/4 December 2014, Sofia Hotel Balkan, Bulgaria/ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE EVENT: /to go to different section please, click on the links below/ Description Partnership opportunities Application form
We have a pleasure to invite you to take part in the individual business meetings within the first of its kind event for Bulgaria - Balkan Trade Bridge 2014. The event will be part of Bulgaria Economic Forum on December 4, 2014, Sofia, Bulgaria. Balkan Trade Bridge 2014 will emphasize foreign trade issues of Bulgaria, and after a brief discussion on topic The promotion of foreign trade factor for economic prosperity, a series of pre-arranged one-to-one business meetings between purchasing managers and potential suppliers from Bulgaria and region are going to be held. This event will be organized according to the reverse trade show model, which is opposite to the traditional trade events. In this format buyers are exhibitors and from the other side pre-scheduled suppliers will attend the meeting. What's the buyer's deal? Just register as a Buyer and send us your interests in buying goods and services. You will receive: Individual corporate table in the meetings area; Schedule of pre-arranged business meetings (up to 10 meetings). Benefits for the buyers: Optimal environment for networking and establishment of business contacts with potential partners; Possibility for time optimization; Improvement of supply chain. As a major company and prominent buyer we would like to extend our invitation to your company to become partner of Balkan Trade Bridge 2014 and to participate at the event as a buyer. We offer several levels of partnership. The participation at the event is FREE OF CHARGE for the Big buyers and standard partnership packages. For more information about the partnership opportunities, please see the attached document. To your company, as a Big buyers we can offer our incentive program for one representative, which includes up to 2 nights hotel accommodation and reimbursement of transport costs (up to 200 EUR). If you need any additional information, please contact us: +359 2 951 52 59, 951 57 59, e-mail: office@biforum.org We hope that you will accept our invitation. Sincerely yours, George Tabakov Chairman Bulgaria Economic Forum
DESCRIPTION Balkan Trade Bridge 2014 is first of its kind event in Bulgaria which will be held on 4 th December 2014 in Sofia. The event will be organized within Bulgaria Economic Forum. Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2014 Time: 09.30 19.00 ч. Venue: Sofia Format: round table + Reverse trade show (B2B meetings) Official language: English About the event Individual pre-arranged business meetings between "Purchasing Managers" from companies from Bulgaria and the region (buyers) with their potential suppliers, producers of products and services in Bulgaria and the region (suppliers). This event will be organized according to the reverse trade show model, which is opposite to the traditional trade events. In this format buyers are exhibitors and from the other side pre-scheduled suppliers will attend the meeting. Buyers benefits Balkan Trade Bridge 2014 provides an opportunity for companies to meet a large number of potential suppliers of products or services that they need. Benefits for these companies are that they will be able to optimize their time and to improve their supply chain as well as to find new suppliers and products at competitive prices. For the majority of buyers the Organizer will meet the travel and accommodation costs. Suppliers benefits Balkan Trade Bridge 2014 offers to producers of products and services from Bulgaria and the region the opportunity to increase their sales by helping them create successful business contacts with potential buyers of their products or services. How is the event organized A list of selected and confirmed representatives of buyers is presented to the suppliers prior the event. Choosing among the listed companies the suppliers could pre-set one-toone business meetings with them during the event. Beside the arranged meetings, participants will have the opportunity to create additional business contacts during the social part of the event - business lunch and cocktails. Back to Top
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES RIGHTS Partnership package PREMIUM PACKAGE BIG BUYER PACKAGE STANDARD PACKAGE Presentation of the company profile and field of interest prior to the event: PREMIUM BUYER BIG BUYER BUYER after signing of the contract, no later than October 6, 2014 the beginning of November 2014 Pre-arranged meetings: with the assistance of the Organizer via b2b platform Access to the VIP area meeting only with VIP suppliers + assistant who will monitor 3 badges 1 badge your individual schedule + refreshments and catering on-site Your corporate branded meeting space = table + chairs for your representatives + chairs for suppliers: Located in the VIP area Located in the general meeting room Banner which will be placed behind your corporate meeting table Access to the social part of the event: Coffee-break 3 invitations 1 invitation 1 invitation Business lunch 3 invitations 1 invitation Cocktail 3 invitations 1 invitation 1 invitation Access to the entire programme of BEF 3 badges 1 badge 1 badge Logo of the company on the main information display: In the plenary halls of BEF In the plenary hall of Balkan Trade Bridge Logo of the company on the web site of the event and direct link to the company website Information in the catalogue of the event: Logo Contact information Brief company presentation Advertising materials at the event Please see the following pages for more details regarding partnership opportunities
BIG BUYER PACKAGE FREE OF CHARGE (up to 6 October 2014*) Eligible companies for this package are large enterprises according to the definition under the Law for Small & Medium-sized Enterprises of Bulgaria. Subject to verification and approval by the Organizer. Exception: SME could become Big Buyer subject to payment of 1,000 excluding VAT. BIG BUYER S RIGHTS Presentation of company profile and field of interest prior the event after signing the contract, no later than 6 October 2014; Pre-arranged business meetings with suppliers of products and services in accordance with your stated criteria for field of interest and/or type of products and/or type of services which you are interested in; Meetings will be organized with the assistance of the Organizer and via the web platform for organization of b2b meetings; Your corporate meeting table located in the VIP area; Banner which will be placed behind your corporate meeting table; Refreshments and catering available in the VIP area during the meetings; Your personal Assistant will monitor your individual meeting schedule; One invitation for access to the social part of the event coffee-break, business lunch, cocktail; One badge for access to the entire programme of BEF 2014; Logo of the company on the main information display in the plenary hall of Balkan Trade Bridge; Logo of the company on the web site of the event and direct link to the company web site; Contact information of the company in the catalogue of the event; Available place at the event for your advertising materials. BIG BUYER S OBLIGATIONS To declare field of interest and/or type of products and/or type of services the company is interested in; To appoint a representative(s) who will attend pre-arranged meetings with distributors and suppliers of products and services (e.g. CEO or Purchasing Manager). The company representative should have a major role in the decisions-making process of selection of suppliers and establishment of partnerships with other companies; The appointed company representative has to be present during the whole time slot assigned for meetings (14:00-18:00 on 04.12.2014); The appointed company representative has to attend all social parts of the event (lunch and cocktail); To submit company profile, logo and contact information; * After 6 October 2014 Big Buyer Package costs 1 000 excluding VAT
STANDARD PACKAGE FREE OF CHARGE The number of companies that can become partners of the event with a standard package is limited. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2014 via a filled in application form. Evaluation criteria: the company have to be small or medium-sized enterprises in accordance with the definition in the Law of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises of Bulgaria. The accuracy of the information will be verified by the Organizer. Once you submit the form within 5 working days you will be notified by the Organizer if you are approved for participation. Important: If there are no meetings requested by producers of goods and services (suppliers) to meet with the company until November 15, 2014, the company participation will be cancelled. BUYER S RIGHTS Presentation of company profile and field of interest prior the event from the beginning of November 2014; Pre-arranged business meetings with suppliers of products and services via platform for organization of b2b meetings; Your corporate meeting table in the general meeting area; Assistant will monitor the smooth conduction of the meetings in the general meeting area; One invitation for access to the social part of the event coffee-break, cocktail; One badge for access to the entire programme of BEF 2014; Logo of the company on the web site of the event and direct link to the company web site; Contact information of the company in the catalogue of the event; BUYER S OBLIGATIONS To declare field of interest and/or type of products and/or type of services the company is interested in; To appoint a representative who will attend pre-arranged meetings with distributors and suppliers of products and services (e.g. CEO or Purchasing Manager). The company representative should have a major role in the decisions-making process of selection of suppliers and establishment of partnerships with other companies; The appointed company representative has to be present during the whole time slot assigned for meetings (14:00-18:00 on 04.12.2014); The appointed company representative has to attend all social parts of the event; To submit company profile, logo and contact information;
PREMIUM PACKAGE 2 000 ** PREMIUM BUYER S RIGHTS In addition to the rights of Big Buyer that include: Presentation of company profile and field of interest prior the event after signing the contract, no later than 6 October 2014; Pre-arranged business meetings with suppliers of products and services in accordance with your stated criteria for field of interest and/or type of products and/or type of services which you are interested in; Meetings will be organized with the assistance of the Organizer and via platform for organization of b2b meetings; Your corporate meeting table located in the VIP area; Corporate Banner which will be placed behind your corporate meeting table; Refreshments and catering available in the VIP area during the meetings; Your personal Assistant will monitor your individual meeting schedule; Logo of the company on the web site of the event and direct link to the company web site; Available place at the event for your advertising materials. Premium Buyer will also receive: Three (3) invitations for access to the social part of the event coffee-break, business lunch, cocktail; Three (3) badges for access to the entire programme of BEF 2014; Logo of the company on the main information display in the plenary hall of Bulgaria Economic Forum 2014, including in the plenary hall of Balkan Trade Bridge; Logo, contact information and brief presentation (up to 1 000 symbols) of the company in the catalogue of the event; No guarantee required. PREMIUM BUYER S OBLIGATIONS: To declare field of interest and/or type of products and/or type of services the company is interested in; To appoint a representative(s) who will attend pre-arranged meetings with distributors and suppliers of products and services (e.g. CEO or Purchasing Manager). The company representative should have a major role in the decisions-making process of selection of suppliers and establishment of partnerships with other companies; The appointed company representative has to attend the whole time slot assigned for meetings (14:00-18:00 on 04.12.2014);
The appointed company representative has to attend all social parts of the event; To submit company profile, logo and contact information; ** Excluding VAT For more information: Marina Hristeva Events Director Bulgaria Economic Forum Phone: 00359 2 9516810 e-mail: m.hristeva@biforum.org Back to Top
APPLICATION FORM BUYERS Company name* Tel* Address* /country, city, post code, address/ Fax* E-mail* WEB* Main activity* Manufacturer Importer Exporter Distributor Wholesaler of employers: Main company products* Revenue (EUR) 2012 2013 COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE who will participate in the meetings Name and surname* Position* Mobile* Email* Products you would like to purchase* Specification* Quantity Additional requirements:
Premium package Participation fee: 2000EUR (VAT excluded) PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES* Big buyer package (FREE) No participation fee Standard package (FREE) No participation fee PAYMENT DETAILS Bulgaria Economic Forum ProCredit Bank IBAN BG97 PRCB 9230 1421 2762 10 (EUR) IBAN BG12 PRCB 9230 1021 2762 21 (BG) BIC: PRCB BGSF INVOICE DATA Company/ Organization:........ Address:...... Bank transfer TERMS OF PAYMENT VAT :... Responsible person:... Fields marked with * are mandatory. Please fill in the registration form and send it by fax: +359 2 953 29 24 or e-mail: office@biforum.org DATE: SIGNATURE: /Download Application Form for Buyers/ Back to Top