Programme :
10.00-10.30 Registration
10.30-10.45 Opening Ceremony & Welcome Words
10.45-11.30 Official Presentation
11.30-12.00 Presentation of the Business delegation of Samara Region
12.00-12.15 Q & A
12.15-14.00 WALKING LUNCH
14.00- 16.30 B2B meetings between Samara and Belguim companies

SAMARA Regions' Administrations in cooperation with CCBLR, Russsian Trade Representation and BECI organize an Official Presentation and Round-Tables on the new high investment potential and prospects of one of the most developed and economically promising region of Russia: SAMARA. We will welcome also a delegation of Business men led by the Samara Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Please find herewith our invitation and programme.

During the presentation, you will receive complete information on the Samara Region, its request and needs and you will meet a delegation of 15 Business men of the Samara Region.
We are truly convinced that the Economic Mission to Samara Region, that will take place on October 2014, will offer you many interesting opportunities to find your business niche in the region.

Samara Region is the most developed part of the Volga region. Of the 86 constituent regions of the Russian Federation, it is in second place after Moscow in total retail turnover volumes.
Samara Region is one of the leading Russian regions in economic potential. It is among the top ten regions in terms of covering commitments with internal revenues and balancing the regional budget.

A well-developed infrastructure, dynamically expanding industry, high intellectual potential, and low investment risk make the region one of the most attractive locations for new facilities. The region has a well-educated population (10th in Russia) and is in 5th place in industrial production volumes, 6th place in level of budget revenues, and 17th place (between Saratov and Perm regions) in investments in science. Samara Region as a whole is one of Russia's most successful regions and has become a centre of regional and interregional cooperation.

The regional administration gives priority to creating favourable conditions for economic development and attracting investments. A number of special programs have been implemented to promote increased production, develop small and medium business, and solve social and environmental problems.

The level of economic activity among the region's population is high: the number of economically people is 1.6 million out of a total population of 3.3 million. In addition, the region's high educational potential creates good conditions for economic growth.