André Rizzo, Partner, SERVICE IT

• Key factors that make Brazil and Hong Kong superb investment destination
• How the world economic crisis may favor Brazil in the long run
• Why choosing Hong Kong to invest? Main opportunities
• Government measures to facilitate foreign investment in both countries

Eduardo André de Brito Celino, General Coordinator for Investments, MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRY AND FOREIGN TRADE - MDIC
Andrew Davis, Associate Director General of Investment Promotion, INVESTHK (Hong Kong SAR Government)
Antonio José Rezende de Castro, Ambassador, CONSULATE GENERAL OF BRAZIL IN HONG KONG

• Positioning your business to exploit China's need for natural resources and Brazil’s need for value added products – How to deal with the challenges incurred by the “Brazil Cost factor”
• Assessing the evolving political and socio-economic landscape in Brazil and the implications for foreign investors
• Addressing the country’s main issues: Overcoming the main economic and cultural issues and how to find a good local partner in Brazil
• How are exchange rates expected to vary during 2012-2013?

Gutemberg Uchôa, General Manager of Investments, APEX-BRASIL

• China as a major consumer of commodities and resources – Global view
• China as an emerging investor in commodities and resources – Facts and trends
• A turning point for Brazil – Why? How? What is next?
• Looking ahead – Future trends
• Recent trends in resources industry
• HKSE listing rules for mining, oil and gas companies
• China outbound investment policies and strategies
• Cross-border investment issues
• Australia - Lessons for Brazil?

Javier Cuñat, General Manager, BEIJING AXIS STRATEGY
Shaun McRobert, Partner, NORTON ROSE

Gilberto Penna, Commercial Director, ENRC BRAZIL

• How trade and investment government parties and business leaders from Brazil differs Brazil from other BRICs
• How does Brazil compare with other emerging markets in terms of investment potential?
• Does Brazil offer a better annual rate of return? What investors can expect from early-stage startups (seed investment round) in Brazil?
• Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) risks: What Brazil offers that is different and more compelling?
• Is Brazil a good choice for a resource fund?
• The dynamics regarding the relationship between China and Brazil – Beyond the trade numbers
• Looking beyond natural resources-impacts of the dynamics of Chinese economy in Brazil
• Taking Brazil China relationship to the next level – From selling raw materials to a mature trading partnership
• What kinds of investment is China making?
• Is Brazil making investing in China?
• The importance of China for the Brazilian economy to move forward

Moderator:
Frederic Thenault, China Representative, WORLD BANK GROUP - MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT GUARANTEE AGENCY (MIGA)
Erik Bethel, Managing Partner, SINOLATIN CAPITAL
Anthony Desir, Partner, SAMI FUNDS
Allen Gu, Director, FIRST RESERVE
Amaury Junior, Founding Partner and CIO, VISION BRAZIL INVESTMENTS & Member, TCX PRICING COMMITTEE

• International strategy of the Brazilian exchange
• Understanding BM&F Bovespa relationship with investors and exchanges from Asia
• What and where are the opportunities for Asia investors in Brazil
• Updating on the collaboration between Brazil and Hong Kong

Helen Yao, Chief Representative, BM&FBOVESPA (Shanghai Office)

• Assessing the growing role of Hong Kong Exchange as a key fund raising platform for Brazilian companies
• Experiences of Brazilian companies listing in Hong Kong: Pros and cons
• Examining the investor appetite for Brazilian–related IPO in Hong Kong

• Main differences between the Brazilian and Chinese models
• Main tax incentives for foreign direct investment
• How the complex Brazilian legal framework affects international investment

Angelo Valladares e Souza, Lawyer and Senior Partner, MOURA TAVARES, FIGUEIREDO, MOREIRA, CAMPOS ADVOGADOS

• Main international agreements regarding non-commercial risks
• Specific points to be taken into consideration when drafting a contract
• How should one prepare for a dispute arising from investment in Brazil?
• Are the international Agreements for the Promotion and Protection of Mutual Investment (APPIs) valid options for non-commercial risks?
• Main advantages of using arbitration in Brazil

Marcelo Felix, Director, CHINACOMEX & Consultant, ORTOMIX

• Future roles for Brazil in China’s mineral supply
• How investors can benefit from more resilient earnings and more diversified economy in the country
• How is Brazil expected to draw investments of roughly $62 billion between 2010 and 2014
• Assessing Brazil’s geology and mining development opportunities
• How is Brazilian mining industry benefiting from Asian capital inflow
• Common issues and risks encountered by foreign investors in the mining sector  
• Strategies to deal with the new mechanisms to limit foreign purchases of the country's mines
• Brazil’s government plans to attract new investment in mining industry for diversification and developing a wide range of geological resources
• Tax incentives and tax mechanisms to lower the taxes payable by foreign investors
• Understanding Brazil's proposed new mining regulatory regime
• How do foreign investors manage Brazil's legislative and regulatory environment
• Consideration of key characteristics of mineral sector operations from a comparative and international perspective

Rodrigo do Val Ferreira, Lawyer and Chief Representative, FELSBERG E ASSOCIADOS (Shanghai Office)
Eduardo Vale, DSc. Principal, BAMBURRA & Brazilian representative, SME - SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION & Consultant, ODEBRECHT MINERAÇÃO, JOGMEC, RMG
Ricardo Barros, International Business Developer, ATLANTIC TRADE INTERNATIONAL, Associate, BAMBURRA

• A brief history of rare earths in Brazil
• Exploring rare earth supply and demand – How Chinese domination of supply creates opportunities in Brazil
• Key success factors for a REE project – Assessing the pros and cons of Brazilian REE opportunities  

Osvaldo Antonio Serra, Professor, Rare Earth’s Laboratory, UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO (USP)

• What is the government’s new administrative path towards the granting of land sale rights to foreigners
• How can China secure long term food supplies and expand its sourcing options in Brazil?
• How to access the opportunities in the Brazilian agricultural sector
• Main commodities prices forecast and implications for investors
• Key chains (geography of production, production system, regional characteristics, economic performance)
• Markets (seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, machinery)
• Funding of the crops (flow of resources, agricultural planning, private funding)
• Logistics (transportation modes, export corridors, importance in the formation of agricultural prices)
• Commercialization of production: Main aspects
• Availability of crop fields

Fernando Pimentel, Director, NATIONAL SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURE (SNA) & AGRIBUSINESS CHAMBER OF CREDIT AND MARKETING – MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & AGROSECURITY CONSULTING
Amaury Junior, Founding Partner and CIO, VISION BRAZIL INVESTMENTS & Member, TCX PRICING COMMITTEE

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