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Offsets 2011
7 February - 8 February 2011
Offsets 2011

SAE Media Group's Offsets 2011 is well timed to provide you with updates on the latest European and International offset programmes and policies. This conference will examine and explore the fluid relationship between government and industry concerning defence and security acquisition. Over the years offsets have become a crucial tool for winning offshore business and developing positive commercial co-operation and are set to grow into the future.

Over the next five years the defence industry could face offset obligations of up to $150 billion USD, a significant growth on the previous five, as countries all over the world look to compensate for diminishing defence budgets with increased offset thresholds. This conference will examine the evolution and increase in offset requirements in the global defence markets as buyers continue to seek ever greater returns on their investment.

Offsets 2011 brings together key senior policy and decision makers from around the globe. Attend the event and network with international speakers and attendees representing the key growth markets for future offset led acquisition.

In Association with:

Offsets 2011 and Industrial Cooperation Bulgaria

REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA
Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism

Evening Drinks Reception Kindly Hosted By Saab


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 Defence Offsets Conference  Defence Offsets 2011  Offsets and Industrial Cooperation

 

Evgeny Angelov, Deputy Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, Ministry of Economy and Energy and Tourism, Bulgaria  

Julian Nikolov, Director Economic Policy,
Ministry of Economy and Energy and Tourism, Bulgaria

Eric Longnecker, Director Strategic Analysis Division,
Bureau of Industry and Security
US Department of Commerce
Jaeseok Lee, Senior Offsets Researcher, 
Defence Agency for Technology and Quality,
Republic of Korea


Special Brazilian Presentation:

 

  Brazil Offsets and Industrial Cooperation
  Lieutenant Colonel Diógenes Lima Neto, International Projects Management,
Secretariat for Economy and Finances,
Brazilian Air Force

 

 

Conference agenda

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:00

Detailed Analysis of Roles, Constraints and Opportunities for Each Offset Player:

o Offset obligor
o Offset authorities
o Ministry of Defense
o Ministry of Economy
o Domestic industry
o Foreign partners
o Offset brokers
 

Dusan Bevc

Dusan Bevc, President of Defence Industry Section, Defence Industry Section

James Barkas

James Barkas, Managing Director, Business Network International

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10:30

Morning Coffee

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12:00

Interactive Question and Answer Session

Dusan Bevc

Dusan Bevc, President of Defence Industry Section, Defence Industry Section

James Barkas

James Barkas, Managing Director, Business Network International

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12:30

Close of Workshop

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:00

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Lindsey Shanson

Lindsey Shanson, Editor, Countertrade and Offset

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9:10

SPECIAL WELCOME ADDRESS

Evgeny  Angelov

Evgeny Angelov, Deputy Minister of Economy Energy and Tourism , Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism

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9:50

Developments in Bulgarian Offset Policy

Julian Nikolov

Julian Nikolov, Director Economic Policy, Ministry of Economy and Energy

• Understanding industrial cooperation and offsets in Bulgaria
• Bulgaria as an international partner
• Developments in official offset policy
• Integrating Bulgarian offset procedure with EU directives
• Future developments
 

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10:30

Morning Coffee

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10:45

Korean Offset Programme and Valuation Method

Jaeseok  Lee

Jaeseok Lee, Senior Researcher , Defence Agency for Technology and Quality, South Korea

• Providing support and assistance to UK companies
• Promoting UK exports through the use and development of mutually beneficial offset practices
• Managing offsets in the absence of an official policy
• Changes and developments in UK offset guidelines

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11:25

Belgian Offset Practice

Luc Ballet

Luc Ballet, Acting Counsellor General, Federal Public Service Economy, Belgium

• National security considerations
• Offsets as a means to maintain and develop the technological base of Belgian industry
 

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12:05

Defence Technology: Offsets, Procurement and Delivery

Per Magnus  Larsson

Per Magnus Larsson , Attorney-at-law, Armasuisse

• Swiss offset controls
• Technology transfer

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12:45

Networking Lunch

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14:00

INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION

Roger Bulgin

Roger Bulgin, Managing Director, Offsets 2000

Luc Ballet

Luc Ballet, Acting Counsellor General, Federal Public Service Economy, Belgium

Julian Nikolov

Julian Nikolov, Director Economic Policy, Ministry of Economy and Energy

Lars Ajaxon

Lars Ajaxon, Senior Advisor, SOFF

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14:50

Offsets; good or bad for the European Defence Equipment Market ?

Jan Pie

Jan Pie, Secretary General , Swedish Security and Defence Industry Association

Observations of the current debate in EU

·       Pros and Cons of different offset practice scenarios

·       Advantages with  EDA’s Code of Conduct

·       Long term effects of the EU-commission principal line

·       Possible future options for smaller nations

 

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15:30

Afternoon Tea

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16:00

Offset Policies and EU Law

Aris  Georgopoulos

Aris Georgopoulos , Lecturer in European and Public Law-Advocate, Head of the Research Unit on Defence and Strategic Procurement, PPRG, University of Nottingham, UK

• The legal ramifications of an offset policy absence
• Extracting guidance from EU offset policy
• Maintaining accountability
• Is it necessary to outline specific offset practice?

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16:40

Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

Lindsey Shanson

Lindsey Shanson, Editor, Countertrade and Offset

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17:00

Drinks Reception - Sponsored by SAAB

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:00

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Roger Bulgin

Roger Bulgin, Managing Director, Offsets 2000

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9:10

Industrial Cooperation and Offsets in the Czech Republic

Pavel Zaboj

Pavel Zaboj, Secretary of the Offset Committee, Ministry Of Industry And Trade

• New Czech legislation governing offset controls
• Current procedures and practices
• Partnering with the Czech Republic

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9:50

Strategy for Development of the Bulgarian Defence Technological-Industrial Base - BDIA Point of View

Dimitar Dimitrov

Dimitar Dimitrov, Head of Division (Support of research and applied activities), Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies with Hydroaerodynamics Centre

• Experiences and case studies
• Long-term strategy and goals for  the future

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10:30

Morning Coffee

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11:00

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Eric  Longnecker

Eric Longnecker , Director, Strategic Analysis Division, US Dept Of Commerce

• US government offset policy
• Balancing the needs of contractors with anti-offset government policy
• The impact of offsets on the industrial base – do offsets harm job creation in the US?

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11:40

SPECIAL ADDRESS

Diógenes Lima Neto

Diógenes Lima Neto , International Projects Management, BAF’s Secretariat for Economy and Finances - SEFA, Brazil

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12:20

Networking Lunch

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13:20

Indian Offset Practices

Colonel (Ret'd) Rajiv Chib

Colonel (Ret'd) Rajiv Chib, Former Secretariat, DOFA, MOD India, Price Waterhouse Coopers

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14:00

Pioneering Offset Solutions on the New Frontier of NATO

  • Brief snap shots of sourcing, investment promotion and debt placement as offset solutions with suggestions for offset policies.
  • Outline of tech transfer program utilizing cutting edge technology with innovative impact on host country’s economy and competitiveness. The role of the offset obligor in facilitating the application and exploitation of the technology
  • Dusan Bevc

    Dusan Bevc, Consultant, Business Consultancy and Agency

    James Barkas

    James Barkas, Managing Director, Business Network International

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    14:40

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

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    14:50

    Afternoon Tea

    Workshops

    Implementing and Managing Offset Programmes

    Implementing and Managing Offset Programmes

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    9 February 2011
    Sofia, Bulgaria

    Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan

    5 Sveta Nedelya Square
    Sofia 1000
    Bulgaria

    Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan

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