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International Offsets
18 June - 19 June 2001
International Offsets
Following the success of ‘Offset 2000’ and ‘Addressing International Offset Demands’ our aim with ‘International Offsets’ is to examine both the emerging and established offset and countertrade environments.

With ever changing political and technological environments, international offset and countertrade agreements require constant re-evaluation. SAE Media Group’s 3rd Annual conference, International Offsets will address these changes and challenges by examining defence technology as a driver for economic investment. The impact of the financial options facing both the customers and vendors therefore will not be overlooked.

Whilst maintaining a focus on country specific issues, the conference will aim to address the major concerns facing defence contractors in the ever-increasingly competitive ‘offset market’. In addition it will also explore the practical industrial co-operation and offset challenges and solutions which develop from different offset environments.

The two-day conference will consist of 18 presentations given by an international panel of industry and government experts covering areas including: · Direct & indirect offsets · Financial management & the role of International finance · Fulfilment strategy requirements · Industrial co-operation and joint ventures · Technology transfer · Legal implications · Case studies of individual offset agreements · Value and benefits

To compliment this programme a half-day post conference workshop is being run in association with Fremont Group.

A Practical Indirect Offset Solution Morning of 20th June 2001

If your organisation is involved with issues surrounding indirect offsets then do not miss this unique opportunity to gain practical hands on experience.

Attracting senior business and defence professionals, this conference will provide you with the perfect forum for networking, giving you the opportunity to discuss market developments and potential while exchanging industry specific knowledge. I

Conference agenda

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9:00

Registration and Coffee

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9:30

Introduction to Offset

  • Introduction to workshop leaders
  • Workshop overview
  • Offset 101
  • Industry trends: current and future
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    10:15

    Styles and types of Offsets

  • Direct Offset
  • Indirect Defence
  • Indirect
  • Offset methods
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    11:00

    Morning Coffee

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    11:15

    The Offset process

  • Identify current/future Offset needs
  • Conduct research
  • Develop strategy
  • Devise internal Offset plan
  • Develop Offset proposal
  • Negotiate and finalise Offset contract

    Implement Offsets agreement

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    12:00

    Offset Trends

  • Civil/Defence
  • Policy
  • Role of Offset in contract award
  • Current/future approach
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    12:45

    Discussion and questions – review of the session

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    13:00

    Close of Workshop

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    8:30

    Registration and Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Barry Tiedemann

    Barry Tiedemann, Offset Advisor, Defence Exports Services Organisation, Ministry of Defence

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    9:10

    OFFSETS IN PERSPECTIVE: AN OVERVIEW

    Lt.Gen. Charles Dyke (ret)

    Lt.Gen. Charles Dyke (ret), President and CEO, International Technology and Trade Associates

  • Why Offset?
  • Benefits to the vendor: more flexible arrangements
  • Benefits to the customer: procurement as investment
  • The role of joint ventures and idigenous industries
  • The perspective of the International financier
  • Conclusion
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    9:40

    OFFSET - BURDEN OR BENEFIT?

    Group Captain Mike Cunningham (Rtd)

    Group Captain Mike Cunningham (Rtd), Chairman, Kafus International Development Group

  • The changing role of offset in the marketplace
  • Indirect offset
  • Sustainability
  • Technology
  • Hurdles
  • Balancing the national budget
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    10:20

    THE OFFSET PROCESS FOR THE GRIPEN JOINT VENTURE

    Jan Narlinge

    Jan Narlinge, Managing Director, Gripen Joint Venture, BAE Systems/Saab

  • The case for Indirect Offset
  • The political imperative: The advantages of Civilian investment
  • Choosing the right Offset opportunity
  • Industry or structural investment?
  • Interaction with respective government agencies
  • Conclusion
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    11:00

    Morning Coffee

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    11:20

    TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AS OFFSET

    John MacLean

    John MacLean, Offset Advisor, DERA

  • The desire for technical development as a driver for investment
  • Customer and Vendor in a symbiotic relationship
  • The role of DERA in Technology transfer and development
  • Clearance, licensing and confidentiality issues
  • Developing links with overseas institutions for Offset agreements
  • Conclusion: is this a middle way for Offset agreements ?
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    12:00

    ECONOMIC IMPACT OF OFFSET AGREEMENTS

  • A discussion of the financial options facing both customer and vendor
  • Lt Gen. Charles Dyke (ret) President and CEO, ITTA
  • Group Captain Mike Cunningham (Rtd), Chief Executive Officer, Kafus International Development Group
  • Johan J van Dyk, General Manager: Countertrade Development, Denel (South Africa)
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    12:40

    Lunch

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    14:00

    IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFSETS IN SOUTH AFRICA

    Johan J van Dyk

    Johan J van Dyk, General Manager:Countertrade Development, Denel (South Africa)

  • The South African armed Forces equipment Requirements: A summary
  • How South Africa arrived at it’s Offset requirements
  • Judging overseas bids: who evaluates the hurdles?
  • Case Study #1 The Air Force bid
  • Case Study #2 The Naval bid
  • Conclusion and lessons learned
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    14:40

    OFFSET MANAGEMENT IN INDUSTRY

    Naftali Malkin

    Naftali Malkin, Director Offsets and Contracts, Rafael Missile Division (Israel)

  • The Israeli experience of Offset contracts (Through RAFAEL's eyes)
  • Rafael’s approach to overseas Offset requirements
  • Workable solutions and co-operation agreements as part of Offset bids
  • Methodology for Offset - Case study
  • Liaising and working with suitable strategic partners at home and abroad

    Manageing the various offset commitments

  • Lessons learned

    Conclusion

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    15:20

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:20

    DOMESTIC CAPABILITIES – FOREIGN PARTNERS?

    Sitki Egeli

    Sitki Egeli, Vice President, Overseas Development Corporation

  • An examination of the company’s mission – meeting the electronic product and system demands of the Turkish Armed Forces
  • The core competences analysed – the three divisions discussed
  • The high technology market – the issues at stake in the Turkish defence electronics industry – minimising external dependence
  • Complying to standards – an examination of the required production standards for indigenous defence companies
  • Military and civilian technologies – how are the two related in the Turkish defence industry?
  • Joint ventures and industrial co-operation – the future for domestic companies?
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    16:20

    Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

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    8:30

    Re-registration and Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    John MacLean

    John MacLean, Offset Adviser, Defence Evaluation Research Agency

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    9:10

    THE IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

    Barry J Tiedemann

    Barry J Tiedemann, Offset Adviser, , Defence Export Services Organisation, UK Ministry of Defence

  • What do I do?

    Offset - the rules!

  • Offset - What are we talking about?

    Why?

  • Failure factors - The Customer side

    Failure factors - The Supplier side

  • Offset - How are we doing?

    Availability of Offset resources

  • Availability of Resources

    Offset Project Identification - A New Initiative

  • Back to the Future

    Summary

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    9:40

    THE US GOVERNMENT ATTITUDE TO OFFSET

    Brad Botwin

    Brad Botwin, Director, Strategis Analysis Division, US Department of Commerce

  • The role of the Department of Commerce in International trade
  • The difficulties faced by the US Defense Industry in approaching offset-related bids
  • The attitude of the Legislature
  • Reciprocal procurement and the issue of mutual co-operation
  • Conclusion
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    10:20

    THE RUSSIAN APPROACH TO COUNTER-TRADE

    Viktor Komardin

    Viktor Komardin, Deputy Director General, Rosoboronoexport

  • Russia’s place in the world defence market
  • Addressing the decline in defence exports
  • An analysis of new approaches and overview of export company reorganization
  • Interfacing with manufacturers within Russia
  • Negotiating with potential customers
  • Conclusion
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    11:00

    Morning Coffee

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    11:20

    PROPOSING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE BUSINESS

    Julian Tapp

    Julian Tapp, Director, Summitics Corporate Services

  • Overview of Middle Eastern Government approaches and attitudes to Offsets
  • Successes and failures
  • Offsets as a form of regional foreign aid
  • Use of Indirect Offset as a useful tool to develop global capital asset based vehicles
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    12:00

    MIDDLE EASTERN OFFSETS MARKETS

    Michael Clayforth-Carr

    Michael Clayforth-Carr, Customer Services Director, Alenia Marconi Systems

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    12:40

    Lunch

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    14:00

    THE ROLE OF THE INTERNET

    Nikos Ghikas

    Nikos Ghikas, Managing Director, E-Offsets

  • Analysis of the current situation in the Offsets market
  • The impact of B2B Marketplaces in the traditional business environment
  • Presentation of e-offsets.com - The Global B2B Marketplace for Offsets
  • Case Study
  • Conclusions
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    14:40

    DISCUSSION PANEL

  • Brad Botwin, Bureau of Export Administration, US Department of Commerce
  • John MacLean, Offset Advisor, DERA
  • J.J van Dyk, Senior Manager, Armscor
  • Naftali Malkin, Director Offsets and Contracts, Missile Division, Rafael
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    15:20

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:40

    OFFSET ALTERNATIVES

    Margaret Cahill

    Margaret Cahill, Trade and Industry Analyst, US Department of Commerce

  • An overview of the inherent difficulties associated with offset agreements
  • Are offsets the only option in the global defence market?
  • What are the alternatives to offsets?
  • Do the alternatives provide practical and economical solutions to offset difficulties?
  • How realistic is the implementation of these alternatives?
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    16:20

    STRATEGIC MARKETING AND PLANNING

    Alon Redlich

    Alon Redlich, President, International Technology Sourcing

  • Identifying markets and offering products with a competetive advantage
  • Defining resource levels for international marketing
  • Defining and prioritizing multi-country and multi-market objectives
  • Considerations arising from a companie’s international operations
  • Conclusion
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    17:00

    Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Conference

    Workshops

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