in Shanghai, has just approved US$2 billion in projects set up to foster financial and development cooperation among the five emerging markets with the primary focus of investing in infrastructure and sustained development projects.
China continues to extend its massive Silk Road/Economic Belt Initiative throughout Eurasia both inland and maritime with a new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank which will further assist the BRICS. The new leadership changes in Brazil and South Africa pointing the way for new progress and business opportunities. Director Charles Egenti, represented The Eurasia Center/EBC at the 10th Annual BRICS Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 2018, which promoted new plans for development in Africa. There are many important commercial developments occurring among the BRICS that will stimulate new growth. Brazil is slated to hold the BRICS presidency in 2019 and will host the next BRICS Conference.
Panels will address vital topics of business, trade, energy and finance, which will cover new business and investment opportunities in the BRICS. The Conference will include presentations on energy and natural resources, high technology, legal changes, mergers and acquisitions, economic development and public support for investments.
This event will allow you and your colleagues to interact with those officials from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa seeking to expand trade, direct investments, business opportunities and open communication. Our African Director, Charles Egenti, represented There will be executives and representatives from US and international corporations as well as government officials from the BRICS.
We are also honored to have The Inter-American Defense Board host the second part of the BRICS Conference, given the high level of trade between a majority of the BRICS nations with the Western Hemisphere as well as Brazil’s special role as a platform for growth in the Americas.
India's Red Hot economy has now become the world's fastest growing economy projected to grow at 7.5% in 2019, 7.7% in 2020, as India's Government has loosened regulations on foreign investments. Brazil has come out of recession in 2017 with an increased GDP rate of 1% and is planning important economic reforms. China is promising billions of dollars in tax cuts and infrastructure spending to ensure that its economy grows within the 6-6.5 percent target range. This new stimulus is boosting the Chinese stock market. These and many more important factors point to an interesting BRICS Conference in May!
CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE:
⦁ Developments in the BRICS: Multilateral Investment Cooperation Initiatives; New Development Bank (NBD)
⦁ Multilateral Support for Business with the BRICS & Managing Political Risk/Legal and Financial Developments and Challenges
⦁ Upcoming Energy Projects and Networks – Oil & Gas and Renewables
⦁ Analysis of Trade Development within the BRICS; One Belt, One Road (The New Silk Road) Expansion of Trade and Investment
⦁ New Initiatives for Scientific & Technological Innovation in the BRICS
⦁ Intern
Receive an Early Registration Discount! $150 by May 10th
REGISTRATION FORM FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH THE BRICS
Only Special Evening Reception ($50) Early Registration Discount! Only $150
⦁ ational and Economic Security Issues for the BRICS
Regional Cooperation and Development in social and labor issues: Education, Health, Workforce Migration
This BRICS Conference is a perfect opportunity for business development with the largest market areas of the world at one time.
The GOLDEN BRICS AWARDS
There will be a BRICS Award Ceremony highlighting those companies that have been selected to receive the prestigious BRICS Award for successfully doing the most business with BRICS nations.
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SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
The Doing Business with the BRICS conference is a unique marketing opportunity for your company to support US-BRICS' business relations and to increase your company's exposure within the US-BRICS' business community. Sponsor this event and your company will reach not only to the conference attendees but also to the hundreds of thousands of people emailed and be promoted on national and international media. This Conference will be televised to both in the US and in the BRICS.
FOR SPONSORING THE DOING BUSINESS WITH THE BRICS ‘CLICK’:
SPONSORSHIP FORM FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH THE BRICS
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PREVIOUS SPONSORS OF EC/EBC's CONFERENCES:
3M Corporation; Agribusiness Management Company; Baker & McKenzie; Baltika; Bloomberg; Caterpillar; Chadbourne & Parke; CitiBank; The Coca-Cola Company; ConocoPhillips; Dechert LLP; DuPont; Ernst & Young; The Ford Motor Company; General Electric; Goodyear; The Intel Corporation; John Deere; Lockheed-Martin; LUKOIL Oil Company; Marks & Sokolov; PepsiCo; Research International; United Technologies; U.S. Department of Commerce
To Register or Sponsor Please Contact: Michael Cooper, Director of Conferences
Director@eurasiacenter.org 202-494-0773
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