The Iranian Trade Conference will take place on 11th – 12th April in London.  The event will provide delegates with an in-depth understanding of these key issues, as well as an analysis of the business opportunities in the infrastructure, oil and gas and financial services sectors, both in terms of export potential and direct investment. Delegates will also be able to network with companies from Iran and major UK and international contractors looking to build their supply chain as they bid for key contracts there. 

A senior UK Government Minister will give the first keynote address at the conference, while the second will be delivered by the Rt. Hon. Lord Lamont of Lerwick, UK Trade Envoy to Iran and Chairman, The British-Iranian Chamber of Commerce. UKTI us also supporting this event. 

Other speakers include: 

• Peter Meyer, CEO, The Middle East Association
• Ben Fender, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Tehran
• Bijan Khajehpour, Senior Associate & Chief Editor of Iran Strategic Focus, Menas Associates
• Charles Robertson, Chief Economist, Renaissance Capital
• Behzad Golkar, CEO, Sina Financial and Investment Holding
• Mr Amir.T. Tajrishi, CEO, Armani Ati Investment Advisory
• Dr. Maryam Kiaie, Business Development Director, Rah Shahr International Group
• Ellie Gerenmayeh, Policy Analyst, European Council of Foreign Relations
• Keith Clarke Lambourne, MBE, Export Director, ACO Technologies and Chairman, Global Trade Network
• Nigel Kushner, Director, British-Iranian Chamber of Commerce

Key topics include:

• Iran post-sanctions: where do the opportunities lie? What are the key sectors for future investment?
• What are the sanctions’ current implications for the US and European companies and what can you do now to prepare yourself for the future?
• Getting acquainted with the local business culture. What are Iranian business expectations and formalities?
• Understanding Iranian economic sustainability to ensure a continuous flow of funding & investment for medium and long-term projects
• Ensuring legal compliance in Iran. Finding balance between the national and international regulations
• The overview of the new oil & gas projects planned by the Iranian Government to attract foreign investment and boost oil production across the country
• What are the key development priorities within Iranian infrastructure?
• How is Tehran Stock Exchange preparing for foreign investment? The trends and strategies of re-emerging on the global stage
• How can Iranian banks develop a new culture? Is Iran ready for the foreign capital inflows