What attendees said:
"It was a great event and I found it very interesting to hear about others' experiences in CEE." - Global Director of midwest manufacturing firm with location in Hungary.
"There were many seasoned veterans highlighting their lessons learned. In thinking about our own client base, we know there are folks who are only beginning this journey and this type of event could be quite valuable for them."- Global Head of East Coast banking firm with location in Poland.
"We discussed how beneficial this would have been to us in the early days of our establishment of our Krakow office and believe others would feel the same." - Global Process Owner from blue-chip Financial Services firm with location in Poland.
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In 2020, our expanded Summit & Awards format distinguishes top North American companies investing in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) and top CEE companies investing in N. America.
"It was a great event and I found it very interesting to hear about others' experiences in CEE." - Global Director of midwest manufacturing firm with location in Hungary.
"There were many seasoned veterans highlighting their lessons learned. In thinking about our own client base, we know there are folks who are only beginning this journey and this type of event could be quite valuable for them."- Global Head of East Coast banking firm with location in Poland.
"We discussed how beneficial this would have been to us in the early days of our establishment of our Krakow office and believe others would feel the same." - Global Process Owner from blue-chip Financial Services firm with location in Poland.
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In 2020, our expanded Summit & Awards format distinguishes top North American companies investing in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) and top CEE companies investing in N. America.
Agenda 2020:
Keynote Speakers will open both the Summit and evening Award Gala. The Plenary Session will be followed by 4 thematic Tracks:
Keynote Speakers will open both the Summit and evening Award Gala. The Plenary Session will be followed by 4 thematic Tracks:
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8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
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Registration, Coffees, and Croissants.
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9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
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Welcome and Introduction. Opening Keynote Presentations:
Keynote Speakers:
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9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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2 key drivers of growth in CEE to 2030: Infrastructure and Energy.
Opportunities across the region for N. American companies. How the Three Seas Initiative will drive capital and investment into a revived CEE infrastructure (road, rail, ports, airports, digital) and energy projects (driven by low-carbon, green initiatives, and energy independence). Presentation of the Three Seas Initiative:
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10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Networking and coffee
N. American Investment to CEE: Newest Investors. Lessons Learned from Newest Investors in CEE.
3 American corporations who are new investors in CEE offer Insights into their strategic and location choices, how their businesses are developing and insights for the next 3-5 years in CEE. Panelists:
N. American Investment to CEE: Veteran Investors. Case Studies from Veteran Investors in CEE.
3 well-established American corporations share Insights into their operations, and what risks and opportunities they foresee for the next 3-5 years in CEE. Panelists:
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12:30pm to 1:45pm VIP Luncheon and Anchor Keynote Speaker: "War Stories and Lessons Learned from building an empire in CEE" (TBA)
1:45pm to 3:45pm 4 Country-specific Breakout Sessions:
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Poland is CEE's economic powerhouse. Opportunities in key sectors in the next 5-7 years.
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The newest member of the EU, Croatia holds the EU Presidency in H12020, and is driving the Three Seas Initiative.
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Ukraine is complex yet rich with opportunity. Investment prospects in select sectors.
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Hungary and Czech have led the "pack" in the post-1989 transition, but Romania and Bulgaria are keen to catch up.
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Content Partner:
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Content Partner:
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Content Partner:
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*Roundtables will be moderated by CEC Government Relations' top executives based in Central Eastern Europe.
3:45pm - 4:30pm Afternoon Coffees, Networking and Industry-specific meetings.
The Awards: The 4th annual USA-CEE Investment Awards
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6:00 PM
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Cocktails Reception and VIP Networking.
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7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
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USA–Europe Investment Awards Gala (Seated dinner with Tables of 10).
We expect more than 100 companies to be Short-Listed in our 21 Awards Categories, and approximately 200 top execs to attend the evening Awards Gala. |
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8:45 PM to 11:30 PM
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Award celebrations, networking, tastings of wines from Central Europe.
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