Jointly with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco and Japan Morocco Association, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo will organize “Morocco Aerospace Seminar” in Tokyo on Thursday, November 29 2018 at Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel.
The Kingdom of Morocco, with its strategic location in northwest Africa adjacent to European market as well as African, accelerates industrialization anchored by strong leadership on port and free zone development and tax incentives. Manufacturing and financial sectors are rapidly growing and nearly 50 Japanese companies are operating in the country.
According to the government of Morocco, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed between Morocco and Boeing, which consists of structuring a sourcing ecosystem formed by 120 suppliers eventually and an annual export of one billion dollars is targeted. Midparc is a free industrial zone for the aerospace industry, located right next to the main airport in Casablanca, the center of commerce and finance of the country. Bombardier’s parts factory, Eaton and Alcoa are some of the world leading aerospace companies which established production sites in Midparc. Airbus also opened a integrated platform of logistics and paintings in June 2018.
Outline
| Date/Time: | Thursday, November 29 2018, 14:00-15:30 (Registration opens at 13:40) |
| Venue: | Room “Iris C”, Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel (3F) *Next to Tokyo Big Sight where Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2018 is held |
| Organizer: | UNIDO ITPO Tokyo |
| Co-organizers: | Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Japan Japan Morocco Association |
| Supporters: |
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) |
| Language: | English *For presentations in Japanese, English interpretation will be provided upon prior requests. *English will not be interpreted into Japanese. |
| Fee: | Free |
| Registration: | Please register your participation through an e-mail to [email protected] *日本の方は、日本語ページからのご登録をお願いします。 |
Programme (draft)
| 14:00 | Opening Remarks H.E. Mr. Mohammed Rachad Bouhlal (tbc) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Japan |
| 14:05 | Opportunities in Aerospace Industry in Morocco Mr. Ali Seddiki Director of Aerospace Industry Ministry of Industry, Investment, Trade and Digital Economy |
| 14:25 |
Midparc Casablanca Free Zone |
| 14:40 |
Boeing Ecosystem in Morocco |
| 14:55 |
Overview of Business Climate in Morocco |
| 15:10 |
Q & A |
| 15:25 | Closing Remarks Mr. Yuko Yasunaga Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo |
| 15:30 | End |
*Please note programme details are subject to changes.
Contact for inquiries
UNIDO ITPO Tokyo (PIC: Gelegen (Mr.)/Shigematsu (Ms.))
TEL: 03-6433-5520
E-mail: [email protected]
