Agenda

Explore a dynamic agenda designed to unveil key investment opportunities and drive the future of tourism in Timor-Leste

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08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration and coffee
08:30 AM - 08:35 AM
Delegates to be seated
08:35 AM - 08:40 AM
Official welcome & opening

Master of ceremonies - National anthem

08:40 AM - 08:55 AM
Welcome and Keynote Address

Francisco Kalbuadi Lay
Vice Prime Minister

08:55 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome and Keynote Address

Kayrala Xanana Gusmao
Prime Minister

09:10 AM - 09:20 AM
Group photo session
09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
Cultural performance
09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Global investment trends in emerging tourism markets

Krishneel Achari, Manager Finance & Operations
SPTO (Pacific Tourism Organization)

09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Strategic investments to improve connectivity

Gastão Francisco de Sousa, Minister
Minister of Planning and Strategic Investment

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Tourism sector overview: Strategy, policy, key trends, and initiatives

Antonio Da Silva, Director General
Ministry of Tourism and the Environment

10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Reasons to invest in Tourism: Investment opportunities, and incentives

Arcanjo Da Silva, Executive Director
TradeInvest Timor-Leste

10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Fostering a business-friendly environment for tourism: Overcoming challenges and unlocking potential

Gally Soares, Vice President of Tourism
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Timor-Leste (CCITL)

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Moderated panel discussion 1: Tourism's landscape & growth potential in Timor-Leste

Moderator: David Freedman, Resident Representative
Internationa Finance Coorporation (IFC)

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee break (SMEs booth exhibition - Networking)
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
International business case: Inbound tour operator - Rosie Holidays (Fiji)

Tony Whitton, Managing Director

11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
International business case: Hotel chain - Dusit International (Thailand)

Gerard Guillouet, Indonesia representative (TBC)

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Moderated panel discussion 2: International experiences in tourism development - Case studies of successful tourism destinations

Moderator: Sam Aluwihare, Director
Hotel Association of Timor-Leste (HOTL)

12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch (SMEs booth exhibition - Networking)
02:05 PM - 02:15 PM
Domestic business case: Financial sector - BNCTL (Banco Nacional de Comércio de Timor-Leste)

Antonio Vitor, Member Board of Directors

02:15 PM - 02:25 PM
Domestic business case: Hotel - Balibo Fortress

TBC

02:25 PM - 02:35 PM
Domestic business case: Tour operator - Compass

TBC

02:35 PM - 02:45 PM
Domestic business case: Airline - Aero Dili

Lorenco De Oliveira, CEO

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Moderated panel discussion 3: Building the Timor-Leste business climate. Successful investment stories in Timor-Leste, potential, challenges & lessons learnt

Moderator: Drew Johnson, Country Director
Market Development Facility (MDF)

03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee break (SMEs booth exhibition - Networking)
03:30 PM - 03:50 PM
How to put Timor-Leste on the tourism map: Promoting an emerging, community & nature-based destination in the region

ASEAN National Tourism Organization (NTOs) (TBC)

03:50 PM - 04:05 PM
Domestic business case: Hotel - Timor Plaza

Tony Jape, CEO

04:05 PM - 04:15 PM
Domestic business case: Vocational training - Fundasaun Cicanada / STVJ

Antonio Cepeda, Director

04:15 PM - 04:25 PM
National government: Secretary of State for Vocational Training and Employment (SEPFOPE)

Rogério Araújo Mendonça, Secretary of State

04:35 PM - 05:05 PM
Moderated panel discussion 4: Enabling workforce as engine for tourism development in Timor-Leste

Moderator: Hector Salazar, Country Representative
The Asia Foundation

05:05 PM - 05:15 PM
Closing remarks
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Network - Partnering

Pre-arranged business matching agenda with one-on-one meetings of 20 min each, to explore potential collaborations and business opportunities

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Site visits - Familiarization trip

Dili area landmarks & sightseeing.
Tours of significant tourism sites, showcasing attractions and development initiatives

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Join the leaders in tourism investment and explore Timor-Leste's opportunities