Eurasian Business Crossroads

*Special Section: The Day after US-Elections


Business Conference in Istanbul

06 November | 09:00 - 14:00 (GMT+3) |

HILTON ISTANBUL BOSPHORUS, Cumhuriyet Caddesi Harbiye 34367 Sisli Istanbul

In-Person attendance

Registration is over

Language: English

About the event

As geopolitical landscapes shift, the Eurasian region emerges as a dynamic hub of opportunity. Turkey, with its strategic location and entrepreneurial spirit, is at the forefront of this transformation. Our conference will equip participants with the tools to capitalize on the immense potential of Turkey, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. SCHNEIDER GROUP experts will uncover emerging opportunities in Central Asia by exploring industry development, tax strategies, and human capital management.

A special section, "The day after US Elections," will offer a comprehensive analysis of the potential impact of the US elections on North and Latin America, presented by the CEO of the international consulting firm Factum Global.

Another guest expert from Rhenus Air & Ocean will share insights on optimizing supply chains and expanding market reach along the Middle Corridor and beyond, showcasing its potential as a transformative trade route connecting East and West.

The event will provide numerous opportunities to network with long standing regional experts and industry leaders. Join us at the Eurasian Business Crossroads conference to gain a competitive advantage and position your business for success in these dynamic and promising regions.
9:00 – 9:30
Registration
9:30 – 11:00

Turkey, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus - the New Tiger States? 

Ulf Schneider, President & Founder, SCHNEIDER GROUP

Dr. Daniel Thorniley, President, DT-Global Business Consulting

Ozgur Demirdoven, Executive Vice President, Global Commerce, Allinial Global
* The Day After: Quo Vadis, The Americas? 
Francisco Gómez, CEO, Factum Global (live from Washington D.C.)
Industry Development Perspectives in Central Asia
Nodir Ayupov, Partner SCHNEIDER GROUP Uzbekistan
Unlocking Belarus: Opportunities for Industrial Nearshoring
Victoria Kruminia, Investment Promotion Officer, Great Stone, Industrial Park Development Company
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00
Tax News Central Asia
Mariya Nazarova, Tax Director SCHNEIDER GROUP Kazakhstan
HR Strategies in Central Asia
Anne Ramsay, Group HR Director SCHNEIDER GROUP

Logistics: Middle Corridor and Beyond

Christoph Dullaert, CEO Rhenus Air & Ocean - CIS & Turkey
13:00-14:00
Lunch

About speakers

Ulf Schneider
President & Founder SCHNEIDER GROUP

Ulf Schneider founded his SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2003.  He is the President and owner of the well-established consulting enterprise that offers international companies services for their market entry and expansion in Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Poland, Ukraine  and Uzbekistan.

He also is the CEO and Publisher of the owc Foreign Trade Publishing House, a German publishing house, rich in tradition, whose print and online media focus on Russia, CIS, China and Africa.

Anne Ramsay
Group HR Director, SCHNEIDER GROUP
Anne joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in September 2021 as HR Director, where she is coordinating the development and implementation of HR strategy throughout all offices.

Anne has spent over 25 years working in HR for major global companies, 18 of those years driving the people agenda in Executive Board level positions. She has delivered cross-functional redesign and restructuring programs, involving all levels of internal and external stakeholders, and has led strategic transformation and culture initiatives.

Anne speaks English and Russian.
Mariya Nazarova
Tax Director, SCHNEIDER GROUP Kazakhstan
Mariya joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2018. She advises the company's clients on local and international taxation, provides accounting and tax review services, assists SCHNEIDER GROUP’s clients during tax audits, supports them with filing appeals for tax refunds, reviews and drafts investment agreements.

Mariya has more than 15 years of professional experience, including working at PwC.
Nodir Ayupov
Partner, SCHNEIDER GROUP Uzbekistan
Nodir became Director of the Tashkent office in September 2018.

He is responsible for the development of services provided the Tashkent office, including accounting outsourcing and automation, ERP implementation and integration, interim management, business setup and manufacturing localisation.

Nodir earned a degree in Finance, Consulting, and Venture Management from Emory University (Atlanta, the USA) and a degree in International Business from the Tashkent State University of Economics, where he taught Management Accounting course after the graduation.

Nodir speaks 5 languages: Russian, English, Uzbek, Spanish and Greek.
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