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
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