European Manufacturing Partnership Forum : European Manufacturing Partnership Forum Brussels, Belgium May 31 - June 4, 2005 U.S. Commercial Service Belgium


Presentation Outline: Presentation Outline Why is NOW the Time to Come to Belgium to Expand Exports? What is C.S.’s European Manufacturing Partnership Forum? Participation Fee & Benefits Next Steps Questions?


Presentation Outline: Presentation Outline Why is NOW the Time to Come to Belgium to Expand Exports? What is C.S.’s European Manufacturing Partnership Forum? Participation Fee & Benefits Next Steps Questions?


Favorable Exchange RateReduces Cost of Exporting: Favorable Exchange Rate Reduces Cost of Exporting


The Belgian MarketHeart of the EU: The Belgian Market Heart of the EU Ideal Distribution Point Excellent Infrastructure Great Test Market One of the Highest Per Capita GDPs ($29,200) in the World & Open to New Products In 2003, Belgium imported over $15 billion in goods and services from the U.S. Headquarters of the E.U. (Single Market 455 million consumers)


Welcome to The Center of Europe: Brussels Oslo (1553 km) Stockholm Madrid Rome (1391 km) Copenhagen Prague Vienna (1259 km) Dublin (761 km) Belfast Lisbon (2224 km) Amsterdam (211 km) Cologne Frankfurt Paris (308 km) London (332 km ) Berlin (781 km) Hamburg Munich Bern (663 km) Milan (935 km) Brussels 010104 10-98 Source: FFIO Welcome to The Center of Europe 70% of Euro-Zone Purchasing Power within 400 miles


Presentation Outline: Presentation Outline Why is NOW the Time to Come to Belgium to Expand Exports? What is C.S.’s European Manufacturing Partnership Forum? Participation Fee & Benefits Next Steps Questions?


What is CS Belgium’s European Manufacturing Partnership Forum?: What is CS Belgium’s European Manufacturing Partnership Forum? Brussels, Belgium, May 31 – June 4, 2005 Supports small- to medium-sized U.S. manufacturers 1,000 decision makers from more than 40 countries 12 face-to-face meetings – Participants choose! Outstanding Networking Opportunities Site visits


Where Will the Meetings Take Place?: Where Will the Meetings Take Place? The Louvain-La Neuve University Campus near Brussels - the biggest campus in Europe


Location of Meeting Venue : Location of Meeting Venue Louvain-la-Neuve Language Distribution: 58 % Dutch 41 % French 1% German


Sectors Expected to Have Significant Participation : Sectors Expected to Have Significant Participation Agri-Business & Machinery Construction and Public Works Biotechnologies, Chemicals, New Materials Electronics and Optics Environmental Technology Aeronautics & Aerospace Printing and Publishing Mechanical and Metallurgical Industries Information and Communication Technologies Transport and Logistics Health & Cosmetics


Presentation Outline: Presentation Outline Why is NOW the Time to Come to Belgium to Expand Exports? What is C.S.’s European Manufacturing Partnership Forum? Participation Fee & Benefits Next Steps Questions?


What is the Fee for Participation?: Participation in this event is only What is the Fee for Participation? $1,450


What This $1,450 Fee Does Not Include: What This $1,450 Fee Does Not Include Air transportation to Brussels First night Hotel on Tuesday, May 31, 2005


So What Does $1,450 Buy?…A Lot!: So What Does $1,450 Buy? …A Lot! CS Support From Beginning to End A “Doing Business in Belgium and the EU” Seminar United States Embassy VIP Reception Full Participation in Futuralia 2005 Event 12 Pre-selected business meetings 3 nights in first-class hotel (June 1-4), including breakfast All group transfers between lodging, meeting center, and other events 2 business luncheons Tickets for Gala Dinner and International Party June 2nd & 3rd Your Company’s Listing on Futuralia web-site for 1 year Translation Assistance Follow-up Assistance


Event Program: Event Program May 31: Arrival and Hotel Check-in United States Embassy Reception June 1: CS “Doing Business in Belgium and the EU” briefing Delivery of Individual Meeting Schedules Welcome Reception June 2: Official Opening Ceremony Business Partnership Meetings – Day 1 Gala Dinner June 3: Business Partnership Meetings – Day 2 Site Visits International Party June 4: Cultural Visits Departure


How Are Matchmaking Appointments Pre-scheduled?: How Are Matchmaking Appointments Pre-scheduled? Registration with Company Description You Search Database & Review Other Company Descriptions Rank up to 20 Selections Others Select You Software Works Its Magic A Final Schedule Created and Distributed Upon Arrival


The Company’s Business Meeting Schedule: The Company’s Business Meeting Schedule


Stats from the 2004 Event: Stats from the 2004 Event 95 % reported at least 5 ventures 50 % of these ventures resulted in sales 26 % reported gaining critical market intelligence 93 % said they were “very satisfied” with the event 94 % said they will participate in the next event


Presentation Outline: Presentation Outline Why is NOW the Time to Come to Belgium to Expand Exports? What is C.S.’s European Manufacturing Partnership Forum? Participation Fee & Benefits Next Steps Questions?


Timeline: Timeline NOW - Recruitment & Pre Registration www.buyusa.gov/belgium/en/200.html April 1 - Information Conference Call April 1-27 - Open Registration April 10 - Meeting Selection Process Open April 27 - Payment Deadline for Guaranteed Participation May 15 - Final Deadline for Participation May 31 - Event begins


Pre Registration Form: Pre Registration Form


Key Contacts: Key Contacts The United States Embassy to Belgium: Isabelle Uyttenhove, Commercial Specialist isabelle.uyttenhove@mail.doc.gov Stephane Croigny, Commercial Assistant stephane.croigny@mail.doc.gov U.S. Export Assistance Centers: Allen Patch, Director – Des Moines, Iowa allen.patch@mail.doc.gov Deborah Doherty, Director – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. deborah.doherty@mail.doc.gov


Presentation Outline: Presentation Outline Why is NOW the Time to Come to Belgium to Expand Exports? What is C.S.’s European Manufacturing Partnership Forum? Participation Fee & Benefits Next Steps Questions?


Slide25: For more information link to the following website: http://www.buyusa.gov/belgium/en/200.html Thank You!