The ACI Egypt, and the Interarab Cambist Association (ICA) have the pleasure to welcome friends and colleagues to the 34th ICA Congress which will take place  in Egypt, in the resort city of Sharm El Sheikh.  Representing the world's leading economic and financial institutions, over 500 delegates, are expected to attend this year's conference, in a proficient exchange of views working to reinforce professional ties.

Since 1973, when the first meeting was held, ICA congresses have been a key factor in enhancing the understanding of our limitations, rendering a consciousness of our potential to face future challenges. This time around, in an era where organizational success is highly linked to a degree of adaptability in the ever-changing cycle of consumer requirements and needs.  World-class experts from leading economic and financial organizations have been invited to give their insights and views on the most important issues of the future.

In Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt we are welcoming old and new friends to a country that needs no introduction, in light of its contribution to world heritage and history. With that notion in mind, it is noteworthy to mention, the remarkable leap that Egypt has made, towards reform, modernization and development.  The last 30 years have witnessed the government's reform of the highly centralized economy, a step which has in part allowed the Egyptian stock market to boom, Egypt has been a scene of a series of landmark steps to introduce political reforms for promoting democracy and paving the way for a new phase of political work going in line with the economic developments, offering a better future, while preserving our values and heritage.

In that spirit, we offer a warm Egyptian welcome to all,