Accelerating growth in a connected Mediterranean region

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1 Accelerating growth in a connected Mediterranean region EY Strategic Growth Forum Mediterranean 9-10 February 2017 Rome, Italy

2 Join us at the EY Strategic Growth Forum Mediterranean 2

3 Rome hosts the next EY SGF Mediterranean 9-10 February 2017 SGF Mediterranean is an exceptional occasion to discuss the strategic growth opportunities across the Mediterranean area through an analysis of financial flows and investment potential, especially given the Mediterranean s unique position between the mature Western economies and the emerging Far East markets. The Forum convenes market leaders, high-growth companies, entrepreneurs, innovators, industry experts, representatives of financial institutions, government officials and policy makers from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, India and China who, over the course of the two-day event, bring to life the debate on how to create, sustain and accelerate growth. SGF Mediterranean offers participants access to top experts, updates on market trends, the latest thinking on critical economic issues and actionable direction from C-level executives and entrepreneurs with extraordinary experiences. Visit ey.com/sgfmed2017 for further information about the event and the EY SGF program.

4 What happened at the first edition The first Strategic Growth Forum Mediterranean took place in Rome in April 2015 and featured 72 speakers from the world of business, government and media. During 3 plenary sessions, 5 sector break out sessions and 5 special sessions these top executives, entrepreneurs, advisors and investors discussed and shared their ideas and stories on how to drive growth and investment across the region, serving as an inspiration for over 600 attendees. Accelerating growth in the Mediterranean region, the challenge of youth unemployment and a new path for government and entrepreneurship were among the numerous topics of discussion. 4

5 5 keynote speakers 65 panelists from high-growth, marketleading companies 95 media registered 2 papers published #SGFMed #SGFMed received 6.8 million impressions 1,061 Twitter mentions by 282 users Average of 530 tweets per day, 22 per hour

6 What to expect this year 6

7 Join us in Rome February 2017 to share experiences on innovation, technology, infrastructure, energy efficiency and safety and cyber security and to explore how top entrepreneurs, influential business and government leaders, investors and advisors from around the world are transforming opportunity into growth.

8 Thursday 9/2 Agenda 12:00 Registration and lunch 13:30 Official opening 13:30 Keynote speech: Opportunities for Italy and the Mediterranean in relation to the Middle and Far East 13:50 Keynote speech: The role of Mediterranean in building a new preferential relationship between Far East and Europe 14:10 Panel plenary session: Critical issues and potential for development of the Mediterranean region along the Far East- European Union axis 15:00 Keynote speech: Development of Broader Middle East opportunities for the Mediterranean basin 15:30 Break 16:00 Breakout sessions Infrastructure and logistics Technology and the digital impact Energy, renewable energies and energy efficiency Safety, security and cyber security 17:30 Panel plenary session: Financial investments as a driver of growth 18:15 Accelerating entrepreneurs program 18:30 Keynote speech: Growth opportunities from a financial lender s perspective 19:00 Closing speech 19:30 End day 1 19:45 Wine-tasting experience and cocktail reception 20:30 Networking dinner 8

9 Friday 10/2 09:00 Opening 09:00 Keynote speech: Migratory flows and the impact on the economy 09:30 Panel plenary session: The role of the Mediterranean as part of the great digital transformation 10:30 Break 11:00 Breakout sessions Infrastructure and logistics Technology and the digital impact Energy, renewable energies and energy efficiency Safety, security and cyber security 12:30 Lunch Family Business Roundtable Lunch 14:00 Panel plenary session: Women in leadership 15:10 Keynote speech: The centrality of the Mediterranean in the future of Europe 16:30 Wrap-up and close For updates on this year s agenda and speakers, visit: ey.com/sgfmed2017

10 Participate! Forum invitation and registration The EY Strategic Growth Forum Mediterranean will sell out! Request your invitation now to secure your spot. Registration fee is 700 and includes all Forum-sponsored meals, reception, entertainment and special sessions. Accommodation and travel are not included. For more information visit: ey.com/sgfmed

11 Where Rome, Italy Who 500+ C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, innovators and government officials Venue Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts When 9-10 February 2017 How much 700 (entrance on both days of the event, plus food and beverages. The registration fee does not include travel to Rome or accommodation)

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