Forthcoming Events

26.10.2012

Lord Mandelson speaking on the impact on companies’ operations of Russia’s accession to the WTO

The impact on companies’ operations of Russia’s accession to the WTO

26th of October, 2012

British Ambassador's Residence in Moscow

Sofiyskaya Embankment, 14

9.30 – 13.00

Programme

09:30 – 10.00

Registration

Moderator:

Brook Horowitz, Director, Business Standards, International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF)

10.00 – 10.15

10.20 – 10.35

Welcome address

Tim Barrow, Her Majesty's UK Ambassador to the Russian Federation

Boris Tkachenko, Head of International Business Leaders Forum in Russia (IBLF Russia)

Alexey Grigoriev, Director of Department of Corporate Communications Siemens, Russia

The impact on companies’ operations of Russia’s accession to the WTO

Lord Mandelson, EU Trade Commissioner 2004-2008

10.35 – 12.15

Discussion “The impact on companies’ operations of Russia’s accession to the WTO”

What are the risks and opportunities business expect in connection with Russia’s accession to the

   WTO?

How to ensure business compliance with the Russian regulators and international standards?

What impact will the accession of Russia to the WTO on the business development strategy of

   companies?

How to ensure the transparency and competitiveness of Russian business?

How corporations can help small businesses adapt to new market conditions?

12.15 – 12.30



12.30 – 13.00

Final comments, conclusions and next steps

Coffee and networking