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WE ARE THE NO. 1 BUSINESS MEETINGS FACILITATOR FOR CEE, CIS & TÜRKİYE'S CAPITAL MARKETS

No other event will gather senior decision-makers from all of your key capital markets clients & prospects together in 1 location, so that you can host countless meetings to accelerate deals/win new business in 1 place.

No other event will deliver as many high-quality business connections as a result of just 2 day out of the office. We attract the most important local & international stakeholders from across CEE, CIS & Türkiye so that you can expand business in these markets without the usual time and travel costs.

EXPERT MARKET INSIGHTS:

The only corporate and investment banking networking event bringing together CEE, CIS & Türkiye is also complemented by an agenda of expert market insights provided by 70+ industry leading speakers, allowing attendees to hear how the region's local & international financial leaders are navigating the current economic climate/share expectations for the future and benchmark.

WE ARE THE ONLY EVENT TO:

This is the first and only corporate and investment banking event to bring CEE, CIS & Türkiye's capital markets together
Provide a bird's eye view of CEE, CIS & Türkiye's markets for the local and international community
Deliver deal-driven content from regional & international market players
Focus on ESG content and attract senior ESG decision-makers to drive sustainable finance across the region
Bring global & local investors and CEE, CIS & Turkish key issuers together to define and analyse the roadmap for raising funds in onshore and offshore in 2024.
Connect recent issuers and corporates with CEE, CIS & Turkish financial institutions, government bodies and international players

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

PRE-ARRANGE MEETINGS: use the Bonds & Loans online platform to pre-arrange meetings with other attendees who have created accounts. A link to the online networking platform will be shared with attendees in the weeks prior to the event
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: access 500+ leading regional & international CEE, CIS & Turkish sovereigns, corporates, investors, banks, law firms & service providers in 1 location at 1 time
ACCELERATE DEALS: senior decision-makers (93% director-level or above) from your capital markets clients attend to move deals along with partners
WIN NEW BUSINESS: your prospects proactively seek out new business partners at the event (up to 50+ new business contacts made per attendee)
COMPARE EXPERT MARKET INSIGHTS: understand how market leaders are dealing with current economic recessions, geopolitical conflict, high inflation and high energy costs, and hear their plans for the future

2023 AGENDA:

14th November 2023

08:50	Chairperson’s Opening Remarks Speaker Managing Director, Bond Syndicate, West Session ends: 09:05
09:05	2023/24 Macroeconomic outlook: In the global context of rising interest rates and geopolitical instability, how are countries across the region set for economic recovery and resurgence? Unpacking the regional impact of the Russia-Ukraine war: To what extent have the markets fully adjusted to this ‘new normal’? A shift to disinflation: Where and when will interest rates stabilise and can we expect less monetary & FX intervention from region’s Central Banks as a result? What is the outlook for GDP growth across the region’s economies? How does this compare to other EMs? How have the results of notable elections throughout CEE, CIS & Türkiye impacted their respective lending environments and international perception? Speakers Senior Economist, Global Geopolitical Strategist Executive Director CEEMEA, DCM Senior Director, Sovereigns Session ends: 09:50
09:50	Keynote Session ends: 10:20
10:20	How are the region’s sovereigns managing their debt in the new market reality, and what scope is there to entice greater international participation in these deals? To what extent has the strategy of front-loaded funding in 2023 proved for the region’s sovereign issuers? Has capital been secured at the right price? Who missed the boat? How are governments promoting international foreign direct investment? How will sovereigns manage FX, interest rate and commodity risk? Strategies for unlocking additional capital: Which innovative financing structures are EM sovereigns be looking towards to unlock new sources of funding? In the backdrop of continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty, what are the expectations for sovereign issuance volumes and market capacity in 2024? Speakers Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Director General, Treasury Directorate General Deputy Director, Treasury and Public Debt Head of Financial Markets Head of Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking CEO DB Türkiye & Head of CEE & Türkiye Session ends: 11:05
11:05	Refreshment & Networking Break Session ends: 11:30
11:30	Diving into the decision-making processes of the region’s top tier corporates in their bid to gain access to funding at palatable pricing Bonds vs. loans? Local vs. international currency? Conventional vs. ESG: Which markets are open and what’s the cost of capital? Making the relevant adjustments to successfully operate in a high interest rate environment. How much funding is required to support growth and CAPEX? What financing options are currently available to issuers in uncertain economic conditions? What is required to reignite the region’s corporate bond market? How have corporates been impacted by putting their long-term funding plans on hold? What’s the new outlook for short- and long-term financing? Speakers Chief Financial Officer Head of Treasury & Investor Relations Head of Debt Capital Markets Partner Partner Session ends: 12:15
12:15	Syndicating loans in volatile conditions: How and where are banks’ lending, what are their pricing strategies, and which structures are currently being favoured? Who is lending in CEE, CIS & Türkiye? At what price and on what terms? Where do banks see opportunities in the market? Which geographies, sectors and deal structures are underwriters and syndicators looking for? How are they measuring risk in the current interest rate lending climate? Unravelling regional and local regulations: What are the key regulatory pain points for the region’s lenders? Focus on Türkiye: Has the regulatory environment sufficiently relaxed? Who is now ready to commit to lending in Türkiye, and how deep is the liquidity pool as a result? What challenges still remain? Local vs. International funding: Is there a legitimate opportunity for international banks to compete with local players in CEE & CIS, via offering more sophisticated financial products to borrowers? Speakers Managing Director, Global Loan Solutions Chief Financial Officer Chief Financial Officer Session ends: 13:00
13:00	A new path for Türkiye? What impact will the results of the 2023 Turkish election have on monetary policy, international market engagement, and pricing for local borrowers? Unpacking the top monetary policy priorities for the incoming government: What do we know to date? Overcoming market uncertainty: What more is required to reassure the market that Türkiye is once again open for business? How quickly will borrowing prices fall to reasonable levels? Who will be the first movers to reengage with Türkiye? How do international investment banks now view Türkiye following the election? Speakers Senior Portfolio Manager and Economist, Emerging Markets Debt Head of Middle East, Türkiye and Greece Session ends: 13:45
13:45	Networking Lunch Session ends: 15:00
15:00	Where do international investors see the greatest value within CEE, CIS and Türkiye credit markets? What more is required to increase their regional involvement? Where does the region (and specific countries within the region) sit in a global EM investor portfolio? How are international investors pricing different economies across CEE, CIS & Türkiye, and how do the current levels of geopolitical risk contribute to the overall equation? What are investors wanting to see from the region’s issuers? What are investors’ expectations for ESG transparency? How motivated are investors to reengage with the Turkish bond market? What’s holding them back at present? Speakers Vice President/Director - Corporate Credit Research, Emerging Markets Senior Fund Manager, EM Corporates Functional Head of Emerging Markets Corporates Managing Director, Bond Syndicate, West Director, Corporate Ratings Session ends: 15:45
15:45	How are banks and FIs managing their balance sheets, given the increased costs of funding? What impact are higher interest rates having on the funding strategies of the region’s FIs? The cost of capital: How much are investors and lenders looking to extend, and at what price tag? How are financial institutions looking to diversify their sources of funding? What options are on the table for FIs looking to refinance and restructure capital? Speaker Senior Director - Origination, Investment Banking Session ends: 16:30
16:30	Driving growth and building resilience: A closer look at the role of DFIs and ECAs in the development landscape across CEE, CIS and Türkiye Exploring the impact of DFIs and ECAs on infrastructure development, renewable energy, and other key sectors in the region: Which projects are most deserving of their attention? Examining the challenges and opportunities faced by DFIs and ECAs in promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in the region. How can DFIs and ECAs help to foster higher levels foreign direct investment and economic resilience in the face of geopolitical instability? To what extent are DFI’s crowding the market with lower pricing? Speaker Global Head, Project and Export Finance Session ends: 17:15
17:15	Close of Day 1, followed by Networking Drinks Reception

15th November 2023

09:00	Chairperson’s Opening Remarks Session ends: 09:15
09:15	Keynote Speaker Government Commissioner for Public Debt Management Session ends: 09:45
09:45	From destruction to development: Financing the reconstruction of vital infrastructure in the wake of Türkiye’s earthquakes and the Russia-Ukraine war How can building blocks be laid for the successful reconstruction of Ukraine ahead of the war’s conclusion? Which developers are well placed to lead the rebuilding effort? Assessing what role will the capital markets will play in the Ukrainian rebuild. How has Türkiye recovered from the fallout from the Türkiye earthquake? What level of funding will it take to rebuild? Repairs or redevelopment? Is the government’s roadmap for sustainable recovery robust enough to improve Turkish infrastructure beyond pre-earthquake levels? Speaker Government Commissioner for Public Debt Management Session ends: 10:30
10:30	What role can ESG financing play to support the region’s need to adopt a balanced approach to energy transition, whilst maintaining energy security? What impact has the energy shock, caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, had on climate related investments for the region’s corporates? How are institutions reconciling environmental and social considerations? Is there a contradiction between the two, given the ever-present need to ensure energy security? Examining the opportunity for renewables development, including green hydrogen, to improve the region’s energy mix: How are these projects being financed? Promoting collaboration between stakeholders, including governments, regulators, financial institutions, and businesses, to drive innovation in ESG finance and accelerate the region's energy transition goals. Speaker Chief Financial Officer Session ends: 11:15
11:15	Refreshment & Networking Break Session ends: 11:45
11:45	How are issuers & borrowers throughout CEE, CIS & Türkiye benefitting from ESG? Weighing up the ‘greenium’: To what extent do the financial benefits outweigh the time and operational costs of satisfying the additional ESG documentation requirements for issuers? Where does ESG sit on the priority list of corporates across the region? Practicing what you preach: To what extent would an increase in sovereign green bond issuance help to stimulate the corporate ESG market? How can O&G and other commodity companies improve their ESG credentials and drive down the cost of borrowing? How much of a concern is greenwashing for these organisations? What lessons can be learnt from successfully executed ESG deals out of other EMs? Speakers Group Chief Financial Officer & Board Member Senior Director, ESG / Sustainable Finance Session ends: 12:30
12:30	Going green on syndicated loans: How are the region’s lenders adapting their portfolios and approach to align with ESG principles? What role can lenders to further the region’s energy transition, and how are the educating and supporting their clients to gain access to additional green funding? How are banks measuring and managing their loan portfolios and how much their portfolios are emitting? What impact does this have on their approach to lending? Oil, gas, metals, mining: How can banks continue to support their key clients’ commercial activities whilst also meeting their internal ESG objectives? Session ends: 13:15
13:15	What’s the outlook for the region’s nuclear power developments? Why nuclear and why now? Mapping the current and future prospects of nuclear power development in CEE, CIS, & Türkiye. What’s the blueprint for financing nuclear? How can financing models be tailored to local nuclear markets? Assessing the regulatory and policy frameworks necessary to support the growth of nuclear power in a sustainable and secure manner. To what extent is new nuclear considered a legitimate path to clean energy security and, in turn, ESG funding? Session ends: 14:00
14:00	Networking Lunch & Close of Conference

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WHY DOES YOUR INDUSTRY PARTICIPATE?

Regional Banks/DFIs

To institutionalise relationships and grow their revenue with existing clients
To return to the office with high quality new business contacts and leads
To meet the issuers and borrowers from across CEE, CIS & Türkiye in one trip
To develop investor relations and effectively communicate their bank’s highlights/investment propositions to appropriate, senior decision-makers that otherwise would not have been easily accessible or in one place at one time

International Banks/DFIs

To meet the most credible, reputable and active private and public issuers and borrowers from across the continent
To accelerate deals with current partners
To establish high-quality business connections with prospects
To connect with multinational corporates interested in establishing/growing operations in their geographies

Regional Law Firms

To stand out from competitors and ensure that they are viewed as the top law firm in their geography
To hold meetings with international law firms who can bring them in as regional law firm partners on deals
To meet senior decision-makers from key local and international corporates, sovereigns, investors and banks with relevance to their deals in one location

International Law Firms

To promote their firm and ensure that they are viewed as the top international law firm partner by regional law firms working on important deals across CEE, CIS & Türkiye's capital markets
To win new business from their key target markets
To institutionalise relationships and grow their revenue with existing clients
To meet senior decision-makers from key local and international corporates, sovereigns, investors, banks & regional law firms in one location

Corporates & Sovereigns

To conduct face-to-face meetings with local and international FIs to discuss upcoming transactions and future financing strategies
To hear from and meet with other issuers and borrowers from across the region, sharing knowledge and experiences
To meet with government contemporaries to share strategies for the upcoming 6-12 months
To meet with local and international investors to discuss financing strategies and upcoming transactions

Investors

To conduct 1-2-1 meetings with senior decision-makers from CEE, CIS & Türkiye's corporates, governments and financial institutions in one place
To hear from and meet with other local and international investors active across the region

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