WASHINGTON, D.C. --- YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A SEMINAR ON Energy and Infrastructure Opportunities in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Region for American Investors, Consultants and Suppliers of Goods and Services sponsored by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the offices of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), 1100 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20527.  (See attachments to this email).

EBRD is an international, AAA-rated financial institution, which promotes transition to market economies. It operates in 36 countries, from central Europe to central Asia, the Western Balkans, and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. www.ebrd.com.

In the energy sector, EBRD has financed $3.7 billion of investments across 60 projects since the beginning of 2014, leveraging a further $10 billion from private investors and co-financiers. EBRD considers financing for a wide range of energy sector investments including: renewables (wind, solar PV, biomass and geothermal plants); thermal power generation; electricity transmission, distribution and demand side management; oil and gas production, refining and distribution; and mining activities.
 
You can find out more about how your company can become involved in these exciting opportunities by attending this seminar. Speakers include (see attached bios): 
·         Riccardo Puliti, Managing Director for Energy and Natural Resources
·         Mattia Romani, Managing Director for Economics, Policy and Governance
·         Dilek Macit, Director, Technical Cooperation
 
The event will also feature a presentation on Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) programs for investors, which include  financing, political risk insurance, and support for private equity funds.
 
For additional information on the event, please see the attached flyer or visit http://www.export.gov/ebrd/tradeevents/index.asp.

TO REGISTER, go to:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=6Q6W
Fees & Registration Deadline: $50/participant • Register by Wednesday, June 22, 2016.  SPACE IS LIMITED.

For any late registrations please contact: Leonor Fontoura, Business Development Representative – North America European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

815 Connecticut Avenue NW – 20006 Washington D.C. Email: fontourl@ebrd.com; Mobile: +1.202.817.0601 and she can let you know if any space is still available.