Doing business in Germany

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Calgary Economic Development, through its Global Business Centre, is pleased to present "Germany - World trade powerhouse, practical advice for Southern Alberta companies".

This half day session will offer an opportunity for Calgary exporters and SMEs to learn about Germany as a robust and attractive European market. For the first part of the event expert speakers will provide an overview of the market, legal structure, sectors of particular interest to Calgarians and will offer practical advice and solutions for companies interested in exploring the German market.

This event is designed for companies that are interested in exporting/investing in Germany; are looking to understand the German market and priority sectors; or who already have a presence and intend to expand the network.

Time:
12:30 p.m. Registration
1 - 4:15 p.m. Presentations (link to full agenda)
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Bavarian reception sponsored by the Office of the State of Bavaria in Montreal in celebration of Munich Oktoberfest

Tickets:
$60.00 Program plus reception (plus applicable service fees)
$40.00 For reception only (plus applicable service fees)
GST is included (GST# 886398122)

Space is limited to 60 guests for the full program, with an additional 50 tickets available for the reception.
Please purchase tickets online before Monday, September 19, 2011
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Networking reception and food with German beer tasting sponsored by the Office of the State of Bavaria to follow immediately after the speakers' portion.

Speakers include:
Ken Bremer, Director at the Chicago Office of Germany Trade & Invest
Cornelia Sarwas, German Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research
Sascha Bardens, Managing Director, Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce inc. (Vancouver)
Wes Sawatzky, Managing Director of Alberta Germany Office in Munich, Bavaria
Tom Hodson, Chief Operating Officer of SMART Technologies
Hubertus Liebrecht, German Attorney-at-law, senior partner and founder of Liebrecht & Associates and President of the German Business Centre
Frederic Arsenault, Project Manager at Office of the State of Bavaria in Montreal

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