FORUM NEWS:

We have recently received new speaker confirmations from:

ALEXANDER YEROFEYEV, Partner, Corporate Finance, KPMG in Russia and the CIS
DENIS NOZDARCHEV, Head of Project Finance, VNESHECONOMBANK
DMITRY TVARDOVSKY, Advisor, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION
DMITRI BABINER, Partner, ERNST & YOUNG
DMITRY NIKITIN, General Director, EUROSIB
SUE BARRETT, Director of the Transport Team, EBRD

Adam Smith Conferences’ Transport Infrastructure in Russia Forum has earned the reputation of the most representative gathering of key players and decision makers in this complex sector, with 200+ participants from 15+ countries in 2007.  Building on this great success, the 2008 forum will once again provide a unique platform for all the key players in the transport infrastructure sector: government officials, investors, developers, consultants, construction consortia, lawyers, transport and logistics companies. They will thoroughly analyse existing business opportunities and the main impediments and development prospects of this challenging, yet exciting, area.

At this early stage 30+ highly regarded speakers have already confirmed their participation in this much awaited event.

Yulia Zvorykina, Aide to the Minister, Ministry of Transport of Russian Federation
Lawrence Mahon, CEO and Sector Head, Infrastructure Construction and Development, Basic Element
Alexander Yerofeyev, Partner, Corporate Finance, KPMG in Russia and the CIS
Ekaterina Samsonova, Senior Vice-President, Renaisssance-Macquqrie JV
Ian Paterson, PPP Development Director, Atkins Global
Richard Eckrich, Senior Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation
Valeriy Izrailit, Chairman of Board, Ust-Luga Company
Maxim Sokolov, Chairman, Committee for Investments and Strategic Projects, St. Petersburg Government

Your Speaker Faculty includes senior executives from:

Pulkovo Airport * Novaport * Egis Project * DHL Russia * FarEastern Transport Group * Hochtief PPP Solutions * National Container Company * Dorservis * Salans * EBRD * Bouygues Civil Works * Gide Loyrette Nouvel * Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation * Prominvestors * European Investment Bank * Research and Design Institute of Regional Development and Transportation * Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation * JSC IPNet * Gide Loyrette Nouvel, amongst others.

NEW FORUM FEATURES IN 2008 WILL INCLUDE:

  • Spotlight on various Public Private Partnership models applicable in Russia
  • ROUNDTABLES dedicated to Roads, Airports, Ports, Rail, Financing, PPP, Risks, Logistics infrastructure will offer an excellent networking opportunity
  • PANEL DISCUSSION: Overcoming the challenges of PPPs in Russia. A representative panel including all the parties involved in implementation of transport infrastructure projects such as bankers, project developers, consultants, lawyers and officials will initiate a frank and open discussion about how to cooperate efficiently in order to achieve desired results. 
  • CIS FOCUS: Transport infrastructure in UKRAINE and KAZAKHSTAN. This feature will not only place the Russian infrastructure into a greater regional context, it will also highlight the existing business opportunities in these fast-growing economies.

 

Plus do not miss! 3rd JUNE 2008, KPMG WORKSHOP: PPPs IN RUSSIA

Leading PPP professionals from KPMG and their guests, including representatives from the EBRD and Freshfields, will open the Forum with an in-depth workshop on Public Private Partnerships in Russia on 3rd June 2008.

They will provide comprehensive analysis of all the key factors for successful PPP projects, outline the particulars of PPPs in Russia, detailing all the important aspects, such as:

  • Preparing PPP deals from the concept to the execution
  • Structuring successful PPP deals
  • Legal and tax issues in PPPs 
  • Assessing various risks factors
  • Bankability of PPP deals 
  • Best practices in PPP project management

AMONG KEY TOPICS ON THE 2008 AGENDA:

  • What lessons should be learned from the conclusion of the first Private Public Partnership agreement in Russia?
  • Will there be a clearer regulatory environment for PPP deals in Russia and how to work successfully under existent legislation?
  • What guarantees is the Russian government prepared to offer to private investors eyeing the transport infrastructure sector?
  • What are the available funding sources and mechanism for infrastructure projects?
  • Latest updates on development of Russian roads, airports, ports and rail
  • Case Studies and much more

UNRIVALLED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to the information-packed sessions and discussions, the forum will offer invaluable opportunities to network with your peers and establish new business contacts in an informal atmosphere:

  • Welcoming Reception
  • Champagne Roundtables
  • Gala Evening

Download the brochure to find out detailed information about forum’s programme and our prominent speaker panel faculty.

Don’t delay registering for this timely event! Book your place before 2nd MAY and save £100.

If you are interested in participating as a speaker or as a delegate, and for more information about the event programme, please contact Ina Coretchi on +44 20 7017 7342 or at inac@adamsmithconferences.com.

To benefit from the sponsorship opportunities available please contact Frank Dewitz on +44 20 7017 7433 or at frank@adamsmithconferences.com.

For media partnership and press accreditation, please contact Lyudmila Sidorova on +44 20 7017 7766 or at lyudmilas@adamsmithconferences.com.

 
 

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