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INVITATION
Danish Business Delegation to CUBA
26 – 28 (29) May 2015
Registration Deadline: Wednesday 8 April 2015
Cuba has become the center of attention after the process
initiated between the US and Cuba.
The Cuban ministry for Foreign Trade and Investments has
launched 246 projects where they are looking for foreign
investors. These projects will both contribute to a growing Cuban
market, but can also contribute to a growing Caribbean market.
The projects are estimated to include investments for USD 3
billion per year the next many year.
Confederation of Danish Industry and Senior Advisor Ole Sohn is
planning a Danish business delegation to Cuba 26-28 May 2015
with the purpose of learning more about the market opportunities
for Danish companies, and to match Danish companies with
relevant Cuban companies, organizations and officials.
SECTORS
Danish companies within the following sectors are especially
interesting seen from a Cuban point of view:
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Construction
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Water Management
Food, Agribusiness and Food Technology
Healthcare
Danish Business Delegation to Cuba
26 – 28 (29) May 2015
WHY CUBA
Cuba has 11.5 million inhabitants and furthermore 3 million tourists visiting every year. A number of
factors make Cuba attractive as a business destination:
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A highly educated and skilled workforce
A new and rapidly growing private sector
Low levels of crime and violence
Geography and infrastructure: Cuba is placed centrally in the Americas, and Cuba has 10
international airports and a new deep-water harbor (Port Mariel)
Increasing GDP Growth: 3.1 pct. in 2012 compared to 2.4 in 2010 (source: US Gov)
Cuba is currently working on a currency reform to merge the country’s two currencies
New economic reforms: Cuba has adopted a new law (no. 118) with the purpose of attracting
more foreign investment, has created a new special development zone (ZED Mariel) with an
attractive tax regime and has announced that Cuba is looking to attract USD 3 billion in foreign
investment annually.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
The Program offers you the chance to learn
about current trends and opportunities in
Cuba. The program will include meetings
with relevant companies, import
organizations and government officials, as
well as more sector specific meetings and
site visits.
The final program will reflect the
preferences of the Danish business
delegation
Furthermore, it will be possible to stay an
additional day to experience Cuba.
Tuesday 26 May
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Departure Copenhagen – Havana
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Arrival Havana
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Evening briefing and dinner
Wednesday 27 May
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Business Seminar
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Sector Seminars
Lunch
B2B Meetings
Dinner
Thursday 28 May
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Site visit: The Economic Trade Zone
(ZED Mariel)
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Lunch
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Site visit: Sector specific site visits
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Departure Havana – Copenhagen
Additional program
Friday 29 May
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Visiting Havana and the area around
Havana
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Departure Havana – Copenhagen
Danish Business Delegation to Cuba
26 – 28 (29) May 2015
PRICE: DKK 15,000
The price covers participation of two company representatives. A third representative can join for an
additional cost of DKK 3,000 + VAT. Should the company wish to sign up for more than one sector the
participation fee for joining an additional sector with one representative will be DKK 3,000 + VAT.
The price is calculated on a basis of eight participating companies and assuming that export
promotional support is granted for the delegation through the Danish Trade Council.
HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
The price does not include airfare and hotel accommodation. Upon your registration, you will receive a
travel proposal from BCD Travel. Please contact Ms. Susanna Vasquez or Ms. Annette Paludan for
further assistance regarding travel arrangements at [email protected].
Local transportation between commercial activities in Cuba is included in the price.
REGISTRATION
Please complete the form on page 4 and return it by email to [email protected]. Deadline for
binding registration is Wednesday 8 April. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation of
your participation.
CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Confederation of Danish Industry
Kathrine Lyster-Clausen, Market Advisor
[email protected]
+45 2616 7248
Sohn Consulting
Ole Sohn, Senior Advisor
[email protected]
+45 9156 0344
Danish Business Delegation to Cuba
REGISTRATION
26 – 28 (29) May 2015
REGISTRATION
I hereby register for participation in the event as described in the invitation:
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Basic Package (1 sector, two participants): DKK 15,000 excl. VAT
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A third representative: DKK 3,000 excl. VAT
Sector(s): (First sector is included in the price – a second sector costs 3,000 excl. VAT)
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Construction
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Water Management
Food, Agribusiness and Food Technology
Healthcare
The price is calculated on a basis of eight participating companies and a subsidy of 50 per cent from the Danish Trade Council.
If the number of participating companies changes, we reserve the right to offer you participation at a different price. Should this
result in a higher price than quoted, you have the right to cancel your participation.
Costs for travel, accommodation and other expenses not mentioned in the tentative program are not included in the price.
Company: ____________________________________________________________________________
Invoicing Address:
____________________________________________________________________
Postal Code: __________ City: __________________________________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________________________________________________________
Contact person: __________________ Title: ________________________________________________
Direct telephone: _________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________
Participant 1 name: _____________________________________________________________________
Participant 1 email: ______________________________________________________________________
Participant 2 name: _____________________________________________________________________
Participant 2 email: ______________________________________________________________________
Date & Signature: _______________________________________________________________________
Please return the completed registration form to Confederation of Danish Industry, no later than 8 April 2015 to
[email protected]. The names and email addresses of participants can be sent later.
Registration conditions are in accordance with Confederation of Danish Industry’s terms of participation in Export Promotion
Events (following page).
Danish Business Delegation to Cuba
26 – 28 (29) May 2015