Seminars & Events - European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

2009 upcoming events

Date	Programme / Event	Location	Sector
18th February 2009	Luncheon Meeting : Felicitation of New European Commission Ambassador / Head of Delegation	Hilton Colombo Residence	All Sectors
19th March 2009	Global trade policies & trends	Galle Face Hotel	All Sectors
26th March 2009	Belgium Eve : Best of Belgium	Private Residence	Open to European Community & Sri Lanka Business Community
1st April 2009	European Quiz Eve	Park Street Mews	Open to European Community & Sri Lanka Business Community
5th, 6th & 7th May 2009	European Business Summit	BMICH	All Sectors
5th, 6th & 7th May 2009	European Catalogue Exhibition	BMICH	All Sectors
11th June 2009	ECCSL Annual General Meeting	Barefoot café	Closed event for members & member invites only
23rd June 2009	ECCSL Workshop	Trans Asia Hotel	All Sectors
1st July 2009	ECCSL Luncheon Meeting	Galle Face Hotel	All Sectors
23rd July 2009	French Wine tasting event	To be confirmed	Open to European Community & Sri Lanka Business Community
8th September 2009	ECCSL Briefing	Trans Asia Hotel	All Sectors
20th September 2009	EURO Regatta 2009	Yacht Club	All Sectors

Networking luncheon meeting with
His Excellency Mr. Bernard Savage, Ambassador,
Delegation of the European Commission to Sri Lanka & Maldives
on
‘The European Union & Sri Lanka: Present & Future of EU relations

Wednesday, 25th February 2009, 12.15 – 02.30p.m., Union Ballroom – Hilton Colombo Residence

Relations between the European Union & Sri Lanka go back to over 20 years. Identified as one of the first Asian countries to sign a formal agreement with the European Union in 1975; cooperation between the two countries are broadly in the key areas of Political cooperation, Trade and economic cooperation, Humanitarian and development aid & education and cultural cooperation.

In today’s context Sri Lanka’s largest trading partner is no other than The European Union! Further, the EU development plan for the period 2007 – 2013 earmarks USD 112 million for assistance to Sri Lanka under the Development Cooperation Instrument in 2007-2013 with a focus on supporting the peace process and poverty reduction in the North and East. With the global economic challenges ahead, heightened with national constraints one wonders what lies ahead for Sri Lanka?

What is the current stance of the European Union on Sri Lanka?
How & Will the EU enhance and increase relation with Sri Lanka?
What are the future EC strategies & policies for Sri Lanka?
What lies ahead for future political co-operation?
What lies ahead for future development an Trade & Economic co-operation?
How will Sri Lankas’ largest trading partner support Sri Lanka?

The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL) is pleased to inform you that we are organizing a Luncheon Meeting on Wednesday, 25th of February 2009, from 12.15 – 02.30 p.m. at the Union Ballroom of the Hilton Colombo Residence.

We invite you to amongst the first individuals to felicitate the new Head of Delegation His Excellency Mr. Bernard Savage, Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Commission to Sri Lanka & Maldives. His Excellency, Mr. Bernard Savage, will address the gathering on the broader topic ‘‘The European Union & Sri Lanka: Present & Future of EU relations”. In order to clarify any concerns you may have on developing and enhancing economic and trade relations with the EU, the Ambassadors’ address will be followed by an open forum.

Interested members may register by completing and returning the attached registration form by 23rd February 2009. Should you require additional information or clarification, please feel free to contact the ECCSL on tel: 2375486.

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2009 Past events

Date	Programme / Event	Location	Sector
27th January 2009	Global Financial Crisis : Facing the challenges ahead	Galle Face Hotel	All sectors invites only

2008 Past events

Date	Programme / Event	Location	Sector
26th & 27th March 2008	Awareness programme on new EC Regulation - REACH	Galle Face Hotel	All sectors
29th April 2008 8.15 Hrs – 17.30 Hrs	Towards purpose & direction: Let’s strategize today for tomorrow - Workshop on Strategic Planning	Hilton Colombo Residence	All Sectors
5th June 2008 8.15 Hrs – 17.30 Hrs	Taste of Italy	Hilton Colombo Residence	Closed event for members only
27th June 2008	Sustainable Chemical Management – Focus on REACH Pre Registration & Registration	Cinnamon Grand Hotel	All sectors
August 2008	Awareness workshop – REACH Regulation	Galle Face Hotel	All Sectors
30th September 2008	Preparing Sri Lanka to succeed in a carbon restrained world	Cinnamon Grand Hotel	All Sectors
27th October 2008	Spanish Wine Tasting	Trans Asia Hotel	Closed event for members & member invites only

Flashback to 2007

European Business Networking Eve (December 2007

Organised by ECCSL and co-funded by the Delegation of the European Commission to Sri Lanka & Maldives.

Holland Day ~ Building Bridges (October 2007)

Organised by ECCSL and fully financed by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands

IPR CEO’s Forum (October 2007)

Organised by ECCSL and supported by the European Patent Office, The Delegation of the European Commission to Sri Lanka & Maldives, The National Intellectual Property Office.

Business optimisation with good governance (October 2007)

Organised by the Business Software Alliance and supported by The National Intellectual Property Office. The European Chamber of Commerce & The Ceylon Chamber.