Midlands - Africa Business Forum

African Business Chamber (AfBC)

Accelerating  Economic, Trade, Investment,  FDI, Tourism and Cultural Relationships to Unlock and Drive Sustainable Growth

Clayton Hotel Birmingham

Join us for the <a href="https://african-chamber.com/midlands-africa-forum" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AfBC Midlands - Africa Business Forum 2022</a> on Thursday 04 August 2022 at 10: 00 - 16:00 GMT in Birmingham during <a href="https://www.birmingham2022.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games</a>Theme: Accelerating Economic, Trade, Investment, FDI, Tourism and Cultural Relationships to Unlock and Drive Sustainable GrowthVenue: Clayton Hotel Birmingham, Albert St, Birmingham B5 5JE, UKJoin our discussion during the Commonwealth Games 2022 to learn from our speakers and connect with like minded businesses, leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs ways to exploit the Games as driver and accelerator to stimulate business, trade, FDI, diaspora and cultural relations, tourism and knowledge transfer between the Midlands and African countries.<h2>THE AGENDA</h2>10:00 - 11:00 REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING11:00 - 13:00 SESSION 1 Welcome and keynote speaker Hon Nathi Mthethwa - Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Government of South AfricaJeremy Lefroy - Board Member, Eastern Africa Association (EEA), Former Member of Parliament for Stafford, trade envoy for #Ethiopia, champion of the Kenya - UK Healthcare Partnership.Discussion Panel <ul><li>The Commonwealth Games 2022 and Beyond, The Legacy, Economic, Trade, Investment and FDIs in the Midlands </li><li>Boosting Investment and Economic Relations between The Midlands and Africa - Cross border Trading Opportunities for Growth and Easy of Doing Business</li></ul>SPEAKERS:Chair: Eugene Nizeyimana – CEO, African Business ChamberDavid Grady - CFO at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising CommitteeOpeyemi​	Abebe - Adviser &amp; Head, Trade Competitiveness Section, Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate, The Commonwealth SecretariatPaul Forrest - Director, West Midlands Economic ForumStephen Cartwright - Head, Trade &amp; Developing Markets, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)Q&amp;A13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH14:00 - 16:00 SESSION 2Keynote speaker Hon John L Mugerwa - Ambassador/Deputy High Commissioner, Uganda High CommissionH.E Manoah Esipisu – Kenyan High Commissioner to the UKDiscussion Panel <ul><li>Doing business in Africa, Diaspora engagement, remittance, African empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovation, knowledge transfer, women and youths in business</li></ul>Agnes Gitau - Managing Partner, GBS AfricaPumela Salela - UK Country Head, Brand South AfricaPapa Kow Bartels - Head, Trade and Investment, Ghana High CommissionDr Thomas Domboka - Head of Business Department and Associate Professor, Birmingham City Business SchoolAbdulrahman Abdi - Founder &amp; Principal, Propel.AfricaJeff Madzingo - CEO, Diaspora InsuranceIsobel Olisa-Ashar - Co-Founder, Diaspora Angel NetworkQ&amp;A15:50 Closing Remark18: 00 - 21:00 NETWORKING RECEPTION Join us for the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/386841151297" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games African Networking Drinks Reception</a> on Thursday 04 August 2022 between 18:00 - 22:00 BST at <a href="https://bantubirmingham.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bantu Restaurant, Birmingham</a>Register to attend to connect with like minded athletes, business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs, learn new markets, business and investment opportunities, gain advice and support to grow your business. Join to connect with other African Commonwealth communities from the #UK #Rwanda, #Kenya, #SouthAfrica #Nigeria #Ghana #Zambia #Tanzania #Uganda #Malawi #Mozambique #Bostwana #Sierraleone #Cameroon #Mauritius #Gambia #Swaziland #Lesotho #Seychelles #Zimbabwe etcJoin to enjoy a taste of authentic African traditional cuisines, exotic dishes and drinks in a friendly and vibrant atmosphere.<h3><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/386841151297" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">REGISTER NOW</a></h3><h2>ABOUT MIDLANDS - AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM</h2>Midlands - Africa Business Forum : a business-led initiative aimed at increasing Midlands’s commercial connectivity and strengthening economic ties, trade relations, FDIs flow, education, cultural and Diaspora linkages with African countries ahead of Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 and beyond. <a href="https://african-chamber.com/midlands-africa-forum" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find more </a>Learn more and sign up for AfBC Membership, visit <a href="https://african-chamber.com/membership" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www. african-chamber.com/membership</a>. <h2>SPONSORSHIP</h2>We have multiple opportunities for companies and businesses to showcase their product and services, enhance brand awareness and connect with new clients/customers. Please contact us at info@african-chamber.com for more.For enquiries, to express interest to become a speaker at our events or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at info@african-chamber.com

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