Russia Masterclass and Culture Workshop
01/03/2012
09:30
- 14:30
Where: St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge
This workshop is part of a series of 4 Masterclasses focused on doing business in Japan, Russia, China & Turkey. It is aimed particularly at East of England companies registered on the UKTI Gateway programme, however companies who are interested in doing business in Russia or who have started to export to Russia are also welcome.
Venue: St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge. Date: Thursday 1 Mar 2012
The workshop will focus on a range of topics, including an overview of the current business environment in Russia, specific opportunities for UK exporters, the business culture and social culture of Russia, and case studies from companies who have been successful in Russia. Included in the workshop shall be a session on dealing with corruption in the light of the UK Bribery Act. There shall also be an opportunity to share experience and discuss queries as part of an interactive informal discussion forum as well as time for 1-1 discussions with UKTI staff and other contributors.
Proposed Agenda
09:30 Arrival & refreshments
10:00 Presentation 1: UKTI Russia
10:40 Presentation 2: Managing business relations in Russia
11:30 Presentation 3: Dealing with corruption in Russia
12:10 Culture field report
12:20 Group discussion
13:00 Buffet lunch
13:45 Case study 1
14:15 Case study 2
From 14:00 to 16:00 there follows a workshop on the business culture and business environment of Ukraine, followed by a second opportunity for group discussion.
For further information, contact David Owen via
davidowen.ukti@rln-east.com or on
01223-581506.
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