Expoplaza2014english

THE FAIRMONT WATERFRONT, VANCOUVER I March 24-25, 2014

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Event Overview

Facilitating Business & Trade Between Western Canada & Latin America Latin America and the Caribbean have maintained high levels of economic growth and financial resilience through 2013. According to the IMF (International Monetary Fund), growth in Latin America and the Caribbean has picked up from 3 percent in 2012 to 3.5 percent in 2013.

Behind the steady growth and continuing tailwinds are stronger external demand, favorable financing conditions and the effects of earlier policy easing in some countries.

These topics and more were discussed in great detail during the first ever Latin American Business Trade Show in Western Canada, ExpoPlaza Latina 2013, last February.

In partnership with GLOBE www.globeseries.com

EXPOPLAZA LATINA 2014: British Columbia's 2nd International Business Conference for the Americas ExpoPlaza Latina is the premier platform that allows participants to discover untapped business opportunities that exist between British Columbian and Latin American organizations.

At this year's event, we will aim to bridge the gap between these two regions through high-energy

panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities. ExpoPlaza Latina will also actively facilitate business matchmaking meetings to further develop potential partnerships.

A major theme at the 2014 international business conference will be fostering growth in trade with the newly formed Alianza del Pacífico, a Latin American trading bloc that includes Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. Discussion surrounding this topic will focus on how BC can leverage existing bi-lateral free-trade agreements to promote trade and investment opportunities with Alianza regions.

MAIN TOPICS • The Pacific Alliance - Opportunities for Canada • • • • •

& Latin America LNG - Opportunities in Latin America Mining-Medium Term Industry Outlook Oil & Gas - Opportunities in Brazil Cleantech - Incubators & Starts-ups Government - Contracting & Financing in Canada

DAY 1 - MARCH 24:

DAY 2 - MARCH 25:

Full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops & evening networking cocktail event

Roundtable discussions and one-on-one business matchmaking meetings featuring more than 25 Latin American companies

WHY ATTEND EXPOPLAZA LATINA 2014?

YEAR ROUND EXPOPLAZA DIALOGUE SERIES: May 2014 to February 2015

• Attend panel discussions that cover key issues on Canadian-Latin American relations

• Learn about Canada’s role in the Pacific

Alliance and how to utilize this agreement

• Connect with industry leaders from both

regions • Obtain the resources to tap into the most stable and rapidly growing Latin American markets • Actively participate in our specialized workshops and sessions

ExpoPlaza Latina 2014 will continue year round with networking events and workshops every two months focusing on specific markets and countries in Latin America.

For more information please visit www.Expoplazalatina.com

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Governments from Canada, USA & Latin America, associated businesses, industry associations

Business professionals interested in trade partnerships, and investment opportunities

Engineers, SME's interested in innovations and incubators, both in Canada & LatAm

Suppliers, both buyers and sellers in natural resources and clean technologies

17 EXHIBITORS 4 PANEL DISCUSSIONS

30 GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

45 VOLUNTEERS

HIGHLIGHTS

EXPO 2013

600 ATTENDEES 31 SPEAKERS

“ExpoPlaza Latina 2013 was a tremendous success and proves the importance of Latincouver as a platform for the Latin and Vancouver business communities. This diversity made for an impressive and informative dialogue. We look forward to ExpoPlaza Latina 2014” Heather Bell, Vice-President at Bell Alliance Global Immigration Services Inc. “Excellent cross-section of attendees, great networking opportunity with people who had great ideas” Dave Byng, Deputy Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, British Columbia “The event was very successful at attracting people from many different sectors all interested in Latin America; ExpoPlaza Latina was able to capture increasing interest in the region by Canadian companies and individuals”.

Bryan Hughes, District Manager, Export Development Canada

@ExpoPlazaLatina

Latincouver

EPL@latincouver.ca

In partnership with GLOBE www.globeseries.com

For more information please visit www.Expoplazalatina.com

Day 1

PRELIMINARY AGENDA l ExpoPlaza Latina 2014 l

7am - 8am

Registration

8am - 9am

Opening Remarks

9am - 10:30am

Panel 1 - Exchanging ► Expertise between the Canadian & LatAm Energy & Mining Industries (Followed by Q&A)

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10:30am - 11am 11am - 12:30pm

LNG Engineering Projects in the Americas Medium-Term Scenarios for Mining in LatAm Brazilian Oil & Gas New Frontiers Opportunities for Innovation Jantzi Index: Profit out of Sustainability Coffee Break

Workshop 2 Workshop 1 Understand Skills Demand How to Access Latin American Oil in Energy & Mining in LatAm & Gas Markets & Canada

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Workshop 3 How to Improve and Benefit from your Company’s Sustainability

Lunch Break •

1:30pm – 3:15pm

March 24-25, 2014

Panel 2 - SME’s Growing ► their Business Beyond Borders through Innovation and Technology.

(Followed by Q&A)

3:15pm-3:45pm

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Implementing Innovative Water Management System for the Agri-food Business Business Case: A SME Promoting Organic Fair Trade Accross the Americas Logistics & Capability for Companies to Enter the LatAm Market US National Export Initiatives for Green Technology Clusters in the Americas Coffee Break

3:45pm - 5pm

Workshop 4 Navigating Government Contracts & Accessing Financing for SMEs

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Networking Cocktail Reception

Workshop 5 Establishing Successful Joint Ventures in the Cleantech Industry in the Americas

Workshop 6 Start-Up Chile: Attracting World Class Entrepreneurs

Approx 250 people.

Networking Opportunities.

Day 2 8am - 9am 9am - 12pm 12pm – 1pm 1pm - 5pm 5pm

Registration Roundtable - Investment and Partnership Opportunities within the Pacific Alliance Region

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- Canada - Chile - Colombia

- Peru - US - Mexico

Lunch Break One-on-One Business Matchmaking Meetings: Direct interaction between Canadian and Latin American companies and institutions interested in building relationships and creating trade opportunities.

Event Closes

For more information please visit www.Expoplazalatina.com

Register online at www.Expoplazalatina.com

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM l March 24-25, 2014

□ Prof □ Dr □ Mr □ Ms □ Mrs

Title First name

Last name

Company/Organization

Job title

Website

E-mail

Phone

Fax

Please return to: Latincouver ExpoPlaza Latina Registration Team Suite #393 – 1917 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1M7 By email: EPL@latincouver.ca

Address City

Prov/State

Country

Postal/Zip Code

TERMS & CONDITIONS . Payment must be made in advance of the conference and is non-refundable according to the following cancellation terms: Cancellations received on or before Jan 1st, 2014 will be entitled to a full refund. Cancellations received between Jan 2nd, 2014 and Feb 1st, 2014 will be entitled to a refund minus a $100 processing fee. If you cancel after Feb 1st 2014, no refund will be given. Substitutions are accepted at any time. Cheques and money orders are to be made payable to: Latincouver and must accompany your completed form.

REGISTRATION FEES PACKAGE

PRICES $CAD

 Full: Day 1 & 2 including Cocktail Event & Breakfas Roundtable March 24th & 25th (does not

$350

 Day 1: Conference + 1 x Workshop March 24th (does not include cocktail event)

$250

 1-2-1: One to One Business Matchmaking Meetings March 25th

$100

 Cocktail: Evening Cocktail Event only March 24th

$100

include 1-2-1 meetings)

$1000

 Exhibitor: March 24th & 25th Subtotal Add GST at 5% Discount (see below) Total

Discounts (Only one discount may be applied) • 15% Early Bird Rate(before 31st January 2014) • 20% For Latin American Professional Network Members (for information on becoming a member, please contact Epl@latincouver.ca) • 20% For attendees travelling from Latin America • 15% For the delegates and exhibitors of Globe 2014 • 15% For Groups of 3 or More Attendees from the Same Company

METHOD OF PAYMENT  Cheque

 Money order

 Visa/Mastercard

 Paypal or Square (Please provide email address)

Name of Cardholder

Card Number

Expiration Date

CCV

Names of attendees (if different from above) Signature

Date

I have read and agree to abide by the payment and cancellation terms as outlined above and I understand that this form confirms my booking. I accept that from now on charges may be imposed for cancelled bookings and that up to the full fee will be payable

ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS MATCHMAKING MEETINGS March 25th from 1pm to 5pm ABOUT The one-on-one meeting session will consist of a number of short meetings, following a pre-made schedule, between buying companies, suppliers and trade development institutions from both Canada and Latin America. The meeting schedule will be developed by matching participants’ offerings and their supply requirements.

HOW IT WORKS? • At the meeting session, each buying company occupies a table and suppliers rotate from table to table.

• Meetings last for 15 minutes. Meeting time is controlled and staff inform the meeting • • • •

participants when there are 3 minutes left.

One-on-one meetings usually provide the first contact between a supplier and a buyer.

There is a technical information and contact details exchange.

Business is rarely closed during the meeting but this can happen in the days, months or years following this first meeting.

The one-on-one session is scheduled to not interfere with the conference schedule.

BUYING COMPANIES • Ideally, buying companies will be big corporations with operations in Latin America. Invitations have

been sent to companies such as Petrobras, Ecopetrol, Vale, Odebrecht, etc.

• Institutions will also occupy their own table to meet Canadian suppliers interested in legal and financing aspects related to trade between Canada and Latin America.

• Buying company representatives are supply-chain or vendor list managers. They will be in a position to evaluate the company’s real interest in products and services offered by suppliers, as well as provide information on the company´s vendor list policy.

SUPPLIERS • Supplier representatives are business oriented and can quickly show the company´s products and services. Each supplier can bring two representatives to each meeting.

REGISTRATION Interested parties should register as soon as possible by filling in the general Registration Form.

Click here to register Meeting language will be agreed by the participants. English should be the most common language but Spanish or Portuguese may be needed in some cases. Simultaneous translation services will not be provided at the one-on-one meetings.

Questions?

Please contact the team nicolash@latincouver.ca

For more information please visit www.Expoplazalatina.com

SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Presenting Sponsor (1) $45,000

Platinum Sponsor (2) $20,000

Gold Sponsor (3) $15,000

Silver Sponsor (5) $7,500

One -onone Meetings (1) $6,000

Bronze Sponsor (4) $5,000

Community Supporter In-Kind (Unlimited)

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Website Recognition Presence on Signage

Presence in Print Materials

Speaking Opportunity Plenary Speaking Opportunity

Workshop Complimentary Full Day Passes Complimentary Entrance to Cocktail Event Complimentary Exhibition Space

All sponsorship levels are brief descriptions and are open to customization/adjustments.

For further information, please contact: Paola V Murillo Director & Corporate Sales paolavm@latincouver.ca +1 778 878 1025

@ExpoPlazaLatina

Latincouver

EPL@latincouver.ca

In partnership with GLOBE www.globeseries.com

For more information please visit www.Expoplazalatina.com