Realising the potential

The event gathers prominent experts, high-ranking governmental officials and senior executives for an engaging discussion on the development of the outsourcing and off-shoring potential of Bulgaria. The conference shares valuable experience from international companies, and is an excellent networking opportunity for aspiring corporations, with an interest in outsourcing and off-shoring activities.

Main reasons to attend:
• Engage high-level decision makers in direct debates on the potential of Bulgaria as an outsourcing and off-shoring location;
• Government supported and targeted audience conference with invitations only attendance of industry experts;
• Get updates on South Eastern Europe attractiveness, and especially Bulgaria’s competitive advantages;
• Develop business opportunities during specially designed match-making sessions;
• Expand your network – meet representatives from the public and private sectors in informal gatherings.


How to register:
Please send the registration slip - here in pdf - before November 9, 2010 in order to successfully register for the event. You can register via fax on +359 2 9742 741 or e-mail to: izhivkova@amcham.bg

Cost: Free of charge

Program

10 november
19:00 – 22:00 Networking Reception, National Archeological Museum

11 november
8:30 – 9:00 Registration / Welcome Coffee, Royal Hall, Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan

9:00 – 9:15 Opening Address
Mr. Anthony Hassiotis, President, American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria
Mr. Borislav Stefanov, Executive Director, InvestBulgaria Agency

9:15 – 9:45 Latest Developments in the O&O Industry
Mr. Detlev Hoch, Senior Partner, McKinsey

9:45 – 11:00 Discussion Panel – Bulgaria on the O&O Map:
Current Reality vs. Desired Reality
Moderator: Mr. Armin Kirchner, Regional Managing Director EMEA, TMF
Speakers: Mr. Traycho Traykov, Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism
Mr. Alexander Tzvetkov, Minister of Transportation, IT, and Telecommunications
Ms. elizabeth Hackenson, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, The AES Corporation, USA
Ms. Sasha Bezuhanova, Director, Public Sector CEE, Hewlett Packard
Mr. Damian Harrington, Regional Director Research, New Europe, Colliers

11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break

11:30 – 12:45 Discussion Panel – From Sourcing of Talent to Talent Development
Moderator: Ms. elena Marinova, President, Musala Soft
Speakers: Mr. Sergei Ignatov, Minister of Education (tbc)
Dr. Peter Peters, Senior Partner, McKinsey
Mr. ronjoy Das, General Manager Bulgaria, Outsource Partners International
Mr. roman Vasilev, Managing Director Bulgaria, Johnson Controls Electronics
Mr. Stefano Longo, Operations Director, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Bulgaria, Adecco Management & Consulting

13:00 – 14:30 Lunch

14:30 – 15:45 Discussion Panel – Bulgaria as the Silicon Valley on the Black Sea – What Will It Take?
Moderator: Mr. Atanas Garov, Managing Director, Colliers International Bulgaria
Speakers: Mr. rossen Plevneliev, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works
Mr. Borislav Stefanov, Executive Director, InvestBulgaria Agency
Mr. Detlev Hoch, Senior Partner, McKinsey
Mr. Plamen Tilev, Managing Director, SAP Labs
Mr. rossen Ivanov, Managing Partner, Entrea Capital

16:00 – 18:30 One-on-one meetings