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Offsets 2010
25 January - 26 January 2010
Offsets 2010

SAE Media Group's Offsets 2010 is well timed to provide you with updates on the latest international offset programmes and policies. Offsets have become a technological, industrial and financial phenomenon. For many companies they are
a crucial tool for winning offshore business and developing positive commercial co-operation.

The environment is changing and existing and emerging nations are all playing their part. This conference will examine the constant evolution and increases in offset requirements in the world defence and civil export markets.

The event brings together key senior policy and decision makers from around the globe. Network with international speakers and attendees who will share and update you on international offsets, countertrade and economic issues.

 

  • Victor Komardin, Deputy Director General, FSUE, Rosoboronexport, Russia
  • Peter Scaruppe, Assistant Director, Industry & Market, European Defence Agency
  • Colonel (Ret'd) Ragiv Chib, (Former) Secretariat for Defence Offset Facilitation Agency, Offset Consultant, India
     

Conference agenda

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:00

The background to offsets, the market and legal requirements

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10:00

The diversity of offset with excellent supporting case studies and examples

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10:30

Morning Coffee

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11:00

Offset as a business development tool

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11:30

Key customer priorities and emerging trends

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12:00

How to reduce risk and enhance profitability

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12:30

Interactive Questions and Answer Session

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13:00

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 Magazine

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9:10

OPENING ADDRESS

  • Overview of the new European code of conduct
  • Impact the new code of conduct will have on Europe and the rest of the world
  • Existing markets and new opportunities
  • What does the future hold?
  • Peter Scaruppe

    Peter Scaruppe, Assistant Director, Industry & Market, European Defence Agency

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    9:50

    Offset in the Baltic States: an Estonian Case

    Rasmus Lindmaa

    Rasmus Lindmaa, Chief Expert, Innovation and Procurement, Ministry of Defence, Estonia

  • Update of the economic climate
  • Stance towards offsets and industrial cooperation in the region
  • The new offset code of conduct – why we are using the new policy
  • Recent case studies
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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    11:00

    Interpretation of Bulgarian Offset Procedures

    Julian Nikolov

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

  • Procedures and requirements for Bulgarian offset programmes
  • Understanding Industrial co-operation and offsets in Bulgaria
  • Latest developments in Bulgarian offset policy
  • Future changes for international operations
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    11:40

    SPECIAL ADDRESS

    Colonel (ret'd) Rajiv Chib

    Colonel (ret'd) Rajiv Chib, (Former) Secretariat for Defence Offset Facilitation Agency, Offset Consultant, Offset Consultant

  • Indian offsets requirements and policies
  • Experiences of ongoing programmes
  • Future evolution
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    12:20

    Networking Lunch

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    13:50

    Israel's Offset Strategy

    Gabriel Golomb

    Gabriel Golomb, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Defence Trade & Labor, Israel

  • Israeli 2010 programme review
  • Recent case studies
  • How is the environment changing?
  • New challenges
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    14:30

    Offsets – An Industrial Overview

    Roger Bulgin

    Roger Bulgin, Offset Manager, Chemring Group, UK

  • Analysis of the current offset environment
  • Challenges encountered and overcome in the past year
  • The credit crunch and the limitation on trade – how has it affected industrial partnerships?
  • Case studies and examples
  • What does the future hold?
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    15:10

    Corruption Risks in Offsets Contracts

    Mark Pyman

    Mark Pyman, Director International Defence Programme, Transparency International UK

  • Programme overview and update for 2010
  • Aspects and considerations of the UAE
  • Management of offsets
  • International collaboration and interoperability
  • Challenges encountered and overcome
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    15:50

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One Followed by Afternoon Tea

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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 Magazine

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    9:10

    OPENING ADDRESS

    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

  • An update of the European offset programme and the legal implications of the new code of conduct
  • How is the economic environment in Europe changing
  • European business practices
  • Evolution in the coming years
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    9:50

    INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION

    Joel Johnson

    Joel Johnson, Executive Director, International Teal Group

    Daniel Duguay

    Daniel Duguay, Director of IRB Programme, Industry Canada

    Roger Bulgin

    Roger Bulgin, Offset Manager, Chemring Group, UK

    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

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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    11:00

    KEYNOTE ADDRESS

    Victor Komardin

    Victor Komardin, Deputy Director General, FSUE, Rosoboronexport

  • Doing business with Russia
  • Recent developments
  • Experience as a foreign partner 
  • Future potential
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    11:40

    The Offset Programme in Canada

    Daniel Duguay

    Daniel Duguay, Director of IRB Programme, Industry Canada

  • Adoption of offset legislation – an update on developments
  • Opening of Canadian market
  • Canada as an international partner
  • Challenges to date
  • Future plans
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    12:20

    Networking Lunch

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    13:50

    Colombia’s New Offset Strategy

    Daniela Fina Alario

    Daniela Fina Alario, Head of the Industrial Cooperation Group, Ministry of Defence, Colombia

  • Colombia’s new guidelines and vision
  • National industry partnerships and relationships
  • Colombia as a foreign partner
  • Future potential
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    14:30

    The United States and International Offsets

    Joel Johnson

    Joel Johnson, Executive Director, International Teal Group

  • Programme update for 2010 – What’s new?
  • Industry factors and concerns
  • What kind of a role has the economic crisis played on offsets in the last year?
  • The United States as a foreign partner – position compared to the rest of the world
  • Moving forward
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    15:10

    The Opportunities and Constraints in Limited Scale Offset Programmes and Projects – A Slovenian Case Study

    Dusan Bevc

    Dusan Bevc, Head, Industrial Cooperation Group, Business Network International

  • Programme review and main considerations for offsets in Slovenia
  • How have offset processes developed in Slovenia since 2001
  • Understanding offset fulfilment processes in Slovenia
  • Small is beautiful – Slovenian offset practices and the benefits of smaller trade partnerships
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    15:50

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two Followed by Afternoon Tea

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