The document summarizes participation data from the Black Sea Economic Forums in 2010-2011 and 2012. It provides: 1) Participant numbers from 2010-2011 including countries represented and speakers. Media outcomes are also listed. 2) An overview of the audience geography and categories for Forum III. 3) Guest speakers and quotes about Forum 2011. 4) The main theme and objectives of Forum 2012, as well as potential partner organizations and discussion topics. 5) A program outline for Forum 2012 with session details and scheduled speakers. 6) Information on registration fees and partnership opportunities for the Forum.

2. Forums 2010-2011
Forum 2010 Forum 2011
250 participants 250 participants
55 speakers 57 speakers
11 countries 14 countries
5 official foreign 50 media
delegations 6 interregional
2 interregional cooperation
cooperation agreements signed
agreements signed 600 media
48 media outcomes
400 media
outcomes

3. ІІІ Forum: AUDIENCE
GEOGRAPHY CATEGORY
30 50
50 50 AUTHORITIES,
FOREIGN GUESTS DIPLOMATIC BUSINESS
KYIV AND
OTHER REGIONS CORPS
20 20 20
CRIMEAN PARTICIPANTS MEDIA EXPERTS
120 participants

4. Forum 2011
Guest speakers Quotes
"The forum was a very interesting platform not only for sharing ideas
but also for learning. I personally learnt a lot on what Crimea really is
and what it has to offer. Behind the ideas there are people and both
Borys Kolesnikov
are unique given the historical and political realities of the peninsula.
Vice Prime Minister, Minister
In addition the contacts made at the forum are very useful since they
of Infrastructure of Ukraine
are all experts in Crimea and can provide support to the opportunities
available”.
Dario Marchetti, Danone Ukraine
“This year’s Black Sea Economic Forum was organized
superbly! Livadia Palace was a wonderful venue for this event and
the exhibition at the entrance and the courtyard extremely
informative. The high level and quality of countries’ representatives
which gathered for these two days guaranteed interesting speeches
Mykola Prysyazhnyuk and presentations as well as meaningful panels’ discussions. The
Minister of Agrarian Policy and event was wonderfully hosted by the Government of Crimea. Thank
Food of Ukraine you!”
Olivier Adam, UNDP
If the efficiency and professionalism with which the Forum was
run is any indicator of what the Crimea is capable of, then clearly
best practice will be the norn. The presentations were
informative and well delivered, the discussions were lively with
Anatoliy Blyznyuk open and frank exchanges and there were no holds barred in the
Minister of Regional questioning of Ministers and others in high authority. Overall a
Development, Construction and top class event, which, as a showcase for the Crimea was
Housing of Ukraine excellent. I am already looking forward to the next event!
David Lovegrove, International Development Ireland

5. III Forum 2012
This year the main theme of the Forum is to discuss factors of
reinforcing competitiveness and sustainable development of
the Black Sea Region. Participants are offered a wide range of
issues concerning the strategic role and place of the Black Sea
countries in the global economy, opportunities for attracting
targeted investment and planning joint projects in the priority
sectors of the economy.
Forum: an international high-profile event, taking place in
Crimea, created for effective cooperation of the leading
government & business stakeholders, as well as experts of the
Black Sea countries. The main objectives of the Forum include
discussing relevant topics of the regional
development, exchanging successful experiences, enhancing
trade and economic cooperation, which ultimately leads to the
higher standards and quality of life of people in the Black Sea
Region countries.

6. ІІІ Forum Focus
Strategic role of the Financial instruments Energy as a key
Black Sea basin for the agribusiness factor of the effective
sector economy
Successful structural Tourism as a priority Competitiveness
reforms for the municipal of the regions and
authorities cities: leaders talk
CROSSING POINTS AND COOPERATION OF THE BLACK SEA REGIONS

7. AMONG KEY SPEAKERS
Petro Poroshenko
Minister of Economic
Kaha Bendukidze
Development & Trade of Founder of the Free University of
Ukraine Tbilisi
Alexander Rahr
Jan Tombinski Program Director, for Russia,
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Ukraine, Belarus, and Central Asia of
the German Council on Foreign
Relations, Berlin
Sergey Karaganov
Igor Kaletnyk Dean of the School of International
Head of the State Customs Economics and Foreign Affairs,
Service of Ukraine Higher School of Economics,
Moscow

8. AMONG MODERATORS
Pavlo Sheremeta
Partner, Strategy Institute ”Inspira”; ex-president and senior
fellow, Malaysia Blue Ocean Strategy Institute
Courtney Fingar
Editor in chief, fDI Magazine, Financial Times
Olena Voloshyna
International Finance Corporation, Ukraine

9. POTENTIAL PARTNERS

10. Time Program, October 4
11:00 – 11:10 Official Opening
11.10 – 12.15 Assessing Strengths and Opportunities of the Black Sea Region Economy
What is the geopolitical role of the Black Sea Region in the current changing environment? What aspects and facts should
serve as the major strengths allowing the Black Sea Region countries to flourish? Where are the possible opportunities for
further growth: industry sectors, clusters and constructive complementarities? What role each country is playing and might
play? In the panel discussion participants will reflect on these and other relevant questions with a view to getting a political
perspective of the economic challenges and opportunities of the Region.
12.15 - 12.30 Coffee break
12.30 – 14.00 How the structural reforms sustain the country’s growth: best regional practices in action
How the countries maintain reforms agenda ensuring successful transition to the modernized economies? What are keys to
the successful reform implementation in the time of recession? What are the opportunities and strengths of the current EU-
Ukraine cooperation?
14.00 - 15.00 Lunch
15.00 – 16.30 Energy Policy as a Key Regional Competitiveness’ Factor
How sophisticated energy policies stimulate important pillars of sustainable development: national economy (a higher
productivity), social welfare (improving living standards and enhancing safety) and ecology (reduced pollution and
remediating environmental degradation)? How well the voice of the private sector is heard in regards to the provision of the
energy sustainability?
16.30 – 17.00 Coffee break
17.00 – 18.30 Joint efforts of the diplomatic community & trade economic missions and regional state officials in strengthening economic
cooperation and attracting needed investments.
20.00 Evening Welcome Reception, hotel “Oreanda”

11. Time Program, October 5
9.30- 11.00 Food and agriculture after the crisis: existing formats of cooperation with the banking & financial sector
How well the Black Sea Region food & agriculture market is positioned? What financial instruments exist today to ensure
sustainable growth of the agriculture sector and sub-sectors? What are the existing barriers and current challenges faced by
the agrarian sector representatives (farmers, food producers, exporters & importers, etc)? Regulatory policy of the
government institutions: from restrictions to stimulations.
11.00 - 11.20 Сoffee Break
11.20 – 12.50 Tourism: Attractiveness & Competitiveness at the Municipal Scale
Do the Black Sea countries acknowledge the strategic positioning of tourism and recreation? Discussion on the municipal
administrative recognition of the range of areas to be considered: historic places, roads, hotels, restaurants, recreation,
information services, etc. Participants will discuss and share views on how the different neighbour countries define its
regions’ and cities’ priorities in regards to the travel& tourism policy.
12:50 – 13:45 Lunch
13.45 - 15.15 Contemporary Trade Policy as an Effective Tool to Boost Economic Development
Benchmarking the Black Sea countries’ export & import operations: where are the areas of success and improvements?
Discussion on the important components: safe borders, legal trade and modern infrastructure. Private-public partnerships in
transport and logistics: how to finance infrastructure. In the panel discussion participants will learn the best international
practices and discuss potential cooperation options.
15.15 – 15.30 Coffee break
15.30 – 17.00 What are the keys to the successful strategic planning: lessons for the cities and regions
A Keynote Speaker Address: BORYS KOLESNYKOV, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine
How to determine priority areas for the different regions of the country to better unite each region’s economic & cultural
potential? Who are the main stakeholders needed to be invited and heard? What are the best international practices in
regards to the particular region’s strategic development in the Black Sea Region?
Closing remarks and a networking cocktail

12. Terms of Participation
THE REGISTRATION FEE
Regular fee – 564$
Early registration (received by September 14, 2012) – 450$
* Including VAT
* Full payment of the registration fee is due by October 1, 2012
It includes attendance at all sessions, conference documentation, as well
as refreshments and lunches.
The cost of hotel accommodation is NOT included in the conference fee.
Details of how to obtain reduced rate hotel accommodation for this
conference will be forwarded to every delegate on receipt of their
registration form.
Cancelation Policy: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. All
cancellations received before 24th of September 2012 are subject to an
administrative charge of 75$ per delegate. We regret that cancellations or
bookings received after 24th of September 2012 cannot be refunded or
credited and the full fee will be due for ALL registrations submitted.

13. Partnership Opportunities
There are different ways to support and promote your
company and organization during the work of the Forum!
You may choose to become one of the distinguish STRATEGIC PARTNERS or
OFFICIAL PARTNERS!
Please note that slots are strictly limited.
There are also great partnership packages to be offered to the Forum’s PARTNER
companies, INFORMATION PARTNERS and MEDIA PARTNERS!
Please contact our team members for more information.

14. Contacts
Program & Partnership Opportunities:
NATALYA POPOVYCH NATALYA OLBERT-SINKO
npopovych@prp.ru nolbert@prp.com.ua
Ukraine Mob: +38 050 727 0232 Mob: +38 050 909 0205
Landline: +38 044 495 2960 Landline: +38 044 495 2960
Russia Mob: +7 985 765 1674
Landline: +7 495 937 3170
NINA SOROKOPUD
partnership@blackseaforum.com.ua
Mob: +38 067 505 00 56
Registration:
OLENA SYPCHENKO or VYACHESLAV KYLYMAR
registration@blackseaforum.com.ua
Mob: +38 096 788 8890 (Vyacheslav), +38 066 360 8956 (Olena)
Landline: +38 044 495 2960

15. Thank you for your
cooperation!