The 3rd Latin America Mid-East Investors Forum
Park Rotana
Abu Dhabi, UAE
May 9th & 10th, 2011




As Latin America proves its sustainability and long-term growth prospects, there are increasing opportunities, once unimaginable, for Middle Eastern direct and indirect investment into Latin America.

Building on the success of first two Latin America Mid-East Investors Forums held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, LA-MEIF will bring together delegations of Latin America’s corporate and financial leaders with potential investors and business partners from across GCC and greater Middle East.

Confirmed speakers include:

> Mark Cutis , CIO – Global Special Situations, Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC)
> Andre Carvalhal , Head of International Markets, BNDES
> Stephen Swanson , Chief Legal Officer, Invest AD
> Claus Rubenius , Chairman, Rubenius Group 
> Peter Paul Pardi , Executive Director – Investment Placement, Arcapita
> Dr. Mehandra Shah , Senior Policy Advisor, Qatar National Food Security Program
> Juan Luis Rivera , Managing Partner, Moneda Asset Management

> Khaled Faisal Al-Ghais , Executive Director, Kuwait Middle East Financial Investment
> Daniel Conde Filho , Executive Director, A.C. Agro Mercantil


In addition, already registered to participate are CEOs, CIOs, Portfolio Managers, Fund Managers and executive leadership from ADIA, ADIC, Mubadala, National Holding, Iffco, Macquarie, Amwal, Masdar, Tameer Holding, Royal Commisssion – Riyadh, Verna Investments, Dallah Albaraka Holding, Septech Holdings, Emirates Capital, The National Investor and more.

Unique Perspective
The LA-MEIF agenda has been designed to explain to investors how they can benefit from the sustained macro-economic stability, improved economic fundamentals and robust and growing domestic markets, world-leading products and skills that are driving growth in Latin America, with a focus on:

> Agribusiness
> Infrastructure and urban planning
> Metals and mining
> Oil and energy
> Power generation/distribution
> Private equity opportunities
> Real estate

Meaningful Networking
Leading up to LA-MEIF, delegates will be able to request private 1-1 meetings with other confirmed participants using the LatinFinance 1-1 Meeting Planner software. This innovative tool enables registered delegates to pre-qualify potential investors and business partners before meeting and facilitates in-depth interaction with hard-to-reach executives during the forum. LA-MEIF will comprise three equally important elements:

> A main conference room where delegates will engage in a compelling series of panels,
presentations and workshops
> A second conference room set up with meetings spaces for private 1-1 capital
introduction meetings facilitated by LatinFinance
> Ample spaces for informal meetings and networking throughout the event
through lunch, at the cocktail reception and through coffee

Why Attend?
Middle Eastern investors and delegates will:


> UNCOVER investment opportunities and successful strategies within Latin America’s
leading sectors
> ESTABLISH new relationships
> UNCOVER the factors driving Middle Eastern trade and investment into Latin America

> EVALUATE opportunities
> CONTRIBUTE to a unique forum with Latin American corporates, financiers and
government leaders

Delegate registration includes:










> Entry to the invitation-only LA-MEIF
>
Facilitation of private 1-1 capital introduction meetings for your delegation with your target
investors facilitated by LatinFinance*
> Exclusive access to all social events and networking opportunities associated with the
Forum
> All available Forum documentation, materials and presentations
> Your personal biography and corporate profile available to attending investors
> Lunch and coffee breaks at the Forum


Registration
For further information on registration please contact Alex Rubin on arubin@latinfinance.com or +1 (305) 428-6280

Sponsorship
For further information on sponsorship please contact James Norton on jnorton@latinfinance.com or +1 (305) 428-6273

Speaking
If you are interested in speaking at this event, please contact Michael Brosgart on mbrosgart@latinfinance.com or +1 (305) 428-6277





















* The LatinFinance 1-1 Meeting Planner
The LatinFinance 1-1 Meeting Planner will be available for your use 3 weeks prior to the Forum. Upon completion of your delegate profile on the Meeting Planner, you will be able to request meetings with other confirmed attendees. All meetings are at the discretion of the requestees and are not guaranteed. Meeting spaces will be provided at the venue and will be allocated on a first come basis.

Personal Expense
All flight, visa, hotel, travel arrangements and other personal expenses are the responsibility of the delegate.

Refund/Cancellation Policy
A cancellation received 90 days+ the day of the event is eligible for full refund minus 25%.
A cancellation between 45-90 days of the event is eligible for 50% refund.
No refund within 45 days of event.





































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Testimonials from previous Latin America Mid-East Investors Forums:











“The Latin America Mid-East Investors Forum surpassed our expectations. It was a great opportunity to meet both international investors and others with interests in our sector.”

Luiz Torres
Financial Manager
Neoenergia

“I made new relationships at the Forum and found many intriguing opportunities”



Saeed Almansoori
Senior Investment Analyst
ADIA

“The 1-1 meetings were positive and opened new horizons with LatAm companies.”



Mohammad Oran
International Specialist
Suninvest Foods

“[The] Forum was a good opportunity to delve into specific investment and relationship opportunities. The Emirates Foundation is looking to Latin America to generate returns for our endowment.”

Peter Cleaves
CEO
Emirates Foundation