Program

June 29, InterContinental Hotel- 2nd edition

Fortuna Ballrooom

Program:

09:00 – 09: 30 – Guest registration
09:30 – 11: 30 – Panel discussions
11:30 – 12: 00 – Buffet lunch

Confirmed panelists:

Blair LaBarge, Economic Counselor – United States Embassy

Louis Coomans, CEO Eastern Europe- Marsh

Nicholas Butt, BPO Service Delivery Operations Lead in Bucharest – Accenture

Sorin Mindrutescu, Romania Country Leader- Oracle & Amcham Romania President

Anca Harasim, Executive Director – Amcham Romania

Dr. Barry Morris, Director of Cabinet Strategic Projects – Kennesaw State University, Atlanta

Brian Arnold, Partner Tax and Legal Sevices – PricewaterhouseCoopers Romania

Topics include:

• The attractiveness of the Romanian business environment in the context of the recent political and social developments.
• What are the sectors of interest for US companies looking to invest in Romania?
• The development of the local FMCG and retail sectors – a perspective from US investors.
• Romania’s attractiveness in the IT&C sectors. What can be learned from the experience of US companies involved in these areas.
• Insights of the outsourcing market. Tradeoffs and benefits.
• “Doing Business in Romania” A 2011 International Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.  A “Year of Romania” event produced by Kennesaw State University