The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to support and direct your attention to the upcoming Africa Rising Seminar: Invest, Trade & Expand, presented by DMCC and AFFRONTA, taking place Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the Almas Tower, JLT, in Dubai, U.A.E. To participate, please consult the information below, as well as special registration rates for U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council members.
Africa’s large economy, especially the sub-Saharan, offers an immense scope for bilateral investment and trade, making it a lucrative and important business destination. With a population of over 1 billion people and a combined GDP of close to US$ 2 trillion; there is no doubt that Africa is a multinational business and lifestyle destination waiting to grow and diversify its economies.
The Africa Rising Seminar: Invest, Trade and Expand, presented by DMCC and AFFRONTA, will bring together leading decision-makers from the local, regional and international arena to address issues that are critical for commercial success in Africa. This includes engaging prominent panellists to advise on key strategic directives related to Africa’s economic outlook, highlighting a range of opportunities that investors can tap into, providing insights into new trends in the Commodities, Trade Finance and Supply Chain sectors, and offering solutions to better understand and manage investment risk.
By attending the seminar, you will:
• Gain insight into the major sectors of opportunity, investments and trading opportunities available in Africa
• Learn more about the current and planned regional projects in Africa and how they will shape the investment and business landscape
• Get advice on how to leverage Dubai’s strategic positioning and role as an international hub for business in and out of Africa
• Learn more about Africa’s Economic and Free Trade Areas and how to benefit in terms of market access and tax benefits
• Find out more about Trade Finance and Supply Chain challenges and solutions between the Middle East and Africa
• Networking breakfast and lunch with government representatives, businessmen and professionals from both U.A.E. and Africa
Location: Almas Conference Centre, Almas Tower, JLT, Dubai.
Timing: Wednesday 15 April, 8:00am – 3:00pm
Registration Fee:
DMCC & U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council Members: $50
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Interesting topics that the speakers will cover include:
• Outlook for Africa: The economy, business environment & market opportunities
• Emerging markets: Kenya as a gateway to East Africa
• Expo 2020: How Africa stands to gain
• Anchoring the continent: trade & investment in South Africa
• Doing business in Africa: DMCC as a platform for business
• Setting up in Africa: Legal, ethics & compliance
• Bridging the gap between Africa and Middle East: Local solutions in Africa
• Doing business and investing in Nigeria successfully: Africa’s largest Market
Speakers:
• HE Kariuki Mugwe – Consul General, Kenya Consulate in Dubai
• HE Consul General, Manabile Shogole – South Africa Consulate in Dubai
• Jane Morley, Regional Editor, Middle East & Africa, The Economist Intelligence Unit
• Prof. Wainana Gituro, Director General, Vision 2030 Secretariat
• Dr Ashraf A. Mahate, Head of Export Market Intelligence, Dubai Export Development Corporation
• Ian Gaitta, Partner – Anjarwalla, Collins & Haidermotta Legal Consultants
• Dr Karanja Thiong’o, Chairman AFFRONTA
• Dr. Anthony Chibo-Christopher, CEO & Chief Consultant – SBSR Consultants
Sectors:
• Public Sector
• Private Sector
• Financial Services
• Commodities – agro based, metals, minerals and oil based commodities
• Infrastructure
• Supply Chain and Logistics
If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please email events@dmcc.ae or info@affronta.com
