Interfax is pleased to announce the next event organised by Russian British Chamber of Commerce
LORD MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LONDON AND RUSSIAN DEPUTY FINANCE MINISTER TO SPEAK AT RBCC FORUM
RBCC Business Forum, Russia - New Opportunities for Business
The RBCC Business Forum is the Chamber’s principal event for the discussion of various issues affecting bilateral economic relations between Russia and the UK. With a membership base of some 500 companies and individuals, drawn from all sectors of the Russo-British business community, the RBCC is uniquely able to understand and address the concerns of British companies working in the Russian market; highlight new investment opportunities in Russia; and introduce the British market to Russian firms.
The Forum will comprise of an evening reception on 23 June in the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, followed by a VIP Dinner in the same venue; and a conference at the Institute of Directors on the morning of 24 June. This will include the plenary session; an overview of the state of the Russian economy; and two breakout sessions, one focussing on energy efficiency and the other on legal issues. The event will end with a networking lunch.
* Opening Session9.00-9.30
Chairman: Rt .Hon. Tim Eggar President, Russo-British Chamber of Commerce
HE Yury Fedotov, Russian Ambassador to the UK
Caroline Wilson Minister Counsellor (Economic), Director UK Trade and Investment Senior representative from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - tbc
* Plenary Session
Panel 19.30-10.15
Chairman: Stephen Dalziel Executive Director, Russo-British Chamber of Commerce
Mike Calvey Founder, Baring Vostok Capital Partners
Marty Pompadur Global Vice Chairman, Media and Entertainment Macquaire Advisors
Jon Edwards Senior Manager - Russia&CIS, London Stock Exchange
10.15-10.30
Alderman Nick Anstee Lord Mayor City of London
Panel 2 10.30-11.10
Paul Corcoran Chief Financial Officer, Nord Stream AG
Yana Smelyansky Chief Executive Officer, VPK Sooruzhenie
Metin Guvener Chief Executive Officer, Property Dimensions AFK Sistema - tbc
11.10-11.30
Russian Deputy Finace Minister, Dmitry Pankin, in conversation with RBCC Board Member, Roger Munnings CBE
Coffee Break: 11.30- 11.45
Session 1 - Legal Environment for Investment 11.45-13.15
Chairman:Trevor Barton, Commercial Director, Equity Trust
Alena Ledeneva, Professor of Politics and Society at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies
Alexey Yadykin Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Gordon Low Partner, Baker & McKenzie
Richard Caird Partner, Denton Wilde Sapte
Glenn Kolleeny Partner and Member of Global Board, Salans Chadborne & Parke -tbc
Session 2 - Energy Efficiency 11.45-13.15
Dr David Vincent Director, Projects, Carbon Trust
Yury Stankevich Deputy Chairman, Energy Committee, RSPP
Valentin Ivanov Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, RSPP
Anton Kozhukhovskiy Head of Investment Department, Energy Forecasting Agency
Speakers confirmed as of 9rd June 2010.
Other speakers to be confirmed shortly.
Programme of Events
Wednesday 23 June, 18.30 - 21.00 Evening Reception Royal Automobile Club, 89-91 Pall Mall
Thursday 24 June RBCC Business Forum Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall
Registration: 08.30
Plenary Session: 09.00 - 11.30
Coffee Break: 11.30- 11.45
Session 1 & 2 will run in parallel
Session 1 : 11.45 - 13.15
Session 2: 11.45 - 13.15
Lunch: 13.15 - 14.30
TWO DAYS PARTICIPATION COST
RBCC Members: GBP150 + VAT (GBP176.25)
Non- Members: GBP300 + VAT (GBP352.50)
If you register more than two people, third will be half price.
Registration
In order to register for this event please contact Chaslav Frim on 0207 931 6455.