Dubai Chamber Trade Mission to Expo Milano 2015

18th – 21st October 2015

Mission Brief

Supporting Partner

Mission Brief

ABOUT EXPO MILANO 2015

Expo Milano 2015 is the world’s Universal Exhibition that Milan, Italy, is currently hosting from 1st May to 31st October 2015. Milan will become a global platform where more than 140 participating countries will showcase their key technologies. In addition to the exhibitor nations, the Expo also includes international organizations and expects to welcome over 20 million visitors to its 1.1 million square meters of exhibition area over the six month period.

DUBAI CHAMBER TRADE MISSION

In line with the Expo Milano 2015, the UAE is present with its own dedicated Pavilion. The UAE pavilion will present initiatives and solutions to address the global challenges of nutrition, energy and sustainability. The concept reflects the UAE’s heritage, values of resilience, inventiveness and hospitality. In line with this concept, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry is organizing and leading a trade mission to Expo Milano from the 18th to 21st of October 2015. The main goal of this mission is to enhance the UAE commercial relations with international business stakeholders during this unique global event.

UAE FUTURE BUSINESS

As part of the UAE Pavilion, Dubai Chamber is showcasing within the UAE Future Business area and aims to promote Dubai as an international business hub; present the structure, objectives and achievements of Dubai Chamber over the past 50 years; and to build contacts through our data capture tool to promote Dubai and encourage visitors to attend EXPO 2020.

Dubai Chamber shares the UAE Future Business Showcasing area with the following entities: • The Supreme Council • Dubai Electricity & Water Authority • Dubai Municipality • Dubai SME • Etisalat

KEY EXPO MILANO 2015 FACTS

Participating Countries & Organisations: 140Expected Visitors: 20 million over six monthsExhibition Area: 1.1 million square metersExpo Milano Period: 1 May - 31 October 2015 (184 days)Opening Hours: 10:00 - 23:00 daily (Exhibition closes at 21:00)

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE TRADE MISSION • Access to the entire Dubai Chamber Delegation Programme including exclusive business opportunities and networking events.

• Enjoy exclusive logistic support with a consolidated travel package offering accommodation options, flight discount with Emirates Airline, complimentary Expo passes and optional site visits and cultural tours (since visits will incur additional charges, further information are available upon request). • Attend the UAE Pavilion National Day with Dubai Chamber to celebrate the upcoming Expo Dubai 2020. • Complimentary registration on the Expo Milano Business Matching platform and access unique opportunities to reinforce your position in the international market place and develop new export markets during B2B meetings with more than 10,000 businesses from around the world.

EXPO BUSINESS MATCHING PLATFORM

As one of the official business facilitators for UAE based companies wishing to attend the Expo, Dubai Chamber is pleased to offer its members, traveling to Milan during the Expo, complimentary registration to the Expo Business Matching platform; the web based matching solution, designed to promote and facilitate dialogue among business operators whilst in Italy. This service will offer you the chance to:

• Connect with companies from Italy and around the world through the online business matching service with over 3500 Italian companies and over 6000 international companies who are either participating or leading delegations to Expo Milano.

• Gain access to the list of business and social events organized by the Expo participating countries within and around Expo Milano.

• Access to documents, market intelligence reports, industry analysis and much more.

• This service would normally cost Expo visitors AED600 each time they confirm a meeting with an Italian company.

The initiative is promoted by Expo Milano 2015, in partnership with the Milano Chamber of Commerce, Promos, Fiera Milano, PwC and aims to offer the international business community an unrivalled opportunity to promote their excellence, expertise and leadership.

For further information on the business platform, please visit www.expobusinessmatching.com

WHO CAN APPLY? All Dubai based companies registered as members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

VISA

If required, Dubai Chamber will assist you in providing a support letter for your visa.

APPLICATION PROCESS To join the trade mission, please apply no later than 10th September 2015 via the Dubai Chamber website through the following link: APPLICATION.

TENTATIVE TRADE MISSION PROGRAMME Day 1 – Sunday 18th October

09:45 Depart from Dubai International Airport (EK091)

14:20 Arrive in Milan, Malpensa Airport (Please note this is the preferred travel dates to take full benefits from the trade mission)

19.00 – 21.00 Trade Mission Welcome Reception1 (Venue TBC) Dress code: Business Attire

Day 2 – Monday 19th October

All Day Visit of the Expo Milano 20152

19:00 - 21:00 Dubai Chamber Official Networking Reception (Venue TBC) Dress code: Business Attire In collaboration with Milan Chamber of Commerce

Day 3 – Tuesday 20th October

All Day Visit the UAE Pavilion National Day - Expo Milano 2015 Dress code: Business Attire Programme TBC

Day 4 – Wednesday 21st October

14:05 Depart from Milan, Malpensa Airport (EK206)

22:10 Arrive at Dubai International Airport

1 Please note that it is important for all delegates to attend this event to secure their Official Trade Mission Handbook and Expo Milano 2015 visitor badge.

2 This will also be an opportunity for those delegates who pre-registered on the Expo Milano Business Matching platform to arrange their meetings on this date.

Please note that this programme is only tentative and is subject to change.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information, please contact Jerome Auchere.Tel: +971 4 2028452Email: jerome.auchere@dubaichamber.com