Colombia has quickly become one of Latin America’s most important economies, recording strong GDP growth of 4.6% in 2014 – well above the regional growth rates of its neighbouring countries at about 2%.
Tipped as the best place to do business in Latin America by World Bank 2014 survey, there is also an increasing demand for quality infrastructure, transportation, electricity and water due to its rapidly growing middle-class.
Singapore companies in infrastructure will find opportunities as the government has pledged US$33.9 billion in infrastructural development till 2018, consisting of enhancements to roads, railways, ports, airports and riverine navigation.
The oil and gas sector is also looking up, producing more than 1 million barrels a day. Investments in the sector have averaged US$6.9 billion per year since 2010, maximizing returns from expanded production.
Join us to understand the current economic and business landscape in Colombia, especially the opportunities in the Oil & Gas and Infrastructure.
HIGHLIGHTS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Business owners, business development managers and key decision makers with interest to venture into Colombia, especially those in Oil & Gas and Infrastructure sectors
Event Details:
Programme* - programme subject to change without prior notice
Tipped as the best place to do business in Latin America by World Bank 2014 survey, there is also an increasing demand for quality infrastructure, transportation, electricity and water due to its rapidly growing middle-class.
Singapore companies in infrastructure will find opportunities as the government has pledged US$33.9 billion in infrastructural development till 2018, consisting of enhancements to roads, railways, ports, airports and riverine navigation.
The oil and gas sector is also looking up, producing more than 1 million barrels a day. Investments in the sector have averaged US$6.9 billion per year since 2010, maximizing returns from expanded production.
Join us to understand the current economic and business landscape in Colombia, especially the opportunities in the Oil & Gas and Infrastructure.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Update on Colombia’s economic outlook
- Hear about opportunities within the Oil & Gas and Infrastructure sectors.
- Understand the legal and fiscal aspects of doing business in Colombia
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Business owners, business development managers and key decision makers with interest to venture into Colombia, especially those in Oil & Gas and Infrastructure sectors
Event Details:
| Date | 14 October 2015 |
| Time | 2:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Venue | Little Red Dot, IE Singapore |
| Price | Free of charge |
Programme* - programme subject to change without prior notice
| Time | Programme | |
| 2.00pm | Registration and Networking | |
| 2.30pm | Welcome Address Ms Natalie Choo, Group Director, Americas Group, IE Singapore |
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| 2.40pm | Opening Remarks Mr Mauricio Baquero-Pardo, Colombia Chargé d'affaires |
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| 2.50pm | IE Insights: Sectors of Opportunities in Colombia Mr Francisco Rios, Centre Director, Mexico City Overseas Centre |
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| 3.20pm | Networking Tea Break | |
| 3.50pm | Market Insight: Outlook on Colombia and the Investment Opportunities Ms Monica Villegas Tomlin, Senior Advisor, ProColombia |
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| 4.20pm | Legal overview for foreign companies investing into Colombia Mr Ramiro Rodriguez, Director, Duane Morris & Selvam LLP |
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| 4.50pm |
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| 5.30 pm | Q&A Panel
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| 6.00pm | Event End |
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