Healthcare and Medical Equipment Trade Mission - May 11-14, 2009
If your firm specializes in capitalizing on the opportunities provided by developing countries, than there is no better time to investigate what Kazakhstan has to offer. Demand for medical equipment in Kazakhstan is increasing due to the sustained growth of the economy and increased healthcare spending, as well as the recognized need to replace obsolete equipment, which comprises about 80% of the medical equipment in the country’s public hospitals. The Government of Kazakhstan is implementing reform programs that will nearly double state healthcare expenditures over the next few years.
It is against this backdrop that the U.S. Department of Commerce will host a four-day mission to the cities of Astana and Almaty. The mission will assist representatives of American companies responsible for business activities in Eurasia with their efforts to identify profitable opportunities and new markets for their respective U.S. companies. Mission members will meet with relevant government ministries and committees, potential distributors and business partners, and participate in the 16th Annual Kazakhstan International Health Care Exhibition (with over 150 exhibitors and 5,000 trade visitors, KIHE is Central Asia’s largest medical trade event and a great way to promote medical products and services in Kazakhstan’s fast developing healthcare market).
Event Details
Monday, May 11, 2009
This day will allow firms to arrive into Kazakhstan and meet with other mission members. CS Almaty staff will provide a country briefing and review the mission agenda.
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Arrival to Astana
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Country Briefing and Mission Overview
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No host introductory dinner Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
This day will be dedicated to providing market knowledge and contacts within the government of Kazakhstan and provide a first hand view of the country’s existing healthcare facilities. The afternoon will include a marketing event to reach out to the Astana medical community, followed by a networking reception.
- Meetings with representatives of the Ministry of Health
- Site visit to Astana-based medical institution/hospital and meetings with representatives of Kazakhstan’s medical business community
- Mission seminar for local companies and suppliers, held at US Embassy
- Mission Networking Reception at the Ambassador’s Residence
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
This day will be dedicated to meeting local firms that can serve as agents, distributors or partners.
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Departure to Almaty (am)
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Matchmaking Meetings at the hotel (pm)
Thursday, May 14, 2009
This day will be dedicated to the KIHE show and additional meetings with local firms that can serve as agents, distributors or partners. As most flights depart in the late evening, mission members can chose to depart on this evening or early the following morning.
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Matchmaking Meetings at the hotel
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KIHE opens, mission catalog show starts, visit to show floor
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Mission Networking Reception at the SCO’s Residence
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Early departures from Almaty that night
Accommodations: The US Commercial Service will arrange for accommodations at the US Government rate (approximately $200 a night). In order to ensure this low rate for the delegation, members will need to commit by April 15, 2009.
Additional Details: The participation fee for this trade mission will be $3,600 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $6,150 for large firms. The fee for each additional firm representative (SME or large firm) is $300. Expenses for travel, lodging, most meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Delegation members will be able to take advantage of Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
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This fee includes ground transportation and interpretation/translation costs.
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Airfare & accommodations not included.
For questions and to reserve your spot, contact Nurlan Zhangarin at Nurlan.Zhangarin@mail.doc.gov .
For more information, please see our mission statement - Medical Trade Mission Statement (47KB)