CELEBRATING 10 YEARS - MEED Events

Bert Hoekstra, Senior Vice President, Hochtief
15:45 Networking break
16:00 Alliances & joint ventures:
Navigating the highly competitive construction market and improving your chances of winning bids
by creating alliances and JV’s
• Enforceability of contractual provisions related to joint ventures
• What can Qatar learn from GCC partnering experiences
• Highlighting the differences between incorporated JVs vs. Limited Liability Company and Private
Joint Stock Companies
16:30 PPP development and opportunities:
Alternative funding routes for long-term project implementation: viability and growth of the project
financing market
• Inviting foreign investment to show expression of interest in Qatar
• Capital market instruments, corporate finance and increasing the use of the bond market
• Debating the values of PPP, Project Finance and Public Procurements verses innovative funding
sources
16:45 Closing address and networking refreshments
17:00 End of Qatar Projects conference 2013
Masterclasses
Wednesday 20 February 2013
MASTERCLASS A
20 FEBRUARY 2013
Negotiating Contracts &
Project Delivery Models
Navigating the Qatari project market for new and
existing developers, operators, contractors and
services experts.
Timings: 09:00 – 15:30
Overview:
You will identify and discuss issues relating to the
drafting, negotiation and contract administration
major construction and procurement contracts with
Qatari government, quasi-government entities and
project managers.
This interactive session gives you solutions to the
challenges you are currently facing in relation to
contracts and project delivery models in the Qatari
project market.
Real life case examples will be shared and you will
get to go contractors and employers briefs and
navigate through tough situations seen in the
project market today.
MASTERCLASS B
20 FEBRUARY 2013
A-Z guide to doing business
in Qatar
Practical legal, financial and insurance advice for
setting up and protecting your business in Qatar
Timings: 09:00 – 15:30
Overview:
It is essential for you to be up-to-date with Qatar’s
latest private sector participation structures,
compliance, local rules and practices if you intend to
be involved with the future of the infrastructure
project market.
Update your knowledge of legal requirements and
contracting strategies designed to protect your
business and encourage growth at this essential
masterclass.
Gain invaluable insights and advice from on the
ground practitioners and develop key strategies in
confronting the challenges of establishing a business
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