Outsourcing / Excursions for specialist training
Slovak Matchmaking Fair with Russia
as partner country from 9 to 11 November
2009 in Prešov, Slovakia.
Slovak products and services are exhibited at the Matchma-
king Fair and participants can exchange views and experiences
« Use this cost-effective in one-to-one meetings. Russia is presenting business and
opportunity to get to know investment opportunities. SwissCEE is the cooperation part-
newly qualified suppliers ner for Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
from the Slovak Republic
and Russia. Take advantage of the location and the economic growth
More than 100 companies The Slovak Republic is situated in the centre of Europe. The majority of its
workforce is well educated and very willing to work. Averaging about 500 euro
from different sectors are per month, its wage level is the lowest in Central Europe. By contrast, since the
presenting their products Slovak Republic entered the European Union on 1.5.04, its economic growth
and services. has been the greatest. On 1.1.04 a flat tax of 19 percent was introduced. The
national currency was replaced by the euro on 1.1.09, making cross-border ac-
Use the organised one-to- tivities even easier and more transparent.
one meetings for a perso-
nal and individual exchange The aim of the Matchmaking Fair
of information. » The Matchmaking Fair was initiated by SARIO, the service agency of the Slovak
Ministry of Trade and Industry, in view of the increasing cost pressure and the
economic growth. The aim is to give Swiss and Liechtenstein companies the
SARIO, service agency opportunity to find potential quality suppliers in an efficient way. As a result Slo-
of the Slovak Ministry vak companies can expand into Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
for Trade and Industry.
www.sario.sk Good reasons why you should take part in the Matchmaking Fair
n Various specialist lectures by speakers from politics and trade and industry
n Over 100 qualified exhibitors from production and the service industry
n Communication with exhibitors possible before the Matchmaking Fair
n Seminar “Doing Business with the Slovak Republic”
n Individual one-to-one meetings between visitors and exhibitors
n Practical knowledge and expert tips for successful business transactions
n Becoming acquainted with Russian cooperation and investment opportunities
n Evening event (Russian cultural evening) in a relaxed ambience
n Development and expansion of the Slovak and Russian network
n Support provided by SwissCEE during arrival, fair and departure
TRADE FAiR PROGRAMME « Discover new busi-
ness opportunities in
Day of arrival: 09.11.09, Monday sectors such as:
07.25 am Flight Zurich or Geneva to Budapest with SWISS.
Then by bus to the trade fair location in Prešov, Slovakia n Metalworking and
01.00 pm Check-in Hotel Dukla**** (www.hotelduklapresov.sk)
03.30 pm Seminar with SARIO, SwissCEE and Swiss entrepreneurs
mechanics
05.00 pm Free evening in the royal city of Prešov (for more informa-
tion on Prešov please go to www.presov.sk)
n Plastics processing
1st day of the fair: 10.11.09, Tuesday
n Automotive engineering
10.00 am Opening of the Matchmaking Fair with specialist
lectures on politics and trade and industry n Mechanical engineering
Afternoon Individual viewing of the exhibitors’ various stands,
first one-to-one meetings n Wood machining
Evening Russian cultural evening in a relaxed ambience
n Electrical engineering
2nd day of the fair: 11.11.09, Wednesday
Morning Individual viewing of the presenting exhibitors’ n Engineering
various stands, further one-to-one meetings
Afternoon Check-out Hotel Dukla****, depart by bus n IT technology
to Ferihegy Airport, Budapest
07.50 pm Flight Budapest to Zurich or Geneva with SWISS n Machine building
n Energy
n Construction industry
Organising and arranging the one-to-one meetings (extra service)
n Sales and commerce
In the run-up to the 3rd Slovak Matchmaking Fair SwissCEE is identifying the
expectations and requirements of the Swiss and Liechtenstein participants. Our n Packaging
findings will be used as the basis for identifying and communicating with the
exhibitors, so that SwissCEE can ensure at least three one-to-one meetings
per product group. The detailed scheduling of the one-to-one meetings, toge-
and more. »
ther with the exhibitors’ profiles, will be sent to the Matchmaking Fair in advan-
ce to be given to the participants. The personal meetings will last for about
45 – 60 minutes. Clarifying everything beforehand will make the one-to-one
meetings relaxed, which promises to make the fair a great success.
Language of communication
The language of communication is English or Slovak. German is also sometimes
an option. SwissCEE will ensure that interpreting services are available on the
day of arrival and during the fair if this is discussed in advance.
Participation costs and extra services
1,200 CHF for the journey (return flights with SWISS), bus transfers, admis-
sion to the fair, meals during the fair, Russian cultural evening
(excluding drinks), overnight accommodation Hotel Dukla ****,
breakfast, local support, documentation for the seminar
750 CHF for the identification and communication between participants
and exhibitors in the run-up to the Matchmaking Fair. This ser-
vice promises to make the fair an even greater success. We gu-
arantee at least three one-to-one meetings per product group
Registration form
i am (We are) hereby registering for this excursion for specialist training:
(Please fill in the required details below. Thank you very much)
Name of the company or organisation Street and P O Box
Post code and town Tel
« The over 600 visitors
to the Matchmaking Fair
Fax Internet
2008 appreciated the op-
portunity of the one-to-one
meetings, in which pro- First name of participant 1 Surname of participant 1
jects could be discussed
in person with the quali- Title Position
fied companies.
This unique platform ope- Direct telephone and mobile E-Mail
ned doors and created
new business relation- First name of participant 2 Surname of participant 2
ships.»
Title Position
Direct telephone and mobile E-Mail
❒ We are taking part in the Matchmaking Fair and in the one-to-one meetings and are paying
the amount of 1,200 CHF excluding VAT per person. The invoice will be settled on receipt. We are
not taking advantage of the extra service by SwissCEE of the advance identification of suitable
Slovak companies.
❒ We are taking advantage of the extra service by SwissCEE of the advance identification of
suitable Slovak companies and are paying the amount of 750 CHF excluding VAT per product
group below. At least three one-to-one meetings identified and communicated to us in advance.
This will increase the success of the fair for us personally.
Product group
Product group
Place and date Valid signature(s)
Conditions of participation « As cooperation part-
The participation costs of 1,200 CHF per person and the extra services of ner for the Matchmaking
750 CHF per product group (if applicable) are due for payment on receipt of the Fair, SwissCEE supports
invoice. All amounts are exclusive of VAT. SwissCEE will send a confirmation af- participants in the run-up
ter receipt of the registration. Cancellation (must be in writing) is possible up to
30 days before the event and incurs an administration fee. If cancellations are to, during and after the
made later, or in the case of non-attendance, all participation costs become excursion for specialist
due. No refund is possible for the extra services for identification and commu- training.
nication with the exhibitors. SwissCEE will carry out the preparatory work imme-
diately after registration and confirmation of participation. We are happy to The SwissCEE seminar
accept a replacement participant at no extra cost (with the exception of airline
surcharges). SwissCEE reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
communicates the cur-
rent economic situation
Closing date in the Slovak Republic
Closing date is Friday 30 October 2009. and a successful Swiss
entrepreneur relates his
Registration experiences. »
Please fill in and sign the registration form on Page 3 and fax or scan it to
Marcus Petroni, Senior Project Manager(speaks German and French)
Telefax: +420 222 518 700 E-Mail: petroni@swisscee.eu
SwissCEE – the bridge to success
in business in Central and Eastern Europe
SwissCEE (Central Eastern Europe) supports German-speaking companies
with the establishment of business relations in economically aspiring coun-
tries in Central and Eastern Europe. SwissCEE develops comprehensive and
custom-made solutions for outsourcing, offshoring, market entry, temporary
management and language services.
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structures guarantee flexibility and efficiency in project development in engage-
ments in Central and Eastern European countries.
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stration and runs offices in Prague (for Central Europe) and in Bucharest
(for Eastern Europe). Our strong presence in the target countries is, in
addition to our long years of experience, one of the vital factors for suc-
cess in business: not only do theory and commendable concepts lead to
success, but also an active presence on site in the business sphere.
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