East Africa Investment Conference
During this unique event you will discover investment
opportunities in East Africa, hear from senior executives of growing
private companies and financial institutions in the region, and learn
what leading experts have to say about the region's economic outlook,
its market potential and why this is the right time to venture into this
virgin economy.
The investment forum’s mission is to encourage a thriving,
vibrant private sector, paramount to sustainable economic development,
innovation and long lasting prosperity in East Africa. The growth of
Africa's private sector, particularly the crucial Small and Medium
Enterprises (SMEs), faces the primary challenge of linking to and
accessing global financial capital. This forum therefore aims to provide
a platform for government agencies, private companies, and financial
institutions to showcase investment opportunities in East
Africa to a wider global audience.
The regional block called the East African Community (EAC), is made
up of Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, countries covering
701,028 sq. miles that represent a market of 125 Million people and a
combined GDP of US $104.2 billion.
Conference Highlights
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Capital Markets developments in East Africa:
Recent trends & Prospects (Regional stock-market, IPOs, Market
integrations and harmonization, Cross-listing and Cross-trading).
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Corporate and Commercial Banking sector: Regional
expansion and growth of the new financial products (e.g. Islamic
banking, micro-finance, credit guarantee schemes, credit background),
and the current regional macro-economic environment.
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East Africa's Private Equity landscape: risks and
rewards, sovereign ratings, and opportunities in project financing.
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ICT and Business Process Outsourcing: Exposing
American business to East Africa's ICT regulation, Infrastructure
development, Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) and Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO)
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DATE:
Friday, September 19, 2008
TIME:
8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
NYSSA
1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor
(between 45th and 46th Streets), NYC (Directions)
Photo ID required for access to the building.
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REGISTRATION/FEES:
Early Registration by September 6, 2008
Members $195 | Nonmembers $295
Registration September 7 to 17
Members $265 | Nonmembers $365
After September 17, 2008
Register at the door: Additional $50 due (space permitting)
CREDIT:
CE/CPE =4
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Sponsor:
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Agenda
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8.00
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Registration and Breakfast
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8.30
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Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Conference Moderator: Scott Schuster
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8.35
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Highlight Presentation
“East African Capital Markets as the New Investment Frontier
IPOs, Cross-Listing, Harmonization and other Recent Trends”
Nyangaka Ongeri
Managing Director and Head, Financial Institutions Debt Capital
Group
Barclays Capital
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8.45
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Panel Discussion
East Africa Financial Landscape: Why Now is the Time to Jump
In.
William Mpambika Chiume
Founding Partner, EAEconomics & Former Director of
Investment Promotion, Tanzania Investment Center (TIC): “Regional
Investment Climate – Opportunities & Priority Areas,
Incentives and Macro-economic Environment”
Heri Bomani
Managing Director - Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) in Tanzania:
“Reflections on the Banking Sector in the Region – Products,
Growth, Opportunities and Challenges”
Ashley Bendell
Associate Director - African Equities, Exotix USA:
“Equity Trading, Sales and Research of Local and Foreign Listed
African Stocks”
Doug Harvin
Senior Director, Project Finance, Fitch Ratings: “Sovereign Rating
and Bond Issuance in East Africa: Recent Developments, Risks and
Opportunities for International Capital”
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10.15
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Short Networking Break
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10.45
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Highlight Presentation
"NEPAD driven Regional ICT Initiatives & JC Broadband's
Experience"
Dr. Jabulani Dhliwayo
CEO, JC Broadband, Nepad Council, ICT Department Chair
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11.00
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Panel Discussion
Information Communication Technology (ICT): Opportunities and
Regional Advantages in Outsourcing and Service Economy.
Leila Chirayath
CEO and Founder, SamaSource a Market for Change: "Technology
Entrepreneurship and SME Outsourcing sector in East Africa"
Susan Tuttle
Director, Worldwide Innovation Policy, IBM: "Regional
Structures and Policies in place to foster ICT development and
Innovation: IBM’s Role"
Bruce Wrobel, Chairman and CEO, Sithe Global
Brian Herlihy, President of SEACOM
“The Latest Technological Infrastructure Developments in East
Africa: Sithe Global & SEACOM’s Experience as a Foreign Direct
Investor”
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Closing Remarks and Adjournment |
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Angel Africa Networking Event
Braai, South African Wine and Cuisine
329 West 51st Street, NY 10018
(between 8th & 9th Avenues)
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