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The Meeting Point for Internationals

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THE ARK 150 Uranus Street,Bucharest22 NOVEMBER 2016

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Now at its third edition, the Expat Fair is the only event of its kind in Bucharest — the first large-scale meeting point for internationals and services tailored to their needs.

The aim of this event is to offer information and inspiration for expats & internationals living in Bucharest, to welcome and help them Feel at Home in Romania together with our trusted partners, workshops and networking — all under the same roof.

The event answers an increasing need for meet and greet opportunities for the expat community.

Over 450 visitors expected, including representatives of the City Compass network: guest writers, entrepreneurs, diplomatic representatives in Romania, expat group members, expat CEOs and department leaders of the TOP 100 companies with their husbands/wifes and family.

The event is supported and endorsed by several partner embassies, international schools, and chambers of commerce due to its relevance in their communities.

Similar events in other European cities such as Munich, Rotterdam, Zurich, and Copenhagen have attracted over 4,000 visitors.

Event Concept

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THE ONE-STOP SHOP FOR THE INTERNATIONALS LIVING IN BUCHAREST.

FAIR Our partner companies will have stands where they present their services, special offers and get to know face to face their target.

WORKSHOPS Our partners will share their knowledge through a comprehensive range of workshops on topics of interest for expats. Topics include housing, employment, banking, tax, schooling and many more.

NETWORKING Business to business opportunities: over 140 companies from diverse industries attending. Find new potential business opportunities and gain visibility on the expat market!

LAUNCH EVENT Launch of the 9th edition of the “City Compass Romania: Bucharest & Beyond” – the English language yearly print and digital guide enjoyed by tourists, expats and locals since 2008.

Event Concept

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WorkshopsAll internationals who live, work and study in Bucharest, both newly arrived expats and long-standing residents, individuals and families alike, are expected to join the Expat Fair.

POTENTIAL TOPICS PANEL Studying in Romania –

A possibility for Expats and their families? Tax, accounting and Romanian bureaucracy How to choose a school for my child Where to invest in Romania Intensive Expat Career Coaching – for better career results Job Search or Job Orientation. That IS the question To buy or not to buy? Expat housing and real estate investments Culture Shock: Living Your Best Life in Bucharest Building your network in Romania

Make the best out of your business in Romania

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Networking

PARTICIPANTSExpat CEOs, entrepreneurs, expat group members, department leaders of the TOP 100 companies, diplomatic representatives in Romania, representatives of the Chambers of Commerce in Romania, consultants, foreign investors, international schools and guest writers.

Depending on the type of business our visitors represent, the event offers them: networking opportunities generates concrete business results qualified leads business partnerships actual sales.

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City Compass Romania: Bucharest & Beyond Launch PartyThe event will celebrate the launch of the 9th edition of the travel and expat guide City Compass Romania: Bucharest & Beyond and will bring together around 200 guests – readers, expats in Romania, dear clients, collaborators, friends and event partners.

The launch of the City Compass Guide is an excellent occasion to meet, mingle and network in an intercultural environment.

Selection of our clients: EY, PFK Finconta, Hotel Cismigiu, Rilvan Moving, Urban Surfers, Ametras Service, Roedl&Partner, Smart Property, American International School of Bucharest, Crowne Plaza, International School for Primary Education, Autonom Rent-a-car, Inimed Hospital, AGS Movers, OMV Petrom, DSBU, IOANID, Palace Estate, Pörner Romania, US Embassy, AmCham Bucharest, Swedish Embassy, British Embassy, Snagov Club, Classy Romania, Cantacuzino Palace, Bucharest Homes, Euromnistorage, Pivnita Bunicii, Piatra Soimului, Atra Doftana, AVIS Rent-a-car, Balaban Inn, The Harbour, Four Seasons, TMF Group, Red Angus, Old City Pub, The Drunken Lords, Alpin Carpatic Sport, Vantage Properties, 5 Senses, Fox Wines, Grano Italian Fine Food, Ici et La, Indivizual, Just Smile, Grecu&Lawyers, Poem Boem, Rima Lawyers, DB Shenker, Vodafone, Sibus, Ikea Romania, Nordis Properties, Accor Group – Novotel Hotel, Gosselin Mobility, Green Village Resort and others.

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Testimonials — Networking

Thilo BeyerSenior Key Account Manager, ICUNET.AG

Rob BousieDevelopment Manager, LIGHT INTO EUROPE

The Expat Fair was a great opportunity to meet and develop new links with likeminded people. The lively, fresh atmosphere gave the event a real welcoming feel! Thanks!”

The Expat Fair by City Compass is an excellent platform for international business decision-makers in Bucharest. High quality exhibitors and visitors, premium workshop content, and inspiring networking. Thank you very much and looking forward to the next edition!”

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BenefitsFOR COMPANIES/EXHIBITORS FOR VISITORS

Get in touch with a fast growing, financially powerful segment in Romania — the expats

Meet face to face your community and potential customers and partners

Use an invaluable, effective and affordable marketing tool

Increase your brand recognition among the international community in Bucharest

Build solid relationships with customers and partners

Target all your potential customers in one place

Expand their personal and professional network — meet other expats, as well as locals

Join interesting workshops and listen to expert talks on your topics of interest

Gain instant access to resources and services tailored to their needs

Take advantage of exhibitors’ special offers

Discover what Bucharest and Romania have to offer

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Previous Expat Fair Editions in a NutshellA relaxed, casual and informative day for visitors and exhibitors alikeThe first Expat Fair in Romania, organised by the City Compass Group, was held on the 3rd of October 2015 at The Ark and the second edition took place on the 16th of April 2016 at Willbrook Platinum.

HIGHLIGHTS: 60 companies present at each edition, with tailored services for expats and special offers – moving &

relocation, rent a car and international schools, wellness and hospitality 13 workshops and 2 panel discussions – tips and tricks for a smooth integration in Romania 850 participants representing more than 140 companies – expats, internationals living in Bucharest

and Romanians Very open and friendly atmosphere – two days full of information and inspiration for everyone.

Photo credits: Kathrin Weident Photography, Mihai Constantineanu Photography, Alexandra Pașca Photography

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Partners of Previous Editions

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Testimonials

Elena GrecuLawyer & Intellectual Property Counselor, GRECU & LAWYERS

Susan ErikssonHead of School, KING’S OAK BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (formerly InSPE)

We were exhibitors at the first edition of the Expat Fair in Bucharest in October 2015, which was very successful.

The school received lots of interest. We have recently had two new parents join the school because they met us there, and 4 new children became our pupils as a direct result of the fair.

Thank you so much for organising another Expat Fair. We were delighted with the results from the last fair and will certainly be attending the second edition of the fair in April 2016.”

We had the pleasure of working together for Expat Fair, as Grecu&Lawyers provided the legal counseling, so we had an idea of what we should expect. The actual event surpassed our expectations, the people we met, old friends and new ones, bringing smiles and value to our experience.

For us professionally the event was successful as we found new clients that in this short amount of time have become also friends. We believe in being friends with our clients, as working together and being able to provide with the exact desired outcome cannot be made without a certain degree of trust and communication, the foundation of a great relationship.”

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Testimonials

Alina DeacănuSales & Marketing Coordinator, RAMADA HOTEL & SUITES BUCHAREST NORTH

Irina PostoacaManager, NORDIS EXPAT PROPERTIES

The first edition of EXPAT FAIR – fall 2015, was a very pleasant event, organized with absolute professionalism. There was a cheerful and animated atmosphere where we were pleased to meet wonderful people, companies operating in complementary domains to our own and potential partners. We are looking forward to the next edition.”

First of all, I would like to thank the whole team for the effort and the solicitude showed before the event and on the day of the event. Everyone’s enthusiasm was impressive, the attention of the organizers towards the participants was remarkable and of course, the workshops were very interesting. In this way we had the chance to identify and enjoy the different ways in which the event could have been approached.

For me and my colleague Alina Ceamur, as representatives of Ramada Hotel & Suites Bucharest North, it was a great pleasure and a real honor to take part in the second edition of the Expat Fair organized in Bucharest. We were glad to meet wonderful people both representatives from renowned companies and participants and have interesting discussions with them.”

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Testimonials

Consuela DezsoCertified Coach, Business Consultant, and Speaker

Cătălina GărdescuManager of Admissions & External Relations, AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUCHAREST

The City Compass team is young, enthusiastic and true partners. I have known and worked with them for a while and I believe they are wonderful ambassadors for Romania to the growing expat community in our country.”

City Compass is a group of beautiful, friendly and passionate people who put their heart and soul into what they do. Their enthusiasm and ‘work well done’ attitude showed in the Expat Fair, and I really enjoyed interacting with all of them and collaborating with them for this event.”

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Feel at Home in RomaniaFeeling at home happens when you have insightful information that facilitates your daily life in a new location.

The founding members of City Compass started off as expats in Bucharest themselves and have been serving this community since 2007. The City Compass team has an international background or involvement and an interest in supporting expats and their families, and help them out by using their personal and professional experience.

In the past nine years, the City Compass Group has been providing premium English content: online & print, customized city tours and team buildings, brunches & live cooking classes in extraordinary locations and intercultural consulting services.

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About the City Compass GroupThe market leader for expat services delivery in Bucharest

City Compass Romania: Bucharest & Beyond The yearly feel-at-home guide to Romania, enjoyed by tourists, expats and locals! Now at its 8th edition, in print and e-book.

Inspiration for life in Romania Discover events, people, places and business directory in this practical online guide. Also available in iOS and Android app versions: City Compass Romania.

Romania-Insider.com Romania’s most read daily news and features website in English, now 6 years old.

Business intelligence The main news, selected and synthesized in English by our team of senior journalists. Sent daily and weekly.

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About the City Compass GroupThe market leader for expat services delivery in Bucharest

Feel at Home Club Join the largest expat community in Romania! Trusted Feel-at-Home Partners offer discounts for services, products and events exclusively for our club members.

City Compass Premium Customized, exclusive information in English about Romania, for companies’ visiting clients or expat colleagues. Personalized & branded log-in, and unlimited downloads of our e-books.

City Compass Tours & Events We offer guided tours, corporate events & services, exclusive team buildings, executive retreats & travel tips.

City Compass Intercultural Consulting We offer an integrated training concept combining Romania – specific intercultural business and cultural insights with an emphasis on facilitating the interactions and operations of your employees.

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Thank you FOR CONSIDERING BECOMING OUR EXHIBITOR OR SPONSOR AT THE ONLY EXPAT FAIR IN BUCHAREST!

Irina ChirileasaMEDIA PROJECTS COORDINATOR

+40 766 490 817irina.chirileasa@citycompass.ro

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Volker MoserPARTNER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SALES

+40 720 864 657volker.moser@citycompass.ro volker.moser@romania-insider.com

Oana PascuBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

+40 744 33 64 64oana.pascu@citycompass.ro

Corina ChirileasaMANAGING PARTNER

+40 799 840 022 corina@romania-insider.com