"InterConnectedness"
"InterConnectedness" is the theme of our 2021 Summit. Connections drive our economic development and trade, and are one of the most-powerful of human emotions. In the exceptional environment of 2020-2021, our Summit celebrates our interconnectedness.
Indeed, our Hybrid-format Summit (InPerson and online via Hopin) connects top North American companies investing in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) with top CEE companies, cities, countries, and associations. And globally-ambitious CEE companies expanding into the United States and Canada.
What past 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.
Indeed, our Hybrid-format Summit (InPerson and online via Hopin) connects top North American companies investing in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) with top CEE companies, cities, countries, and associations. And globally-ambitious CEE companies expanding into the United States and Canada.
What past 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.
Agenda June 2021:
(All times are Central European Time.
We have carefully crafted the Agenda to optimize attendance from N. America time zones.)
(All times are Central European Time.
We have carefully crafted the Agenda to optimize attendance from N. America time zones.)
8:00 - 8:45 Pre-opening coffees, light breakfast, and 1-on-1 Video meetings and Networking among delegates, Speakers and VIP Guests. (InPerson and via the Hopin platform).
8:50 - 9:00 Welcome and Overview of the Agenda, Thom Barnhardt, CEE Business Media, organizer.
9:00am - 9:30am Keynote opening speaker. (tba in May)
8:50 - 9:00 Welcome and Overview of the Agenda, Thom Barnhardt, CEE Business Media, organizer.
9:00am - 9:30am Keynote opening speaker. (tba in May)
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9:30 - 10:25:
Stage I: Select USA. Select USA. Neil Pickett, US Department of Commerce. SelectUSA works closely with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service to promote business investment in the U.S. with in-market services and on-the-ground expertise in more than 100 locations throughout the United States. 10:30 - 11:00 Coffees and Networking 11:00 - 12:15 Nominations Showcases: 10 top N. American and CEE companies highlight their exceptional Nominations in these rapid-fire 8 minute Case Studies. |
9:30 - 10:25:
Stage II: Expansion to North America Opportunities in select sectors. How CEE-based companies have expanded successfully. Moderator: Panelists and Case-Studies (3): 10:30 - 11:00 Coffees and Networking
11:00 - 12:00 Financing options from CEE to fuel your N. American expansion. Moderator: Panelists and Case-Studies (3): Bank financing, subsidies, guarantees, and equity options. |
12:00 - 13:15 VIP Luncheon and 1-on-1 Meetings:
Main Stage Presentation - CEE Infrastructure:
13:15 - 13:55 Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund:
The Three Seas Fund's objective is to invest in transport (road, rail, ports, airports), energy and digital infrastructure on the north-south axis in the Three Seas countries, and drive additional private capital to the region. Opportunities across the region for N. American companies. How cross-border Inter-connectivity drives further investment and efficiencies.
Presentation about the fund's specific investment priorities, by Joseph Philipsz, London-based Director at Amber Infrastructure Ltd. (the exclusive Advisor to the 3SIIF).
Panelists (3 Investee companies of 3SIIF):
13:15 - 13:55 Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund:
The Three Seas Fund's objective is to invest in transport (road, rail, ports, airports), energy and digital infrastructure on the north-south axis in the Three Seas countries, and drive additional private capital to the region. Opportunities across the region for N. American companies. How cross-border Inter-connectivity drives further investment and efficiencies.
Presentation about the fund's specific investment priorities, by Joseph Philipsz, London-based Director at Amber Infrastructure Ltd. (the exclusive Advisor to the 3SIIF).
Panelists (3 Investee companies of 3SIIF):
Afternoon Stages 1-4:
We have 4 thematic stages in the afternoon, so that executives can pick-and-choose the industry or topic of their choice. In addition to Presentations, we also have Roundtables - highly-interactive, and attendees will be on-screen and encouraged to exchange opinions with other attendees and the Roundtable moderator.
We have 4 thematic stages in the afternoon, so that executives can pick-and-choose the industry or topic of their choice. In addition to Presentations, we also have Roundtables - highly-interactive, and attendees will be on-screen and encouraged to exchange opinions with other attendees and the Roundtable moderator.
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Stage 1: Infrastructure
14:00- 17:00:
Airports, Seaports, Road&Rail.
Solidarity Transport Hub Poland: How the new central airport project will drive business opportunities, leading up to its planned opening in 2027. |
Stage 2: Digital Services
14:00 - 17:00:
CEE Digital Services Matchmaking:
American companies are voracious consumers of tech/digital solutions from CEE. Where are the next opportunities in the coming 2-3 years? Moderator: Panelists: 15:30 - 17:00 CEE Digital Services Showcases (8 min presentation, 2 min Q&A): #1 - tba #2 - tba #3 - tba #4 - tba #5 - tba |
Stage 3: Mobility
14:00 - 17:00:
eMobility: How revolutionary changes in human mobility and product transportation are creating rich opportunities in CEE.
Topics:
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Stage 4: Cross-border FDI & Trade.
14:00 - 17:00: CEE Locations Showcases: 3 Top locations for expansion into CEE.
#1 - City of Lodz #2 - tba #3 - tba N. America Locations Showcases: 3 Top locations for expansion into N. America.
#1 - tba #2 - tba #3 - tba |
17:00 - 18:30 "Digital Delegations": Meet N. American City Business Leaders.
5 Roundtables (InPerson and Hopin online) with 15+ key business leaders from 5 N. American Cities' Chambers of Commerce.
5 Roundtables (InPerson and Hopin online) with 15+ key business leaders from 5 N. American Cities' Chambers of Commerce.
Products Showcases Exhibition Booths.
Starting from early-morning until close of the Summit & Awards, 5 top products from North America and 5 top products from CEE will be presented in the Products Showcases Exhibition Booths.
Starting from early-morning until close of the Summit & Awards, 5 top products from North America and 5 top products from CEE will be presented in the Products Showcases Exhibition Booths.
18:30 - 19:15
N. America - CEE Investment Awards Ceremony
(InPerson and Hopin online)
19:15 - 22:30
post-Awards Dinner and Networking.
Dinner Guests:
3 highly-successful American entrepreneurs share their war-stories and
exchange barbs in this free-flowing dinner conversation (30 min)!
(InPerson only)
N. America - CEE Investment Awards Ceremony
(InPerson and Hopin online)
19:15 - 22:30
post-Awards Dinner and Networking.
Dinner Guests:
3 highly-successful American entrepreneurs share their war-stories and
exchange barbs in this free-flowing dinner conversation (30 min)!
(InPerson only)