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FUTURALLIA QATAR 2009 FUTURALLIA QATAR 2009 14th International Business Development Forum 14th International Business Development Forum Doha, Qatar May 10-12, 2009 NEW Date!
FUTURALLIA QATAR 2009FUTURALLIA QATAR 200914th International Business Development Forum14th International Business Development Forum
Doha, QatarMay 10-12, 2009
NEW Date!
CONCEPT & PROCESSCONCEPT & PROCESS
What is FUTURALLIA?What is FUTURALLIA?
Futurallia is an annual international business matchmaking Forumdevoted to SMEs seeking strategic, commercial, financial, and technological alliances aimed at fostering and growing their businesses internationally.
Over two days companies will participate at pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings and high level networking with hundreds of companies representing all continents.
Who shall Attend FUTURALLIA?Who shall Attend FUTURALLIA?
About FUTURALLIA Association:About FUTURALLIA Association:A World SME NetworkA World SME Network
FUTURALLIA took place for the first time in 1990 on the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of La Vienne (Poitiers, France). Since then, 13 FUTURALLIA events have been organized, in France (1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007), Quebec (2000, 2003, 2008), Belgium (2005), and Poland (2006).
The FUTURALLIA Association was created in 2000 to unites its partners (economic development organizations) from various regions around the world. Futurallia aims to develop and foster exchanges between members of its SME network. www.futurallia.com
Futurallia Qatar 2009:Futurallia Qatar 2009:ForumForum’’s Main Functionss Main Functions
Business matchmaking meetings will be scheduled in 30 minutes sessions and will take place in an open space.
A half day business briefing seminar will acquaint participants with the modalities of doing business with the Gulf region.
A parallel exhibition shall highlight three sections: The Partners Village: gathers Futurallia’s institutional partners and sponsorsThe Expert Village: brings together specialists in international trade services The International Village: accommodates delegation leaders from countries represented
ProgramProgram
May 10 May 11 May 12 May 1310:00 – 10:30 Meeting #510:30 – 11:00
Opening Ceremony Meeting #6
11:00 – 12:00 Networking Break
12:00 – 12:30 Meeting #712:30 – 13:00
Seminar: Doing
Business in the Gulf
Arrival of Delegates Departure
of Delegates
Optional programs available
Meeting #813:00 – 15:30 Lunch / Networking
15:30 – 16:00 Meeting #1 Meeting #916:00 – 16:30 Meeting #2 Meeting #1016:30 – 17:00 Networking Break
17:00 – 17:30 Meeting #3 Meeting #1117:30 – 18:00
Registration
Meeting #4 Meeting #1220:00 – 23:00 Reception Gala Dinner Int. Evening
FUTURALLIA Qatar 2009:FUTURALLIA Qatar 2009:AN EFFICIENT AND PROVEN CONCEPTAN EFFICIENT AND PROVEN CONCEPT
More than 800 companies from all sectors, representing about 40countries from all continents
Geographic representation:GCC & Middle East: 300 companiesEurope: 300 companiesAmerica, Africa, & Asia: 200 companies
FUTURALLIA Qatar 2009:FUTURALLIA Qatar 2009:Sectors RepresentedSectors Represented
Promotion & Development AgenciesContractors, Construction materials & Engineering Consulting Real estate Investment & ServicesLuxury Goods, Arts & ClothingElectronics, Information & Communication TechnologyFurniture, Household & office equipmentsFood & Beverage Products & EquipmentsConsumer GoodsSports & Animal Equipments
Industrial DevelopmentIndustrial Machinery Environment & Sustainable DevelopmentPetrochemicals & ChemicalsBiotechnologies, Health, & CosmeticsAeronauticsPackaging & PrintingR & D, EducationTransportation & LogisticsCommunication & MediaProfessional ServicesOthers
FUTURALLIA Qatar 2009:FUTURALLIA Qatar 2009:Confirmed Participating Countries (Confirmed Participating Countries (up to 17up to 17thth January 2009)January 2009)
1. Algeria2. Bahrain3. Belgium4. Canada5. China6. Cyprus7. France8. Germany9. India10. Iran11. Italy12. Ivory Coast13. Kazakhstan14. KSA15. Kuwait16. Lebanon
17. Malaysia18. Latin America19. Morocco20. Northern Ireland21. Oman22. Palestine23. Poland24. Qatar25. Romania26. Russia27. Senegal28. Switzerland29. Tunisia30. Turkey31. UAE32. UK33. Ukraine34. USA
More to come …
FUTURALLIA Qatar 2009:FUTURALLIA Qatar 2009:How does it work?How does it work?Futurallia is promoted through an international network of Delegation Leaders responsible for promoting the Forum &recruiting participants.
Participants create their own profiles and indicate their specific interests on a secured website especially designed for Futurallia.
A month before the Forum the online catalogue is open, and participants select 20 meeting preferences in order of preference.
The special matchmaking software draws up a meeting schedule for each participant, which will be handed on the first day of the event.
Matchmaking ProcessMatchmaking Process
Company:Participant 1Participant 2Company:
Participant 1Participant 2Company:
Participant 1Participant 2Company:
Participant 1Participant 2
FuturalliaWebsite
Online Catalogue
Meeting Choices
Meeting Schedule
Registration
Recruitment
MilestonesMilestones
April 27Registration
Deadline
April 13Open Online Catalogue
May 7Final Meeting Choices
May 10Agenda
Distributed
April 30Final List of Participants
NO REFUNDPenalty 250 Euro
March 31
LOGISTICSLOGISTICSFuturallia Qatar 2009
FUTURALLIA Qatar 2009:FUTURALLIA Qatar 2009:All inclusive packageAll inclusive package
All-inclusive package price of Euro 1650 per participant includes:
Three nights accommodation at a top class hotelUp to 12 personalized business meetingsAll transportation in QatarWelcome reception, gala dinner, international evening, and two lunchesSeminars & exhibition accessInterpretation servicesVisa application & processInsertion in Forum CatalogueOne year access to Futurallia 2009 database
VenueVenueQatar International Exhibition Qatar International Exhibition CenterCenter
Regarded as Qatar's finest event location, The Doha Exhibitions Center offers world class facilities for business and leisure tourists alike. Event organizers and delegates are offered a wealth of support. Located in the heart of the capital city, Doha, DEC is an ideal venue for Exhibitions and Expos.
www.qiec.com.qa
Organizers:Organizers:
Sponsored by:
Exclusive Partners in Cyprus:Exclusive Partners in Cyprus:
World Trade Center CyprusP.O.BOX: 58023CY-3730, LimassolTel: +357 25 58 81 66Fax: +357 25 58 82 99
Contact Person:Styliana Pontiki-DregeBusiness Development Officer
www.futuralliaqatar2009.com
