Knowledge Exchange International Centre

KEI Centre's experience and expertise provide a suitable platform for companies and organizations interested in expanding markets and developing cooperation with Russian and East European companies.

Since 1993 KEI Centre has been developing, organizing, coordinating and conducting international business visits, missions, conferences, seminars, professional development programs, and other events and projects.

Organization and Promotion of Major Canada-Russia Events

One of the KEI Centre’s most important activities is organizing and facilitating participation in major Canadian-Russian conferences and exhibitions devoted to Canadian-Russian cooperation, such as the conference “ How to do business in Russia” (Canada, 1999).

The President of KEI Centre Dr. Olga Belkina was a keynote speaker at the Conference “Equal Rights and Opportunities: A Gender Approach” and its associated Business Symposium under the auspices of the Women and Labour Market Reform in Russia project (Russia, 2002). This event was held under the auspices of the Team Canada mission to Russia. A joint Russia/Canada Business Panel was held and commercial links were established between women entrepreneurs in Russia and Canada as a result of the event.

KEI Centre participated in promoting and attracting Canadian businessmen and scientists for the Canadian-Russian Forum “Trade and Economic Cooperation of Russia and Canada: realities and outlooks” and the Exhibition of Russian Manufactures organized by the Government of the Russian Federation (Canada, 2004).

An important service provided by KEI Centre is promotion of Canadian government’s programs for the Russian-speaking communities. For example, KEI Centre assisted the Ontario Ministry of Environment with promotion of the Ontario’s Drive Clean program within the Russian community in Canada.

Organization of Business Programs, Visits, Seminars, Missions

Since 1993 KEI Centre has organized numerous Canadian and North American - Russian business programs for different industries.

The industries involved in cooperation form a very broad spectrum. Each program reflects industrial aspects and specific intentions of each group and provides maximum consideration of interests of the participants.
This approach allows Russian companies to get acquainted with Canadian and North American achievements and allows Canadian and North American companies participating in the programs to meet their Russian counterparts, to introduce their companies, to promote business, products, services, to find potential partners and customers.

KEI Centre has wide experience in organizing events in high technologies including telecommunications, information technologies, electronics, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and other areas.

Taking into consideration that there are many leading companies in these fields in Canada, KEI Centre has organized numerous events for introducing Canadian and Russian companies to each other and exchanging experience and expertise.

Canada and Russia have many similarities in climate, geography and population density. It leads to mutual interests in many industries and areas: municipal issues, construction of buildings, houses, highways, roads, bridges, transportation, sewage disposal, gas and electricity supply, smart cities, sustainable development, energy and environment and other subjects and industries. It especially concerns the industries developing in the cold climate. KEI Centre meets the demand and pays especial attention to organizing events in the areas of mutual interests.

One of the most important activities of KEI Centre is bringing Russian delegations and missions to Canadian, North and South American conferences, trade shows and exhibitions. But our programs are not limited to just attending events; we contact various interested companies and organizations for hosting delegations and arranging meetings.

With assistance of KEI Centre numerous executives and experts from Russian governments and companies attended numerous events in North America including:
- CBTA Conference and Exhibition 1997;
- Construct Canada 1997;
- Telecom 1998;
- Canadian Food and Beverage Exhibition 1999;
- Conference "How to do business in Russia" 1999;
- Americas Telecom 2000;
- Communications 2001;
- Call Center & CRM Solutions 2003;
- Call Center & CRM Solutions 2004;
- WCOG-2005 and others.

KEI Centre can develop programs and organize delegations, business missions to Russia, presentations, round tables, forums, seminars or conferences in Russia, attending or participating in Russian conferences and exhibitions, visits to leading Russian companies. Our company takes care of planning, preparation, and coordination of the visit and business programs, entrance visas, air tickets, hotel reservations, transportation, meals, interpreters and guides, etc.

Events organized by KEI Centre help to establish contacts between Canadian and Russian executives and experts and have led to several joint projects and purchases of equipment from Canadian manufacturers.

Organization of Professional Development Programs

Organizing professional development programs is another important area of KEI Centre’s services. Mostly, professional development programs and training are conducted in Canada for Russian and East European leaders. The results of these programs are new knowledge, expertise exchange, technology transfer and enhanced familiarity with business practices and policies. North American and Canadian companies also benefit from these programs as they help to promote their achievements, technologies, products and find potential partners and customers.

For example, KEI Centre have conducted a series of programs with Canada Post for executives and leading specialists of the Russian postal industry, whose purposes were restructuring and modernizing the postal industry in Russia.

KEI Centre has conducted a number of programs in cooperation with Canadian educational institutions and organizations, including the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Seneca College, Geotrain and others. The most popular topics of professional development are:

New ideas and methods of management
Modern approach to logistics. Supply chain management
Modern methods of financial management and international accounting standards
Putting new product into the market: marketing planning and attracting investors
Strategic management and international competition
Management of joint ventures
E-Commerce and others.

KEI Centre also organizes short-term training, student programs and helps students coming to study with enrolling and adapting in Canada.

Consulting Services and Projects

Another type of KEI-Centre’s services is consulting. The main purpose of consulting services is solving complex problems in management of Russian companies using the latest achievements of business management science and Western experience and expertise. The areas of expertise include finding "optimal" solutions in:

Manufacturing industries (production, purchases, supplies, distribution)

Service industries (location, quality and period of services, schedules, etc.)

Municipal management (organization of municipal transportation systems, emergency systems etc.)

Post and transportation (location of centres, schedules etc.)

Airlines, hotels (revenue management)

For each consulting project KEI Centre organizes a special team by inviting high-level consultants and experts. Our advantages in organizing and performing consulting projects is knowledge and understanding situations and conditions in Russia and also Western approaches for management systems.

Entering the Russian and East European market

KEI Centre can assist with entering Russian and East European markets. We have access to in-country associates in Russia, which have the skills to get your product to the Russian market using the quickest and most cost-effective route.

Services include:
- Establishing contacts and finding partners;
- Market research;
- Representation in Russia;
- Assistance with promotion, advertisement, trade projects;
- Certification of equipment.

KEI-Center's experience in promotion of business and trade projects, establishing contacts, organizing knowledge and expertise exchange, seminars and visits indicates that the company will be useful for those, who are interested in Canadian and Russian markets.

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Organization and Promotion of Major Canada-Russia Events Organization of Business Programs, Visits, Seminars, Missions Organization of Professional Development Programs Consulting Services and Projects Entering the Russian and East European market	KEI Centre's experience and expertise provide a suitable platform for companies and organizations interested in expanding markets and developing cooperation with Russian and East European companies. Since 1993 KEI Centre has been developing, organizing, coordinating and conducting international business visits, missions, conferences, seminars, professional development programs, and other events and projects. Organization and Promotion of Major Canada-Russia Events One of the KEI Centre’s most important activities is organizing and facilitating participation in major Canadian-Russian conferences and exhibitions devoted to Canadian-Russian cooperation, such as the conference “ How to do business in Russia” (Canada, 1999). The President of KEI Centre Dr. Olga Belkina was a keynote speaker at the Conference “Equal Rights and Opportunities: A Gender Approach” and its associated Business Symposium under the auspices of the Women and Labour Market Reform in Russia project (Russia, 2002). This event was held under the auspices of the Team Canada mission to Russia. A joint Russia/Canada Business Panel was held and commercial links were established between women entrepreneurs in Russia and Canada as a result of the event. KEI Centre participated in promoting and attracting Canadian businessmen and scientists for the Canadian-Russian Forum “Trade and Economic Cooperation of Russia and Canada: realities and outlooks” and the Exhibition of Russian Manufactures organized by the Government of the Russian Federation (Canada, 2004). An important service provided by KEI Centre is promotion of Canadian government’s programs for the Russian-speaking communities. For example, KEI Centre assisted the Ontario Ministry of Environment with promotion of the Ontario’s Drive Clean program within the Russian community in Canada. back to top Organization of Business Programs, Visits, Seminars, Missions Since 1993 KEI Centre has organized numerous Canadian and North American - Russian business programs for different industries. The industries involved in cooperation form a very broad spectrum. Each program reflects industrial aspects and specific intentions of each group and provides maximum consideration of interests of the participants. This approach allows Russian companies to get acquainted with Canadian and North American achievements and allows Canadian and North American companies participating in the programs to meet their Russian counterparts, to introduce their companies, to promote business, products, services, to find potential partners and customers. KEI Centre has wide experience in organizing events in high technologies including telecommunications, information technologies, electronics, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and other areas. Taking into consideration that there are many leading companies in these fields in Canada, KEI Centre has organized numerous events for introducing Canadian and Russian companies to each other and exchanging experience and expertise. Canada and Russia have many similarities in climate, geography and population density. It leads to mutual interests in many industries and areas: municipal issues, construction of buildings, houses, highways, roads, bridges, transportation, sewage disposal, gas and electricity supply, smart cities, sustainable development, energy and environment and other subjects and industries. It especially concerns the industries developing in the cold climate. KEI Centre meets the demand and pays especial attention to organizing events in the areas of mutual interests. One of the most important activities of KEI Centre is bringing Russian delegations and missions to Canadian, North and South American conferences, trade shows and exhibitions. But our programs are not limited to just attending events; we contact various interested companies and organizations for hosting delegations and arranging meetings. With assistance of KEI Centre numerous executives and experts from Russian governments and companies attended numerous events in North America including: - CBTA Conference and Exhibition 1997; - Construct Canada 1997; - Telecom 1998; - Canadian Food and Beverage Exhibition 1999; - Conference "How to do business in Russia" 1999; - Americas Telecom 2000; - Communications 2001; - Call Center & CRM Solutions 2003; - Call Center & CRM Solutions 2004; - WCOG-2005 and others. KEI Centre can develop programs and organize delegations, business missions to Russia, presentations, round tables, forums, seminars or conferences in Russia, attending or participating in Russian conferences and exhibitions, visits to leading Russian companies. Our company takes care of planning, preparation, and coordination of the visit and business programs, entrance visas, air tickets, hotel reservations, transportation, meals, interpreters and guides, etc. Events organized by KEI Centre help to establish contacts between Canadian and Russian executives and experts and have led to several joint projects and purchases of equipment from Canadian manufacturers. back to top Organization of Professional Development Programs Organizing professional development programs is another important area of KEI Centre’s services. Mostly, professional development programs and training are conducted in Canada for Russian and East European leaders. The results of these programs are new knowledge, expertise exchange, technology transfer and enhanced familiarity with business practices and policies. North American and Canadian companies also benefit from these programs as they help to promote their achievements, technologies, products and find potential partners and customers. For example, KEI Centre have conducted a series of programs with Canada Post for executives and leading specialists of the Russian postal industry, whose purposes were restructuring and modernizing the postal industry in Russia. KEI Centre has conducted a number of programs in cooperation with Canadian educational institutions and organizations, including the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Seneca College, Geotrain and others. The most popular topics of professional development are: New ideas and methods of management Modern approach to logistics. Supply chain management Modern methods of financial management and international accounting standards Putting new product into the market: marketing planning and attracting investors Strategic management and international competition Management of joint ventures E-Commerce and others. KEI Centre also organizes short-term training, student programs and helps students coming to study with enrolling and adapting in Canada. back to top Consulting Services and Projects Another type of KEI-Centre’s services is consulting. The main purpose of consulting services is solving complex problems in management of Russian companies using the latest achievements of business management science and Western experience and expertise. The areas of expertise include finding "optimal" solutions in: Manufacturing industries (production, purchases, supplies, distribution) Service industries (location, quality and period of services, schedules, etc.) Municipal management (organization of municipal transportation systems, emergency systems etc.) Post and transportation (location of centres, schedules etc.) Airlines, hotels (revenue management) For each consulting project KEI Centre organizes a special team by inviting high-level consultants and experts. Our advantages in organizing and performing consulting projects is knowledge and understanding situations and conditions in Russia and also Western approaches for management systems. back to top Entering the Russian and East European market KEI Centre can assist with entering Russian and East European markets. We have access to in-country associates in Russia, which have the skills to get your product to the Russian market using the quickest and most cost-effective route. Services include: - Establishing contacts and finding partners; - Market research; - Representation in Russia; - Assistance with promotion, advertisement, trade projects; - Certification of equipment. KEI-Center's experience in promotion of business and trade projects, establishing contacts, organizing knowledge and expertise exchange, seminars and visits indicates that the company will be useful for those, who are interested in Canadian and Russian markets. Contact us

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