Itinerary May 13

May 13, 2014

Sunday May 18, 2014 day one

arrive Brussels

morning arrive Brussels own arrangements

transfer to hotel, drop-off luggage own arrangements

lunch on your own

after 2.00pm check-in

3.00pm orientation talk by ISP Program Manager hotel area TBA

4.00pm meet in hotel lobby, depart for guided tour

guided tour of Brussels bus/walk

Brussels is a city of contrasts, contradictions and intrigues; during this (dresscode: casual)

tour you can see its main attractions such as the famous Grand Palace;

you will pass along the Sablon district with countless antique shops and

many other sights that will show you the vibrant atmosphere of the city

end of the tour

7.00pm welcome dinner walk/Aux Armes restaurant

return to hotel walk

Monday May 19, 2014 day two

passport is needed! getting to know the EU

breakfast hotel

meet in the hotel lobby, depart for event (dresscode: business casual)

9.00am visit 1: EU Institutions public transport

European Commission

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

part I: the role of the European Commision in the framework of the

other EU Institutions

Mr. Jo Vandercappellen (external speaker attached to Visitor´s Centre)

presentation, discussion

10.15am break

10.30am part II: how does the European Single Market work?

Ms. Sarah Lynch, Deputy Head of Unit, Directorate-General “Internal

Market and Services”, Unit “Internal and External Communication”


11.30am part III: status quo and future of the European financial and debt crisis

Dr. Elemer Tertak, Principal Advisor, Directorate-General “Internal

market and Services”


12.30am lunch on your own European Commission canteen

2.30pm visit 2: from the heart of EU to the world: why we invested in Belgium? walk

GE Global Operations

http://www.ge.com/be/en/

Mr. Martin Campiche, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Germany and Europe

Ms. Claudia Breure, Director EU Affairs at General Electric

management presentation, discussion

dinner on your own

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Tuesday May 20, 2014 day three

passport is needed! Belgian economy on the

global scale

breakfast hotel

meet in the hotel lobby, depart for event (dresscode: business casual)

9.30am visit 3: EU Institutions bus full day

European Parliament

http://www.europarl.europa.eu/portal/en

part I: the role and activities of the European Parliament

discover the journey of European integration, role and work of the European

Parliament and a visit to Parliament's plenary chamber

10.45am part II: EU's common commercial policy & transatlantic economic

relations

Secretariat of the Committee on International Trade, DG External Policies

Mr. Martti Kalaus, Administrator

Mr. Felix Lutz, Administrator


11.45am lunch on your own

2.30pm visit 4: How to make Europe more competitive?

Tower International (automotive industry)

http://www.towerinternational.com/

Mr. Nicolas Porez, Plant Manager

management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

4.30pm end of visit

4.45pm guided tour of Ghent

you will see all the important buildings from the Middle Ages, such as

the Belfry, the St. Nicholas Church and the Count's Castle. Discover also

the St. Bavo's Cathedral, home of the famous 'Mystic Lamb' painting

5.45pm end of guided tour, free time to explore the town

6.45pm return to Brussels

dinner on your own

Wednesday May 21, 2014 day four

discover the French delight

breakfast hotel

check-out (dresscode: casual)

7.30am transfer to Chaumuzy via Reims (duration approx. 3hrs 30mins) bus full day

arrive Reims (capital of Champagne)

12.00pm group lunch Brasserie FLO

2.00pm visit 5: from France to the world: sales & distribution strategies

Champagne Salmon

http://www.champagnesalmon.com/en/index.php

Mr. Romain Lévêcque, Business Development Manager

management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities, tasting

4.00pm transfer to Paris (duration approx. 2hrs 30mins)

after 6.30pm arrive Paris

transfer to hotel, check-in

dinner on your own


Thursday May 22, 2014 day five

financial sector

breakfast hotel

9.30am meet in the hotel lobby, depart for event (dresscode: business casual)

10.30am visit 6: European banking: austerity vs. expansion bus full day

Societé Générale (banking and financial services)

http://www.societegenerale.com/en?_force=1

Mr. Stephane Champrigaud, General Secretary, Communication Division


12.00pm end of visit

lunch on your own

2.00pm visit 7: French multinational in a global setting

Alstom (power generation & transport)

http://www.alstom.com/

Mr. Timothy Brown, Vice President Communications


3.30pm end of visit

3.45pm guided tour of Paris bus/walk

learn about the City of Lights and the most important places and monuments

- Boulevard Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Cathedral of

Notre Dame and others

6.45pm end of the tour, return to hotel

dinner on your own

Friday May 23, 2014 day six

future outlook

breakfast hotel

9.00am meet in the hotel lobby, depart for event (dresscode: business casual)

10.00am visit 8: France post-crisis and the way forward bus half day

Carrefour (French multinational retailer)

http://www.carrefour.com/

Mr. Prasad Swaminathan, Director Human Resources

Ms. Mehtap Bingor, Employer Brand Director at Group Carrefour Management


11.30am end of visit, return to hotel

lunch on your own

afternoon free for shopping

4.40pm meet in the hotel lobby, depart for event public transport

5.30pm cultural event 2: visit to Musee du Louvre

explore the most famous museum in the world! Admire the impressive

Persian winged bulls of Khorsabad,dramatic Nike of Samothrace,

beautiful Venus de Milo, Da Vinci's Mona Lisa or any of the other 35 000

pieces of art

7.30pm end of the tour, depart for dinner cruise bus stransfer

8.00pm farewell dinner cruise on the Seine river boat

enjoy a three-course French meal as you sail along Paris' mains sights

11.00pm return to hotel bus transfer

Saturday May 24, 2014 day seven

depart for USA

breakfast hotel

morning check-out, transfer to the airport own arrangements

depart for USA own arrangements


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