EU-Philippines Business Summit 2016

Date:

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Venue:

Makati Shangri-la, Philippines

EU-PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC TIES: A NEW CHAPTER UNFOLDS

The EU-Philippines Business Summit is a trade forum held in celebration of EU-PHilippine trade and investment ties as well as a key venue for facilitating dialogue between key industry players and the government.

To discuss Philippine trade regulations currently in place as well as the necessary changes to move forward
To serve as an opportunity for dialogue with key government officials on relevant issues such as tax reform, EU-PHL FTA, and liberalizing economic activities, as well as to discuss new guidelines and directions from the government
To identify action points to be carried forward as joint priorities for the new administration, congress, and EU business community in the Philippines
To showcase business opportunities for EU businesses in high-growth Philippine sectors

Morning Session:

C level Executives from European and Philippine corporations based in the Philippines
Corporate affairs and C level executives from EU Businesses in the ASEAN
Corporate affairs professionals
Think tanks and business associations
Regional business associations and bodies
Representatives of the executive and legislative bodies of government

Afternoon Session:

Business development managers of the 6 sectors from European companies in the Philippines, the region, and Europe
Business development managers from Philippine companies from the 6 sectors
Entrepreneurs from the 6 sectors
Government representatives from DTI, DOT, TIEZA, DOH/FDA, DA/FPA, DOE, DPWH, DOTC, and GOCCs

KEY ATTENDEES

President of the Philippines (to be invited)
EU Officials
Members of the Senate
Members of the Congress
Cabinet Secretaries
EU Businesses
Major Local Businesses
Relevant Stakeholders

PROGRAMME

8:00 am

Keynote by the new Philippine President
Keynote by EU Officials
Handover of EPBN Advocacy Papers
Presentations by Speakers
Panel Discussion and Open Forum

4:00 pm

Sector Presentations & Exploring
Business Opportunities
Panel Discussions
B2B & Networking Activites