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Port Finance International
12-13 May 2009
Grand Cevahir Hotel, Istanbul
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Greetings!
We are very pleased to announce the launch of the very first Port Finance International Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean conference on the 12-13 May 2009 in Istanbul.
Aimed at senior executives within Port and Terminal operating companies, as well as Banking, Legal and Corporate Finance experts, Port Finance International will investigate the challenges associated with financing and managing major port investments and developments and will assess the economic criteria of financing and valuating ports The conference will bring together industry leaders to review key topics, issues and trends currently facing the market. It will also study economic trends, especially in the current volatile market climate and look at issues surrounding Private & Public Partnerships (PPP).
With a look at recent industry trends and movements, and a review of the various investment opportunities and products currently available, this event will provide an up to date overview of this complex and exciting market.
As an expert working in this challenging field I would like to ask for your feedback on the issues and subjects you would like to see discussed in this conference. A number of topics are already scheduled to be covered across the 2 days, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Setting the scene - a review of capacity and opportunities in the region
- A look to the future - Turkey and beyond
- Obtaining finance in the current climate
- The impact of the economic crisis - winners and losers
- Private and Public Partnership (PPP) - the key to successful PPP operations
- Joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Comparison and review of finance and investment products available
- Negotiations and contracts
- Risk, insurance and due diligence
- Investor relations
- Industry impact - what growth does the market really need?
- Construction risks in port development
- Regional outlook - Country reviews
- Case studies
- And others...
I would welcome your thoughts on these, and indeed on any others you would like to see covered. If you have any comments, please send them to me at: cathy@portfinanceinternational.com
There will also be plenty of time for delegates to meet with and talk to their peers about these and other issues impacting the port finance market in Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean during the networking functions and reception taking place during the conference.
If you are interested in receiving more information about this exclusive event please let me know, or even if you simply have any thoughts, questions or ideas. Perhaps you would be interested in participating yourself?
I look forward to hearing from you, and to meeting you in May at Port Finance International.
Kind regards,
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