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World Investment Conference

Attracting investment, talent and innovation to Europe is the core business of the World Investment Conference

2009 theme: "Investing in Global Cities: Opportunities in Adversity"

The first La Baule World Investment Conference was held in 2002, and the event has taken place annually ever since. The success of the first six World Investment Conferences, organized with the support of the European Commission, has won recognition as a forum for high- level debate bringing together more than 1,000 global business leaders, top European officials, academics and experts from around the world.

Experience shows that it is an excellent opportunity to present new input and to design concrete proposals for enhancing European attractiveness and boosting Investment, talent, technology and innovation. Experience shows, too, that the Conference is an ideal marketplace for policymakers and investors seeking opportunities, innovation and partnerships. On this occasion, Ernst & Young announces the results of its annual survey of the attractiveness of Europe and its regions.

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