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5 Reasons to attend MEED Libya Projects, 2013:
1Gain insight on the latest projects being issued by the NOC, GECOL, HIB, ODAC, LISCO and Civil Aviation
Authority
2Review first-hand information on the status of pre-revolution contracts, the proposed 66 Billion Dinar
budget and how your organisation can be involved
3Benefit from a specially designed programme streamed into the most relevant sectors -
infrastructure, energy, utilities and industry
4Learn about the on-ground practical realities of doing business in Libya
5Interact with 300 key individuals involved in re-building Libya and create key relationships
Programme Highlights • Devise risk management strategies
for projects in Libya – how to obtain funding, manage risk and create successful partnerships
• Network with key international stakeholders and contract awarding bodies in Libya’s energy, infrastructure and utilities sectors
• Engage with Libyan business specialists at the pre-conference masterclass on how to do business in new Libya inclusive of risk management, legal contracts and prequalification processes
June 3 – 5, 2013Corinthia Hotel
Tripoli, Libya
Building a sustainaBle future for liBya–An essential guide to the developments and projects across critical infrastructure, energy, utilities and industry sectors
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LibyaProjects2013
Ousama SyalaMinisterMinistry of Communications and Informatics
Dr. Khalil El-ArroudiChairmanGECOL
Ali Hussein Al- SharifMinisterMinistry of Housing and Utilities
Ahmed ShawkiHead of Crude and Petrochemicals SalesNational Oil Corporation
Mehdi Taher Hadi GhniyaMinisterMinistry of Planning
Saddek Omar ElkaberGovernorCentral Bank of Libya
Mahmoud Bashir Ajaj ChairmanHousing and Infrastucture BoardMinistry of Housing
Capt. Nasereddin ShaebelainDirector GeneralCivil Aviation Authority
Key speaKers include:
KeynOTe addresses By
3 June Exclusive
Workshop - EffEctivEly
doing BusinEss in liByA
4 – 5 JuneMain conference
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Juma AttigaVice PresidentGeneral National Congress
Awad Ibrahim ElbarasiDeputy Prime MinisterLibya
Ministry of Communications and
Informatics
Ministry of Planning
General NationalCongress
Under the patronage of:Co-organised by:
NOC GECOL
Ministry of Housing and Utilities
REAOL
Gain access to exclusive information on the latest procurement and prequalification processes for new projects to upgrade Libya’s infrastructure.
Ali A. IbrahimDeputy MinisterMinistry of Housing and Utilities
Saddek Omar Elkaber Governor Central Bank of Libya
Mahmoud Bashir AjajChairman Housing and infrastructure Board
Ministry of Housing and Utilities
Dr. Khairy Agha ChairmanRenewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL)
Dr. Mohamed A. ElfighiChairman LISCO
Dr. Khalil El-Arroudi Chairman GECOL
Ahmed Ben HalimChief Executive OfficerLibya Holdings Group
Dr. Mahmoud M. Badi Chairman and General Manager Economic and
Social Development Fund Company (ESDF)
Capt. Nasereddin ShaebelainDirector GeneralCivil Aviation Authority
Dr. Mustafa El-HuniChairmanBusiness Mirror Libya and
Deputy Chairman, National Transitional Council of Libya
Nada Shousha Country Manager - Egypt, Libya, Yemen International
Finance Corporation (IFC) - Middle East & North Africa
Abdulnaser Ben Nafaa President Libyan Businessmen Council
Ahmed Shawki Head of Crude and Petrochemicals Sales National Oil Corporation
Dawi Montasser Member of Housing and Infrastructure CommitteeGeneral National Congress
Musa Faraj Head of the Power Committee General National Congress
Asia Wagde Al Margani Member of the Foreign Investment Committee
General National Congress
Francesco Camarrata Vice President Business Development - North Africa
Technip Oil & Gas
Ahmed Wafik Commercial DirectorSaint Gobain Glass
Steven Miller Senior Vice President Global Business Development Shapoorji
Pallonji & Co.
Chuck Dittrich,Executive DirectorUS- Libya Business Association
Senior RepresentativeODAC
Ashraf Ahmed Head of Human Resources Schlumberger
Senior RepresentativeHill International
Christopher Toomey Senior Vice President AECOM Global
Programs and Program Manager HIB
Dr Bassam A. Fattouh Director, Oil and Middle East Programme
The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Oxford University
For full information on our workshop and event, visit www.MeedLibyaProjects.com or call +971 – (0) 43900699
Afonso CarbonarBrazilian Ambassador to LibyaBrazil
Anil TrigunayatAmbassador of India to Libya and MaltaIndia
Giuseppe BuccinoItalian Ambassador to LibyaItaly
Qatari Ambassador to LibyaQatar
VIP OPENING CEREMONy PARTICIPATION TO INCLUDE:
confiRMEd sPEAKERs And PAnElists:
Juma AttigaVice President General National Congress
Awad Ibrahim ElbarasiDeputy Prime MinisterLibya
Ousama SyalaMinister Ministry of Communications and Informatics
Ali Hussein Al- SharifMinisterMinistry of Housing and Utilities
Mehdi Taher Hadi GhniyaMinisterMinistry of Planning
Jose Riera SiquierSpanish Ambassador to LibyaSpain
Som Al-KaabiUAE Ambassador to LibyaUAE
Michael AronBritish Ambassador to LibyaU.K
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Richard H. GriffithsPresidentAmerican Chamber of
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Richard Thompson Editorial Director MEED
Ed James Head of MEED InsightMEED
12:20
CASE STUDY
PANELPAnEl discussion:
libyan government and awarding bodies’ efforts on partnerships with international organizations to maximize efficiency and development • Lessons learnt from the partnership process - What would be done
differently next time and what would stay the same?• Contract terms, risk management and pre-qualification as key factors
for a successful partnerships• Fiscal policies to take into consideration for successful contract
awarding and execution•BestpracticesfromanEPCindustryleaderwithsuccessinLibya
Ali Hussein Al- Sharif, Minister of Housing and Utilities, Ministry of Housing and Utilities
Senior Representative, Organisation for Development of Administrative Centers, ODAC
Senior Representative, Hill International Musa Faraj, Head of Power Committee, General National Congress
13:00 Lunch and Networking
14:30 streamed industry breakdown of roadmap, projects, case-studies and investments for current and future projects in various critical sectors
INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES ENERGy AND INDUSTRy
14:30 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS – HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTUREThe Housing and Infrastructure Board is one of Libya’s largest stakeholders issuing a large volume of social infrastructure contracts.Discussion Leader:Mahmoud Bashir Ajaj, Chairman, Housing and Infrastructure Board, Ministry of Housing and Utilities
OIL PROJECTS –EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION SALES IN LIByADiscussing crude oil, oil products and petrochemical sales and marketing specific to the Libya market.Future outlook and indications of the oil industry in Libya.Discussion LeaderAhmed Shawki, Head of Crude and Petrochemicals Sales, National Oil Corporation
15:00 POWER PROJECTS – ELECTRICITy Power being a basic infrastructure requirement, key contracts have been awarded in this sector. It has seen some of the largest contracts being awarded in 2012 – 2013. GECOL has by far been the most active client awarding contracts in Libya. This reflects the pressing need for power in the country.Discussion Leader:Dr. Khalil El-Arroudi, Chairman, GECOL
OIL PROJECTS – REFINING FACILITIESSqueezing the oil up to the last $ to build the country’s future. Refineries are progressively moving from Europe to North Africa (with resources and lower Opex), and implementing radical new technology.Discusssion Leader:Francesco Camarrata, Vice President - North Africa, Technip Oil & Gas
15:30 COMMUNICATION PROJECTS – COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATICSDiscussion Leader: Ousama Syala, Minister of Communication and Informatics, Ministry of Communication and Informatics, Libya
CEMENT AND STEEL PROJECTSPROJECT UPDATE: LISCO’s upgrade programme update and procurement processes.Discussion Leader:Dr. Mohamed A. Elfighi, Chairman, LISCO
16:00 Coffee and networking
16:30 Breakout discussion This interactive session consists of well facilitated round table discussions
led by sector experts which will allow you to review hottest topics discussed throughout the day will ensure that delegates are able to bring up their particular challenges and case studies, as well as the hottest topics that result from previous sessions throughout the day and brainstorm these in detail with a room-full of their peers and experts in the industry. Discussion leaders will facilitate on site participation and share their issues and best practices. This is a great way to add great value and ensure that you are able to get tailored solutions to your problems.
18:00 gAlA EvEning REcEPtion This social reception offers superb and unique opportunities to build
new business relationships and interact with some of the most powerful players in the transport, energy,social infrastructure and utilities sector, including all speakers, delegates, sponsors and guests
08:00 Registration and coffee
08:45 Chairman’s welcome address Richard Thompson, Editorial Director, MEED
09:00 VIP opening ceremony
CURRENT ADVANCES - AN OVERVIEW OF LIByA’S CURRENT POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SITUATION
09:30 Opening address• Immediate challenges for the newly elected Government – Delving
into the political environment and re-looking at endeavours towards stability
•Discussing the long-term roadmap for primary sectors (utilities, infrastructure and energy)
•How is the Government looking to the issue of security? – Outlining the measures being adopted to ease the security concerns of international companies entering the Libyan market
• Buildingasustainableintegratedbordermanagementconceptandstrategy to facilitate security for Libya and surrounding regions
• 2030 plan for Libya and the way forward Dr. Juma Attiga, Vice President, GENERAL NATIONAL CONGRESS
09:50 outlook and update: discussing libya’s economic outlook and growth strategies•An overview of economic forecasting and budgets for sectoral growth • Emphasisingtheneedforeconomicdiversification–structural
issues in Libya’s economy which need to be resolved to ensure speedy development
• Promotinginternationalinvestmentinprioritysectorsinneedof rapid development outside of the hydrocarbons industry (healthcare, tourism, utilities, hospitality, housing, education)
•Working on a “inclusive” growth model as a method to enhance Libya’s stability
• Twenty Committee update on the pre-revolution contracts and status Awad Ibrahim Elbarasi, Deputy Prime Minister, Libya
10:20 facilitated speed networking
10:50 Coffee Break
11:20
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driving capacity building in libya
•What can the international community do to fast-track Libya’s development?
•Role of multilateral organisations in capacity building and project funding in post-conflict regions
•Major project focus areas for the Libyan Government to build capacity• Lessons learnt from the region to reduce potentially destabilising
social issues•Reviewing the Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
strategy and its future role in capacity building in Libya Discussion Leaders:
Abdulnaser Ben Nafaa, President, Libyan Businessmen Council Nada Shousha, Country Manager - Egypt, Libya, Yemen, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Asia Wagde Al Margani, Member of the Foreign Investment Committee General National Congress
Anil Trigunayat, Ambassador of India to Libya and Malta, India Ahmed ben Halim, Chief Executive Officer,Libya Holdings
FUNDING, PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
11:50 financing and project management for the local libyan market developing a tailored funding and project management
approach for the libyan market•FinancingmodelsandoptionsforinternationalMNCsentering
Libya•Compulsoryprerequisitestoattainpre-qualificationformajor
Libyan project awarding organisations•PPP’sasamethodtomobiliseprojectfundinginNorthAfrica
- Fund investment portfolios for the Libyan market across various sectors
- Holding group funding and management- Reviewing the social impact and beneficiaries of the fund
Mahmoud M. Badi, Chairman and General Manager, Economic and Social Development Fund (ESDF)
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CONFERENCE AGENDAdAy onE: Tuesday, 4 June 2013
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07:30 Registration and coffee
07:45 Breakfast briefing – The Libyan Projects Market 2013 •A comprehensive overview of project opportunities in the new
Libya• Insightonvariouskeysectors–OilandGas,Power,Desalination,Housing,RealEstate,Education,Healthcare,Rail
•Review of active contractors and contracting regions Ed James, Head of MEED Insight, MEED
PROJECT AWARDING, PROCESSES AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT IN LIByA
09:00 How do you access the libyan market? one-on-one interview with a project owner by a project
manager: An essential perspective from leading stakeholders on sustainable entry into the libyan market• DelvingintoRFP’s,bidsandpre-qualificationstounderstand
how to correctly win bids in Libya• Ensuringeffectivemarketintelligenceandselectionofright
partners•Contractor selection and management in Libya• Effectiveprocurementprocedures–do’sanddon’ts
Discussion Leaders: Mahmoud Bashir Ajaj, Chairman, Housing and Infrastructure Board,
Ministry of Housing and Utilities Christopher Toomey, Senior Vice President AECOM Global Programs
and Programme Manager, Housing and Infrastructure Board
09:30
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Risk management panel
Developing robust risk management strategies to ensure that people and assets are protected• A perspective on the Libyan Government’s plan to mitigate
potential security risks from doing business in Libya – gaining progressive control of land, sea and air
•Risk management through hostile environment protection and threat assessments for international organisations entering Libya
•Designing and implementing security strategies •Corporate risk insurance for risk management in Libya
10:15 Coffee and networking
11:00
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Hear from the sector driving prosperity in libya
oil and Energy panel• Diversification – Appraisal of Libya as one of the least
diversified oil economies in the world and a movement towards a more diversified and sustainable industry. What steps are being taken to develop the downstream sector?
• Anticipated spending plans in energy and upgrading projects•Outlook for renewable energy – with focus on wind and solar
energy• ReviewofExplorationandProductionSharingAgreements(EPSAs)andtheirfuture
•Low-cost production growth opportunities•Libya’s place as one of the leading oil exporters - Market
demand for Libyan oil•Shale gas update – project review
Discussion Leaders: Dr. Bassam Fattouh, Director, Oil and Middle East Programme, The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies Senior Representative, NOC Micheal Aron, British Ambassador to Libya, U.K.
11:45 Review and advances of the banking and financial sector • Current situation and future roadmap for the commercial
banking sector•Housing finance as an essential financing requirement in Libya• Newbankingupdatestofacilitatelocalandinternationalbanks
providing loans to international players in the projects market•Short-term trade financing and Islamic financing as a key
method of financing for the newly created Libyan democracy•Role of local and international banks in the 2030 plan
Saddek Omar Ali Elkaber, Governor, Central Bank of Libya
12:15 Lunch and networking
13:45 streamed industry breakdown of roadmap, projects, case-studies and investments for current and future projects in various sectors
INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES ENERGy AND INDUSTRy
13:45 TRANSPORT PROJECTS – ROADS, AIRPORTS AND SEAPORTSLibya’s infrastructure needs a radical overhaul with expansion and upgrading. New roads, seaports and airports expansion plans have been in the process of design. This session will focus on an outline of a key transport project In Libya.Capt. Nasereddin Shaebelain, Director General, Civil Aviation Authority
OIL AND GAS – CAPACITy BUILDINGCapacity building in the oil and gas industry as one of the key factors to bridge skill and technical gap. This coupled with strong localization policies could take the expertise to different heights.Ashraf Ahmed, HR Director, Schlumberger
14:20 UTILITIES PROJECTS - WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT AND SEWAGE PROJECTSThe main problem facing the sector has been the age of existing treatment capacity. Much of the state’s wastewater capacity has not exceeded its sell-by date.
RENEWABLE ENERGy PROJECTS – WIND AND SOLAR ENERGyThe Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAOL) has ambitious plans to tap its good solar and wind profile Dr. Khairy Agha, Chairman, Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL)
15:00 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Contracting models for general contracting and Design and Build OperationsSteven Miller, Senior Vice President, Shapoorji Pallonji & Co.
UTILITIES PROJECTS - WATER SUPPLy DESALINATION PROJECTSNew water treatment facilities have been launched at the Abu Attifel field.
15:30 Coffee and networking
16:00
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Private sector companies and growth models
• Relationship of contracting companies working in Libya• Achieving successful entry into the Libyan markets – what
does it take?• Future outlook towards policies for international companies
looking to enter Libya • Encouraginglocalcompaniestoadoptagrowthmodel•Contractor management in Libya
16:45 chairman’s closing remarks and close of libya Projects conference, 2013
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“libya’s projects market is expected to accelerate rapidly once the new
government has settled in.” MEED Insight Libyan Projects Market Report.
9:00 – 13:00overview:Libya’s future projects market offers many opportunities. The multi-million dollar question is how to ensure that your company can position itself in the evolving political and consequent legal issues associated with the newly created Libyan democracy, whilst maintaining steady profits. It needs to be kept in mind that while there is high potential in this market, there are also major challenges which need to be managed and addressed.
Gain valuable direction through the pre-conference workshop which provides much needed practical information on how to efficiently conduct a profitable business in Libya. It will address on-ground realities and solutions to overcome them.
topics to be addressed: • RiskManagement-Effectiveriskmanagementinapoliticallyunstableenvironment• Insurance as a key method to manage risks•Prequalification–Ensuringthatyourcompanyisprequalifiedtowinbidsin
Libya without complications•FreeZones-Establishingpresencein“FreeZones”inLibyaforeasier
business movement•Market entry strategies and partnerships in Libya– Creating successful
partnerships for foreign investors with local partners•Sourcing skilled labour (localised and non-localised) for projects in Libya•Designing an effective masterplan for procurement and development
strategies in Libya
Benefits to attendeesBy attending this workshop you will... •Gain insight into market entry strategies and requirements for various types
of partnerships•Understand the project and relationship structures in Libya to be able to
secure the right partners for your specific industry• Beabletorecognisehowkeyinternationalorganisationsareprequalifiedin
Libya. Manage your processes so that you can gain similar status.
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch and networking
Legal negotiation and managing arbitrary regulatory changes that may affect market access and contracts14:30 – 17:00overview:Libya’s challenging market environment is in a transitional period, and while there are potentially rich trade and investment opportunities, there are correspondingly great challenges to successfully operating in Libya. With new decrees and FDI laws in place, it can be a confusing environment for new and veteran businesses in Libya. This workshop aims to de-clutter and simplify investing and designing contracts in Libya.
topics to be addressed: • Contracts and legal agreements in Libya – reviewing limitations and sizes of
the contracts• Joint ventures as a preferred method of partnership - How to create successful JV’s • Local laws and requirements - Review of Decree 207 and 103 of 2012 which
have significant implications for foreign investors in Libya • Improvements in the existing legislation to create a stable environment and
encourage foreign inward investment•An overview of the new decree on FDI• Issues with lack of transparency in government decision making, and clash
of business culture• Newfiscalpoliciestocreatesuccessfulcontracts•ManagingRFPs,BOTcontractmanagementandcontractvalidation
Benefits to attendeesBy attending this workshop you will• Gain an in depth understanding of designing contracts according to new decrees• Learn essential requirements for adequate project financing• CementyourawarenessonthelatestinformationonmanagingRFP’sand
contract management
18:00 – 21:00 cultural networking activity Evening guided tour of the Old City, Red Castle Museum and the Bazaar, followed by dinner at a restaurant overlooking Marcus Aurelius Arch.
Pre-event WorkshopMonday, 3 June 2013
Supporting Partners
Exhibitors
Conference Sponsors
Networking Sponsors
Lead Media Partner
Partners
For full information on our masterclass and event, visit www.MeedLibyaProjects.com or call +971 – (0) 43900699
Monitoring the on-ground realities and practical methods to work around the instabilities of newly democratic Libya
session 1: Business in libya
session 2 – Effective contracts and legal negotiation to minimise project risk in the libyan market
save US$900 when you book the Masterclass together with the 2-day conference.This Masterclass is separately bookable for US$1,299.See registration form for more details.
GECOL
NOCMinistry of Communications
and InformaticsGeneral National Congress
USLBA
Ministry of PlanningMinistry of Housing and Utilities
REAOL
Libya Businessmen Council
Venue DetailsMEED Libya Projects, 2013 will take place at:Corinthia HotelSouk Al Thulatha, Al GadimTripoli, LibyaT: +218 21 335 1990For reservations: [email protected]: [email protected] accommodation, please download the reservation form our website or contact room reservations at the Corinthia Hotel (www.corinthia.com) quoting the conference title and date.
Visa and Logistics: Obtaining visas for Libya can be challenging, please allow up to 3 weeks to obtain your visa.MEED has arranged a visa and logistics agency to facilitate ease of obtaining visas. Please contact the below for speedy visa, hotel and transportation logistics.Mr. Sammy BensasiE: [email protected]: +19545547326 W: www.sli-inc.com
Register at meedlibyaprojects.com or complete the form below and fax to: +971 (0)4 368 8025 Please register ___ delegates for MEED Libya Projects, 2013 (For multiple bookings please photocopy this form)
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