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EBRD BUSINESS FORUM AT THE TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

DEAD SEA, JORDAN 9–10 MAY, 2018

DEAD SEA JORDAN 2018ENERGISING ECONOMIES

2 EBRD 2018 Annual Meeting & Business Forum Energising Economies

Welcome to our twenty-seventh Annual Meeting and Business Forum, and, if you are actually reading this at the venue itself, welcome to the lowest point on our planet’s land surface!

Every EBRD Annual Meeting is special in its own way; however, the 2018 event can genuinely be described as historic, not just because of its amazing location on the shores of the Dead Sea. It seems like only yesterday that the Bank was launching its operations in what we call the southern and eastern Mediterranean (in fact it was 2012). Today we feel very much at home here and have invested almost €7 billion in the region. Until now, the Bank had yet to host its Annual Meeting and Business Forum in what is a relatively new geographic area of operations for us.

The theme for this year’s Business Forum is ‘Energising Economies’ and the panels and VIP speakers we have organised over the coming days will, we hope, inspire you to do just that. We will be looking, in particular, at the future of work, FinTech, energy, sustainability and impact investment. We will also be examining the major opportunities and challenges presented by the world in 2018. In addition, you will have the chance to attend our very popular Investment Outlook sessions, always a productive forum for the exchange of views between investors and our countries’ policy-makers.

I would like to thank the Jordanian authorities and colleagues for their immense efforts in preparation for this year’s event. Our guests tell us repeatedly that one of the things they most appreciate about the Annual Meeting and Business Forum is the atmosphere around it. You will soon discover, if you haven’t already, that Jordan has really done us proud in this respect.

Whether this is your very first EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum, or you are a returning regular, I wish you all a memorable experience over the next few days.

Enzo Quattrociocche Secretary General

P.S. This year, for the first time, our programme brochure is only available online, yet more evidence of our commitment to sustainability. #EBRDgreen in action!

WELCOME TO THE DEAD SEA, JORDAN


Until now, the Bank had yet to host its Annual Meeting and Business Forum in what is a relatively new geographic area of operations for us.

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Discussion Panels

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Investment Outlook Sessions

Civil Society Programme

Networking Events

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Forum Partners’ Sessions

Associated Events

Special Events

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Venue Information

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General Information

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Acknowledgements

24Event Schedule


TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE EBRD BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Board of Governors’ sessions will take place on Wednesday 9 May. The EBRD is honoured to welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein who will inaugurate the first EBRD Annual Meeting in the southern and eastern Mediterranean region with a keynote speech.

The Opening Session of the Board of Governors will commence at 10:00 and will finish at 11:00. The EBRD is honoured to welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein who will inaugurate the first EBRD Annual Meeting in the southern and eastern Mediterranean region with a keynote speech. Mr Imad Najib Fakhoury, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation for Jordan and Chair of the Board of Governors, will address the audience. Mr Suma Chakrabarti, EBRD President, will also deliver a speech. The session will open with an inspirational video showing how the EBRD has a positive impact on people’s lives across three continents. The session is open to all participants. Those wishing to attend should arrive at the Philadelphia Hall, Ground Level at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre no later than 09:45 as there will be no admittance after this time.


EBRD 2018 BUSINESS FORUM

The overall theme of the Business Forum will be Energising Economies.

The Business Forum will focus on a variety of topical issues – from business climate to economic growth, to investment in sustainable energy and environmental protection, to the all-important issues surrounding investment in infrastructure.



DISCUSSION PANELS

Wednesday 9 May 11:30–13:00 THE FUTURE OF WORK: ADDRESSING TOMORROW’S SKILLS AND JOBS CHALLENGES Philadelphia Hall, Ground Level, KHCC

Ahead of the discussion panel ‘The Future of Work: Addressing Tomorrow’s Skills and Jobs Challenges’, we will have the honour of hearing an address from Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah who is a passionate advocate for education, as well as youth and community empowerment. BBC World News anchor Lucy Hockings will host this engaging session.

Disruptive changes in today’s world will have a significant impact on the demand for jobs and skills in the future. Globalisation, technological progress and demographic changes are altering the types and value of jobs available. This creates significant social and economic challenges, resulting in substantial adjustment costs. Migration and refugee flows are likely to place further strains on regional labour markets. At the same time, new technologies and new markets will generate unparalleled opportunities to generate new, more productive and rewarding jobs.

This panel will explore ways in which to strengthen the resilience and adaptability of labour markets. It will seek to shed light on the challenges that companies, workers and policy- makers face but also identify opportunities to foster inclusive and sustainable growth, creating greater opportunities specifically for women and young people.

We will have the honour of hearing an address from Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah whois a passionate advocate for education, as well as youth and community empowerment.BBC World News anchor Lucy Hockings will host this engaging session.

Wednesday 9 May 14:30–15:30ENERGY IN FAST FORWARDAl Harannah 5, Level 1, KHCC

There has been a revolution in the cost of renewable energy. In country after country, wind and solar power are becoming the cheapest sources of electricity. Meanwhile, the networks that deliver electricity are undergoing their own revolution as they become smart, dynamic grids. These developments are turning old assumptions about pricing, regulation and market structures on their heads while offering the promise of a reliable, affordable and decarbonised electricity sector.

This discussion will look at the prospects and limits for renewable energy, the future of networks and the regulatory and contractual frameworks this new world will need. It will consider cost expectations, the potential for energy storage and other disruptive technologies and which role conventional generation will play in the future.

A distinguished panel of industry leaders, policy makers and academics will outline what is possible in this sector, what technological innovations we can expect or must prioritise, and how regulatory frameworks should adapt.

Wednesday 9 May 16:00–17:45 MOBILISING IMPACT INVESTMENTSWadi Rum Hall, Ground Level, KHCC

Meeting the transition challenges in the EBRD region will require mobilisation of large-scale capital from multiple sources: development finance institutions are part of the picture, but the private sector – institutional investors and asset managers, commercial banks and family offices and philanthropic capital – has a big role to play.

Impact investing – investing with the intention to generate a measurable social and environmental impact alongside a market-based financial return – is a growing field, with more actors and more capital deployed each year. It is one of the many ways development actors and private capital together can help countries address the Sustainable Development Goals and their Paris climate commitments.

This panel will explore ways in which international financial institutions like the EBRD can partner with private capital in innovative ways to invest for and with impact. It will set the stage to explore winning strategies by companies, investors and development finance institutions to further the transition to well-functioning, sustainable market economies.

This discussion panel will be followed by a reception.


DISCUSSION PANELS

Thursday 10 May 08:45–09:45 EBRD’S SUSTAINABILITY EVENTDead Sea Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

Sustainability is at the heart of the Bank’s mandate and the EBRD’s Sustainability Event 2018 will highlight the accomplishments of the Bank and its clients.

This event, organised by EBRD’s Environment and Sustainability Department, will begin with a dynamic presentation of the Bank’s Sustainability Report 2017. We will demonstrate how the EBRD implements its environmental and social policies, explaining strategic themes, showing how we monitor and measure impacts, and how we engage with our stakeholders. The launch will include an external expert review of the report followed by a discussion with active audience participation.

The event will conclude with the EBRD Sustainability Awards 2018, where we will showcase and celebrate the remarkable achievements of award-winning EBRD clients. Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards will be presented in four categories: Sustainable Energy; Climate Resilience; Environmental & Social Best Practice and Environmental & Social Innovation.

Award Ceremony sponsored by:

Thursday 10 May 14:00–15:15 FINTECH – OPPORTUNITY OR THREAT?Mount Nebo Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

FinTech (short for “financial technology”) is growing rapidly and will disrupt and fundamentally change the financial sector in the years to come. Typically, the focus of FinTech companies revolves around customer-facing solutions and improved user experience by increasing the accessibility and speed of financial services. Recently, an increasing number of applications have focused on mid- and back-office solutions for financial service providers. The target is to reduce costs and improve efficiency and effectiveness.

The FinTech panel will highlight the impact of disruptive technology on the financial sector. This includes threats to the banking industry and the opportunities it creates to increase access to capital for SMEs and investors.


HOST COUNTRY INVESTMENT OUTLOOK SESSION

The authorities of Jordan would like to thank the following host sponsors:

Airport host sponsor

Telecom host partner

Transport host sponsor

Silver host sponsor Silver host sponsor

Thursday 10 May 10:00–11:30JORDAN: FOSTERING INVESTMENT, TRADE AND INNOVATION THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND BEYOND Philadelphia Hall, Ground Level, KHCC

Jordan has always been a unique country for turning challenges into opportunities; bridging three continents and being a regional and global hub for business, trade and investments. It has also been able to position itself as a regional leader in renewable energy, consulting services, the finance sector, pharmaceuticals, medical tourism and education, as well as being a leading regional capital for ICT, start-ups and the creative industries.

Jordan may be small, but it is rich in terms of its strategic assets and as a gateway for regional and world trade and business. Jordan constantly seeks to extend what such a gateway can provide Jordanians and their partners. Not only access to billions of consumers through multiple FTAs, but diversifying exports and partners. Not only active connections to global supply chains, but international networks that facilitate small and medium-sized enterprises through financing, partnerships and new markets.

The Jordan Investment Outlook session will consist of the following three panels: • Promotion• Exploring the Pearl of the Red Sea – Aqaba• Empowering Economies through Innovation.

Bronze host sponsorBronze host sponsor


INVESTMENT OUTLOOK SESSIONS

Wednesday 9 May 12:00–13:00UZBEKISTANWadi Rum Hall, Ground Level, KHCC

NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST

Thursday 10 May 11:30–12:30 UKRAINEDead Sea Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

AN ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION FOR INVESTORS – HOW TO MAINTAIN THE MOMENTUM?

Thursday 10 May 12:00–13:00TURKEYWadi Rum Hall, Ground Level, KHCC

ECONOMIC INCLUSION FOR COMPETITIVENESS

Wednesday 9 May 17:00–18:00RUSSIAMount Nebo Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

MACROECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Learn about countries in the EBRD region of operations during the Investment Outlook Sessions.

Four countries will be presenting these sessions which also include useful investment information on prospects, and allow for informal discussion among policy-makers and investors.


Wednesday 9 May 15:00–16:00 UNITED GROUP SESSION Mount Nebo Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

AN EXCEPTIONAL GROWTH STORY IN THE EUROPEAN CABLE AND MEDIA INDUSTRY The United Group panel discussion aims to provide direct insight into a fascinating success story – a story about achieving success in a part of the world where building a large and thriving company such as United Group was a huge challenge, especially the process of creating business across borders in a region recently going through a war and about overcoming the challenge of attracting investments in general, let alone getting some of the biggest and most successful investors, such as KKR and the EBRD, on board.

Wednesday 9 May 16:30–17:30UNICREDIT SESSIONAl Harannah 5, Level 1, KHCC

INNOVATION IN BANKING Traditional banking faces many challenges – not only the fast-changing business environment and digital landscape, but also the need to constantly improve the customer experience. Innovation today is seen as vital for banks to keep up, remain relevant and maintain their market position. Join us for a panel discussion where, together with representatives of some of the leading innovators in the banking world, we will explore this topic in depth. What is the current status of innovation in banking? How can we integrate new and innovative technologies within financial services? What challenges and opportunities does ‘being innovative’ bring and what are the trends going forward?

FORUM PARTNER SESSIONS


ASSOCIATED EVENTS

Tuesday 8 May 09:00–15:30 EBRD ANNUAL DONOR MEETING Dead Sea Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

The EBRD’s partnerships with donors are a crucial component of the Bank’s work and business operations. In providing resources for technical cooperation and other grants or concessional instruments, donors help the Bank to deliver its transition mandate, while at the same time contributing to broader economic development outcomes. As a result, the EBRD is able to deepen its efforts to invest in inclusive and sustainable growth and change the lives of people for the better. At this event, donors and the EBRD will discuss the results of our partnership with a focus on 2017 as well as future priorities and reforms. By invitation only. Contact:Sarah [email protected]

Tuesday 8 May 15:30–17:00ANNUAL DONOR MEETING – SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT NETWORK & SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT FUND ASSEMBLY Wadi Rum Hall, Ground Floor, KHCC

This session will provide an overview of the activities and results of the Small Business Initiative in 2017, and will address the operational priorities for 2018 and beyond. It will also host the Annual Assembly of Contributors to the Small Business Impact Fund (SBIF), which will serve as a forum to present the results of the Fund, focusing on: resources mobilised, and (ii) ongoing activities and outcomes of programmes funded by the SBIF. Donors who are not contributors to the Fund will be welcome to this meeting as observers. By invitation only. Contact: Sarah [email protected]

Tuesday 8 May 9:30–11:30 MOBILISING INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN A FRACTURED CONTEXT Event co-organised by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Jordanian Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation and the World Economic ForumAl Harannah 5, Level 1, KHCC

Whilst substantial progress has been made in structuring and implementing infrastructure projects, traditional financing through national budgets and donor funding cannot meet ongoing needs. Clearly, new sources of private capital are needed but remain a challenge to secure given the real and perceived risks for private investors. The reality is that many projects remain unfunded or delayed despite a clear understanding of the need for infrastructure investment to meet existing and future growth demands of the region. In this context, this Associated Event will discuss innovative approaches and emerging opportunities for PPPs to increase private financing and government initiatives such as dedicated PPP units, project prioritisation and acceleration programmes to increase access to capital for priority infrastructure projects. Tuesday 8 May 10:30–12:30 REINFORCING INVESTORS’ INTEREST IN JORDAN’S CAPITAL MARKET Petra Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

A panel discussion will explore the attractiveness of the Jordanian capital market for local and international investors and how the EBRD is working with the authorities to realise the market potential.

Tuesday 8 May 10:30–12:30THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE ECONOMIES WHERE THE EBRD INVESTSMount Nebo Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

The Belt and Road Initiative is now a familiar phrase in the international lexicon, aiming to boost growth and integration through increased investment in infrastructure, trade links and financial connections. Strong partnerships with clients, governments and shareholders will play a critical role in providing high-quality investment and growth. We will explore how the EBRD’s partnerships can help deliver high environmental, governance and socio-economic standards, and more robust domestic institutions, for sustainable investments for Belt and Road countries and investors alike. Bringing together MDBs, Chinese financers and policy-makers from Belt and Road countries, this panel will showcase opportunities for clients and investors, drawing on case studies from the EBRD’s work. Through these case studies, we will see how the EBRD’s support can help tackle some of the key challenges, and unlock business opportunities presented by the Belt and Road Initiative.


ASSOCIATED EVENTS

Tuesday 8 May 13:00–14:30 FINANCIAL CENTRES AS CATALYSTS FOR REFORMS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: THE ROLE OF THE ASTANA INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE Al Harannah 5, Level 1, KHCC

In light of expected privatisations and large financing gaps in infrastructure, energy and other sectors across the region, effective capital markets platforms are becoming increasingly important. This session will explore how financial hubs such as the Astana International Financial Centre can facilitate channelling of domestic and international investment to catalyse growth as well as set standards in relation to corporate governance, skills and green innovation.

Tuesday 8 May 15:30–17:30 HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF ENERGY STORAGE Mount Nebo Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

This event will bring together stakeholders from the private, public and financial sectors to discuss the future of energy storage and its role in creating resilient, green economies. We will explore the potential disruptive effect of storage on the energy industry and how businesses and governments can contribute to and benefit from investment in energy storage solutions.

Thursday 10 May 14:00–19:00TRADE FACILITATION PROGRAMMEDead Sea Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

The Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) currently includes over 100 issuing banks in the EBRD region and more than 800 confirming banks worldwide. The event will give 250 guests the opportunity to review and discuss current market challenges with key industry specialists, regulators and representatives from the World Trade Organization, the International Chamber of Commerce HQ and the local, national ICC committees industry. It will also feature the highly popular annual award ceremony for ‘The Most Active EBRD TFP Banks’ and ‘Deal of the Year’. By invitation only. Contact: Kamola [email protected] [email protected]

Thursday 10 May 17:00–18:30 EBRD ALUMNI RECEPTION Wadi Rum Hall, Ground Level, KHCC

The EBRD Alumni Association will hold a reception for former employees of the EBRD attending the Business Forum. This will be a chance to network, to re-connect with old friends and colleagues, and to meet members of management and senior staff. By invitation only. Contact: [email protected]

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGULAR UPDATES VISIT: www.ebrd.com/am


SPECIAL EVENTS

Wednesday 9 May 14:00–14:30THE WORLD IN 2018Mount Nebo Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

Businesses need to understand the economic and political context before they take decisions. Our world has never been more challenging but there are opportunities too, in the months ahead. What does the southern and eastern Mediterranean look like for the rest of 2018? What are the major global challenges? We will be recording a special edition of the EBRD Pocket Economics Podcast before a live audience at the Annual Meeting & Business Forum. Examining the issues will be a panel of experts and there will also be a chance for you to put your questions on the issues that matter to you.

Thursday 10 May 14:00–15:30 THE EU EXTERNAL INVESTMENT PLAN (EIP): A NEW FRONTIER FOR DEVELOPMENT FINANCE Event co-organised by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Commission Al Harannah 5, Level 1, KHCC

Featuring senior representatives from European institutions, multilateral development banks, as well as the private sector and philanthropic foundations, this event aims to explore within an interactive format:• how the EIP represents an opportunity for

private investors in the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood to manage risk;

• how a new guarantee instrument under the EIP would allow EBRD and other Development Finance Institutions to offer innovative financing solutions to clients;

• what is the role of different stakeholders in mobilising private finance, improving the business climate and policy environment providing technical support for project preparation and implementation across the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood.

As the External Investment Plan is now operational, it is essential for both policy-makers and the business community to join forces and work together in designing new products that can leverage and mobilise the private sector as well as drive shared policy reform objectives. At a time of important discussions for the future of the global and European financial architecture, please join us to discuss (and question) how different actors and institutions could build an efficient and effective system for development finance as well as what challenges need to be overcome.

Thursday 10 May 14:00–15:15 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE: SETTING HIGH-QUALITY STANDARDS FOR THE EMERGING ASSET CLASS Event co-organised by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Economic ForumAl Harannah 2, Level 1, KHCC

With a global infrastructure gap of nearly US$ 1 trillion each year estimated by the G20’s Global Infrastructure Hub, emerging market (EM) countries in particular will not only need to foster increased levels of investments but must do so with the significant participation of high-quality private sector institutional investors. In order to do so, EM infrastructure will need to become a recognised asset class for institutional investors. In addition to sheer investment flows, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) lay out the challenge of green investments on top of this imperative of accelerated investment to close the global gap. Therefore, the solution in broad terms is to attract a significantly increased level of high-quality, efficient, private investment in public-private partnerships into emerging markets to meet the simultaneous challenge of the global infrastructure gap and the SDGs. This throws up challenging questions: How can (PPPs) arrangements become more standardised? How can EM countries best gain the necessary experience in PPPs to manage complex efforts? And lastly, how can the SDGs be ‘translated’ into a practical set of actions?

Thursday 10 May 16:00 – 16:30 NATIONAL CENTRE FOR INFORMATION LAUNCHExhibition Area, Sea Level

In 2015, the Jordanian government via the Higher Council for Science and Technology approached the EBRD to help strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Jordan through providing start-up finance for the establishment of the National Centre for Innovation (NCI) and its transition to full operation functionality. The first of its kind in Jordan, the NCI will be a national hub for all matters related to innovation, in both the public and private sectors, enhancing its policies and programmes to foster a growth-focused economy through better coordination, information and monitoring of all innovation-related activities. The NCI will be officially launched during the EBRD’s Annual Meeting in the presence of Princess Sumaya and other government officials and EBRD President Suma Chakrabarti.



CIVIL SOCIETY PROGRAMME

Wednesday 9 May 10:00–11:30 WORKING WITH CIVIL SOCIETY TO INCREASE RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER SCARCITY Petra Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

Many southern and eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) countries face significant water scarcity challenges. The projected impacts of climate change will put additional strain on water resources in the region and could increase the frequency, duration and intensity of droughts. These changes are a high priority threat to public health and the environment, entailing subsequent adverse economic impacts. In this context, Jordan, as the world’s fourth driest country, is particularly affected by water poverty challenges. The panel will explore the role of civil society organisations (CSOs) and community engagement with municipalities and ways to improve stakeholder involvement in water governance in the SEMED region with the help of country-specific examples. Panellists will discuss how outreach measures to end users in local communities can improve awareness about safe and sustainable water and wastewater management practices, thereby increasing access to safe drinking water and establishing sustainable water supply systems.

Wednesday 9 May 14:00–15:30SUPPORTING YOUTH INCLUSION THROUGH CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGEMENT IN SEMEDPetra Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

This panel will be organised and led by CSOs themselves following a selection process. The panel will explore the role of civil society in creating a conducive environment for integrating youth and facilitating their access to finance and economic opportunities in the SEMED region. Globalisation, migration and growing refugee flows have put labour markets under considerable pressure recently. In this context, young people in EBRD countries of operations often face challenges such as high unemployment rates, lack of skills and access to training. The panel will look into the important role played by CSOs in bridging these gaps by fostering youth entrepreneurship, access to finance, and by catalysing the creation of jobs and the development of skills.

The Civil Society Programme will take place on 9–10 May and will provide an opportunity for dialogue between civil society and EBRD staff, senior management, the President and Board Directors.

This will be an occasion for civil society stakeholders to learn more about the Bank and discuss issues of mutual interest regarding the EBRD’s policies and investment projects. The programme will also feature multi-stakeholder roundtable sessions on youth inclusion and climate resilience through civil society engagement in the region.


NETWORKING EVENTS

Wednesday 9 May 13:00–14:00 NETWORKING LUNCH Terrace, Sea Level, KHCC

An opportunity for all participants to network while enjoying a buffet lunch.

Wednesday 9 May from 18:30 RECEPTION FOR ALL PARTICIPANTSMövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, Dead Sea Road, 11180, Jordan

Hosted by the government of Jordan, enjoy a traditional Jordanian cultural programme from the luxurious setting of the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea. Guests will have the opportunity to network and sample authentic local cuisine with a backdrop of orange hues as the sun sets beyond the horizon – a truly magical view.

Thursday 10 May 08:15–08:45 NETWORKING BREAKFAST Dead Sea Hall, Sea Level, KHCC

All participants are invited to enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Thursday 10 May 13:00–14:00 NETWORKING LUNCH Terrace, Sea Level, KHCC

An opportunity for all participants to network while enjoying a buffet lunch.


KING HUSSEIN CONVENTION

CENTRE

DEAD SEA

HILTON HOTELMAIN BUILDING

KING HUSSEIN BIN TALAL CONVENTION CENTREHILTON DEAD SEA RESORT & SPA

CROWNE PLAZA DEAD SEA RESORT & SPA

DEAD SEA MARRIOTT RESORT & SPAMÖVENPICK RESORT & SPA DEAD SEAKEMPINSKI HOTEL ISHTAR DEAD SEA

HOLIDAY INN DEAD SEA HOTEL

VENUE INFORMATION

AJLOUNWING

JERASHWING

EBRD 2018 Annual Meeting & Business Forum events will take place at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre managed by Hilton.

VENUE ADDRESS King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed by Hilton Dead Sea Road, Hotels Area, Sweimeh, 11953, Jordan

PRESSBRIEFING

ROOM(AL HARANNAH 2)

TERRACE MARQUEEJRTV

TERRACE MARQUEEStudents’ Rest Area

ALHARANNAH

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Production & Editing Office

Operational Team Office(Al Harannah 6)

Communications OfficeProduction & Editing Office(Al Harannah 4)

JRTV Room(Al Harannah 3)

Interpretation Booths

Print Room

Press Filing Centre (Al Harannah 1)

Press Interview Area


LEVEL 1, KHCC FLOORPLAN

WADI RUMHALL

PHILADELPHIA HALL

TERRACE

BADGECOLLECTION

Virtual RealityExperience

EBRD Publications

& Governors’ Statements

NETWORKING AREA

Charging Station Point

MyEBRDApp Stand

EBRDInformation Desk

& BagDistribution

Cloakroom

MAINENTRANCE

VIPENTRANCE

FIRSTAID

President’s Meeting Room 1

First Vice President’s Secretariat (Amra Hall)

Logistics Office (Pella Hall)ExCom Members’ Lounge(Ayla Hall)

EBRD/Host CountrySecurity Office

Interpreters’ Lounge

President’s Secretariat (Yarmouk Hall)

President’s Meeting Room 2

First Vice President’s Meeting Room

Board of Governors’ Secretariat

Transport Office


GROUND LEVEL, KHCC FLOORPLAN

DEAD SEAHALL

CSO MEETINGROOM 1

(PETRA HALL)

MOUNT NEBOHALL

TERRACE MARQUEENETWORKING LUNCH

COMMUNITYINITIATIVE

EXHIBITION

EBRD & EUPHOTOGRAPHY

EXHIBITION

CSO Facilities OfficeCSO Meeting Room 2

CSO Team Office(Aqaba Hall)

Board of Governors’ Secretariat

Governors’ Lounge(Raghadan Hall)

ACCESS TOHILTON HOTEL, AJLOUN WING &

JERASH WING


SEA LEVEL, KHCC FLOORPLAN


NETWORKING AREA

MyEBRD INFORMATION DESK Use MyEBRD app to plan your time, view the event schedule and communicate with other participants during the Annual Meeting. At the MyEBRD Information Desk, learn how to make the most out of the mobile-based application.

To downloadSearch for MyEBRD18 in the Apple, Google Play or Blackberry World app store and install onto your mobile device.

To networkLog in to your account with your email address. If you have any queries, visit the MyEBRD stand in the networking area.

Sponsored by:

WIFI NETWORK ACCESSSelect network: EBRD AM GUESTEnter the password: AM2018AMMAN

PRESS WIFI NETWORK ACCESSSelect network: EBRD AM PRESSFor password details visit the Press Information Desk at the KHCC Press Filing Centre

INFORMATION AND MEETING REQUESTS Main Entrance, Ground Level, KHCC Staff at the Information Desk can advise on all aspects of the Annual Meeting and Business Forum. Contact details for delegation meeting rooms or EBRD staff at the event can be found at the desks. Basic information about existing EBRD projects and the financing of new projects across all of the Bank’s existing countries and sectors can also be found here. Staff at the Desks will endeavour to connect participants to the relevant person to discuss further.

A limited number of meeting rooms are available on request. If you would like to enquire about booking a meeting room during the Annual Meeting contact the Information Desk or email [email protected].

Informal meetings can also be held in the Networking Areas.

Advice for Small BusinessesExhibition Area, Sea Level, KHCC

The Advice for Small Businesses (ASB) programme in Jordan provides business advice to help small and medium-sized businesses grow and become genuine catalysts for their local economies and region. The team draws on a network of international advisers and local consultants to support these businesses in areas such as strategy, marketing, operations, quality management, energy efficiency, financial management and more.

The ASB exhibition at Sea Level of the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre features a number of Jordanian companies with innovative products and services who have benefited from the ASB programme.

VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCETwo locations, two eras, two stories, one amazing virtual reality experience.Travel back in time and marvel at one of the wonders of the world. The city of Petra was carved into the canyons of Wadi Musa around 2,300 years ago. In this virtual reality journey, you will witness one of the most spectacular civilisations in human history. With a remarkable 360 view, you can gaze at this archaeological treasure, see the iconic Treasury, the theatre and the royal tombs like never before.

Not far from the facades of Petra, lies a very modern feat of engineering. The Al Rajef wind plant is one of the EBRD’s marquee renewable projects in Jordan. In the midst of construction, you will be given a behind-the-scenes guided VR tour and see first-hand how the turbines are put together and watch as the plant takes shape. Through our amazing 360 drone footage, you will view the wind farm from an extraordinary perspective, giving you a sense of the sheer size and scale of the project.

MOBILE CHARGING STATIONSRecharge your phone or device at the secure charging station provided.

Sponsored by:

EBRD PUBLICATIONS DESKCollect your hard copy of the EBRD’s corporate reports, browse the online versions or talk to our staff about other digital and print publications.

EBRD GOVERNORS’ STATEMENTS AND OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS Documents (opening and closing statements and the order of speaking and other shareholder statements) can be accessed through the MyEBRD app and the event website at www.ebrd.com/am. The EBRD Governors’ Statements and Official Documents Desks are located in the Networking Area, Ground Level, KHCC.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORT SHUTTLE SERVICEThe Jordanian authorities will kindly provide a shuttle service to and from the Queen Alia International Airport to the hotels listed below.A free shuttle service will also be provided from the hotels to the Convention Centre during the event.

• Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa• Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa• Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea • Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea• Crowne Plaza Dead Sea Resort & Spa• Holiday Inn Dead Sea Hotel

Participants are strongly encouraged to use this free service. In order to plan appropriate timetables, we urge you to submit flight information as soon as possible. Flight details can be added to your registration at any time. Simply visit www.ebrd.com/am to enter the details.

Transport schedules will be available from the Transport desk at the airport. Shuttle timetables will also be displayed in the hotel lobbies.

TAXI FARES Fares from the airport to the Dead Sea resort average around JOD 50. However, participants are strongly recommended to make use of the shuttle bus service.

SECURITY Security will be strictly enforced in the Annual Meeting venue. To ensure the safety of all participants, security badges must be displayed at all times in the venues. Under no circumstances should your security badge be lent to another participant. At the entrances to the venues, participants will be required to pass through security checks and to have their belongings screened and, if necessary, searched.

FIRST AID Medical staff will be available for the duration of the Annual Meeting. In the event of an emergency please contact staff at the King Hussein Bin Talal Conference Centre who will summon medical staff.

ACCESSIBILITYLevel access and ramps are provided in to the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre. Accessible lifts are available to provide step-free access to each floor. Personnel with a disability or impairment are advised to contact the EBRD Health and Safety Unit staff prior to arrival at the Convention Centre to allow for a site-specific brief.

ASSISTANCE DURING THE ANNUAL MEETINGIf you require assistance during the Annual Meeting please make Reception aware on arrival. Alternatively, if you would like to speak to somebody in advance please contact the EBRD either by telephone +44 (0)20 7338 6000 and ask to speak to a member of the Health and Safety Unit or email [email protected].


GENERAL ENQUIRIESOffice of the Secretary General – Annual Meetings, Protocol and Event Management UnitT: +44 (0)20 7338 7149E: [email protected]

REGISTRATION ENQUIRIESEBRD Event TeamGrass Roots Linea, Harvest CrescentAcnells Business Park Fleet, Hants, GU51 2UZUnited KingdomT: +44 (0)1252 776 314E: [email protected]

PRESS ENQUIRIEST: +44 (0)20 7338 7805E: [email protected]

REQUESTS FOR EBRD PUBLICATIONSCommunications DepartmentT: +44 (0)20 7338 7553E: [email protected]

CIVIL SOCIETY ENQUIRIES AND REGISTRATIONT: +44 (0)20 7338 6586E: [email protected]

EBRD HEADQUARTERSEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentOne Exchange SquareLondon EC2A 2JNUnited Kingdom

WIFI NETWORK ACCESSSelect network: EBRD AM GUESTEnter the password: AM2018AMMAN

PRESS WIFI NETWORK ACCESSSelect network: EBRD AM PRESSFor password details visit the Press Information Desk at the KHCC Press Filing Centre


The EBRD has been working to minimise theenvironmental impact of its annual meetingsin recent years. The EBRD will again endeavour to reduce the environmental impact of the Annual Meeting & Business forum in the Dead Sea, Jordan.

This year, the EBRD has secured the purchase of offsets from a project it finances in Morocco: the Khalladi Wind Farm. For more information visit https://bit.ly/2HzmiXn

For its 2017 event in Nicosia, the EBRD compensated for the environmental impact with offsets from the ‘Salkhit Wind Farm’ in Mongolia.

The efforts to make the Annual Meetings greener go beyond carbon offsets from clean energy projects. The Bank also actively seeks to reduce the amount of waste. Examples include circulating electronic invitations and sharing information via mobile technologies. There is also a strong emphasis on waste recycling, reducing the use of plastic bottles by providing recycled, reusable bottles to all participants and sourcing environmentally friendly merchandise such as recycled lanyards and biodegradable pens produced from recyclable resources.

Preserving and improving the environment arecentral features of a modern, well-functioningmarket economy and therefore key goals of thetransition process that the EBRD was set upto promote.

The EBRD launched the Green EconomyTransition (GET) approach in 2015 to putinvestments that bring environmentalbenefits at the heart of the EBRD mandate.For further information about the GreenEconomy Transition approach visit www.ebrd.com/what-we-do/get.html

The EBRD would like to acknowledge First Climate for its support in making the EBRD 2018 Annual Meeting and Business Forum a carbon neutral event.

CARBON NEUTRAL INITIATIVE

Thursday 10 May 16:30–17:00 Exhibition Area, Sea Level, KHCC

Charitable donation by the EBRD Community Initiative The EBRD Community Initiative will make a charitable contribution of €50,000 to the Women Access to Entrepreneurship Development and Training Society (WAEDAT).

WAEDAT was founded in 2004 and launched under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania in 2005. The organisation provides mentoring and training for women and young entrepreneurs in Jordan, to raise their awareness of local development opportunities and provide basic skills to start their own businesses.

The EBRD Community Initiative donation will enable WAEDAT to support local women entrepreneurs in strengthening and expanding their business activities.

An exhibition of local goods and crafts produced by the members of WAEDAT will take place at Sea Level of the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre. Participants wishing to attend should contact: Olga Filippova [email protected]

The EBRD Literature Prize The EBRD Literature Prize provides a unique opportunity to reflect the culture and creativity of almost 40 economies where the Bank invests, from Morocco to Mongolia, Estonia to Egypt. The €20,000 prize is awarded to the best work of literary fiction translated from the original language into English and published by a UK publisher. Divided equally between author and translator, it champions the art of translation as well as the extraordinary richness, depth and variety of arts and history in the countries in the Bank’s region.

Istanbul Istanbul, a novel by Burhan Sönmez and translated from Turkish by Ümit Hussein, won the EBRD Literature Prize for 2018.

Books published in English translation between 15 November 2017 and 15 November 2018 will be eligible for the EBRD Literature Prize 2019. Submission deadlines will be announced in due course.

The EBRD Literature Prize is a project of the Bank’s Community Initiative. For more information please visit http://www.ebrd.com/ebrd-literature-prize.html or contact [email protected]

EBRD COMMUNITY INITIATIVE


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The EBRD Business Forum would like to thank the following Forum Partners and organisations who have contributed to the success of the event:

FLAGSHIP FORUM PARTNER

MAJOR FORUM PARTNER

PRIME FORUM PARTNER

SPECIAL EVENT PARTNER

FORUM PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

EVENTSCHEDULE

TUESDAY 8 MAYKEY


CULTURAL PERFORMANCE & RECEPTION FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS Wednesday 9 May from 18:30 Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea

KEY TIME LOCATION EVENT

09:00–15:30 Dead Sea Hall, EBRD Annual Donor Meeting Sea Level (by invitation only)

09:30–11:30 Al Harannah 5, Mobilising Infrastructure Investment Level 1 in a Fractured Context

10:30–12:30 Petra Hall, Reinforcing Investors’ Interest in Jordan’s Sea Level Capital Market

10:30–12:30 Mount Nebo Hall, The Belt and Road Initiative – What it Means Sea Level for the Economies where the EBRD Invests

13:00–14:30 Al Harannah 5, Financial Centres as Catalysts for Reforms Level 1 and Economic Growth: The Role of the Astana International Financial Centre

15:30–17:00 Wadi Rum Hall, EBRD Annual Donor Meeting – Small Ground Floor Business Impact Network & Small Business Impact Fund Assembly (by invitation only)

15:30–17:30 Mount Nebo Hall, Harnessing the Potential of Energy Storage Sea Level & Reception

18:00–20:00 Press Filling Centre, Press Reception Terrace, Level 1

Institutional Events

Discussion Panels

Networking Events

Associated Events

Civil Society Programme

Host Country Investment Outlook Session

Investment Outlook Sessions

Forum Partners Sessions

Special Events

Press Briefings / Events

THURSDAY 10 MAYWEDNESDAY 9 MAY



10:00–11:00 Philadelphia Hall, Board of Governors’ Opening Session Ground Level

10:00–11:30 Petra Hall, Working with Civil Society to Increase Resilience Sea Level to Climate Change and Water Scarcity

11:30–13:00 Philadelphia Hall, The Future of Work: Addressing Tomorrow’s Ground Level Skills and Jobs Challenges

12:00–13:00 Wadi Rum Hall, Uzbekistan: Now is the Time to Invest Ground Level

13:00–14:00 Terrace, Networking Lunch Sea Level

13:15–14:00 Al Harannah 2, Regional Economic Prospects (REP) Level 1 Press Briefing

14:00–14:30 Al Harannah 2, SEMED Region Level 1 Press Briefing

14:00–14:30 Mount Nebo Hall, The World in 2018 – Opportunities Sea Level and Challenges

14:00–15:30 Petra Hall, Supporting Youth Inclusion through Sea Level Civil Society Engagement in SEMED

14:30–15:30 Al Harannah 5, Energy in Fast Forward Level 1

14:30–17:30 Dead Sea Hall, Board of Governors’ Plenary Session Sea Level Part 1: Roundtable Discussion (Closed Session) Part 2: Institutional Matters (Open Session)

15:00–16:00 Mount Nebo Hall, An Exceptional Growth Story in the European Sea Level Cable and Media Industry United Group session

16:00–17:45 Wadi Rum Hall, Mobilising Impact Investments & Reception Ground Level

16:30–17:30 Al Harannah 5, Innovation in Banking Level 1 UniCredit session

17:00–18:00 Mount Nebo Hall, Russia: Macroeconomic Developments Sea Level and Investment Opportunities

17:30–18:00 Al Harannah 2, EBRD President’s Press Conference Level 1


08:15–08:45 Dead Sea Hall, Networking Breakfast Sea Level

08:45–09:45 Dead Sea Hall, EBRD’s Sustainability Event Sea Level

10:00–11:30 Philadelphia Hall, Jordan: Fostering Investment, Trade and Ground Level Innovation Throughout the Region and Beyond

11:30–12:30 Dead Sea Hall, Ukraine: An Attractive Destination for Investors Sea Level – How to Maintain the Momentum?

12:00–13:00 Wadi Rum Hall, Turkey: Economic Inclusion for Competitiveness Ground Level

13:00–14:00 Terrace, Networking Lunch Sea Level

14:00–15:15 Mount Nebo Hall, FinTech – Opportunity or Threat? Sea Level

14:00–15:15 Al Harannah 2, Green Infrastructure: Setting High Quality Level 1 Standards for the Emerging Asset Class

14:00–15:30 Al Harannah 5, The EU External Investment Plan (EIP): Level 1 a New Frontier for Development Finance

14:00–19:00 Dead Sea Hall, Trade Facilitation Programme Sea Level (by invitation only)

16:00–16:30 Exhibition Area, National Centre for Innovation Launch Sea Level

16:30–17:00 Exhibition Area, Community Initiative Sea Level

17:00–18:30 Wadi Rum Hall, EBRD Alumni Reception Ground Level (by invitation only)

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