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2014 Morocco Trade & Investment Forum
Working on a foundation of progressive government, a powerful
Free Trade Agreement with the United States and "Advanced Status"
with the European Union, Morocco is ready to partner with the Lone
Star State's legendary entrepreneurs, industry and business.
Registration is complimentary.
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Mo roc co ’ s Advan t age s
•Free Trade Agreement with the United States ($3.5 billion in
business annually)
•"Advanced Status" with theEuropean Union
•A Business Portal to Africa and Europe•Free duty access to
markets with more than
a billion consumers in 55 nations•Macroeconomic
stability•Vibrant, globally dynamic
aeronautic and automotive industries•Skilled workforce•At the
crossroads of major international
exchange route linking the U.S., Europe, Africa and the Middle
East
Thursday, October 16 in Dallas at The Fairmont Hotel
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Featured Speakers
The HonorableDwight L. Bush, Sr.U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom
of Morocco
His ExcellencyRachad BouhlalAmbassador of the Kingdom of Morocco
to the U.S.
His Excellency Mamoun Bouhdoud
Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises, Kingdom of
Morocco
Amina BenkhadraCEO of ONHYM (Office ofNational Hydrocarbonsand
Mining)
Pamela H. PatsleyChairman and CEO of MoneyGram International,
Inc.
Anass Houir AlamiCEO of Caisse de Depotet de Gestion
Miriem Bensalah-ChaqrounCEO of Holmarcom Group, President of the
General Confederation of Moroccan Companies
His Excellency Aziz Rabbah
Minister for Equipment, Transportation and Logistics, Kingdom of
Morocco
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Forum Highlights - Thursday, October 16Forum Highlights -
Thursday, October 16
8:00– 8:45 amLocation: Mezzanine Lobby
Continental Breakfast
9:00 am WelcomeThe Honorable Mike Rawlings, Mayor, City of
Dallas Miriem Bensalah-Chaqroun, CEO of Holmarcom Group, President
of the General Federation of Moroccan Companies His Excellency
Rachad Bouhlal, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the U.S.The
Honorable Dwight L. Bush, Sr., U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of
Morocco Dale Petroskey, President and CEO, Dallas Regional
Chamber
9:20 am Ceremonial Signing of Memorandum of Understanding
between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the Moroccan
Airports Authority in the presence ofHis Excellency Aziz Rabbah,
Minister for Equipment, Transportation and Logistics, Kingdom of
MoroccoSean Donohue, Chief Executive Officer, Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport Zouhair Mohammed El Aoufir, CEO, Moroccan
National Airports Authority
9:30 amKeynote AddressHis Excellency Mamoun Bouhdoud Minister
for Small and Medium Enterprises, Kingdom of Morocco
10:15 am Coffee Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm Panel Discussion: Doing Business in
MoroccoParticipants:
Miriem Bensalah Chaqroun, Chief Executive Officer,Holmarcom
Group, President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Companies
Hamid Ben Elafdil, General Director AMDI, Moroccan
InvestmentDevelopment AgencyWalter Siouffi, President of the
American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco
12:15 – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 pm Presentation of Zenata Eco City Mohammed Amine El
Hajhouj, CEO of Societe d’Amenagement de Zenata
1:45 – 2:45 pm Breakout Sessions
EnergyAmina Benkhadra, Chief Executive Officer, ONHYM (Office of
National Hydrocarbons and Mining), Kingdom of MoroccoSaid Mouline,
Director General of the Moroccan Agency of Development for
Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency (ADEREE)Introduced by
Andrew G. Inglis, Chairman and CEO, Kosmos Energy
Infrastructure and LogisticsZouhair Mohammed El Aoufir, CEO,
Moroccan National Airports Authority Najlaa Diouri, General Manager
of Tanger Med Port, Tanger Free Zone Mathew Meredith, CEO of Atlas
Cold Port
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3:00 – 4:00 pm Breakout Sessions, Continued
FinanceAnass Houir Alami, CEO of Caisse de Depot et de Gestion
(CDG)Najwa El Iraki, Head of Business Development, Casablanca
Finance City AuthorityPamela H. Patsley, Chairman & CEO of
MoneyGram International, Inc.Walter Siouffi, CEO of Citi
MaghrebRepresentative of Banque Central Populaire (TBA)Moderator:
TBA
Aeronautics and ManufacturingHamid Benbrahim El Andaloussi,
President of the Moroccan Association of the Aeronautic and Space
Industry (GIMAS)Bob Noble, Vice President, Partnering for Success
Supplier Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
2:00 – 4:00 pm One-on-One MeetingsCorporate participants will be
offered the opportunity to have a 10 minute private meeting with
His Excellency Rachad Bouhlal, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco
and The Honorable Dwight L. Bush, Sr., U.S. Ambassador to the
Kingdom of Morocco
4:00 – 5:00 pm Closing Remarks and Networking Reception
The Fairmont Dallas Hotel Standard Room Suite
Address: 1717 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201Phone: (214)
720-2020
$189 $249
Partner Organizations
For registration (complimentary) and hotel reservations, visit
https://www.dfwworld.org/MBC2014
For additional information:
Mr. Nabigha HajjiEconomic Counselor to the Kingdom of
Morocco(202) 803-4875 or [email protected]
The Honorable James N. FalkHonorary Consul of Morocco to
Texas(214) 965-8402 or [email protected]
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