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Date:  18-19 May 2012
Location:   EBRD Headquarters, London

 

The EBRD will bring the 2012 Annual Meeting and Business Forum to its Headquarters in London. The overall theme for the Business Forum will be “Managing in Turbulent Times” – an apt theme in these fast-paced, yet uncertain times around the globe. As the world economy seems to lurch from one financial and political crisis to another, we will take a deeper look at some of the complex factors that are contributing to uncertainty for investors and policy-makers alike.

The world has watched with fascination and awe at the rapid changes wrought by the events in North Africa and the Middle East. As we look at the issues facing the current EBRD countries of operations, we shall also cast an eye over the many challenges facing this new region for the Bank: the countries of the southern and eastern Mediterranean.

The economic challenges facing us all in 2012 will not be easily resolved. Our meetings and discussions in London will be a forum for new ideas and approaches to the daunting complexities of today’s world.

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EBRD 2012: Why Attend?

Two days of thought-provoking discussion and an engaging, stimulating programme.

The meeting will be held at EBRD Headquarters in London. Networking and social events will
give you an opportunity to interact with senior government officials, policy-makers, investors, business executives and other Annual Meeting participants.