FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum

Amsterdam rolls out red carpet for Global Leaders

MUMBAI, April 4, 2005: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the International Indian Film Academy are hosting the ‘FICCI - IIFA Global Business Forum’ in Amsterdam on June 9, 2005 as a joint effort with the Netherlands Government and Industry. The Hon’ble Prime Minister of Netherlands has agreed in principle to Inaugurate the ‘FICCI - IIFA Global Business Forum’ on 9th June.

The FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum was launched today at the FRAMES Convention at the Renaissance Hotel, Powai jointly by Mr. Jaipal Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, IIFA’s global brand ambassador, in the presence of Mr. Onkar Singh Kanwar, President, FICCI, Mr. Yash Chopra, Chairman, FICCI Entertainment Committee and dignitaries of the entertainment world.

The FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum is being organized alongside the IIFA Weekend in Amsterdam from June 9-11, which is bringing together the international community to celebrate the achievements of the Indian film industry.

The Forum will bring together Global Leaders from across India and Europe to discuss business ideas and opportunities across the countries. It will provide senior leaders and members of industry from Netherlands a platform to interact with Indian government and business leaders.

The Forum will promote Brand India on a global platform and will focus on four key verticals, namely Commerce and Industry, Cinema and Entertainment, Civil Aviation and Tourism.

The IIFA movement has been initiated by Wizcraft International Entertainment and promotes Indian cinema and entertainment across the world.

The detailed programme is enclosed. We invite you to Celebrate India Across the Globe

1) Special Session on Aviation

Forum Title: ‘Partnerships Across the Skies’ Topics of Discussion:

• Global Aviation Industry
• Status of bilateral air transport relations between India and The Netherlands with focus on Current network between India and The Netherlands
• Importance of aviation for trade and economic development of both countries and their role in promoting Tourism
• Role of airports in the development of aviation.
• Importance of Public Private Partnership in improving Connectivity
• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's active role in developing international routes
• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's view on the privatization process of airports in India and opportunities for Schiphol International
• Developments of India 's exciting path to further liberalization of India 's aviation industry
• Schiphol Group presents: What Can We Do For You
• Discuss the opportunities for the airlines from India to operate to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the near future
  

  2) Special Session on Tourism Opportunities
  Forum Title: ‘Exploring the Wonders of Tourism'
  Topics of Discussion:

• Global Tourism Trends
• Tourism in South Asia - India as the key growth driver
• Entertainment - The Key for Tourism Growth
• The "Cinema Factor"
• Synergising our competencies for Marketing of Tourist Destinations
• Importance of Public-Private Partnership
• Removing Bottlenecks through Tourism Infrastructure Development and improving Connectivity
  

  3) Special Session on Commerce and Industry
  Forum Title: ‘Trade: The World is the Market place'
  Topics of Discussion:

• Biotechnology & Pharma
• Information Technology
• Food Processin
• Infrastructure-Roads and Ports
• Gems & Jewelry
  

4) Special Session on Cinema and Entertainment
Forum Title: ‘Unleashing the Power of Cinema'
Topics of Discussion:

In Amsterdam
Filming & production incentives
Locations for filming in Amsterdam

Global Sales & Distribution

Film Financing

Digital Rights Management

Technology trends influencing the film industry

Film Festivals: Broadening Horizons