Investment Forum 2015 : Investment Opportunities in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), other Economic Zones and Industrial Parks
10 – 11 March 2015
Nay Pyi Taw. Myanmar
Concept for the Conference & Background
Myanmar is poised for unprecedented growth and prosperity as it joins the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015. As the results of the Reform measures undertaken by the new Government since 2012 comes into fruition, the country is ready to reengage with the regional and global community. Myanmar sits at the heart of the fastest growing region in the world with China and India at its door steps. The strategic location of the country bodes well of not only for its future but for the Region and beyond.
One of the strategic initiative taken by the Government is the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Industrial Zones. These will be the nexus of economic drivers for growth and development. At present three SEZs have been designated – one close to Yangon the commercial capital of Myanmar, another in Dawei in the South of the country with direct access to Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam and the final one in the South West with overland links to Kunming in China. Industrial Zones have also been opened in many parts of the country. It is hoped that the SEZs and the Industrial Zones will be attractive to Foreign Investors looking for new and profitable opportunities.
The Myanmar Investment Forum is the inaugural forum organized by the Myanmar Investors Development Association (MIDA). The focus of the Forum is to bring together leading Government officials and Representatives of local and international business to explore and discuss possible investment opportunities in Myanmar. The Forum will provide networking opportunities for both domestic and international participants.
 Investment Forum 2015 : Investment Opportunities in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Other Economic Zones and Industrial Parks |
10 – 11 March 2015 MICC I |
Agenda (Draft)
DAY ONE : 10 March 2015
VENUE : Myanmar International Convention Centre 2 (MICC I) , Nay Pyi Taw
| TIME | TOPIC |
|---|---|
| 08:30am | Registration |
| 09:00-10:00 |
Opening Ceremony Welcoming Address by U Khin Mg Aye, Chairman, Myanmar Investors Development Association (MIDA) Key Note Address by VVIP |
| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30-11:00 |
Myanmar Economic Reforms: H.E. U Soe Thane |
| 11:00-11:30 | Promoting Private Sector Development: H.E. Union Minister U Tin NaingThein, President’s Office |
| 11:30-11:45 |
Overview of the Forum Prof.Dr.AungTunThet |
| 11:45-13:15 |
Thilawa SEZ: Opportunities for Foreign Investors Panelists: U Set Aung, Chairman, Thilawa SEZ 2 others to be determined Moderator:Prof.Dr.AungTunThet |
| 13:15-14:15 | Lunch Break |
| 14:15-15:00 |
Myanmar Investment Landscape U Aung NaingOo, Secretary, Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) |
| 15:00-16:30 |
Dawei SEZ: Opportunities for Foreign Investors Panel Disccussion Panelists: Chairman, Dawei SEZ 3 others to be determined Moderator: U ThaungTun, Vice President, MIDA |
| 16:30-17:30 |
Myanmar’s Opportunities in Trade and Investment Country Director in Myanmar, World Bank, IFC |
| 19:00 | DINNER HOSTED BY MIDA |
DAY TWO 11 March 2015
Venue Myanmar International Convention Centre 2 (MICC I) , Nay Pyi Taw
| TIME | TOPIC |
|---|---|
| 09:00-10:00 |
Seizing Opportunities in AEC H.E. Prof.Dr. S. Sathirathai |
| 10:00-11:30 |
KyaukPhyu SEZ: Opportunities for Foreign Investors Panel Discussion Dr. Mya Han, Chairman, Dawei SEZ 3 others to be determined Moderator: DawKhineKhineNwe, Joint Secretary, UMFCCI |
| 11:30-12:00 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Industrial Zones: Opportunities for Foreign Investors Panel Discussion U Aung Win Khine, Mandalay U Myat Thin Aung, EC, UMFCCI 2 other Panelists to de determined Moderator: H.E. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Vice Chairman, Hanthawaddy Public Co., Ltd. & Executive Board MIDA |
| 13:30-14:30 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 14:30-16:00 |
Industrial Zones in Border Areas: Opportunities for Foreign Investors Panel Discussion Panelists: 3 Panelists to de determined Moderator: Dr. Mg Mg Lay, Vice Chairman, UMFCCI |
| 16:00 |
Closing Ceremony Address by VVIP Closing Remarks by U Khin Mg Aye, Chairman MIDA |