With an initial nine contenders, the final four presented their bids in Istanbul and following the counting of votes from the WCF General Council,  Torino’s bid with the theme “community, identity and vision”, narrowly triumphed and shall host the 2015 Congress upon its return to Europe.

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Chamber leaders from New Zealand, to Belgium, Cameroon and Colombia have already taken advantage of the early-bird registrations fee! Don’t miss out - Early-bird prices are available only until 22 December 2012.

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Promote the trade and economic opportunities in your region by booking your pavilion in our exhibition area. Your chamber and its partner organizations and companies can develop new ties with peers from around the world.  Booking a pavilion also comes with the advantage of getting 30 minutes in the workshop area to present or promote your company or country.

Join Tunisia, Dubai and Sydney as well as Jordan and Torino and make the most of this new Congress highlight. 

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The 22 April Congress programme will reignite the global trade debate with renowned economist Jagdish Baghwati and Nobel Laureate Michael Spence in an exchange with CEOs, senior policy makers and chamber executives on how business can help create an effective 21st century rules-based multilateral trading system that generates economic growth and job creation.

For a full list of confirmed speakers for the Congress’ World Trade Agenda Summit please click here.

Check out the Congress website for regular updates to our programme. One of our latest sessions is “G20, can you hear the voice of world business?” where speakers and experts will explain the next three years of the G20, the role of ICC G20 Advisory Group and  how your chamber and its businesses can  get involved.

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ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, is a Diamond sponsor of the 8th World Chambers Congress.

ExxonMobil is working with Qatar Petroleum to help develop the world’s largest non-associated natural gas field, making Qatar the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas. ExxonMobil embraces the Qatar National Vision 2030 and supports human, social, environmental, and economic development through our various partnerships with the State of Qatar and through events such as the World Chambers Congress.

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Milaha is proud to sponsor the 8th World Chambers Congress as it aims to promote the understanding of the economic realities of the world. It is an element of its CSR activities that is expected to remain strong as the company expands its presence in the regional and international realms.
Milaha’s goal is to deliver seamlessly integrated transport and supply chain solutions in sectors that are vital to Qatar’s economy.

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Barwa Bank is Qatar’s fastest growing Shari’ah compliant banking service provider, established in Doha and licensed & regulated by the Qatar Central Bank.
With an authorised capital of QR 6 billion, Barwa Bank provides a full range of Shari’ah compliant banking services including retail, corporate and commercial banking, business banking and private banking, real estate finance, structured finance, investments and asset management.

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Don’t miss the opportunity of a harbor cruise in a stately Arabic dhow once in Doha. Have a tasty dinner onboard, enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Doha City and simply relax under the stars while cruising back across tranquil waters of the Arabian Gulf.

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