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FOCUS IRANS U M M I T
26TH - 27TH SEPTEMBER 2016
TEHRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRANESPINAS PALACE HOTEL
CO-ORGANIZER & LOCAL PARTNERORGANIZED BY
THE NEXT INVESTMENT FRONTIERFollowing many years of international trade isolation, Iran has returned to the global fore by opening its doors to foreign investments and alliances. A vastly abundant state of geo-strategic importance, Iran is a Middle Eastern dynamo with well-established capital markets, a rooted industrial sector, and at its core – a young and well-educated population of under 80 million people.
Diversification of the economy has propelled a flurry of activity from a range of industrial sectors. In preparation for global influxes in the form of knowledge, capital and technology into the market, a conducive and secure business regulation to protect foreign investments has been structured effectively. To further strengthen these bonds and transform its processes to meet global regulatory standards, Iran today has more than 60 bilateral investment treaties, a thriving human capital workforce and has already begun propelling itself towards the frontiers of economic success.
International Finance Magazine’s Focus Iran Summit aims to nurture partnerships for global investment banks, trade and business councils, PE and asset management firms, venture capitalists, legal counsel and academia, technology and service companies – who are keen to participate in Iran’s impending success in energy, banking and financial services, industrial and manufacturing, transport, infrastructure & ICT, tourism and mining.
WHO WILL ATTEND?
• Chairmen and Board of Directors
• C-Level Executives, Managing Directors and Managing Partners
• Directors of Business Strategy, Finance, Sales and Marketing,
• Business Heads of Country and Region
• President, SVP, VP & Directors of International Operations and Development
• Government, Academia, Trade and Business Councils
• Country Risk Analysts & Legal Advisors
• Global Technology Specialists and Providers
• Management Consulting Services, Media & Press Relations Officers
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? Delegates & stakeholders can engage with the best and brightest minds in Iran, who have chalked out a development strategy that could provide the country a wealth of opportunities. Through interactive panel discussions and presentations, the industry’s best will give you first-hand information about the country’s economic standpoint. In addition, you can be part of iFocus Meetings – speed networking sessions, followed by the opportunity to meet and interact with the right investors, thinkers and solution providers.
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Marzieh ShahdaeiVice-Minister Ministry of Petroleum PresidentNational Petrochemical CompanyIslamic Republic of Iran
SPEAKERS & ADVISORS
Sarosh ZaiwallaSenior PartnerZaiwalla & Co.United Kingdom
Dr. Bahador BijaniVice-Chairman International & Foreign Investment AffairsSecurities & Exchange OrganisationIslamic Republic of Iran
Dr. Siamak GoudarziChief Executive OfficerOpen IranIslamic Republic of Iran
Dominic Bokor IngramInvestment AdviserCharlemagne Capital UK LtdUnited Kingdom
Dr. Johannes EngelsBanking SupervisionFederal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFIN)Germany
Keyvan Jafari TehraniBoard Member Iron Ore Producers & Exporters Association of Iran (IROPEX)Islamic Republic of Iran
Jhubin AlaghbandHead of Private Equity Turquoise Partners United Kingdom
Dr. Abdolhossein ShiraviSenior Legal Adviser & Chief Negotiator (Buyback Contracts)Petroleum Engineering & Development Company (PEDEC)Islamic Republic of Iran
Hussein AlimoradHead of Investment Management National Petrochemical CompanyIslamic Republic of Iran
Salman Nasr Senior International Relations & Business Development ExpertIMIDRO Islamic Republic of Iran
Dr Peyman MolaviInternational Finance and Investment ConsultantEuroinvestUnited Kingdom
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Senior Member
Organisation for Investment, Economic & Technical Assistance of Iran (to be confirmed)
Senior MemberCentral Bank of Iran(to be confirmed)
Dominic DudleyWriterForbesUnited Kingdom
Reza PakdamanFounderRahnama Legal AssociatesIslamic Republic of Iran
SPEAKERS & ADVISORS
Mohammed Reza AzaliCo-Founder & Editor-In-ChiefTechRasaIslamic Republic of Iran
Clement CappelloCEOSturgeon Capital United Kingdom
Mahdi RouhaninejadChairman & DirectorTeyf Group Research & Consulting Islamic Republic of Iran
Reza MasroorChairman and MD Anzali Free ZoneIslamic Republic of Iran
Santiago CastilloPrincipalRoland Berger Strategy ConsultantsU.A.E
Alireza SadeghianCo-Founder & Vice COB NetBarg.com & Tik8.comIslamic Republic of Iran
Dr Esmaeil Sanaei Managing Director & Board MemberArya Hamaneh SamanehIslamic Republic of Iran
Mozhdeh PourmandGeneral CounselUnilever Islamic Republic of Iran
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26th September 2016AGENDA : DAY 1Time Programme
7:30 - 8:30 Registration
8:30 - 8:45 Keynote address
8:45 - 9:30 Investment climate in Iran post sanctions • Investments by EU and Asia • Iran and its current geopolitical relations • Iran’s biggest strengths that global players are tapping into • Iran’s most profitable economic sectors and their role in economic upliftment • Sectors to be benefited most by lifting of sanctions • Planning long-term economic growth• Iran’s development plans for quality economic growth
9:30 - 9:55 CBI’s role in re-establishing banking systems • Iran’s new and improved look after sanctions – why are foreign investors coming to Iran? • Iran’s favourable trading history • Integrating with global standards – upgrading to Basel III• Exploring availability of future lending and dealing with existing non-performing loans (NPLs)• Reforms in favour of foreign trade – updating commercial codes & labour laws,
improving stock market regulation • Macroeconomic policies – transparency in fiscal and monetary policies & tackling high inflation rates• Integration with global economy – ensuring financial stability, ease of foreign investors• Cross-border joint bank ventures for better financial cooperation
09:55 - 10:20 Iranian Capital Markets • Strengthening capital markets in Iran • Funding capacity of capital markets and their role in investments • Working with banks to manage interest rates and boost the Tehran Stock Exchange • Future of Capital Markets in Iran
10:20 - 10:45 Legal Implications of Doing Business in Iran • Background of economic sanctions • Obstacles faced while entering or returning to the Iranian market • Overcoming hurdles faced normally while dealing with sanction-heavy nations • Legalities of doing business in post-sanctions environment
10:45 - 11:00 COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
11:00 - 11:25 Decoding FIPPA and other business laws • What is FIPPA and how does it help a foreign investor?• Sectors open to FDI under FIPPA • Insurance of business & assets under FIPPA• Settlement of disputes • Other important laws for doing business – Customs, Commercial Code, Tax Regulations, Registration of Patents
& Trademarks
11:25 - 11:50 How to do business in Iran • Scope of doing business in Iran as a foreigner • Do’s & Don’ts for first-time businessmen • Use of Middlemen in carrying out business• Exploring market entry options
Panel Discussion
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11:50 – 12:35 Identifying economic challenges in Iran and resolving them • Reconnecting Iran’s banks with the world • Accessing frozen assets overseas and using the funds for sector development • Tackling Iran’s inflation and rekindling economic growth – can Iran become the best performing ME economy?• Bringing the Rial back up – measures to increase Iran’s currency value
12:35 – 13:30 LUNCH BREAK
13:30 – 14:10 Putting Iranian companies on the global business map• Analysing how Iranian business majors plan to go global • How are Iranian companies prepared to absorb foreign expertise? • Approaching JVs, partnerships, M&A with foreign investors• Gaining support from banks, financial institutions and local business partners to go global• Understanding and mitigating risks in the market prior to doing business
14:10 – 14:35 Freezones and SEZs – Iran’s regional stronghold made firmer • Why are freezones important to Iran’s growth story?• Iran’s special economic zones and their benefits to foreign investors • Law and regulatory frameworks supporting free zones • Free Zone Management in Iran • The road ahead for free zones following the lifting of sanctions
14:35 – 15:00 Reserved for Sponsor
15:00 – 15:15 COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
15:15 – 16:00 Evolution of Iran’s Technology Sector• Technology for a knowledge-based economy • Government measures in support of technological advancements • Policies in favour of a diversified economy • R&D in Iran and the road ahead
16:00 – 16:25 Reserved for Sponsor
16:25 – 16:50 Reserved for Sponsor
16:50 – 17:15 Reserved for Sponsor
17:15 – 17:20 Closing Remarks
AGENDA : DAY 1
Panel Discussion
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8:30 – 8:55 Project Showcase - Oil & Gas• Post-sanctions, Iran’s O&G has been receiving a lot of attention owing to abundant natural resources. This
presentation will explore the range and number of projects in Iran and plans for future project development.
8:55 – 9:20 Iranian Petroleum Contracts – Modernising & Monetising the Petroleum Industry • Understanding new petroleum contracts • Technology transfer through IPC • IPC for foreign investment
9:20 – 10:10 Iran – The Next Middle East Trading Hub • Strategic location of Iran & trading significance • Decoding downstream sector • Developing ports & shipping facilities
10:10 – 10:35 Mining in Iran – Risk, Rewards and Project Focus • The opportunities in mining in Iran • Risks of engaging in mining business • Current & upcoming mining projects in Iran & their investment potential
10:35 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:25 Clean Energy Generation – The Way Ahead for Iran’s Power Sector • Mapping the clean energy power generation plan • Analysing Iran’s clean energy generation potential in line with global trends • Potential projects & plans for investment in renewable energy
11:25 – 11:50 Banking 2.0 – Upgrading the Sector to Global Standards • Steps to upgrade present-day banking systems and exploring banking innovation• Exploring synergy between local and foreign expertise• Mapping out step-by-step integration of Iran into the global banking network
11:50 – 12:15 Project Showcase – Transport• Transport – by road, rail, sea and air – has been a challenge in Iran and now, there are a host of investors lining up
to improve transport infrastructure. This presentation will showcase the best of investment opportunities.
12:15 – 12:40 Project Showcase – Utilities & Construction• As Iran gears up to relaunch itself as an economic powerhouse, the presence of formidable and imposing
structures, as well as quality construction projects is needed. Here’s where you can learn more about investment opportunities in construction & utilities.
12:40 – 13:05 Reserved for Sponsor
13:05 Lunch
Panel Discussion
AGENDA : DAY 2 27th September 2016
7:30 - 8:30 REGISTRATION
Speaker timings & topics are subject to change as required
Face-to-face sessions designed to enable business prospecting Connect, build and maintain direct relationships with decision-makers
Access to exclusive market and project insightsLinking global solutions firms with local distributors and experts
MEETINGSAMIRAN HALL
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