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International Food and Biotech Investment Conference
Brunei Darussalam
12th-14th May 2015
Venue: The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei Darussalam
Address: Jerudong BG3122, Negara Brunei Darussalam
About:
• A 3-day International Food and Biotech Investment Conference will be held
in Brunei Darussalam during May 2015 as part of the Sultanate’s Brunei
BioInnovation Corridor’s (BIC) initiative.
• The conference and the BIC initiative are in line with the nation’s intention to
achieve further diversification, competitiveness and sustainability of the economy.
• Spanning approximately 500 hectares, BIC will promote Brunei Darussalam as
a regional hub for bio-industry research and innovations, with a focus on Halal
food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and logistics.
Topics include:
• Brunei Darussalam’s unique strategic position within ASEAN and its
relationship with the international community
• The latest trends and opportunities within the Halal food industry
• ASEAN – challenges and opportunities
• The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
Conference topics may be subject to change without prior notice
For registration & enquiry, please contact:
Ms Jocelyn Kwok
Tel: +852 3159 2933 Email: registration@bicpark.com
Website: www.bicpark.com
Conference Highlights
Keynote Speaker
Sir James A. Mirrlees
Nobel Memorial Prize in
Economic Science Winner 1996
International Food and Biotech Investment Conference
Date
12th May 2015 (Tuesday)
13th May 2015 (Wednesday)
14th May 2015 (Thursday)
Time
0830 – 1630
0830 – 1630
0830 – 1630
Venue
Date
Time
0830 – 0900
0900 – 0915
0915 – 0925
0925 – 0940
0940 – 1040
1040 – 1110
1110 – 1155
1155 – 1225
1225 – 1400
1400 – 1430
1430 – 1500
1500 – 1530
1530 – 1550
1550 – 1620
1620 – 1625
1830 – 2130
Brunei Darussalam
12th May 2015 (Tuesday) – Day 1 Conference
Content
Registration and Morning Coffee
Citation from the Qur’an
Opening Address by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri
Setia Awang Haji Yahya Bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, Minister
of Industry and Primary Resources
MOU Signing Ceremony
Nobel Laureate Keynote Speech: On World Economy
Speaker: Sir James A. Mirrlees, Nobel Memorial Prize
in Economic Science Winner 1996
Coffee Break
The Rise of the ASEAN Economic Community
Speaker: Rajiv Biswas, Chief Asia Economist, IHS Inc.
Panel Discussion: ASEAN – Challenges and Opportunities
Moderator: Tamara Henderson, Senior Economist, Bloomberg L.P.
Panelists:Dato Paduka Dr. Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah, CEO, Darussalam
Assets
Wei Zhaohui, Deputy Director General, Department of Commerce
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Lunch
The BioInnovation Corridor – SE Asia’s Food and Biotechnology Hub
Speaker: Gary Ho, Managing Director, SQW
Invest in Brunei
Speaker: Hjh Hasnah Hj Ibrahim, Acting CEO, Brunei Economic Development Board
Coffee Break
Development of the Brunei-Guangxi Economic Corridor
Speaker: Wei Ren, Deputy Party Secretary, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Logistics and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
Speaker: Zhou Xiaoxi, Chairman, Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Co., Ltd.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji
Yahya Bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, Minister of Industry and
Primary Resources
Welcome Dinner
Date
13th May 2015 (Wednesday) – Day 2 Conference
Time
Content
0830 – 0900
Registration and Morning Coffee
0900 – 1000
Keynote Presentation – The State of the Islamic Economy
1000 – 1100
Panel Discussion: Global Halal Food Market
Panelists:Muhammad Munir Chaudry, President, Islamic Food and
Nutrition Council of America
Adeel Khan, CEO, Saahtain Foods
Daisaku Misaka, President, Soy & World Inc.
Nurul Hidayah Abubakar, Manager, Regulatory The Hershey Company
1100 – 1130
Coffee Break
1130 – 1215
Halal certified pharmaceutical products –
The New Frontier after Food?
Speaker: Dr Mohamed Issa, CEO, Noor Pharmaceuticals
1115 – 1230
Parallel Workshops
1230 – 1400
Lunch
1400 – 1630
Site Visits & City Visits
Social Programs
Date
14th May (Thursday) – Day 3 Conference
Time
Content
0830 – 0900
Registration and Morning Coffee
0900 – 1000
Keynote Presentation – Islamic finance
1000 – 1045
AIIB – Infrastructure and Beyond
1045 – 1115
Coffee Break
1115 – 1145
Panel Discussion
1145 – 1330
Lunch
1330 – 1630
Bilateral Meetings
Social Programs
Registration
The 3-day conference is free of charge.
Please complete the registration form and return it to:
Ms Jocelyn Kwok
Tel: +852 3159 2933
Fax: +852 2372 0490
Email: registration@bicpark.com
REGISTRATION FORM
(Mr/Mrs/Ms)*
Fullname:
(Surname)
(Given Name)
Title / Position:
Name of Organisation:
Organization website:
Address:
Country:
Mobile: (+
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E-mail:
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(For receiving confirmation)
Flight no.
Arrival date:
Hotel rooms reservation:
Fax: (+
night(s)
* Please be reminded to contact with
res@theempirehotel.com for room reservation and
payment
** Booking code: BIC Conference 2015
***Room rate: BND264 / night
BND715 / 3 nights
(1 BN$ =1 SG$)
Should you interested with below items, please
tick “3” below boxes and we will get in touch
with you accordingly:
I am interested to join the BIC site visit
I am interested to join the social programme
(eg. Golfing or City Tour)
I would like to arrange One-on-one meeting
Remarks:
• The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the function at its discretion.
• You will receive an e-mail notification from the Secretariat confirming your registration status.