Updated Agenda

2014 US-Uzbekistan

Annual Business Forum

November 11, 2014

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

2014 Opens a New Era for the Chamber

Since 1993 the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce has been at the forefront of advancing trade and business relations between the US and the Republic of Uzbekistan. AUCC prides itself in catering to the needs of our members, providing them with a platform to interact with policy makers in the US and the Republic of Uzbekistan and ensuring that bilateral commercial relations continue to be on the governments' top agenda.

For the last twenty years AUCC has been a vigorous advocate of the views of the business community to ensure that private sector positions are considered during the development of policies that impact American businesses and the future of U.S.-Uzbekistan relations. While 2013 concluded our celebrations for the 20th anniversary it also opened a new era for the chamber and our members.

We are delighted that today AUCC continues to be a well-known organization that is recognized for its strength and ability to work closely with a great number of partner organizations. AUCC enjoys excellent working relations with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Washington, D.C., the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbek ministries, associations and organizations as well as the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. AUCC also coordinates its efforts with a great number of international financial institutions, business councils and other professional organizations.

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Updated Agenda: 2014 US-Uzbekistan Annual Business Forum

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Established in 1993, the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce (AUCC) is a private, non-profit trade association representing interests of U.S. businesses ranging in size from small private enterprises to large, multinational corporations conducting business in Uzbekistan.

Our Mission: To advocate the views of the business community to ensure that private sector positions are considered during the development of key policies that impact American businesses and the future of U.S.-Uzbekistan relations.

Our Objective: To serve the needs of its members by strengthening commercial relations between the United States and Uzbekistan.

Updated Agenda: 2014 US-Uzbekistan Annual Business Forum

AUCC

November 7, 2014

The American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce (AUCC) is pleased to announce the updated forum agenda which includes a Networking Session for AUCC Companies and some non-AUCC members. The agenda is subject to changes. The forum will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in the Navoi Hall of the International Business Centre.

AUCC is thankful to Minister of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Elyor M. Ganiev and U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. George Krol, for welcoming AUCC companies and guests to the forum in Tashkent.

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AGENDA

(subject to change)

2014 US-UZBEKISTAN ANNUAL BUSINESS FORUM

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2014
9.30 AM - 10.00 AM	Registration Navoi Hall, International Business Centre Tashkent 107 B Amir Temur Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 100084
OFFICIAL OPENING
10.00 AM - 10.05 AM	*Official Remarks by the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan* Elyor M. Ganiev, Minister Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
10.05 AM - 10.10 AM	*Opening Statement* Carolyn B. Lamm, Chairperson The American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce
10.10 AM - 10.15 AM	*Welcome Remarks by the Government of the United States of America* US Ambassador to the Republic of Uzbekistan George A. Krol US Embassy
10.15 AM - 10.20 AM	*AUCC: New Era of Opportunities for Bilateral Trade and Investments* Timothy Y. McGraw, President The American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce
10.20 - 10.25 AM	Title tbc Sergio Rocha, President and CEO GM Korea
ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
10.25 AM - 10.35 AM	*Overview of the Uzbek Economy* Batir Khodjaev, 1^st Deputy Minister of Economy Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Uzbekistan
UZBEKISTAN'S INVESTMENT PROSPECTS AND PROJECTS
10.35 AM - 10.45 AM	*Review of the Investment Potential* Laziz Kudratov, Director Uzinfoinvest
10.45 AM - 10.55 AM	*CNH Industrial* Roberto Valfr�, Vice President, Central Asia CNH Industrial
10.55 AM - 11.00 AM	*Uzbek Oil and Gas: Specific Projects and Opportunities* Shokir Fayzullaev, Chairman National Holding Company Uzbekneftegas
11.00 AM - 11.10 AM	*Cameco Corporation: Committed to Nuclear's Future* Tim Gabruch, Vice President, Marketing Cameco Corporation
11.10 AM - 11.15 AM	*Uzbek Chemical Industry: Specific Projects and Opportunities* Djurabek Mirzamahmudov, 1^st Deputy Chairman State Join-Stock Company Uzkimesanoat
11.15 AM - 11.30 AM	Coffee-Break
11.30 AM - 11.40 AM	*Gava Project 2014 - Active Implementation Stage* Gary Hodgkinson, Exploration Manager in Central Asia region Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Ltd
11.40 AM - 11.45 AM	*Uzbek Geology: Specific Projects and Opportunities* Ilkhom Turamuratov, Acting Chairman State Committee of Geology
11.45 AM - 11.50 AM	*Uzbek Pharmaceuticals: Specific Projects and Opportunities* Mirzanazim Dusmuratov, Chairman State Joint Stock Company Uzpharmsanoat
11.50 AM - 11.55 AM	*Uzbek Food Industry: Specific Projects and Opportunities* Asatilla Salimov, Chairman Association of Food Processing Industry
11.55 AM - 12.00 PM	*Uzbek Electrical Engineering: Specific Projects and Proposals* Djakhongir Ismailov, Deputy Chairman Uzeltechsanoat Association
COOPERATION IN THE UZBEK AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
12.00 PM - 12.10 PM	*Uzbek Agriculture: Specific Projects and Opportunities* Yashin Khidirov, Deputy Minister Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources
COOPERATION IN THE UZBEK TOURISM SECTOR
12.10 PM - 12.20 PM	*Uzbek Tourism: Specific Projects and Opportunities* Farukh Rizaev, Chairman National Company Uzbektoursim
OFFICIAL CLOSING
12.20 PM - 12.25 PM	*Closing Remarks* Elyor M. Ganiev, Minister Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
12.25 PM - 12.30 PM	*AUCC Review* Carolyn Lamm, Chairperson The American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce
12.30 PM - 1.00 PM	*Signing Ceremony (tbc)*
WELCOME LUNCH HOSTED BY AUCC
1.00 PM - 2.30 PM	Lunch hosted by AUCC Pride Plaza, International Business Centre 107 B Amir Temur Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 100084
2.30 PM - 4.30 PM	Networking Meetings for AUCC members and some non-AUCC companies only 9th Floor, International Business Centre 107 B Amir Temur Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 100084
WELCOME RECEPTION HOSTED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
7.00 PM	Welcome Reception hosted by the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan International Hotel Tashkent 107 A Amir Temur Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 100084

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