The event was a part of the dialogue started in September at the initial ‘Libya –The Future’ conference and will focus on how British industry & businesses can help Libya rebuild their country.
The first keynote speaker was Edward Oakden, managing director of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Sectors Group, who recently returned from a trade mission to Libya. He outlined how UKTI can assist and support UK businesses entering or re-entering the Libyan market.
The second keynote speaker was Tarek Alwan, Managing Director of SOC Libya Ltd, Who also was in Libya recently and planning to return soon, he gave a presentation about Oil and Gas
Robin Lamb, director general of the Libyan British Business Council (LBBC), gave details of the LBBC trade mission to Libya and the work of LBBC to promote British Businesses into Libya.
There was also be a video conference call to Tripoli to Sami Zaptia MD of ‘Know Libya’ (an Anglo-Libyan company) who was talking directly on progress of getting back to business and ways to facilitate & establish UK business entry and establish local partnerships.
The speaker panel Identified the business sectors who would need to be involved in the rebuilding of Libya in the immediate and medium term future including infrastructure, construction, communications, medical – hospitals, oil refineries, transport services, finance & business systems.
Libya – The Future 2 discussed areas for medium to long term partnership for example further oil exploration, tourism development, retail & service sectors.
Libya – The Future 2 Conference was the second in a series of events being organised by Foley Associates to track Libyan progress and focus on industry sectors. The third event in the series will be a two-day conference, workshop & exhibition showcasing international companies takes place 13-14 February 2012.
More info at www.libya-conference.co.uk
Contact Stephen Foley on 07966 200895 or 01706 378827 info@libya-conference.co.uk
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