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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!