Agribusiness in Ukraine, 13th - 15th March 2012, Kyiv, Ukraine

Speakers already confirmed for the Forum 2012:

Mykola Pryasyzhnuk Minister Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine

Oleg Bakhmatiuk Chairman Avangard

Grigory Kaletnik Chairman, Committee for Agrarian Policy & Land Relations Verhovna Rada

Victor Ivanchyk CEO and Founding partner ASTARTA Holding

Leonid Kozachenko President Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation

Vitalyi Khomutynnik Chairman, Committee for Finance, Banking, Tax and Customs Policy Verhovna Rada

AGRIBUSINESS IN UKRAINE - RE-OPENING THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT

We are very pleased to announce that Mykola Prysyazhnuk, Ukraine's Minister for Agricultural Policy & Food and Grigoriy Kaletnik, Chairman of the Agrarian Committee at the Verkhovna Rada have both confirmed their intention to speak at the Forum!

The official programme has been published and is now available to download

Experts believe that agriculture is one of Ukraine's most promising sectors, in terms of growth rates and volumes as well as for attracting investors. However, despite its potential the sector is still relatively young and in need of further reforms, legislative amendments and infrastrucutre development. In 2012 the sector's major concerns will be:

• The impact of the land reform and other related reforms
• Other government and regulatory initiatives
• What will happen to grain trade and export? Will the tariffs be abolished?
• Measures to improve infrastructure in order to stimulate much-needed investments
• What growth strategies will the Ukrainian agro-holdings choose?
• Where can Ukrainian agrarian companies access finance?

These and many more questions will be answered by our 50+ elite Speaker Faculty, over the course of 3 information-filled days at the Forum. Maximise your time by networking with 150+ top agrarian executives from 15 countries including key government officials, top executives and main shareholders of Ukraine’s leading agri-holdings, international investors, traders, financial institutions and analysts

PLUS: an AUF Debut! Finance is one of the cornerstones of every company, and in times of economic instability - when financing is scarce, and the need to keep costs low increases - its role becomes even more vital. With this in mind, for the first time ever at the Forum we are dedicating a whole day to the CFOs of Ukrainian Agro-holdings. Don’t miss our BRIEFING DAY FOR THE UKRAINIAN AGRARIAN CFO on 13 March!

EXCITING FORUM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

PANEL DISCUSSION: How can Ukraine Utilise its Potential to Become a Global Leader of the Grain Market? read more...

The discussion will feature panellists drawn from government representatives, leading producers, international analysts, and international grain traders.

HOT TOPIC! Focus on Land Reform & Latest Government and Regulatory Initiatives read more...

This session will look at the latest developments in the land reform, its impact on the market, the connecting reforms and will feature the presentation from both government and regulatory authorities and the industry leaders

ACCESS TO FINANCE by Ukrainian Agricultural Companies: read more...

this session will be looking at the availability of the capital to the Ukrainian corporates in the agrarian sector, including IPO, Eurobonds, M&A Finance. With international markets likely to be generally unavailable, where else can companies access finance necessary for growth?

INTERACTIVE DEBATE! Through the Investor's Eyes: read more...

This highly thought-after session will feature insitutional, PE and Strategic Investors, who will share what they are looking for in a potential investment

This high in demand feature will provide participants with a unique opportunity for in-depth discussions with their peers operating in the same market segment.

An AUF Debut! BRIEFING DAY FOR THE UKRAINIAN AGRARIAN CFO, 13th March read more...

this hioghly topical day will feature CFOs of the leading agricultural holdings and companies, who will share their experience in navigating their businesses cost effectively in the tough economic times, and what speak about what their role requires.

LIVE INTERVIEW ON STAGE: from CFO to CEO read more...

featuring one of the most admired CFOs fromt he Ukrainian agri-sector, who has madethe move from CFO to CEO

UNRIVALLED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES during 9 networking breaks, 2 cocktail receptions and via on-line networking tool E-CONNECT! read more...

It is a great honour for us that government officials Mr. Prysyazhnuk and Mr. Kaletnik have given their support to the Forum and have confirmed their intention to speak. Mr. Khomutynnik has also joined the officials and will speak on the tax and customs policies in the sector. Recognition of the Forum as an independent platform for productive dialogue between the government and the sector is a very strong indication of the government's commitment to driving the sector's growth.

The sector will be represented by its leading players including: Avangard, MHP, Ukrproduct, Astarta-Kyiv, Svarog -West, KSG Agro, Agroliga, Industrial Milk Company, Ukrzenpromagro, First National Winery Holding, Noble Resources, Cargill & Nestle

To ensure a truly productive debate the Forum will aslo feature a host of international experts representing leading global organisations: UN FAO, EBRD, IFC and Chicago Mercantile Exchange