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THE EU-BALKAN SUMMIT

October 17th-18th 2013, Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan

PAVING THE WAY TO RECOVERY AND GROWTH

Europe has been preoccupied with financial turmoil due to the global economic crisis and the current sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone. The challenge now lies in how the EU can emerge stronger from the crisis by reinforcing its economic and monetary policies and by strengthening cooperation and integration among its member states.

On the EU enlargement front, ten countries from the region joined the EU in 2004 and 2007. Several others, especially from the western Balkans, are seeking to join.
What has been the impact of EU membership for Bulgaria and Romania?  

Croatia officially joins the European Union this year, while Serbia was officially granted candidate status in March 2012 and Montenegro commenced accession negotiations last year. 

Albania continued to grow faster than other countries in the region in 2011 with a slowdown in 2012 owing to weak performance of its core EU markets, Greece and Italy. Despite progress in improving business environments, most countries in the region still face challenges. Countries with proximity to Western markets and with stable political outlooks have proceeded faster and more successfully with stabilization, liberalization and privatization.  

It is within this context that The Economist Events have great pleasure in announcing the organization of a major EU–Balkan Summit in Sofia on October 17th-18th, 2013. We have selected Bulgaria to be the host country for this important event.

Without a doubt, the year 2013 is set to be pivotal for the Balkan region. All indications show that amid a vulnerable period of instability, the countries will find themselves at a turning point following the recent economic crisis. 

How will the new political, financial and business landscape in the Balkan region re-shape itself?
How will their Governments manage to put them back on the road to prosperity?

Cabinet Ministers, representatives from the European Commission, heads of financial institutions and organizations will take part in this summit to brainstorm and share insight with decision-makers from politics, business, finance and academia on EU Enlargement, leadership strategy for recovery and growth, while speakers will be encouraged to openly discuss and debate on the significant challenges and business opportunities that lie ahead for the region as a whole. 

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Speakers

Anastasios Alexandridis

Anastasios Alexandridis

Executive Vice Chairman

Ivan Ayolov

Ivan Ayolov

Deputy Minister of Economy and Energy

Dimitar Bechev

Dimitar Bechev

Senior Policy Fellow, Head

Daniela Bobeva

Daniela Bobeva

Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Development

Dilyan Damyanov

Dilyan Damyanov

Editorial Director of TOP100SEE and Director Information Services

Milorad Dodik

Milorad Dodik

President

Liviu-Nicolae Dragnea

Liviu-Nicolae Dragnea

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development and Public Administration

Wolfgang Fengler

Wolfgang Fengler

Former lead economist, The World Bank, CEO

Agenda

Sponsors

Platinum sponsor

Arton Capital

Delegrate registration

Option A: Conference sessions

€1.800 tax/VAT excl.

  • Full 3-day conference
  • 3 networking luncheons
  • Coffee breaks
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Option B: Conference sessions and dinners

€2.200 tax/VAT excl.

  • Full 3-day conference 3
  • networking luncheons coffee breaks and cocktail receptions
  • 2 Gala Dinners
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Corporate table

€7.500 tax/VAT excl./ table (8 seats)

  • This option includes participation of 8 persons at: full 3-day conference 3 networking luncheons coffee breaks
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Escape in a haven of relaxation and grandeur by the azure of the sea, delve in the pleasures of luxury and experience the epitome of indulgence in the dreamiest island-like resort of the Athenian Riviera. Nuzzled in a 72-acre private peninsula in the Athenian Riviera with stunning views to the Saronic Gulf, the 5 star Grand Resort Lagonissi exceeds all expectations of a luxury sea front summer resort.

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Grand Resort Lagonissi 40th km Athens Sounion, Lagonissi Attica, Athens

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