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World Bank PSLO's Annual Energy Sector Program: Integrating Sustainable Energy in Global Development
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May 4-7, 2015
Multiple Day Event
World Bank Headquarters
1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20433
Early Bird Rate Expires March 31, 2015: $750 USD/$940* CAD
Standard Rate Applies starting April 1: $800 USD/$1,010* CAD
*CAD registration fees are based on US Currency Exchange Rate as of March 3, 2015
The Private Sector Liaison Officers (PSLO) Network invites you to mark your calendars for an annual joint program focusing on the energy sector opportunities at the International Financial Institutions, including The World Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The program will also include an opportunity to hear from U.S. government energy authorities.
This program has been specifically designed to provide an opportunity for the private sector to:
- Initiate a dialogue with the project officers responsible for energy sector projects.
- Understand the project requirements and constraints; and their level of competitiveness in accessing bank projects and bank-financed projects and programs in the energy sector.
- Inform staff of the capabilities and interests of international firms in the energy sector.
Please plan on joining us if you wish to:
- Learn what types of projects the International Financial Institutions are financing in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors.
- Identify specific opportunities to market your company’s products and services.
- Discover how projects are initiated and developed.
- Find out how your business can stay in the loop to receive information and opportunities to bid on future projects.
- Please note: If there is interest from the following sectors, they will also be included: Power Generation, Transmission, Oil and Gas, and Mining.
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for:
- Consulting firms, individual consultants, training institutions and universities.
- Equipment manufacturers/suppliers.
- Prospective sponsors of private sector projects.
Space for this program is limited. Registration deadline is April 24, 2015.
AGENDA
Monday, May 4
Evening
Tuesday, May 5
Morning
Lunch
Afternoon
Evening
Wednesday, May 6
Morning
Welcome Gathering for Mission
Reception and Networking at Melrose Hotel
Program at World Bank Headquarters
1818 H. Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20433
Welcome Registration and Breakfast
Overview of the World Bank Group
(International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Development Association and International Finance Corporation)
The World Bank Priorities for the Energy Sector
The World Bank and the Extractive Industries
Keynote: World Bank Vision for Energy
Breakout Sessions
Understanding How to do Business with the World Bank (Operational and Corporate Procurement)
Room 1: Extractives/Transmission/Hydro Power
Room 2: Renewables/Energy Efficiency/Off-Grid
Reception Location: TBD
Program at the International Finance Corporation
2121 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20433
Registration and Breakfast
Welcome and Overview of the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group
International Finance Corporation Presentations
The Energy Portfolio
Investment and Asset Management
Wednesday, May 6
Lunch
Afternoon
Evening
Thursday, May 7
Morning
Program at the Inter-American Development Bank
1300 New York Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20005
Registration and Lunch
Welcome and Overview of the Inter-American Development Bank
Speaker: John P. Ferriter, Office of External Relations
Inter-American Development Bank's Areas of Action and Energy Projects
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Energy Integration
Understanding How to do Business with the Inter-American Development Bank (Procurement)
Reception at the Residence of the Austrian Ambassador
Shuttle Bus Back From Reception
Embassy of Spain
2375 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20037
Registration and Breakfast
Overview of the Millennium Challenge Corporation
Overview of U.S. Aid
Program Adjourns in Washington, DC
OPTIONAL PROGRAM
Thursday Afternoon - Friday
Travel to New York City - United Nations Procurement
PSLO Contacts
Klaus Hofstadler and Teresa Weiss
Austrian Embassy - Washington, DC
+1 (202) 537-5047
The Private Sector Liaison Network of the World Bank Group is a group of 160 business intermediary organizations in 100 countries around the world working to foster trade and investment between countries with the support of the World Bank Group’s products and services. Private Sector Liaison Offices (PSLOs) facilitate companies’ access to World Bank Group business opportunities, services and knowledge, and act as the voice of the private sector in advising the World Bank Group on how to better engage companies on development issues.
The Melrose Georgetown Hotel has a block of rooms available for mission attendees.
These rooms are $259 per night and are available through the hotel at http://www.melrosehoteldc.com or by calling 1-800-MELROSE. Use the following code to reserve your room: 1505EMBASS_001
Reservation deadline is April 13, 2015
