In partnership with:  | Offsets have become a technological, industrial and financial phenomenon. For many companies offsets are a crucial tool for winning offshore business and developing positive commercial co-operation. This conference will examine the constant evolution and increases in offset requirements in the world defence and civil export markets. Network with international speakers and attendees who will share and update you on offsets, countertrade and international economic issues. If you want to stay ahead of the game and maximise your offset potential then this is the event for you. |
Why should you attend this event?
- Assess the Turkish offset environment
- Hear an update on the Middle and Far East’s offset programmes
- Analyse Colombia’s emerging offset policy
- Examine the US's international position compared to the rest of the world
- Investigate the policies of the EDA
- Discuss why economic theory suggests offsets may be harmful
Hear keynote addresses from:
- Minister Vecdi Gönül, Defence Minister, Turkey
- Murad Bayar, Undersecretary of Defence Industry, Ministry of National Defence,Turkey
- Baris Gunes, Offset Director, Undersecretariat for Defence Industries, Ministry of Defence, Turkey
Our expert speaker line-up also includes:
- Peter Taal, Assistant Director Industry & Market, European Defence Agency
- Neil Davies, Chief Economist, Ministry of Defence, UK
- Matar Al Romaithi, Project Associate, Offset Programme Bureau, UAE
- Gabriel Golomb, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Trade and Labour, Israel
- Mazen Madooh, Offset Director, Ministry of Finance, Kuwait
- Tarja Jaakkola, Senior Governmental Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Finland
- Ivan Koblen, Director, Armaments Division of the Sefence Planning & Resources Department, Ministry of Defence, Slovakia
- Martin Sticha, Deputy Director, Department of Research, Development and Offset Programmes, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Czech Republic
- Joel Johnson, Executive Director, Teal Group, USA
- William Hawkins, Senior Fellow for National Security Studies, Business and Industry Council, USA
SPECIAL DISCOUNT - LOCAL MILITARY / MOD AND ORGANISATIONS HEADQUARTERED IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE £499. For more information please contact Nicolas Pianet on +44 (0)20 7827 6728 or npianet@smi-online.co.uk
Venue details
Ankara is situated upon a steep and rocky hill that rises 150m above the plain on the left bank of the Enguri Su. Visit the majestic ruins of the old castle and overlook a city steeped in ancient tradition. Turkey with its large military, expanding economy, and pivotal location as a bridge between two continents, has emerged as a central player involving regional geopolitics in both the Caspian Basin and the greater Middle East. As one of the most important Asian and Middle Eastern gateway's to Europe, Turkey is the perfect location for SMi's Offsets 2009 conference |  |
 Swissotel Ankara, Yildizevler Mahallesi, Jose Marti Caddesi No: 2, Cankaya, Ankara 06550, Turkey
Parking: Complimentary on site parking available Esenboga Airport Havas Airport shuttle departs every 30 minutes to the city centre. The journey takes 30 minutes and cost EUR 10 one way
SMi discounted rates includes buffet breakfast but is exclusive of 8% VAT Single occupancy EUR 145 per night Double occupancy EUR 155 per night If you wish to book accommodation please contact the hotel directly by either calling the hotel or emailing reservations.ankara@swissotel.com
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