Program

June 23, InterContinental Hotel – 2nd edition

Fortuna Ballroom

Program:

9:00 – 9:30 – Guest Registration
9:30 – 11:30 – Panel discussions
11.30 – 12:00 – Maastricht School of Management- Official launch of the MBA program in Romania
12:00 – 12:30 – Buffet lunch

Confirmed panelists:

• Hans SMALING, Counselor for Economy and Trade, Chief of the Department – Embassy of the Netherlands
  
• Peter de RUITER, President – Netherlands-Romanian Chamber of Commerce & Partner Tax&Legal Services PwC
• Peter de GIJSEL, Dean – Maastricht School of Management
• Ben MARTENS, Managing Director – The Real Estate Service Group

Moderator:

• Robin J. MARTENS, General Manager – Archicom

Topics include:

• Dutch investments in Romania. What industries are covered at present, where does current interest of Dutch investors lie?
• The Dutch involvement in the Romanian financial, FMCG and infrastructure sectors. What lessons can be shared with other potential investors on the local market?
• Sectors of the Romanian economy covered by Dutch investments. Can we expect more diversification?
• Romanian access to the Dutch labor market. How does it impact the trade relationships between the two countries?
• Energy investments and environment protection. How can the local economy benefit from Dutch expertise?
• Agriculture and tourism. What is the bilateral cooperation potential in these areas?

In addition to having the Dean of the Maastricht School of Management (MSM) participating on the forum’s panel, the event will also host the  public signing of the cooperation agreement between MSM and the Asociatia Maastricht School of Management Bucharest (MSM RO). Romania’s newest MBA program is also the first Dutch MBA to be offered in Romania.