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                                   AmCham MENA  Regional Council Conference 2018 
                                     “Commercialization of Innovation: A Driver for Growth in the MENA Region” 
                                     Hosted by AmCham  Jordan 
                                     October 27-28,  2018 – Amman, Jordan 
 
 
                                   The American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan is hosting the  AmCham MENA Regional Council Annual two-day Conference, “Commercialization of Innovation: A Driver for Growth in the MENA Region” during the period of October 27-28, 2018. The  conference will take place in Grand Hyatt Hotel, Amman. 
                                      
                                     With a focus on innovation in the MENA Region, the  Conference will provide an opportunity for businesses to share experiences and  develop strategies that will build modern and sustainable economies, and will  shed light on regional and global case studies of how innovation can boost  economic activity and drive growth. Participants will hear from global leaders,  experts, and practitioners on latest developments in Energy, Healthcare,  Information Communication & Technology, Education and Finance, as well as  measures needed to create innovation-powered enterprises. 
   
                                     Additionally, an Exhibition showcasing innovations by local  and regional enterprises will be held on the sidelines of the two-day  Conference to present participants with first-hand examples of innovative ideas  and products that can inspire growth and job creation. 
 
 
 
     
                                    
                                     Day 1: October 27 
                                   
  
    | 8:30-9:00 AM | 
    Registration  & Welcome Coffee Break | 
   
  
    | 9:00-10:00 AM  | 
    Welcoming  Remarks | 
   
  
    10:00-10:30AM  | 
    Opening of the Exhibition by Patron | 
   
  
    | 10:30AM - 12:00 PM | 
    Session 1: Business Environment: Keys to Unlocking the  Potential of MENA Marketplace | 
   
  
    | 12:00-12:30 PM | 
    Coffee Break | 
   
  
    | 12:30-2:00 PM | 
    Session 2: Innovating Finance: Global Strategies  Tailored to MENA’s Startup Community | 
   
  
    | 2:00-3:30 PM | 
    Conference  Luncheon | 
   
  
    | 3:30-4:30 PM | 
    Session 3: How to Build a Resilient Business in the MENA  Region | 
   
  
    | 4:30-6:00 PM | 
    Session 4: Policies and Strategies that Encourage  Spinouts: The US Model    | 
   
  
                                     
                                   Day 2: October 28 
                                   
  
    | 8:30-9:00 AM | 
    Registration and Welcome Coffee | 
   
  
    | 9:00-10:30 AM | 
    Session 5: ICT Innovation for SMEs | 
   
  
    | 10:30AM - 12:00PM | 
    Session 6: Reshaping the Business of Financial  Services | 
   
  
    | 12:00-12:30 PM | 
    Coffee Break | 
   
  
                                     
                                   Breakout Sessions (12:30-2:00 PM) 
                                   Session 7(A): Accelerating Innovation in Energy Technologies 
                                     Session 7(B): Educated Insight: The Reinvention of Learning 
                                     Session 7(C): Bringing Innovation to Health Care Systems in  the MENA Region 
                                     2:00 PM Conference Luncheon 
                                  
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
  Who Should Attend? 
                                   
                                     -  AmCham Members from  throughout the MENA Region
 
                                     -  Business Leaders working in  the manufacturing, IT, Health & Life Sciences, Financial and Education  sector 
 
                                     -  Entrepreneurs and Startups
 
                                     -  University Professors and  Researchers
 
                                     -  Lawyers specialized in  Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Laws 
 
                                     -  Members from the  developmental and donor communities                                   
 
                                    
                                   Registration Fees: 
                                   
                                     -  AmCham - Jordan Members:  180 USD (Conference only)
 
                                     -  Members of MENA Council  Regional AmChams: Free Registration 
 
                                     -  Non-Members from Regional  AmCham Member Companies: 180 USD
 
                                     -  Non-AmCham Member Companies  from Jordan and the Region: 300 USD (Conference only)                                   
 
                                      
                                    For registration and payment details, click here: https://bit.ly/2KSATL3 
                                    
                                   Payment method: 
                                      
                                     Please note that payment should be made prior to 22/10/2018.  Cancellations before 22/8/2018 are refundable subject to processing fees.   
                                   
                                     -  Cash - To be paid at AmCham  - Jordan Premises
 
                                     -  Cheque - Payable to: The  Jordanian American Business Association
 
                                     -  Bank Transfer:
 
                                    
                                   -Bank  Details: Bank Al Etihad, 
                                     -Bank  Address: Shmesani, Amman, Jordan /  http://www.bankaletihad.com  
                                     -Account  Name: Jordan American Business Association 
                                     -Account  Number: 0010100304733101 
                                     -SWIFT  Code: UBSIJOAXXXX 
                                     -IBAN:  JO93UBSI1010000010100304733101 
                                      
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                      
                                     
                                     
                              The exhibition will take place during the two-day  conference to showcase innovations by local and regional enterprises.  
  Exhibition fees:  
$750 for 3 x 3 booth 
  $500 for 2 x 3 booth 
Prices include: 
  -  Booth
 
  -  Electricity 
 
  -  Outlet
 
  -  Table 
 
  -  Two chairs
 
  -  Waste basket
 
 
Additional services/amenities such as screen, iPad  holder, printing, are available for an additional fee. 
To book your exhibition space, or to find out more  information, please contact Ms. Raghad Alkhojah raghad.alkhojah@amcham.jo 
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                      
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                   Accommodation:  
                                      
                                     AmCham Jordan has secured be below special rates for all  Conference attendees at the Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel: 
                                     Special Rate: 90 JOD ++ per night  
                                   
                                     -  Breakfast Included
 
                                     -  Internet Included
 
                                    
                                   To get the special rate, please contact: 
                                     Ms. Dana Alresheq 
  dana.alresheq@hyatt.com   
   
  Hotel Address: 
                                     Grand Hyatt Amman 
                                     Hussein Bin Ali St., Jabal Amman, PO Box 831159, Amman,  Jordan, 11183 
                                     Tel: +962 6 465 1234 
                                     Fax: +962 6 465 1634 
                                     Email: amman.grand@hyatt.com 
                                  
  
   
                                    
                                   
                                     
                             
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