RBCC BUSINESS FORUM 2012: Russo-British Relations – Strengthened By Business
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here was a new look to this year’s RBCC Business Forum in London 28-29 May. And, if initial feedback from delegates is a guide, this new look was approved by most of those who attended. This was the ninth year in a row that the Forum has been held in London; but it took place earlier than in previous years; started with a Gala Dinner; and the Conference was held in a venue the
Chamber had never used before. All three changes seem to have gone down well. The Gala Dinner was held in the splendid surroundings of the Royal Automobile Club on Pall Mall and was hosted by our Patron, and President of the Club, His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent. After a champagne reception, Prince Michael said a few words of welcome and presented a certificate of Gold Card Membership of the Chamber to
HRH Prince Michael of Kent, RBCC Patron, welcomes guests to the RBCC Business Forum Gala Dinner
Baroness Wilcox speaks at the RBCC Forum Gala Dinner at the Royal Automobile Club
The Top Table at our Gala Dinner
Millward Brown Optimor, accepted by Anastasia Kourovskaya. Then nearly two hundred RBCC Members, staff and guests enjoyed an excellent meal. Guests were given food for thought by two guest speakers, BBC Moscow Correspondent, Steve Rosenberg, and Baroness Wilcox, Minister for Intellectual Property; and wonderful musical entertainment. Tamsin Whaley-Cohen dazzled with her
Tamsin Waley-Cohen performs at the RBCC Business Forum Gala Dinner
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Guests enjoy the Gala Dinner at the RAC
Guests enjoy the Gala Dinner at the RAC
Photos by Jose Farinha
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