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Date: 26th - 28th June 2018 Location: The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Chair: Prof. Jamal Saghir, Former Director, The World Bank

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Date: 26th - 28th June 2018 | Location: The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Dear Colleagues, It is with great pleasure that I invite you to join me at the Resilient Infrastructure Forum for the Latin America, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico Region.

Major storms, earthquakes and disasters regularly take a tragic and disproportionate toll on the societies, economies and institutions of Latin America, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.

These events pose a significant impediment to growth and development, and in some cases set developing nations back decade’s worth of progress overnight. It is more cost effective, both economically and in terms of life damages, to invest in resilient infrastructure to mitigate the negative effects of disasters, than to pay for damage to unprepared communities caused by natural disasters and long-term climate change.

The overall objective of the RIF is to strengthen the capacity of Latin American, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico institutions together with the private sector to plan, design and implement investment in disaster resilient infrastructure. The RIF is a platform for specialists to assist governments, regional agencies, planners and private developers to integrate resilient strategies in urban planning, project design, and to introduce international technology and service providers who have the capacities to deliver on the announced projects.

This action packed two-day event is designed to supplement the well-established GRV Global Project ‘Action on Disaster Relief’, which focuses on emergency response to disasters within the region. In order to make these efforts most effective and mitigate future grievances, the rebuilding of post-catastrophic environments and development of territory vulnerable to disasters can be transformed into an opportunity by incorporating resilience, durability and sustainability into the sectors of: Housing, Power & Energy, Water Supply & Waste Treatment, Telecommunications, Transport, Education, and Health.

The summit aims at linking public and private sectors, and to utilise international resources to create a coordinated effort towards disaster mitigation. RIF will bring together senior-level representatives from governments, utilities, developers, financial institutions, a multitude of agencies, donors and technology providers - to form partnerships, identify opportunities and collectively pursue the development of resilient infrastructure in Latin America, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico before disasters occur.

We look forward to meeting you in the Dominican Republic this June.

Government ministries, investment agencies and other governmental bodies Project sponsors and investors institutional investors, private equity funds, emerging market funds Project developers in housing, education, health, power & energy, water supply & waste treatment, telecommunications and transport Multilateral lenders, DFIs, ECAs Commercial lenders including multinational and local banks and other financial institutions National utilities and private power companies Engineering, construction firms and contractors Providers of risk mitigation, guarantees and insurance coverage Technology providers Energy and infrastructure consulting and legal firms Political risk experts and economists

“I enjoyed the conference very much, it was so well organized. I really enjoyed meeting so many high-level contacts”

Prof. Jamal Saghir Former World Bank Director & GRV Global Advisory Board Member

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Who Will You Meet?

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Date: 26th - 28th June 2018 | Location: The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Event Format RIF will be held over two days and offers an intimate and efficient way of doing business. The main components:

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• Plenary sessions to address major issues and opportunities: Public sector leaders will present on their major needs from the private sector, proposed plans and projects for the development of resilient infrastructure within the key sectors.

• Bilateral meetings between the public and private sector: Roundtable pre-scheduled, one-to-one meetings throughout the summit between government officials and the private sector, financial institutions, development partners and international organisations.

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When booking the event you will be provided with a unique login to our meetings software programme, this will allow you to select your pre-scheduled meetings in order of preference from the final list of participants, you will receive notification of this opening 24 hours prior to ‘going live’, via email.

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The online matchmaking meeting scheduling covers meeting appointments between our official delegation of VIPs/speakers and attending delegates/ sponsors. Peer-to-peer meetings are held either throughout the various networking and social function periods or, specifically and more formally via our team on-the-ground as Ad Hoc meetings.

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The roundtable meetings are face-to-face and one-to-one i.e. between you and any one of the organisations you select online for example, you and Government of Panama, Inter-American Development Bank, FEMA, USAID, UN Agencies etc.

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You make the selections online and we schedule the various appointments across the two afternoons but importantly, our team on-the-ground do a fantastic job of introducing you to people you need to meet.

• Invitation only capacity building workshop on ‘Rebuilding Puerto Rico’ • Networking opportunities at coffee breaks, lunch, a formal Gala dinner, as well as informal social sessions to reinforce relationships made.

• Exhibition: Developers in the fields of technology will be invited to showcase their equipment, materials, services, innovation, new knowledge and other practices. The exhibition will enrich the discussions by helping to inform policy makers and developers of the various solutions and potential investment opportunities through a tangible and visible element.

Key networking activities One-on-One Matchmaking Sessions

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Exhibiting Zone and Technology Showcase

Networking Luncheons & Cocktail Reception

Formal Gala Dinner

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Site Visits, Training Sessions & Regional Side Events

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Date: 26th - 28th June 2018 | Location: The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Capacity Building Workshop

(INVITATION ONLY, TBC)

Puerto Rico: Reconstruction – Building Better Resilience The inaugural Resilient Infrastructure Forum (RIF2018) presents an invitation-only, pre-event Puerto Rico Session, hosted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), alongside the Governor of Puerto Rico’s Chief of Staff, Regional United Nations Directors, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency (PREMA). Mr. Justo “Tito” Hernandez, FEMA’s Director of Operational Coordination Division (Puerto Rico) will host a unique afternoon session focussed on building better resilience into the country’s recovery strategy – using lessons learned from recent relief efforts and working together to utilise the expertise and experience of regional disaster agencies and the private sector operators alike.

“Very nice event. Well-structured and organised. Venue was very well arranged, especially the booth spaces. Good mix of people, companies and agencies” - Colon Miller – Volga Dnepr Airlines

“The most relevant event for disaster preparedness and relief in the region.

I was able to meet face-to-face with customers and prospects” - Sergio Murillo – RED 52

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Core agenda topics -

The Agenda will be formulated with the input of industry specialists and officials in the lead up to the event. n Means to Financing & Insuring Resilient Infrastructure Investors in infrastructure include banks, hedge funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, investment and development banks. In the changing landscape of risk assessment, insurance and reinsurance play a key role in resilient infrastructure development. Financial services will present on nuanced risk-based investment strategies and communicate their requirements for developers when awarding contracts.

n Building Resilience in Engineering & Construction

The necessity to incorporate resilience into the planning, development and maintenance of infrastructure sectors (inc. energy, water, transport and waste management), to mitigate the increased risk posed by the increasing cycle and severity of natural disasters (inc. hurricanes, earthquakes, flooding and drought) impacting the region, cannot be over stated.

This can be delivered through the adoption of international best practice in conjunction with specialized regional knowledge and dynamic project leadership.

n Increasing Power Infrastructure Resilience & Exploring Renewable Energy Solutions

Civil infrastructure systems play an important role in community resilience.

Without proper functioning of such infrastructure, especially power delivery, society struggles to recover effectively from

disruptive events. In light of traditional grid system vulnerability, particularly in the case of high risk environments, in terms of cost and opportunity cost associated with business interruption, other avenues to build resilience (inc. solar and off-grid solutions) should be explored. Additionally, incorporating them into design and planning stage tools, platforms and mechanisms is vital to expedite and facilitate faster restoration of service.

n Bolstering Water Infrastructure Resilience

Infrastructure failures in the water infrastructure sector, particularly in areas of water scarcity, have the effect of potential disaster impact multipliers (short and longterm) thus, constitute a critical priority in terms of resilient development.

n Transport Infrastructure & Logistics

Robust transport hubs (airports and ports) and links (road and railways) are not only critical in the enabling of effective disaster response to population canters but also, as facilitation of reconstruction and development. As such, strengthening the resilience of these elements, must be factored into the planning and development of transport infrastructure and policy.

n Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)

Providing, not only the operational backbone for infrastructure, but through the likes of forecasting, disaster scenario modelling and mass public notification systems, innovative ICT solutions offer an effective means for disaster preparation, and the minimization and mitigation of a natural disaster’s impact. The impact and importance of ICT solutions constitute an essential, and evolving, pillar of resilience, the importance of which never undervalued.

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n Urban Resilience in Education, Housing & Health Disasters pose an increased threat to areas of rapid urbanisation which demands new ways of planning, building and maintaining infrastructure under highly uncertain conditions; construction standards are being challenged and call for innovative technologies. Maintenance and rehabilitation have become more important than ever, imposing mark-up costs and demanding institutional commitment to shorten maintenance cycles and increase frequency for risk assessment. Multimodality and network redundancy as copying mechanisms increasingly become part of adaptive planning thinking. Unforeseen yet more frequent hazard shocks call for increased preparedness for disaster management and deeper coordination within health services, education systems and urban planners (hindered further by socio-political factors – poverty, education, and budgetary priorities).

n Climate Resilience Across Long-term Sustainable Development

During what seems a generation of increasing severity and magnitude of natural disasters rising seas levels, changes in ocean currents, degradation of the ozone layer, and vast pollution swells across land and sea – paint a concerning picture for our planet and future.

While natural disasters are sadly a fact or life or force majeure, we can as a society directly impact many other areas. Through global stakeholder leadership these issues can be addressed directly – it being imperative that the support and expertise of international best practice, and innovative solutions are brought to bear in solving these challenges, particularly in the aiding of resilience amongst those at the greatest degree of risk.

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Date: 26th - 28th June 2018 | Location: The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Featured Speakers William E. Villafañe Ramos, Chief of Staff of the Government of Puerto Rico Colonel James A Delapp, Mobile District Commander, U.S Army Corp of Engineering Justo L. González Torres, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez Senior Director, World Bank Group’s Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice Ronald Jackson Executive Director, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Sergio Cabanas, Executive Secretary, National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED); Guatemala Richard Barathe, Regional Director LAC, UN Development Programme (UNDP) Tim Callaghan, Senior Regional Advisor, USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) John Acree, Vice President, International Programs, International Medical Corps

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Roy Barboza Sequeira, Executive Secretary, Centro de Coordinación para la Prevención de los Desastres Naturales en América Central (CEPREDENAC)

Justo Hernandez, FCO & Director of Operational Coordination Division, Puerto Rico, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) DHS

• Dr. Ivan Brenes Reyes, President, National Commission of Risk Prevention and Emergency Attention (CNE)

Dr. Francisco Becerra Posada, Assistant Director, Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)

• Dr. Guillermo González, Ministry Director, National System for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief (SINAPRED)

Christophe Illemassene, Acting Head of Regional Office for LAC, UN Office of Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

• Moisés Alvarado, National Coordinator, Comisión Permanente de Contingencias (COPECO)

Raul Salazar, Head of the Americas Regional Office, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) Fabrizio Feliciani, Regional Director for LAC, UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Miguel Barreto, Regional Director for LAC, UN World Food Programme (WFP) Monique Pariat, Director-General, EU European Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) Jono A. Anzalone, Vice President of International Services, American Red Cross Walter Cotte, Regional Director for Americas, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Amb. Alejandro C. Daneri, President, White Helmets Commission

• José Agustín Donderis Miranda, Director General, Sistema Nacional de Proteccion Civil (SINAPROC); Republic of Panama Representing the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo Mayor: David Collado Urban Planning, City of Santo Domingo: Amin Abel, Ivan Fernández, Luis Alejandro Perez de Aquiterismo Minister/Ministry of the Environment: Francisco Dominguez Brito & Yomayra Martinó Minister/Ministry of Tourism: Francisco Javier García & Maribel Villalona Minister of Public Works & Communications: Gonzalo Castillo Ministry of the Presidency of the Republic (911) : Gustavo Adolfo Montalvo Franco National Centre of Emergencies (CNE/COE): Major Gen’l Rafael Pichirilo Civil Defence : Brig Gen’l Rafeal Paulino Minister/Ministry of Defence : Lt Gen’l. Ruben Dario Paulino Sem Minister/Ministry of Public Health : Dr. Bautista Rojas Gómez, Minister/Ministry of the Exterior : Miguel Vargas Minister/Ministry of the Interior & Police : Amarante Baret

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Date: 26th - 28th June 2018 | Location: The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Invited Participants • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Government Ministers and Directors - Ministries of Communication, Housing, Transportation, Utilities, Energy, Construction Senior Staff from regional Chambers Power Authorities/Utilities American Red Cross ANE National Spectrum Agency ARD Agency of Reconstruction and Development ART Agency for Rural Transformation BCPR Bureau of Crisis Prevention and Recovery Bill & Malinda Gates Foundation CAF Development Bank of Latin America CDB Caribbean Development Investment Fund CDEMA Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency CABEI Central American Bank for Economic Integration CARICOM Caribbean Common Market and Community CARILEC Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation CDB Caribbean Development Bank CDERA Caribbean Emergency Disaster Relief Agency CDPC Caribbean Policy Development Centre CDRU Caribbean Disaster Relief Unit CHAP Caribbean Hurricane Assistance Program CIDA Canadian International Development Agency Clinton Foundation COE Emergency Operations Center CONRED National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction DFID UK Department for International Development ECLAC UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean EOC Emergency Operation Centre’s ECHO EU European Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid Operations EU European Union FAO Food and Agricultural Organization FEMA U.S Federal Emergency Management Agency IBRD International Bank of Reconstruction and Development

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IDA International Development Association IDB Inter American Development Bank IFC International Finance Corporation IFRC International Federation of the Red Cross IMF International Monetary Fund International Medical Corps NaDMA National Disaster Management Agencies NAWASA National Water and Sewerage Authorities NEMO National Emergency Management Organization NERO National Emergency Recovery Organizations OAS Organization of American States OCHA UN Office of Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs OFDA USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance ONEMI National Office of Emergency PAHO Pan American Health Organization Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority SINNOPROC Sistema Nacional de Proteccion Civil UNAID UN Agency for International Development UNDP United Nations Development Program UNGRD National Unit for Disaster Risk Management UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund UNISDR UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction UNOCHA United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs UNOPS UN Office for Project Services USAID US Agency for International Development USACE US Army Corps of Engineers Virgin Unite, Unite BVI and Virgin Limited Edition WFP UN World Food Programme WHO World Health Organization The World Bank World Bank Group’s Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice

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“It was very well organized & interesting! The afternoon meetings were very productive.”

Vanesa A. Romani – Embassy of Argentina in Panama (White Helmets Commission)

“Well organised, supportive and friendly team. Good opportunities for networking, will definitely attend this event again next year.”

Ann Ellis – Mauve Group

“Networking sessions were very good. The aid agencies were receptive and should lead to further engagement.”

Ray Ludwig – Hydra-Light

“Conference was very well organised, excellent opportunities for 1-2-1 meetings - enjoyed the amount of networking opportunities with participants.”

Amy Friedman – Broadblast

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Date: 26th - 28th June 2018 | Location: The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Delegate Pass - £1,950

Silver - £10,950

Gold - £15,950

Platinum - £23,950

n 1 x Full Event Access Pass, including Networking Functions

n 3 x Full Event Access Pass, including Networking Functions

n 5 x Full Event Access Pass, including Networking Functions

n 8 x Full Event Access Pass, including Networking Functions

n Pre-scheduled Matchmaking Meetings with Official Delegation

n 6m sq Exhibition Booth (Including dressed table, 2 x chairs & power supply)

n 6m sq Exhibition Booth (Including dressed table, 2 x chairs & power supply)

n Opening speaking address, includes company logo on official agenda

n 35 word Company Profile included within the Official Event Guide

n Priority Pre-scheduled Matchmaking Meetings with Official Delegation

n Panel Chair Position, includes company logo on Official Agenda

n 2 x dedicated email announcements to GRV database

n Additional ‘Ad Hoc’ Meetings at the event

n Corporate logo (with URL link) on Event website

2 delegates - £4,500

n Corporate Branding throughout Event Venue

n Priority Pre-scheduled Matchmaking Meetings with Official Delegation

n Top Priority Pre-scheduled Matchmaking Meetings with Official Delegation

3 delegates - £6,500

n 35 word Company Profile and complimentary logo included within the Official Event Guide

n Corporate logo (with URL link) on Event website

n Corporate logo (with URL link) on Event website

n Corporate Branding throughout Event Venue

n Corporate Branding throughout Event Venue

n 35 word Company Profile and complimentary logo included within the Official Event Guide

n 35 word Company Profile and complimentary logo included within the Official Event Guide

n Corporate Logo on pre and post Event email campaigns

n Corporate Logo on pre and post Event email campaigns

n Access to confidential Event participant list (postevent)

n Access to confidential Event participant list (postevent)

n Full Page Advert (Event Guide)

n Full Page Advert (Event Guide)

n Delegate Pack Insert (Provided by Sponsor)

n 12m sq. Exhibition Booth (Including dressed table, 2 x chairs & power supply)

n Corporate Logo on pre and post Event email campaigns

Bronze - £7,495

n 2 x Full Event Access Pass, including Networking Functions

n Access to confidential Event participant list (postevent)

n 35 word Company Profile included within the Official Event Guide

n Half Page Advert n Additional ‘Ad Hoc’ Meetings at the event

n Preferred Pre-scheduled Matchmaking Meetings with Official Delegation n Corporate logo (with URL link) on Event website n Corporate Branding throughout Event Venue n Corporate Logo on pre and post Event email campaigns n Access to confidential Event participant list (postevent) n Additional ‘Ad Hoc’ Meetings at the event

n Additional ‘Ad Hoc’ Meetings at the event

“First time at the event, very well organised, good meetings, very valuable for INMARSAT.”

n Delegate Pack Insert (Provided by Sponsor) n Dedicated Demonstration/Presentation (TBA with GRV) n Additional ‘Ad Hoc’ Meetings at the event

- Nic Emmanouilidis – INMARSAT

Exhibition space

n 6m2 Exhibition Booth £1,950 n 9m2 Exhibition Booth £2,900 n 12m2 Exhibition Booth £3,770

Live Demonstrations

n Price on apllication

7 rates/sponsorship

Cultural Dinner

n Cultural Dinner Ticket, includes networking with all event participants and VIP guests £75

Advertising in the Official Event Guide

n Half Page Advert in Official Event Guide £650 n Full Page Advert in Official Event Guide £1,150

Other Sponsorship Opportunities POA

n Double Page Advert in Official Event Guide £1,950 n Outside Back Cover Advert in Official Event Guide £1,950 n Colour Logo alongside Company Profile included within the Official Event Guide £250

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Date: 26th - 28th June 2018 | Location: The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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