Export NZ
Doing Business in the European Union – Auckland
Agenda
From 8:30 am
Pre-Event Networking (30min)
9:00 am Start
Opening Remarks from Event MCÂ (5min)
Remarks from New Zealand Official – Vangelis Vitalis – Deputy Secretary, Trade & Economic (5min)
Remarks from European Union – H.E. Ambassador Lawrence Meredith (5min)
“Hear it from the Experts” FTA Negotiators Panel Discussion (30min):
1: Robbie Stenberg – Senior Adviser, Goods & Sustainable Trade – MFAT
#2: Tom Barker – Senior Adviser, Services & Investment – MFAT
#3: Bettina Weber – Principle Trade Policy – MPI
#4: Christine Mullinder, Principal Policy Analyst Trade – NZ Customs
“Learn for the Best” Business Panel Discussion (30min):
Panel to be Confirmed
Panel Session & Questions from the Audience (15mins)
Closing Remarks from Event MCÂ (5min)
From 10:45 am
Networking w/ Drinks & Nibbles
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