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The Meeting Point
for Internationals
Living in Bucharest
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THE ARK 150 Uranus Street, Bucharest
19 NOVEMBER 2016

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Now at its third edition, the Expat Fair is the only event of its kind in
Bucharest — the first large-scale meeting point for internationals
and services tailored to their needs.
The aim of this event is to offer information and inspiration for expats & internationals
living in Bucharest, to welcome and help them Feel at Home in Romania together with
our trusted partners, workshops and networking ­— all under the same roof.
The event answers an increasing need for meet and greet opportunities for the expat
community.
Over 450 visitors expected, including representatives of the City Compass network: guest
writers, entrepreneurs, diplomatic representatives in Romania, expat group members,
expat CEOs and department leaders of the TOP 100 companies with their husbands/wifes
and family.
The event is supported and endorsed by several partner embassies, international
schools, and chambers of commerce due to its relevance in their communities.
Similar events in other European cities such as Munich, Rotterdam, Zurich, and
Copenhagen have attracted over 4,000 visitors.
Event Concept

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THE ONE-STOP SHOP FOR THE INTERNATIONALS LIVING IN BUCHAREST.
FAIR Our partner companies will have stands where they present
their services, special offers and get to know face to face their target.
WORKSHOPS Our partners will share their knowledge through a
comprehensive range of workshops on topics of interest for expats.
Topics include housing, employment, banking, tax, schooling and
many more.
NETWORKING Business to business opportunities: over 140
companies from diverse industries attending. Find new potential
business opportunities and gain visibility on the expat market!
LAUNCH EVENT Launch of the 9th edition of the “City Compass
Romania: Bucharest & Beyond” – the English language yearly print
and digital guide enjoyed by tourists, expats and locals since 2008.
Event Concept

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Workshops
All internationals who live, work and study in Bucharest, both
newly arrived expats and long-standing residents, individuals and
families alike, are expected to join the Expat Fair.
POTENTIAL TOPICS PANEL
Studying in Romania –
A possibility for Expats and their families?
Tax, accounting and Romanian bureaucracy
How to choose a school for my child
Where to invest in Romania
Intensive Expat Career Coaching – for better career results
Job Search or Job Orientation. That IS the question
To buy or not to buy? Expat housing and real estate investments
Culture Shock: Living Your Best Life in Bucharest
Building your network in Romania
Make the best out
of your business in
Romania

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Networking
PARTICIPANTS
Expat CEOs, entrepreneurs, expat group
members, department leaders of the TOP
100 companies, diplomatic representatives
in Romania, representatives of the
Chambers of Commerce in Romania,
consultants, foreign investors, international
schools and guest writers.
Depending on the type of business our visitors represent, the event offers them:
networking opportunities
generates concrete business results
qualified leads
business partnerships
actual sales.

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City Compass Romania:
Bucharest & Beyond Launch Party
The event will celebrate the launch of the 9th edition of the travel
and expat guide City Compass Romania: Bucharest & Beyond
and will bring together around 200 guests – readers, expats in
Romania, dear clients, collaborators, friends and event partners.
The launch of the City Compass Guide is an excellent occasion to meet, mingle
and network in an intercultural environment.
Selection of our clients: EY, PFK Finconta, Hotel Cismigiu, Rilvan Moving, Urban Surfers, Ametras Service,
Roedl&Partner, Smart Property, American International School of Bucharest, Crowne Plaza, International
School for Primary Education, Autonom Rent-a-car, Inimed Hospital, AGS Movers, OMV Petrom, DSBU, IOANID,
Palace Estate, Pörner Romania, US Embassy, AmCham Bucharest, Swedish Embassy, British Embassy, Snagov
Club, Classy Romania, Cantacuzino Palace, Bucharest Homes, Euromnistorage, Pivnita Bunicii, Piatra Soimului,
Atra Doftana, AVIS Rent-a-car, Balaban Inn, The Harbour, Four Seasons, TMF Group, Red Angus, Old City Pub,
The Drunken Lords, Alpin Carpatic Sport, Vantage Properties, 5 Senses, Fox Wines, Grano Italian Fine Food,
Ici et La, Indivizual, Just Smile, Grecu&Lawyers, Poem Boem, Rima Lawyers, DB Shenker, Vodafone, Sibus, Ikea
Romania, Nordis Properties, Accor Group – Novotel Hotel, Gosselin Mobility, Green Village Resort and others.

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Testimonials — Networking
Thilo Beyer
Senior Key Account Manager, ICUNET.AG
Rob Bousie
Development Manager, LIGHT INTO EUROPE
The Expat Fair was a great opportunity to meet and
develop new links with likeminded people. The lively,
fresh atmosphere gave the event a real welcoming feel!
Thanks!”
The Expat Fair by City Compass is an excellent platform for
international business decision-makers in Bucharest. High
quality exhibitors and visitors, premium workshop content,
and inspiring networking. Thank you very much and looking
forward to the next edition!”

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Benefits
FOR COMPANIES/EXHIBITORS FOR VISITORS
Get in touch with a fast growing,
financially powerful segment in
Romania — the expats
Meet face to face your community and
potential customers and partners
Use an invaluable, effective and
affordable marketing tool
Increase your brand recognition
among the international community in
Bucharest
Build solid relationships with
customers and partners
Target all your potential customers in
one place
Expand their personal and
professional network — meet other
expats, as well as locals
Join interesting workshops and
listen to expert talks on your topics
of interest
Gain instant access to resources and
services tailored to their needs
Take advantage of exhibitors’ special
offers
Discover what Bucharest and
Romania have to offer

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Previous Expat Fair Editions in a Nutshell
A relaxed, casual and informative day for visitors and exhibitors alike
The first Expat Fair in Romania, organised by the City Compass Group, was held on the 3rd of October
2015 at The Ark and the second edition took place on the 16th of April 2016 at Willbrook Platinum.
HIGHLIGHTS:
60 companies present at each edition, with tailored services for expats and special offers – moving &
relocation, rent a car and international schools, wellness and hospitality
13 workshops and 2 panel discussions – tips and tricks for a smooth integration in Romania
850 participants representing more than 140 companies – expats, internationals living in Bucharest
and Romanians
Very open and friendly atmosphere – two days full of information and inspiration for everyone.
Photo credits: Kathrin Weident Photography, Mihai Constantineanu Photography, Alexandra Pașca Photography

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Partners of Previous Editions

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Testimonials
Elena Grecu
Lawyer & Intellectual Property Counselor, GRECU & LAWYERS
Susan Eriksson
Head of School, KING’S OAK BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (formerly InSPE)
We were exhibitors at the first edition of the Expat Fair in Bucharest in October 2015, which
was very successful.
The school received lots of interest. We have recently had two new parents join the school
because they met us there, and 4 new children became our pupils as a direct result of the fair.
Thank you so much for organising another Expat Fair. We were delighted with the results from
the last fair and will certainly be attending the second edition of the fair in April 2016.”
We had the pleasure of working together for Expat Fair, as Grecu&Lawyers provided the legal
counseling, so we had an idea of what we should expect. The actual event surpassed our
expectations, the people we met, old friends and new ones, bringing smiles and value to our
experience.
For us professionally the event was successful as we found new clients that in this short
amount of time have become also friends. We believe in being friends with our clients, as
working together and being able to provide with the exact desired outcome cannot be made
without a certain degree of trust and communication, the foundation of a great relationship.”

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Testimonials
Alina Deacănu
Sales & Marketing Coordinator, RAMADA HOTEL & SUITES BUCHAREST NORTH
Irina Postoaca
Manager, NORDIS EXPAT PROPERTIES
The first edition of EXPAT FAIR – fall 2015, was a very pleasant event,
organized with absolute professionalism. There was a cheerful and
animated atmosphere where we were pleased to meet wonderful
people, companies operating in complementary domains to our own
and potential partners. We are looking forward to the next edition.”
First of all, I would like to thank the whole team for the effort and the solicitude showed before
the event and on the day of the event. Everyone’s enthusiasm was impressive, the attention of
the organizers towards the participants was remarkable and of course, the workshops were very
interesting. In this way we had the chance to identify and enjoy the different ways in which the
event could have been approached.
For me and my colleague Alina Ceamur, as representatives of Ramada Hotel & Suites Bucharest
North, it was a great pleasure and a real honor to take part in the second edition of the Expat
Fair organized in Bucharest. We were glad to meet wonderful people both representatives from
renowned companies and participants and have interesting discussions with them.”

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Testimonials
Consuela Dezso
Certified Coach, Business Consultant, and Speaker
Cătălina Gărdescu
Manager of Admissions & External Relations, AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUCHAREST
The City Compass team is young, enthusiastic and
true partners. I have known and worked with them for
a while and I believe they are wonderful ambassadors
for Romania to the growing expat community in our
country.”
City Compass is a group of beautiful, friendly and passionate
people who put their heart and soul into what they do. Their
enthusiasm and ‘work well done’ attitude showed in the Expat
Fair, and I really enjoyed interacting with all of them and
collaborating with them for this event.”

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Feel at Home in Romania
Feeling at home happens when you have insightful information that
facilitates your daily life in a new location.
The founding members of City Compass started off as expats in Bucharest themselves and
have been serving this community since 2007. The City Compass team has an international
background or involvement and an interest in supporting expats and their families, and help
them out by using their personal and professional experience.
In the past nine years, the City Compass Group has been providing premium English content:
online & print, customized city tours and team buildings, brunches & live cooking classes in
extraordinary locations and intercultural consulting services.

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About the City Compass Group
The market leader for expat services delivery in Bucharest
City Compass Romania: Bucharest Beyond
The yearly feel-at-home guide to Romania, enjoyed by
tourists, expats and locals! Now at its 8th edition, in print and
e-book.
Inspiration for life in Romania
Discover events, people, places and business directory in this
practical online guide. Also available in iOS and Android app
versions: City Compass Romania.
Romania-Insider.com
Romania’s most read daily news and features website in
English, now 6 years old.
Business intelligence
The main news, selected and synthesized in English by our
team of senior journalists. Sent daily and weekly.

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About the City Compass Group
The market leader for expat services delivery in Bucharest
Feel at Home Club
Join the largest expat community in Romania! Trusted Feel-at-
Home Partners offer discounts for services, products and events
exclusively for our club members.
City Compass Premium
Customized, exclusive information in English about Romania, for
companies’ visiting clients or expat colleagues. Personalized
branded log-in, and unlimited downloads of our e-books.
City Compass Tours Events
We offer guided tours, corporate events services, exclusive
team buildings, executive retreats travel tips.
City Compass Intercultural Consulting
We offer an integrated training concept combining Romania
– specific intercultural business and cultural insights with an
emphasis on facilitating the interactions and operations of your
employees.

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Thank you FOR CONSIDERING BECOMING OUR EXHIBITOR
OR SPONSOR AT THE ONLY EXPAT FAIR IN BUCHAREST!
Irina Chirileasa
MEDIA PROJECTS
COORDINATOR
+40 766 490 817
irina.chirileasa@citycompass.ro
communication design by PQB www.pqb.ro
Volker Moser
PARTNER, BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SALES
+40 720 864 657
volker.moser@citycompass.ro
volker.moser@romania-insider.com
Oana Pascu
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER
+40 744 33 64 64
oana.pascu@citycompass.ro
Corina Chirileasa
MANAGING PARTNER
+40 799 840 022
corina@romania-insider.com