About participation of a delegation from Krasnodar Region in International commercial property exhibition MIPIM-2007

Actively representing itself at the international arena, Krasnodar Region constantly takes part in commercial property exhibition MIPIM. Being the major world event in the sphere of property and investments industry, it enables the participants not only familiarizing with modern tendencies of the industry development, but looking to the future as well. Presence of Krasnodar Region at this prestigious forum allows profitably demonstrating the resources, potential and dynamics of the region development to all concerned participants of the investment process. Agreements, reached at MIPIM, become a determinative step on the way to implementation of serious projects in Kuban. So, signing of agreements worth of EURO 650 million became the result of participation of the region in MIPIM-2006.

In 2007 the delegation of Krasnodar Region is to take part in the work of MIPIM exhibition for the seventh time already. The region is to demonstrate to the world community new opportunities for investments in economy of Krasnodar Region.

The delegation, which will be headed by Governor of Krasnodar Region Alexander Tkachev, is to include Kuban vice-governors, chiefs of departments and committees, heads of towns and districts, as well as the leading architects of Krasnodar Region.

The region is to represent at MIPIM-2007 1400 projects in the sphere of property and tourism, specially developed for presentation to investors.

Official opening of the exposition of Krasnodar Region in Azur 1 pavilion is to take place on March 13, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Total area of the stand exceeds 400 sq. meters. Head of Administration of Krasnodar Region Alexander Tkachev and Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation German Gref are to take part in the opening ceremony.

After the opening, at 12:00, conference “Krasnodar Region is the best place for investing in special economic zones” is to be held in Auditorium J of the Palace of Festivals.

At 3:00 p.m. international conference “Russia: Investment to grow” will take place in Auditorium K of the Palace of Festivals. Governor of Krasnodar Region Alexander Tkachev is to take part in the work of the action, organized by “Vedomosti” newspaper.

At 4:00 p.m. V. Pozner talk-show “Time of investments in Russia” – “Property market of Russia: a gap strategy” with participation of Minister of Economic Development and Trade German Gref is to be held in “Majestic” Hotel.

In the evening of March 13, at 7:00 p.m. a traditional cocktail party for all participants of MIPIM-2007 is to be held in Carlton and Majestic hotels (VIP-hall). The Administration of Krasnodar Region is the main partner of the organization committee of the exhibition and sponsor of the cocktail party.

The next day, on March 14, the presentation of the investment potential of cities and districts of Kuban is to be held on the stand of Krasnodar Region in Azur 1 pavilion. Heads of municipal formations of Krasnodar Region are to take part in conference “Mayors of cities of the world”, which is to be held in Esterel auditorium, 5 of the Palace of Festivals.

International conference “Business in Russia: High risks – high profit”, conducted by “Vedomosti” newspaper, is to take place in 1, 2, 3 halls of “Gray d`Albion” Hotel with participation of Kuban delegation.

A reception on behalf of Head of Administration of Krasnodar Region Alexander Tkachev is to take place in the evening in “Cafe de Paris” restaurant for participants of Krasnodar Region delegation.

Participation of the delegation in the exhibition envisages conducting of business meetings and negotiations, as well as the work of Kuban architects in accordance with an individual program.

All guests of Krasnodar Region stand will be able not only to familiarize with proposals of the most southern region of Russia, but also to touch Kuban culture and traditions. The kuren (traditional Cossacks house), wine and tea bars are to be arranged on the terrace by the stand, and the Kuban Cossacks Choir will perform near Azur 1 pavilion and in front of Cannes Palace of Festivals.

We invite you to visit Kuban stand at Azur 1 and the actions, organized by administration of Krasnodar Region at MIPIM exhibition.