Seminar on 'Brussels - Gateway of Investments to Europe' - 24th August, 2016 at 4.30 p.m. at Federation House, Hyderabad

[Ftapcci Hyd]

Dear all,

Seminar on ‘Brussels - Gateway of Investments to Europe’
24th August, 2016 at 4.30 p.m. at Federation House, Hyderabad


Brussels continues to hold its position as a favourite destination for many foreign companies accessing the EU markets. A strategic location with clear logistics, cultural and economic advantages, Brussels continues to be the investment gateway. Britain’s proposed exit from the EU membership (BREXIT) has created flurry of diverse thoughts among the investor community, who considered London/UK for EU market access for trade and investment. In the wake of events, which is shaping the socio-economic- political future of EU as a strategic market bloc, Brussels plays a significant role.

So now to access the EU market, probably no other city in Europe rivals Brussels for its strategic location at the nexus of economic and political decision-making in Europe, not to mention its location at the heart of a European market of 100s of million consumers. Brussels is a truly an international city, situated at the crossroads of Anglo-Saxon, Latin and Germanic cultures. The location, infrastructure and human capital is making Brussels unique and thus portraying it as an attractive business hub.

World Investment Report, 2012 by UNCTAD has ranked Belgium in the 2nd Position in terms of FDI attractiveness.  Brussels Invest & Export (BIE) is a part of the Ministry of Brussels Capital Region, Belgium, responsible for inward investments to Brussels and helping Brussels’ companies successfully finding overseas markets. SAS Partners is a multi-disciplinary advisory organization, closely associated with BIE in India for helping Indian companies leveraging the strategic competencies, Brussels can offer for their European expansion.

To take advantage of the enormous potential that exists, FTAPCCI, Brussels Invest & Export and SAS Partners Corporate Advisors  is organizing a Seminar on ‘Brussels - Gateway of Investments to Europe’ on 24th August, 2016 at 4.30 p.m. at J.S. Krishna Murty Hall, Federation House, Hyderabad. Mr Laurent Verbiest, Project Manager – Inward Investment,  Asia, Ms Kathlijn Fruithof, First Secretary – Trade and Investment, Brussels Invest & Export, Consulate General of Belgium in Chennai, Mr Alex T Koshy, Consultant to Brussels Invest & Export - Director, SAS Partners Corporate Advisors Pvt Ltd have consented to participate and address the Seminar.

The objective of the Seminar is to interact with the representatives from Brussels and understand from them more about Brussels and the support that Brussels Invest & Export can offer in taking your business to Brussels. The Representatives will be presenting an overview of the growing trade and investment opportunities with Europe, strategic imperatives of Brussels, impact of BREXIT on potential investors and the assistance provided by BIE for Indian investors who intend to set up their operations in Brussels.

There is no participation fee, however prior registration is must.

Members are requested to kindly participate in the Seminar and join us at Hi-Tea. Please confirm your participation to Mr. R. Kulkarni, Joint Director, FTAPCCI, Phone:  98482 86640, 8008579625, E-mail: kulk...@ftapcci.com; to enable us to make necessary arrangements.