BULGARIA ECONOMIC FORUM is an NGO, founded by local and international private companies, public institutions and non-government organizations in 1998. Main objectives: to improve the business environment in Southeast Europe and to facilitate the dialogue between the major stakeholders (governments, business, media and public) . CURRENT EVENT: Southeast Europe Business Forum, Istanbul 22-23 November. Sectors in focus: - Energy and Natural Resources - Transport Infrastructure - Agro-Logistics - IT &Telecommunications - Green Business Program: http://biforum.org/dwfiles/1350052733_Programme_detailed.pdf Speakers: http://www.biforum.org/speakers-1.html Confirmed Companies: http://www.biforum.org/participants-1.html Registration: http://www.biforum.org/register-1.html EXPERIENCE with EU FUNDED PROJECTS EVENT ORGANIZATION *PreEvent Services: Researching and Selecting Site Locations and Venues Developing/Designing Space and Venue Floor Plan Negotiate services and arrangements with vendors Speakers Management Attendee Registration (including sending invitations) Budget Development and Management Social Events (Cocktails, concerts, business-breakfasts…) Meeting Materials and Audiovisuals Entertainment Booking and Coordination * On-Site Management Services Registration Distribution of Welcome Packages (bags, folders….) Hospitality/Information Desk Social Events On-Site Technical Management