Inter-American Development Bank. Private Sector Seminars

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1 Inter-American Development Bank Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors Private Sector Seminars General Information & Registration Process Calgary, March 24-28, 2011 Please note all events and times are subject to change

2 IDB Business Opportunities - General Information IDB Annual Meeting - March 24-28, 2011 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is the main source of multilateral financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Loan approvals and guarantees were almost $16 billion in Each year, the Boards of Governors of the IDB and the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) hold their Annual Meeting in one of the Bank's member countries. This official gathering is a forum for discussion among the institution's Governors, most of whom are Ministers of Finance, Presidents of Central Banks, or other high level authorities of the member countries. In 2011, the Annual Meeting will take place in Calgary, Canada. This important forum attracts a large number of participants from across the Americas, Europe and Asia including Heads of Government, Ministers, representatives of financial institutions, international organizations and civil society, as well as from leading companies. World-class speakers will share their expertise on key economic and social development issues impacting the region, from infrastructure development to social and corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability. Key elements of the program Pre-Meeting Seminars Thursday, March 24, 2011 Working with the IDB on Private Sector Projects and Public-Private- Partnerships Prior to the Annual Meeting, a private sector day has been jointly organised by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Export Development Canada, the Alberta Department of International and Intergovernmental Relations and Calgary Economic Development. The morning seminar will focus on the IDB s Non-Sovereign Guarantee (NSG) operations and on how to do business with the Bank. Individual matchmaking sessions between participants will be arranged during the afternoon (and throughout the whole IDB meeting). In the late afternoon of March 24, an optional seminar on IDB projects in Haiti will also be open to delegates. IDB General Information & Registration Page 2 of 6 Updated

3 IDB Business Seminars, March 25-26, 2011 The IDB is offering a series of seminars geared to the interests of the private sector. The topics for Calgary have been chosen in cooperation with the Canadian host, and touch on such key topics as modalities for investing in infrastructure projects, the socially responsible development of natural resources, and the future of oil in a carbon-conscious world. The IDB website, offers a complete list, along with key themes for each business seminar. Each of these will feature high-level participants. Networking Opportunities, March The Annual Meeting will provide several networking opportunities as well as access to key business, IDB and government contacts. Individual matchmaking will be offered to business participants during the event. The Government of Canada will operate a dedicated facility to provide an appropriate environment for private matchmaking meetings between business people. A Canada Information Centre, immediately beside the venue for the key IDB seminars, will coordinate meetings requests. A Business Lounge will also provide a standing venue for business-to-business meetings. Participants attending the pre-meeting seminars on March 24 who indicate an interest in oneon-one meetings will be contacted beforehand by the event organiser for a company profile and more information on specific sectors of interest. Our service provider will make every effort possible to match companies with appropriate contacts or partners. A final copy of the meeting schedule will be provided to participants prior to the event. Gala Dinner of the Americas, March 25 The Canadian Council for the Americas is hosting a gala dinner the evening of March 25. This may be of interest for business participants as an opportunity to meet or host key business contacts. IDB General Information & Registration Page 3 of 6 Updated

4 Business Sectors The private sector events during the IDB meeting will focus primarily on the following sectors: Infrastructure (Building Products & Construction) Environment Technologies (Renewable Energy, Cleantech) Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Mining (Metals, Minerals and Related Equipment, Services and Technology) Agricultural Technology and Equipment Electric Power Equipment and Services Oil and Gas Equipment and Services Rail and Urban Transit Services Industries and Capital Projects Canadian, Latin American and Caribbean companies with interests in these fields and with a business interest in the Americas will find participation in the IDB meeting particularly valuable. Conditions for Participation IDB Annual Meeting, March 25-28, 2011 Participation at the Annual Meeting is by invitation. All business participants will need to register beforehand for the Calgary Meeting. Companies interested in being invited should request an invitation from the Secretary of the Bank at the address indicated below, or send an to AnnualMeeting@iadb.org There is no cost for registering. Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and other expenses. Pre-Seminar Thursday, March 24, 2011 This event is by invitation only. Should you be interested in attending, please contact carmen.altamirano@international.gc.ca or at Gala Dinner of the Americas, March 25, 2011 Participation is open to all. For details, please consult IDB General Information & Registration Page 4 of 6 Updated

5 Accommodation The Annual Meeting will be held at the downtown Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Centrally located hotels and those attached to the Convention Centre have been selected for their proximity to the Convention Centre and their suitability for IDB Annual Meeting. A shuttle bus service from these hotels to the Convention Centre will be offered. In order to book hotels, please visit the IDB Host Country Secretariat Under Accommodation, participants will be taken to the hotel reservation website, where they can view the various hotels available, room rates and the number of rooms available by price and room type. Delegations and participants are encouraged to reserve hotel rooms early as there are limited numbers of lower-priced rooms. The deadline for registration at these rates is February 23, After this date, rates are expected to increase and availability and choice will become more limited. Travel Documents As a visiting delegate and participant, you may be required to obtain a visa (called a Temporary Resident Visa) to enter Canada. We recommend applying early for a visa. To find the Canadian foreign mission or consulate, and for more information on traveling to Canada, please visit The information is under Participants/Travel and visas. The passport must be signed and valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into the country (with available blank pages). An onward or return ticket is also required. IDB General Information & Registration Page 5 of 6 Updated

6 Check List To avoid delays in processing your registration, please ensure that all items noted below are completed and that you have informed your contact at the Canadian Embassy. [ ] sent to request an invitation for the IDB Annual Meeting to AnnualMeeting@iadb.org. The deadline is February 15, [ ] Visa applied for at local Canadian Embassy, if required. [ ] Passport signed and valid for at least six months for participants from Latin America and the Caribbean. [ ] Accommodation booked via The cut-off date for hotel reservations in contracted hotels is February 23, [ ] For interested participants, sent to carmen.altamirano@international.gc.ca to confirm your participation at the IDB pre-meeting day, Thursday, March 24, [ ] For interested participants, reservation for the CCA Gala dinner, Friday, March 25, 2011 done at IDB General Information & Registration Page 6 of 6 Updated