ONE SEA, THREE CONTINENTS SHARING COMMON GOALS BARCELONA 2018 12 Casa Llotja de Mar / November 21 st-23 rd the unlimited med
The Barcelona MEDAWEEK The is nowadays an iconic economic conference dedicated to promoting the Mediterranean, its key economic sectors and cultural values on a global level. The event serves a reference point for voicing the interests of the private sector in the socioeconomic development of the region. Since its debut in 2006, the MedaWeek Barcelona has been jointly-organized by the Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME) and the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navigation, as well as with the collaboration of prominent Euro-Mediterranean organizations. MedaWeek Barcelona is the largest economic event in the Mediterranean #MedaWeek18
The Barcelona MEDAWEEK Throughout the last eleventh editions, over 18,200 businessmen and businesswomen have participated and attended MedaWeek Barcelona. MedaWeek Barcelona is a must-attend event for businesses, corporations, governments and multilateral organizations from both sides of the Mediterranean basin. With over a decade of success, the MedaWeek Barcelona continues to provide a dynamic platform for the promotion of a strong Euro-Mediterranean alliances and regional economic integration. Following a decade of international appraise, MedaWeek Barcelona has become the reference point in the Mediterranean for economic and political dialogue, voicing the interests of the private sector and high level policy-makers in the region and the World. A dynamic platform for the promotion of the Mediterranean in the world, of a strong Euro-Mediterranean alliance and regional economic integration. Ahmed M. El wakil President of ASCAME #MedaWeek18
Objectives MEDAWEEK Create business synergies and networking between countries and companies of the region Provide a platform for reflection and exchange of experiences regarding the major economic tendencies in the Mediterranean Promote the Mediterranean region and its key economic sectors on a global level Influence and shape the evolution of Mediterranean economies by exchanging expert experiences, promoting investment, as well as introducing development plans and projects #MedaWeek18
Top Reasons to Attend MEDAWEEK The most iconic economic event in the Mediterranean in the Mediterranean, Europe and the Arab World A groundbreaking event that provides timely and relevant topics, by keeping-up with the Mediterranean s latest developments from both a policy and business perspective A crucial economic platform for networking at the highest level An event that features international top speakers and expert-driven meetings Prominent and high-level event that counts with the most notable participation of organizing partners, sponsors, endorsing organizations and media partners #MedaWeek18
Who Attends? MEDAWEEK Companies & CEOs 67% International & Regional Institutions 33% Banking Industry Services Logistic Energy Assistants Profile High Government Officers: Presidents of governments Ministers Ambassadors Representatives of public institutions Presidents and Managing Directors of Chambers of Commerce Private institutions and companies: CEOs Managing Directors Businessmen and businesswomen Investors Entrepreneurs #MedaWeek18
12 MEDAWEEK BCN 2018 ONE SEA, THREE CONTINENTS SHARING COMMON GOALS Casa Llotja de Mar Barcelona November 21 st -23 rd, 2018
12 MEDAWEEK BARCELONA 2018 MedaWeek 2018 ONE SEA, THREE CONTINENTS SHARING COMMON GOALS Over the course of three days (November 21st, 22nd and 23rd), the MedaWeek Barcelona will host a number of key thematic and sectoral fora. In the past editions, the event counted with more than 35 thematic fora, 600 working sessions, 1,710 prominent speakers, enjoyed over 18,200 attendees from all over the world and counted with coverage from more than 75 Media outlets. These included entrepreneurs and representatives of the private sector, business support organizations such as chambers of commerce and promotion agencies, political authorities, and international coverage from a number of local and foreign media agencies. Altogether, the MedaWeek Barcelona saw participation from over 42 countries across the globe and this year s edition is no exception. #MedaWeek18
12 MedaWeek 2018 MEDAWEEK BARCELONA 2018 Event match Event 2018 Motto One Sea, Three Continents: Sharing Common Goals Venue Casa Llotja de Mar, Barcelona, Spain Date November 21 st -23 rd, 2018 The 12 th edition of the (MedaWeek Barcelona) as in previous editions will bring many trending topics on the table and serve as the flagship Mediterranean entrepreneurial-economic platform for the entire world. This year s edition aims to cover three main objectives and the central axis is about innovation and digitalization. Firstly, the importance for key players from the three continents that are part of the Mediterranean region and their neighboring countries to understand and embrace their common goals and explore how to develop them into synergies. With over a decade of solid experience and successful outcomes, MedaWeek Barcelona offers new and timely topics, ample networking opportunities, and serves as a central hub for representatives of the private sector in the Mediterranean and beyond #MedaWeek18
12 MedaWeek 2018 MEDAWEEK BARCELONA 2018 Secondly, to consolidate MedaWeek Barcelona as the regional entrepreneurial-economic hub thus becoming the flagship platform for exchange, dialogue and integration par excellence. Thirdly, provide a gateway for stakeholders to network, do business and exchange points of view for the region s business growth. The Mediterranean can also benefit from its current regional riches, in a way to strategize towards a progressive future. It should maximize its social resources such as its vast human capital and young talent and translate them into dynamic entrepreneurship and digital innovation, particularly in services. As Benjamin Franklin said an investment in knowledge pays the best interest. The region s diversity should result in cooperation, but as a quality and advantage to: amplify and diversify economic trends, attract investment and strengthen international cooperation between northern and southern Mediterranean countries. MedaWeek Barcelona has become an innovative framework for cooperation, aimed at achieving a more prosperous, competitive and peaceful region Miquel Valls President of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce #MedaWeek18
12 EVENTS
Events The Mediterranean Week for Economic Leaders has served for years as a catalyst for regional initiatives, trends, industry breakthroughs, and networking. In addition, it serves as a regional platform to present projects and collaborations. As shown in prior years, the MedaWeek Barcelona provides the perfect place par excellence to discuss current and trending topics among experts, businesses, organizations as well as others stakeholders from both sides of the Mediterranean basin. In order to follow tradition and provide open and dynamic platforms to continue developing communication, networking and collaborations. Three types of events will be held: Forums, Meetings and Meda Talks. With over a decade of solid experience and successful outcomes, the MedaWeek Barcelona offers new and timely topics, ample networking opportunities, and serves as an entreprenurial economic platform in the Mediterranean and beyond.
12 FORUMS
15 North Africa Business Development Forum Co-organized with: Regional Business Dialogue: 5+5 Western Mediterranean Countries The 15 th edition of the North Africa Business Development Forum is one of the most iconic fora of the, and by far the longest-running one. Like every year, this session is jointly organized by the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), and lays the groundwork for exploring the most relevant topics in the region. Concretely, the NABDF addresses the economic climate in North Africa, as well as its repercussions on politics and society. Represented by the business communities of both North Africa and Southern Europe, this Forum shines light on key economic trends and developments across the region. Represented by the business community of both North Africa and the Mediterranean, #NABDF18 plans to bring to the surface key economic trends across the entire region #NABDF18
1 Mediterranean Innovation and Digital Summit New Economy for the Mediterranean Mediterranean Innovation Forum: Will serve as a platform for international and regional companies, start-ups, innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors to showcase their innovations and inventions, discuss various topics and establish business relationships that ultimately enrich the economy. Mediterranean Digital & Technology Forum: Will showcase the latest trends and connect key stakeholders from across the continent through keynotes, breakout sessions and networking events. Mediterranean Start-up & Entrepreneurship Forum: Will provide an opportunity for Mediterranean start-ups and entrepreneurs to showcase themselves to investors and the press. Finance & Funds for Mediterranean Entrepreneurship Meeting: Will serve as a platform to introduce a more critical assessment of funding conditions in the region s ecosystem while also helping to highlight focus areas for improving these conditions. Innovation will play a key role in driving economic growth globally and in the Mediterranean region. Moreover, it facilities the transfer towards a knowledge-based society, encourages the diversification of the economy, improves the investment and ultimately boosts economic growth and stability. #MedaInnovation18
3 Mediterranean Hospitality Forum Toward the Sustainability in the Mediterranean Hospitality The 3 rd Meda Hotels Forum co-organized with IHRA and MHRA will highlight successful strategies that companies can use to make their hotel and tourism products more sustainable, trendy and attractive. The event will challenge businesses and governments to address their present travel policies, as well as demonstrating case studies and success stories from around the region and internationally. Topics like the following will be discussed in this Forum: An Overview of Hotel Performance in the Mediterranean Region. Sustainable Development in the Hospitality Industry. Classification & Standardization in the Hospitality Industry. Inspiring the Future Workforce. #MedaHospitality18 the hotels and hospitality sector has an important role in shedding light on the Mediterranean s projection, which aims to welcome hundreds million visitors per year by the start of the next decade. #MedaHospitality18
2 Mediterranean Halal Forum The 2 nd edition of the Mediterranean Halal Forum co-organized once more with the Halal Institute will be the perfect space to talk about how the halal industry is becoming more a universal icon or ecosystem of high quality and wholesomeness than a merely certification associated to religion. The global halal market has now expanded beyond the food sector to pharmaceuticals, health products, medical devices, cosmetics, travel and tourism, fashion, as well as service sector components such as logistics, marketing, print and electronic media, packaging, branding, and financing. The halal industry is becoming exponentially one of the most promising and potentially high value-added industries. Topics like the following will be discussed in this forum: The Potential and Opportunities for Halal Sectors in the Mediterranean region. What halal sectors offer the best investment opportunities? How European and Euro-med Companies in responding to the increasing Halal food demand? Cosmetic, food and tourism sectors. This #MediHalal18 the Halal market is an emergent market since it has massive potential for growth. It is expected to grow from 45,3 billion US dollars in 2016 to over 58,3 billions by 2022. #MedaHalal18
2 Mediterranean Human Capital Meeting The 2 nd edition of this meeting, coorganized once more with BBi Communication, will address the opportunities diversity and talent mobility offers as well as the need of the digitalization of Human Resources both from an educational perspective as from a management perspective. The meeting will gather experts, decision maker and companies that will share their experiences, best practices and discuss the difficulties they are currently facing as well as highlighting the urgent need of diversity management and technical innovative knowledge in the era of information and technology. The Mediterranean Human Capital Meeting will play a significant role in understanding the importance of human capital by bringing experts and companies to discuss experiences, best practices and prepare for current and future challenges. Join us at the Mediterranean Human Capital Meeting to share the importance of human capital, diversity, education and digitalization of innovative talent in the current development situations #MedaHumanCapital18
1 Mediterranean Talks The Mediterranean Talks will provide an open platform to discuss trending topics taking into account social, political and economic transformations and growing economic potentialities. Participants will have the perfect opportunity to discuss challenges, trends, visions, and possible future opportunities and collaborations for businesses in several industries. In order to build a shared and sustainable future for the region, it is becoming increasingly clear the importance of actions and commitments from businesses in partnership with the public sector and civil society. #MedaTalk18 will offer a unique networking opportunity for regulators, industry practitioners and business leaders to share their experiences and visions and how they would apply to the feasibility of Marshall Plan in the Mediterranean and the opportunities that gas in the Eastern Mediterranean entails #MedaTalk18
12 INSTITUTIONAL MEETINGS
Institutional Meetings An ideal space for organizations to hold internal institutional meetings within the framework of the Mediterranean Week for Economic Leaders 2018. It is a must to take advantage of the foremost iconic conference in the Mediterranean that has become a flagship over the years as a central meeting point that has served for political, business and other leaders of society to shape regional and industry agendas. ASCAME Executive Committee. General Assembly for MHRA jointly with IHRA. Board Meeting for MHRA jointly with IHRA. General Assembly for BUSINESSMED. The perfect place for meeting all important key figures from Mediterranean region. The whole Mediterranean and beyond, in one place. #MedaWeek18
12 PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
Projects & Initiatives The Mediterranean Week for Economic Leaders serves as a platform to disseminate the development of Euro-Mediterranean projects and programs. EBSOMED Academy Blue Growth Community Mid-Term Conference 1 Blue Growth the blue way of life Life Clinomics MedaWeek Barcelona provides space and a platform for Projects and Initiatives to present their work and developments. LIFE15 CCA/ES/000102 This project has been funded with support from the European Commission #MedaWeek18
12 Barcelona, the economic capital of the Mediterranean MEDAWEEK BARCELONA 2018 Venue Casa Llotja de Mar, Passeig de Isabel II, 1 Barcelona Spain
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12 Last edition s prominent Sponsors and Partners MEDAWEEK BARCELONA 2018 Prominent Sponsors: Partners: General Council for Islamic Banks And Financial Institutions
12 Media partners 2018 MEDAWEEK BARCELONA 2018 Global Communication Partner: Official English Media Partner: Media Partners: Media coverage
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