Latin American emerging economies have become a focus for Big Pharma investment, with a number of significant investment projects announced this year
Events on Saturday 10th November 2012:
12th World Free Zone Convention
12th World Free Zone Convention takes place in December in the City of London after an absence of 7 years. Focusing on infrastructure, planning and operational aspects of all types of Zones, the event attracts a global audience from government, international organisations and the private sector. Speakers including the Secretary General of UNCTAD, government ministers, heads of zone authorities and practitioners from amongst the top 50 'Zones of the Future' make this event a must. Zones are pushing the boundaries globally against all the economic odds.
Saturday 10 November 2012 09:00 - Tuesday 13 November 2012 17:00 - The Grange City Hotel, LondonMore upcoming events this week
- 5 Nov 08:30 - 6 Nov 05:00 at The Gibson Hall, London: West Africa Global Banking & Financial Investment Forum
- 7 Nov 09:00 - 7 Nov 17:00 at Basra, Iraq: Supply Chain Opp's: Partnership Between Iraq & the USA
November 2012:
5 Nov |
West Africa Global Banking & Financial Investment Forum
Creating In partnership with the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), we are pleased to invite you to attend our annual global regional investment development event: “2nd West Africa Global Banking and Financial Investment Forum 2012”, opening 8.30am to 5pm, on 5th -6th November 2012, at The Gibson Hall, 13 Bishopsgate, City of London, EC2N 3BA, United Kingdom. For the purposes of confirming your interest to attend as delegate for registration, please email christian@businessinafricaevents.com |
7 Nov |
Supply Chain Opp's: Partnership Between Iraq & the USA
November 7, 2012 The U.S. Chamber’s U.S.-Iraq Business Initiative (USIBI) is partnering with the U.S. Business Council in Iraq (USBCI) to organize a high-profile Supplier’s Conference in Basrah, Iraq on November 7, 2012. Participating companies will meet the Governor of Basrah, key Iraqi ministers, Iraqi business leaders, and U.S. government officials. The conference will explore supply chain, customs, and trade facilitation issues with a focus on energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, regulation, and security. Contact info@usbusinessiraq.com for additional information. |
10 Nov |
12th World Free Zone Convention
12th World Free Zone Convention takes place in December in the City of London after an absence of 7 years. Focusing on infrastructure, planning and operational aspects of all types of Zones, the event attracts a global audience from government, international organisations and the private sector. Speakers including the Secretary General of UNCTAD, government ministers, heads of zone authorities and practitioners from amongst the top 50 'Zones of the Future' make this event a must. Zones are pushing the boundaries globally against all the economic odds. |
12 Nov |
Iraq Telecoms 2012
In its seventh year, Iraq Telecoms 2012 will once again gather leaders of telecoms operators from around the globe, the Iraqi Ministry of Communications, Kurdistan ministry of transport and Communications, the CMC and the Iraqi Parliament. As the only annual event for the Iraqi telecommunications industry, the conference will gather over 300 senior level executives and industry experts from over 30 countries to discuss the investment opportunities in the Iraqi telecommunications sector and setting up the roadmap for investors. |
23 Nov |
ZimInvest London 2012 Forum
Country Factor proudly presents the ZimInvest London 2012 Forum, at the 5 Star Le Méridien Hotel, Piccadilly on the 23rd November 2012. This high-level investment forum provides unique platform for promoting opportunities to investors interested in partnering in Zimbabwe's development across key economic sectors: energy, mining, agriculture, infrastructure, PPPs and privatisations, services, banking and manufacturing. Tickets: VIP = £900, Standard = £500. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for investors. RSVP: countryfactor@live.co.uk |
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