INTRODUCTION

The EU UN-procurement seminar in New York aims to provide participants with the information and tools to access the UN-market place. The main goal is to advice European-based companies on being successful in doing business with UN organizations.

In 2007 the overall procurement volume of UN organizations increased to US$10.8 billion, from US$9.4 billion in 2006, representing an increase of approximately 6.7%. This increase is attributable to most UN organizations experiencing a boost in overall procurement volume for both goods and services for the 5^th sequential year. This offers a wealth of opportunities for the private sector. However, companies do not always use their full potential within the UN market due to a variety of factors, such as unfamiliarity with the UN system and its opportunities, pitfalls, and lack of personal networks.

Therefore the sixth EU UN-procurement seminar will be organized on April 20^th -21^th-22^nd * 2009 at the UN compound in New York. A wide range of workshops will be offered in order to enhance your company's knowledge on several products and services procured by UN-organizations. The workshops will also focus on practical tips for dealing successfully with UN procurement.

As a unique feature, the EU UN-procurement seminar in New York provides a number of participants the opportunity to meet one-on-one with UN buyers and decisions makers that are specialized in your company's own products and services. These one-on-one meetings will be arranged based on your request and on the company profile that you provide us with upon subscription. The deadline to be eligible for one-on-one meetings is February 23, 2009.

Participation in the seminar is open to EU based companies, focusing on (but not limited to) a selection of the following industries:

1.       Engineering, and Construction Services

2.       IT services, and Software

3.       Procurement for Peacekeeping: Mine and
Action Services, Prefab Buildings, and Military

4.       Professional Development and Training

5.       Water and Sanitation

6.       Logistics & Transportation

The registration fee is $875.00. The fee for an additional registrant from the same company is $550.00

* Regarding the third seminar day April 22^nd; no presentations or workshops will be given on this day but please be aware that EUPF can schedule requested one-on-one meetings for your company on this day as well.