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v Conference Date: 25-26 September 2014 v Venue: Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok Legal, Tax & Business Aspects for focusing on MYANMAR SAVE 3,000 THB If register and pay by 25 August 2014 Additional 10% Discount for Group! INVESTMENT IN GREATER MEKONG SUB-REGION: Update on the latest regulatory, legal framework, tax system and proven business strategies for successful investment in Myanmar PANEL OF DISTINGUISHED GUEST SPEAKERS: T. Picon Kittiya T. Nimnual P. J. Hancock C. Toh J. Chan D. Doran Siriporn N. J. Brown Don t miss I. Thornhill J. San J. Blaine Executive Roundtable Discussion on Day I Investment Opportunities, Economic Development and the ASEAN Economic Community in Greater Mekong Sub-Region & Myanmar K. Myint Siri L. S. Pawlita Executive Roundtable Discussion on Day II What You Need to Know Before Investing in Myanmar - Strategies for Setting Up a Business in Myanmar CRITICAL ISSUES & STRATEGIES TO BE UPDATED AND EXPLORED: Plus REAL-LIFE CASE STUDY ON: Investment promotion policies (BOI) for Thai business to invest in greater mekong sub-region & Myanmar Recent developments and key legal aspects concerning M&A transactions in CLMV Recent developments & critical updates of Myanmar s law on foreign investment Managing legal and regulatory risks in Myanmar Executing successful M&A and joint venture agreements in Myanmar Business contracts in Myanmar Potential opportunities and risks consideration in Myanmar s real estate market Tax and non-tax incentives under the foreign investment law Targeting and selecting the right business partners in Myanmar Employment law and HR management in Myanmar: nurturing talent to meet the growth needs of market Structuring and exiting joint ventures in Myanmar Tax in Myanmar Why this event is unique 14 focused topics at the conference Find out from professionals & experts to answer your queries concerning the legal & tax complexities and intriguing marketplace of Myanmar A must-attend premier conference of this year, if your organization is in the planning stage to venture into the Myanmar market or has started operations in Myanmar Hear expert s view & participate in the two interactive panel discussion sessions Executive meeting opportunities *All presentations will be in English./ดำเน นการประช มท งหมดเป นภาษาอ งกฤษ Organized by: UNRIVALLED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES YOU CANNOT MISS: www.asiabusiness-connect.com Official Media : Official Media Websites: For enquiries and registration: Call +66 (0) 2 714 1616 or Hotline +66 (0) 87 029 3939 or email to info@asiabusiness-connect.com

Day One: Thursday, 25 September 2014 8:00 am Registration & Morning Coffee 9:00 am Chairperson s Opening Address David D. Doran Chairman and Founding DFDL Legal & Tax 9:15-10:15 am EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY IN GREATER MEKONG SUB-REGION & MYANMAR Identifying key economic priorities for Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam Challenges and opportunities for investment toward AEC integration Assessing current investment and strategies for long-term business in CLMV Key success factors & minimizing investment risks in Greater Mekong Sub-Region & Myanmar under AEC 2015 Moderator: David D. Doran Chairman and Founding DFDL Legal & Tax Panelists: Kittiya Todhanakasem First Senior Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Financial Management Group Krung Thai Bank Public Co., Ltd. Kittiya Todhanakasem serves as First Senior Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Financial Management Group at Krung Thai Bank Public Co., Ltd. Her responsibilities cover the roles of CFO, Overseas branches and International trade. Currently, she also serves as Chairman of Krungthai Card Public Co., Ltd., Chairman of Executive Directors of Krungthai Panich Insurance Co., Ltd. and the Director of Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance Public Co., Ltd. She has an MBA from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, USA and BBA in Accounting (Honors) from Thammasat University. Chester Toh Rajah & Tann LLP Chester Toh co-heads the Myanmar Practice of Rajah & Tann and oversees the Firm s Yangon office. He regularly advises multinationals and Asian corporates on investing in Myanmar and has been involved in numerous projects in the country. Clients routinely turn to Chester for regulatory risk assessment when investing in frontier economies. Having practiced in London, Hong Kong, China and Singapore, he has a wealth of experience in merger control and foreign investment approvals. He has advised on a number of applications to the Myanmar Investment Commission, including some of the most high-profile investments into Myanmar. At the same time, he heads up the Firm s Integrated Regulatory Practice. He has an active practice advising governments on the drafting of regulations and running procurement exercises for large scale infrastructure projects. 10:15 am Morning Refreshments & Networking 10:30-11:30 am INVESTMENT PROMOTION POLICIES (BOI) FOR THAI BUSINESS TO INVEST IN GREATER MEKONG SUB-REGION & MYANMAR Opportunities for Thai business to invest overseas; particularly in Greater Mekong Sub-Region & Myanmar Situation updates for Thai investors in Greater Mekong Sub-Region & Myanmar Practical issues related to promotion privilege from BOI Future plan & direction Siriporn Nurugsa Executive Director Thailand Board of Investment Siriporn Nurugsa is Executive Director at Thailand Board of Investment. Prior she was Executive Director, Thai Overseas Investment Promotion Division, Executive Director, International Affairs Bureau. She holds MBA from Eastern New Mexico University, USA and BBA in Finance from University of Thai Chamber of Commerce. 11:30 am - 12:30 pm RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND KEY LEGAL ASPECTS CONCERNING M&A TRANSACTIONS IN CLMV Economic environment for M&A transactions in CLMV Regulations on acquisition of local companies by foreign investors and vice versa Legal and practical considerations for successful structuring M&A deal Future developments Key success factors and case examples David D. Doran Chairman and Founding DFDL Legal & Tax David D. Doran is the Chairman, a Founding of DFDL, a law firm specializing in emerging markets with a pan-regional legal and tax expertise developed throughout the Mekong region (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam), Singapore, Bangladesh and Indonesia, and the head of the Thai outbound practice. He has over 20 years experience as a legal adviser in the Mekong Region in a number of different areas of law. His practice focuses on large energy sector projects in Lao PDR, Cambodia as well as Thailand. David has special expertise in the energy sector, having represented both sponsors and lenders, but also in project finance in all sectors. 12:30 pm Luncheon 1:45-2.30 pm RECENT DEVELOPMENTS & CRITICAL UPDATES OF MYANMAR S LAW ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT Updates on investment procedures and infrastructure development Recent development of the most critical laws for foreign investment Understanding the new regulatory liberalization and how it will impact foreign businesses Key aspects of Myanmar s Foreign Investment Law (FIL) and further legislative reforms Daw Khin Htwe Myint (Advocate) Former Deputy Director of Attorney General s Office Legal Advisor, LawPlus Myanmar Ltd. Khin Htwe Myint is Senior Associate at LawPlus Myanmar Ltd., She has 30 years of experience in various legal fields such as legal drafting, legal translation and reviewing, giving legal opinion and advice to the government entities, foreign & local entities on commercial matters, reviewing contracts made between government and private parties, and etc. She was Law Tutor at Yangon University (Formerly Yangon Arts & Science University), Public Prosecutor and former Deputy Director of Attorney General s Office. 2:30-3:15 pm MANAGING LEGAL AND REGULATORY RISKS IN MYANMAR Overview of legal/regulatory environment in Myanmar Key pitfalls for first-time investors Dealing with sanctioned individuals/companies Dealing with government agencies in Myanmar Corruption risks in frontier economies Chester Toh Rajah & Tann LLP

3:15 pm Afternoon Networking Coffee Break 3:30-4:15 pm EXECUTING SUCCESSFUL M&A AND JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS IN MYANMAR Common due diligence issues in Myanmar How to plan for and deal with due diligence issues Key factors for successful JVs and alliances Ian Thornhill Executive Director Capital Markets Group Transactions and Restructuring KPMG Phoomchai Business Advisory Ltd. Ian Thornhill is an Executive Director in the advisory group of KPMG Thailand, focusing on transaction services, corporate finance and restructuring. Ian has a wealth of experience, having advised on over 250 M&A transactions globally. He leads the financial due diligence team for KPMG in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, advising local and international companies on both inbound and global outbound acquisitions. He is often invited to speak at events on mergers and acquisitions in Thailand and Myanmar. 4:15-5:00 pm CASE STUDY TAX IN MYANMAR Myanmar tax updates (before/after) Recent Myanmar tax updates: issues and key considerations Case studies on tax issues Sharing on-the-ground experience as a tax agent Jessica EE San Associate Director, Tax Services PricewaterhouseCoopers Myanmar Co., Ltd. Jessica EE San is the Associate Director of PwC Myanmar with expertise in tax matters pertaining to local and global companies operating in Myanmar and Laos. She has more than 8 years of experience in the field, serving clients from the energy, manufacturing, telecommunication, consumer goods, automotive, shipping, hospitality, mining and banking industries. 5:00 pm End of Day One Day Two: Friday, 26 September 2014 8:00 am Morning Coffee 9:00 am Chairperson s Opening Address Joshua Brown Chief Representative (Myanmar) Tractus Asia (Myanmar) Ltd. Joshua Brown is responsible for overseeing the team s operations, including business development and client advisory. His areas of expertise include market research, industrial site selection, corporate due diligence, government relations and investment analysis. Joshua is based in Myanmar and has project experience in the garment manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial technology and mining sectors among others. Joshua s work in Myanmar has included industrial site selection projects, manufacturing investment analysis, licensing and approvals, supply chain cost analysis, due diligence among more than 30 projects conducted by Tractus Asia since July 2012. 9:15-10:15 am EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE INVESTING IN MYANMAR - STRATEGIES FOR SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN MYANMAR Latest on Myanmar s economic reform and rapid opening Powering up Asia s economic tiger: Myanmar legal and tax opportunities and challenges for foreign investors Sectors with greatest opportunities Key requirements and procedure for establishing companies and obtaining permits in Myanmar Potential risks to investors in Myanmar Successful strategies with case examples Moderator: Joshua Brown Chief Representative (Myanmar) Tractus Asia (Myanmar) Ltd. Panelists: Dr. Nimnual Piewthongngam Senior Research Specialist of AEC and Legal Affairs E-Saan Center for Business and Economic Research Khon Kaen University & Director, Business Development & ASEAN law Wisda Ltd. Nimnual Piewthongngam holds a Doctor of Juridical Science degree in International trade law from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, USA. Prior joining Wisda Ltd. as Director of Business Development & ASEAN Law, she worked with KPMG Thailand as a Tax and Legal Manager where she assisted the firm to investigate potential opportunities for expansion in Myanmar and advice clients on how to enter into the Myanmar Market. She was appointed by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) to be the Executive Director at the AEC Strategy Center. She is a top specialist in Myanmar laws and regulations relating to foreign investment. She is also a free trade agreements specialist with 14 years of experience in researching and analyzing international trade law especially in the areas of ASEAN economic integration, international investment, and international trade law. John W. Hancock Honorary Chairman & Senior Advisor Baker & McKenzie Ltd. John Hancock is Chairman of John W. Hancock & Associates (Thailand/Myanmar), Senior Advisor Baker & McKenzie (Thailand/Myanmar), Advisor McLarty Associates (Myanmar). John has had a long and successful career as a Law firm Principal, Chartered Public Company Director & Strategic Advisor in Asia for some 45 years, and has been actively involved in interacting with Government and local business communities. He is well positioned to assess the current investment environment in Myanmar and define the issues which need focus and attention, to both attract and enhance the chances of successful entry and operation. Sebastian Pawlita Polastri Wint & s Sebastian Pawlita is a partner with PWP. After having obtained law degrees in Germany and Japan, he started his professional career in a Big Four accountancy company before working as an associate in the corporate and tax department of a major British law firm in Germany. Before joining PWP and relocating to Myanmar, he was the head of the Ho Chi Minh City office of a leading German law firm. Sebastian has worked on a large number of deals in Southeast Asia and assisted many companies from Asia in their overseas operations, in particularly in their investments in Myanmar. 10:15 am Morning Refreshments & Networking 10:30-11:15 am BUSINESS CONTRACTS IN MYANMAR Exploring key issues of Agency and distribution agreements Ordinary and extraordinary clauses in business contracts Effective strategies in drafting more quality contracts Determining risk allocation to improve the performance of a contract Sebastian Pawlita Polastri Wint & s

11:15 am - 12:15 pm POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS CONSIDERATION IN MYANMAR S REAL ESTATE MARKET Analyzing real estate outlook, price trends and rationale behind the high land prices and condominium Condominium Law - Foreign ownership and entry strategies Demand and supply forecast (Hotels, Serviced Apartments, Offices) Effect of zoning regulations Sustainable development and heritage protection Tony Picon Managing Director Colliers International Myanmar Tony Picon is Managing Director at Colliers International Myanmar. Tony is in charge of operations in Yangon, Myanmar. Tony has been responsible for tenant and landlord representation for a wide range of international and local companies in most sectors. He is also responsible for research for the Myanmar property market and supporting consultancy and valuation projects. 12:15 pm Luncheon 1:30-2.30 pm TAX AND NON-TAX INCENTIVES UNDER THE FOREIGN INVESTMENT LAW Taxation issues & regulatory requirements Exemption and reduction of taxes, accelerated and depreciation Benefit from a package of tax-based incentives and guarantees Payment of taxes for expat employees Carrying forward losses Overcoming challenges faced by foreign companies in dealing with the current tax policies Jonathan Blaine Tax Consultant Baker & McKenzie Ltd. Jonathan Blaine joined Baker & McKenzie Bangkok in 2014 from KPMG where he held the position of Executive Director in the International Corporate Tax Group. His experience includes advising international clients on Thai, U.S. and international tax issues related to Thai inbound and outbound investments, as well as corporate formation and Board of Investment (BOI) applications, including advising on Regional Operating Headquarters (ROH) establishment and benefit optimization. Jonathan has over 15 years of experience in tax, legal and regulatory advisory services. 2:30-3:15 pm STRUCTURING AND EXITING JOINT VENTURES IN MYANMAR Scenarios where foreign companies elect to form with Myanmar partner(s) Existing mechanism Legal considerations on the exit strategy Timeline implications Jacqueline Chan Milbank Jacqueline Chan is a partner in the Singapore office of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP. She has extensive experience in a wide range of international corporate finance and merger and acquisition transactions and specializes in structuring complex debt instruments for international clients. She is regularly involved in cross-border corporate transactions for the acquisition and divestment of strategic stakes in jurisdictions such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, India, China, Myanmar, among others. In addition, she has represented issuers and underwriters in a significant number of debt and equity capital markets transactions. Jacqueline is a recommended lawyer in Chambers Asia, IFLR and other leading industry publications. 3:15 pm Afternoon Networking Coffee Break 3:30-4:15 pm TARGETING AND SELECTING THE RIGHT BUSINESS PARTNERS IN MYANMAR: KEY ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Business evaluation as a part of targeting & selecting partners Effective ways for exploring opportunities to build relationships with local partners Negotiating and creating mutual understanding between partners Risks and how to mitigate risks Dr. Nimnual Piewthongngam Senior Research Specialist of AEC and Legal Affairs E-Saan Center for Business and Economic Research Khon Kaen University & Director, Business Development & ASEAN law Wisda Ltd. 4:15-5:00 pm EMPLOYMENT LAW AND HR MANAGEMENT IN MYANMAR: NURTURING TALENT TO MEET THE GROWTH NEEDS OF MARKET Overview of employment laws and HR in Myanmar and related issues Main rules and regulations Incoming reforms Key-clauses in employment contracts Human resources challenges for the next 3-5 years Siri Lerdsirisopon Senior Associate Vovan & Associes Siri Lerdsirisopon is a senior associate of Vovan & Associes, an international law firm experienced in advising international businesses in the Southeast Asia region on commercial matters. Siri specializes in foreign investment and corporate practice in Myanmar and Thailand. Prior to returning to Southeast Asia, Siri practiced intellectual property litigation with Bingham McCutchen LLP in Silicon Valley. Siri earned his Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from University of Southern California and Juris Doctor from University of California Hastings. Siri is licensed as an attorney in California. 5:00 pm Chairperson s Closing Remarks and End of the Conference News clippings Ooredoo Myanmar to fund start-up technology entrepreneurs: Ooredoo Myanmar has announced the incubation programme called Idea Box to encourage start-up companies to bring the ICT innovation to the market. Under the programme, Myanmar entrepreneurs will receive up to US$100,000 financial package, including seed capital, training and office space, for up to 6 months. The assistance is designed to remove obstacles for the start-up technology firms, freeing the entrepreneurs to focus their time and energy on developing conceptual ideas into practical applications. Ross Cormack, CEO of Ooredoo Myanmar, said the country s many potential technology entrepreneurs lack resources to market their innovation. With the support from Idea, they will be able to achieve the desired progress, he added. (Myanmar Business Network, 2 June 14) Investments in natural capital crucial to sustain economic growth in GMS: Member countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion face losing recent development gains unless they invest more to secure natural resource stocks, senior officials from the six countries heard at a meeting in Myanmar today. Every year the subregion loses 10 12% of its gross domestic product through the overexploitation of forests, land, wildlife, and fisheries as well as pollution to ecosystems. Compounded by climate change, this situation greatly threatens long-term prosperity, including food, energy and water security, Javed Mir, Director of the Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources division in the Southeast Asia Regional Department at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), said in welcoming remarks. (ADB, 25 March 2014) Foreign investment in Myanmar triples: Foreign investment in Myanmar is set to triple in the current fiscal year ending March 30, with 50% going into manufacturing, media reports said on Saturday. Foreign direct investment between through Feb 28 amounted to more than 3.6 billion United States dollars, compared with 1.4 billion this previous fiscal year, The New Light of Myanmar reported. AungNaingOo, chief of the Directorate of Investment and Companies Administration, said half of the investment this year went into the manufacturing sector and 20% in telecommunications. 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Dear Executive, Myanmar is the new frontier for investment and currently in the process of implementing new legislation and updating old laws in order to create a level playing field and favorable investment climate for both foreign and domestic investors. A new foreign investment law, an open telecommunications license tender and the exchange rate float, all in the past two years, have shown the Myanmar government s focused interest on developing the necessary legal, financial, and policy measures for attracting foreign investment and boosting the economy. Recent years have seen large investment projects developed by Asian investors, but the new foreign investment law of August 2012 has caught the attention of larger western firms looking for exposure in the next frontier high-growth market. According to Asian Development Bank, Myanmar s economy is on track to grow by 6.5% in fiscal year 2013 and is seen expanding by 6.8% in FY2014. FDI in the first five months of FY2013-14 amounted to $1.6 billion, up from 1.4 billion in the whole of the previous fiscal year. With the strong economic growth, the reforms agenda to continue, the government support for foreign investment, as well as the greater access to international markets and a growing number of business opportunities in the emerging economy Myanmar, Legal, Tax & Business Aspects for Investment in Greater Mekong Sub-Region: Focusing on Myanmar conference is organized to provide essential information for companies in Thailand and the region considering doing business or investing in Greater Mekong sub-region, focusing on Myanmar. With gathering of regulators, tax & legal experts and successful business operators, this event will provide regulatory updates, analyzes of the regulation of foreign investment, concerned laws on foreign investment in the context of various business entities, including how to structure joint ventures and partnerships, and many others. Key tax issues facing businesses, labor management & regulations as well as corporate perspectives of success business operations in Myanmar will also be addressed. This premier conference will offer you a rare and unparalleled opportunity to gain the first-hand insights into CLMV and Myanmar market with burgeoning economy and a shifting tax and regulatory landscape. This premier conference will act as a single meeting platform to connect you and top-notch legal & tax specialists, investors and business operators in Thailand, Myanmar, and around the region. WHY YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THIS EVENT: Gain first source data on investment promotion policies for Thai business investing in CLMV Updates on tax and non-tax incentives under foreign investment law Navigate Myanmar s legal framework for foreign direct investment Develop and implement well-prepared strategies for entering Myanmar and how to select strategic partners Grasp golden opportunities and legal concerns for M&As and joint ventures in Myanmar and how to succeed with less risk Analyze real estate price trends and risks in Myanmar s real estate market Network with professionals who are key decision-makers and have vested interests in investment in Greater Mekong Sub-Region & Myanmar Participate in the two interactive panel discussions on the hot issues and current pressing concerns among investors WHO SHOULD ATTEND: CEOs/Presidents/MDs Regional Managers/Country Managers GMs/Directors CFOs/Financial Controllers Business Development Directors/ Managers Commercial Directors/Managers Legal Directors/Managers Investment Directors Strategic Planning Directors/ Managers Tax Directors/Managers Trade & Distribution Managers Tax Advisors Commercial Bankers Investment Bankers Business Owners/Investors Table I: Foreign investment of permitted enterprises as of 31/12/2013 (by country) in Myanmar No Country No Permitted Enterprises Approved Amount (US$ millions) 1 China 55 14,198.91 32.07 2 Thailand 69 9,984.01 22.55 3 Hong Kong 65 6,472.84 14.62 4 UK 66 3,146.53 7.11 5 South Korea 84 3,045.22 6.88 Source: Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, Myanmar ASEAN Business Outlook Survey 2014: Economic Outlook % PROFIT OUTLOOK 120% 100% 100% 95% 93% 84% 84% 85% 89% 85% 82% 80% 60% 66% 75% 78% 78% 73% 69% 73% 50% 59% 64% 64% 62% 40% 37% 20% 0% Regional Brunei Cambodia Indonesia 2013 Increase 2014 Increase Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam Source: AMCHAM ASEAN Business Outlook Survey 2014 as of Aug, 23, 2013 Myanmar Investment Percentage by Sectors SOURCE: UMFCCI

INVESTMENT IN GREATER MEKONG SUB-REGION: focusingon on MYANMAR 25-26 September 2014 v Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok EASY WAYS TO REGISTER HOTLINE: +66 (0) 87 029 3939 TELEPHONE: +66 (0) 2 714 1616 (Automatic Line) FAX: +66 (0) 2 714 1819 E-MAIL: info@asiabusiness-connect.com WEBSITE: www.asiabusiness-connect.com Yes! Please register the following delegate(s): Company: Nature of Business: Address: Postcode: Country: Tel: Fax: Company E-mail Address: Approving Manager: [Mr/Mrs/Ms] Name: Position: Booking Contact: [Mr/Mrs/Ms] Name: Position: Tel: Fax: (Please photocopy for more delegates. Kindly fill in the registration form in English) Delegate(s) 1) [Mr/Mrs/Ms] Name: Position: Department: Direct Line: REGISTRATION INFORMATION: FOR ALL COMPANIES LOCATED IN THAILAND Fee per Delegate (Fee includes lunch, refreshments, Early Bird payment is made payable in Thai Baht by 25 August 2014 and full conference documentation) Normal payment is made payable in Thai Baht after 25 August 2014 Early Bird Normal Registration Fee 29,500.00 26,550.00 32,500.00 29,250.00 +7% VAT 2,065.00 1,858.50 2,275.00 2,047.50 TOTAL PAID (Baht) 31,565.00 28,408.50 34,775.00 31,297.50 REGISTRATION INFORMATION: FOR ALL COMPANIES LOCATED OUTSIDE THAILAND Fee per Delegate (Fee includes lunch, refreshments, Early Bird payment is made payable in Thai Baht by 25 August 2014 and full conference documentation) Normal payment is made payable in Thai Baht after 25 August 2014 Early Bird Normal Registration Fee USD 1,095.00 USD 985.50 USD 1,195.00 USD 1,075.50 +7% VAT USD 76.65 USD 68.98 USD 83.65 USD 75.28 TOTAL PAID (USD) USD 1,171.65 USD 1,054.48 USD 1,278.65 USD 1,150.78 FOR OFFICIAL USE CODE 1054 METHOD OF PAYMENT SAVE Cheque/Bank Draft: Please cross cheque or bank draft made payable to: Asia Business Connect Co., Ltd. PAY IN Asia Business Connect Co., Ltd. ASIA BUSINESS CONNECT CO., LTD. 1033 Sukhumvit Road, Klongton-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 SAVE Payment prior to the conference is required to complete your registration. An admission form will be sent to you prior to the conference. Walk-in delegates with payment will be admitted subject to space availability. FOR NORMAL REGISTRATION: In order to avoid any inconvenient circumstances to delegates at the conference, payment should reach us 7 days prior to the conference date. (The organizer reserves the right to amend programs without notice.) Copyright @ 2014 ENQUIRIES: Please call our Hotline: +66 (0) 87 029 3939 if you need more information about the conference. Mobile: 2) [Mr/Mrs/Ms] Name: Position: Department: Direct Line: Mobile: 3) [Mr/Mrs/Ms] Name: Position: Department: Direct Line: Mobile: Enjoy Early Bird Fee Register and pay by 25 August 2014 10% discount for 3 or more registrations from the same company CONFERENCE VENUE: Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan Bangkok 10110 T. +66 (0) 2 100 1234 F. +66 (0) 2 100 1235 www.centarahotelsresorts.com ABOUT THE ORGANIZER Asia Business Connect, Thailand s leading conference and training organizer, is managed by a team of dedicated and talented professionals with more than 20 years experience and expertise in conference management and organization as well as training activities for major businesses and their key executives in Thailand and other countries in Asia, which include Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. Visit our website at www.asiabusiness-connect.com. CANCELLATION AND TRANSFERS If you are unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcomed at no extra charge. Kindly provide name and title of the substitute delegate at least 2 working days prior to the conference. A refund less Baht 3,500 administration charge will be made for cancellation received in writing on or before 4 September 2014. Regrettably, no refund can be made for cancellation received after this date. A complete set of documentation will however be sent to you. (Asia Business Connect reserved the right to the final decision if any dispute arises.)