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www.balkansblackseaforum.org

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

http://www.balkansblackseaforum.org/


Stability | Growth | Cooperation


THE AIM

The Balkans & the Black Sea region holds major importance for the South Eastern European stability and development. Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Middle East and Central Asia, this region is part of a critical eco-system which requires multilevel approach for gaining mutual understanding and cross-border cooperation.

The Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum© aims to bring forward the latest updates of best practices, business models, creative tools and fresh ideas, enhancing its stakeholders with all possible areas of

sustainable Stability | Growth |Cooperation




THE SCOPE

The Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum© focuses on: Highlight cross-border cooperation Enhance bilateral and multilateral relations Strengthen and generate economic and business growth Facilitate mutual understanding and sustainable development among the

Balkan and Black Sea States.




HOSTING CITY The Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum© 2017 will be at Serres, Central Macedonia, Greece on May 25th & 26th 2017 and should be held annually at a different location* in one of the 17 member states of the Region. Every year the Forum will promote 2 honorary countries* of the Balkans and the Black Sea region. These countries will have the opportunity to bring forward special topics at the panels and to exhibit their cultural heritage adjacent to the venue of the event.

* Subject to the Scientific Committee advise and the Steering committee confirmation

About Serres (click here)



http://www.pkm.gov.gr/default.aspx?lang=el-GR&page=260


WHY SERRES

On the crossroads of the region, Serres is easily accessed by car from most of the capitals of the area. Alternatively Serres is connected by air with all countries of the region via Thessaloniki International airport (1hrs drive).

Serres provides a wide range of hotels and infrastructures.

Land of Alexander the Great; the region of Serres offers visitors world famous sights and attractions, like Lake Kerkini, Prodromos Monastery, Amphipolis, Serres Ottoman monuments, Fort Roupel, Alistrati Cave, etc.

Serres Regional Administration, Serres Public and Private sectors are fully aligned to deliver an outstanding forum.




PROGRAMME

Wednesday May 24th 2017

Arrivals. Check-in. Registrations

20.00-21.30 : welcome reception cocktail

at the Region of Serres Headquarters

42

500

2

7

17

delegates

participant countries

multi-level panels

international speakers

honorary states




PROGRAMME

Thursday May 25th 2017

09.00-09.45 : Registrations

10.00-10.30 : Welcome notes, EU and Black Sea Officials

10.30-11.30 : Session (I) EU, Balkans, Black Sea perspectives: SDSs 2030

11.30-11.45 : Discussion - QAs

11.45-12.00 : Break

12.00-13.00 : Session (II) Roads of Energy


13.10-14.10 : Honorary Country-A, welcome lunch reception

14.10-15.10 : Session (III) Digital Economy & Innovation


15.20-16.20 : Session (IV) Women in leadership


16.30-16.40 : Break

16.40-17.40 : Session (V) Agriculture & Environment

17.40-17.50 : Discussion

17.50-18.00 : Conclusions of the day

20.30-24.00 : Official dinner at Domaine Nerantzi

hosted by the Governor of Serres Mr. Moisiadis

Forum official language is English. Simultaneous translation in Greek and Russian




PROGRAMME

Friday May 26th 2017

09.00-09.15 : Welcome notes by State Officials

09.15-10.15 : Session (VI) Maritime, Infrastructures, Transportation, & Hubs


10.30-11.30 : Session (VII) Cultural & Sustainable Tourism

11.30-11.40 : Discussion – QAs

11.40-12.00 : Conclusions of the day

12.00-12.15 : Forum Declaration | MOU signing

End of conference sessions

12.15-13.30 : Honorary Country-B, welcome lunch reception

13.30-18.30 : Visit Serres by Geo Routes Cultural Journeys

4 experiential routes at the Region of Serres

20.30-24.00 : Farewell traditional dinner at the village of Agio Pneuma (Holy Spirit)



Saturday May 27th 2017 Check-out and departures or at leisure extensions to enjoy Serres

Forum official language is English. Simultaneous translation in Greek and Russian


TOPICS 1. EU, Balkans, Black Sea perspectives: Sustainable Development Goals 2030

2. Roads of Energy

3. Digital Economy & Innovation

4. Women in leadership

5. Agriculture & Environment

6. Maritime, Transportation, Infrastructures & Hubs

7. Cultural & Sustainable Tourism



2017 HEADLINE “Cultural Tourism | a key to Sustainable Development”

aligned with UN resolution (A/C.2/70/L.5/Rev.1 of 4/12/2015) that has adopted 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.


PARTICIPANTS Participants to the Forum shall be Executives and Officials from EU, the Balkans and

the Black Sea Bodies and Institutions, Officials from International organizations, public officials, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and academia from various countries.

Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum© is organized by Geo Routes Cultural Institute in cooperation with the Regional Unit of Serres and will be under the Auspices, the Support and the strategic cooperation of many International, European and Black Sea Organizations.



BALKANS & BLACK SEA FORUM STATES Albania - Armenia - Azerbaijan - Bosnia/Herzegovina - Bulgaria - Croatia - FYROM - Georgia - Greece (2017 hosting country) - Moldova - Montenegro - Romania - Russian Federation - Serbia - Slovenia - Turkey (Jan 2017 Presidency BSEC ) – Ukraine (July 2017 Presidency BSEC ).


WHY ATTEND

Officials, Executives, cabinet Ministers, prominent business and financial leaders are invited to take part in a constructive dialogue aiming to improve the bilateral and multilateral relations, the cross-border economic cooperation and sustainable development between the Balkans and Black Sea States.

Listen to first class speakers on challenges and opportunities in the Balkans and Black Sea region.

Gain knowledge on how the region is planning to future proof its economy, institutional strengthening and rule of law.

Sharpen the Saw and meet experts and influencers face to face. Full access to the Forum, offered only to the delegates of the event.




ORGANIZATION

The Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum© shall host 500 VIPS, Officials, speakers and delegates. Organizational structure set as follows:

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS

HOSPITALITY

AGENDA & SPEAKERS

MARKETING COMMUNICATION

VENUE MANAGEMENT

STAFFING MANAGEMENT

ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATION

STEERING COMMITTEE

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE




VENUE Serres Municipal Theater “Asteria”



The 500 seats conference center Asteria will host the plenary sessions in theater setup. In the city center, it is adjacent to the Cultural zone where the branded kiosks of the Honorary Countries will be located and 100m to the Business HUB where Organizations and Sponsors will be promoted. Both the Cultural zone and the Business HUB will be open to public.


BUSINESS HUB

Serres Eleftherias Square



The 1.000 square meters Eleftherias Square is located 100m from the conference center and 30m from the entrance of the Cultural zone where the branded kiosks of the Honorary Countries will be found. The Business HUB, at the heart of the city, serves as exhibition zone for Sponsors and Organizations, also as center to the promotion of all kinds of intra & inter business relations. Both the Cultural zone and the Business HUB will be open to public.


SERRES SOCIAL PROGRAMS

Prodromos Monastery and Serres Town

4hrs cultural-religious tour, highlighting the Ottoman era and the beauties of Serres and the 12th AD Prodromos Monastery

Amfipolis & Alistrati Cave

5hrs historic-speleological tour to Amfipolis, the land of Alexander the Grea. Visit to the Cave of Alistrati with its numerous stalactites and stalagmites

Lake Kerkini & Fort Roupel

5hrs tour to the premier Natura 2000 birding site in Greece. See also Fort Roupel, famous for the defense against German invasion in Greece on April 1941

Secrets of Nigrita

5hrs heritage tour to Nigrita; famous for its donkey milk and the spirulina super food production. Visit also the shelter of Nigrita Mountai-neering Club at Mt Sourpa

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Upon registration delegates are offered to choose a complimentary participation to one of the above routes




REGISTRATION

Registration fees Before 31/1/2017

1/2/2017- 30/4/2017

1/5/2017- on site

Delegates 300 400 500

Students 150 200 300

All prices are in EURO and inclusive 24% VAT

Registration fee includes:

Admission to all sessions, Business HUB and the Honorary countries zone Admission to the official dinner (students excluded) Admission to the Farewell traditional dinner Participation to a cultural heritage journey “Visit Serres” Refreshments and luncheons upon conference breaks Shuttle bus from the hotels to the conference venue (1 round-trip per day) Forums’ catalogue, programme and agenda Conference bag and material Up-front information to your mail about travelling and the destination

General Conditions:

Registrations should be free of charges Registrations are not transferable and no refunds for cancelled registrations are accepted On site registrations and those settled by credit card, are subject to an administration fee of 25€ per delegate Reduced registrations valid only if they will be paid within the timelines mentioned above Students’ reduced fees require a valid academic ID and a student enrolment document

a) On line: through the official website of the forum www.balkansblackseaforum.org b) Bank transfers at Geo Routes Cultural Institute | Alpha Bank, IBAN. GR4601401960196002101093240

Payment methods

Online Registrations click here


https://www.eventora.com/en/Events/balkan-black-sea-cooperation-f

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Elpida Resort (4**sup)

Forum Official hotel offering Spa, Beauty center, Bar, In & Outdoor Pools, Restaurant, Meeting rooms. The rooms offer Mini bar, Safe-box, free Wi-Fi, Plasma TV, Air-Cond. and Bath amenities. (1,5km to the Conference center)

Elpida City (3**sup)

Elpida offers a Restaurant, Gym, Sauna, Bar, Meeting rooms. Its rooms offer Air-Conditioning, Mini bar, free Wi-Fi, Plasma TV and Bath amenities. (150m to the Conference center)

Siris Hotel (4**sup)

Siris offers a Restaurant, Bar, Outdoor Pool, Meeting rooms, play ground. Its rooms provide free Wi-Fi, Air-Conditioning, Mini bar, Safe-box, TV and Bath amenities. (7km to the conference center)

Online Bookings click here

Philippos Xenia (4**sup)

Forum Official hotel providing Spa, Restaurant, Bar, Health center, Meeting facilities, Indoor Pool. Its rooms offer free Wi-Fi, Air-Conditioning, Mini bar, Safe-box, Plasma TV and Bath amenities (400m to the Conference)


http://www.philipposxeniahotel.com/

http://www.elpidahotel.eu/en/index.html

http://www.elpida-hotel.gr/indexen.html

http://www.sirishotel.gr/

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Acropol (4**)

Acropol offers a Restaurant, Spa, Bar, Wellness center, Meeting facilities, Indoor & Outdoor Pools. Its rooms offer Air-Conditioning, Mini bar, free Wi-Fi, Plasma TV and in-Bath hydro-massage (5km to the conference center)

Online Bookings click here

Hotel Galaxy (2**)

Located in the very city center Galaxy offers Breakfast room, Room Service, Reception and Bar. Its rooms offer free Wi-Fi and TV. (only 30m walk to the Conference Center)


http://www.serreshotelacropol.gr/index.php?lang=en

http://www.hotelgalaxyserres.gr/index.php?lang=en

http://www.pkm.gov.gr/default.aspx?lang=el-GR&page=260

CONTACT

For information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact: T. +30 2102845980 [email protected]

co-organizers



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