Pitching Africa in the City
Event Information
Description
PITCHING AFRICA in the city
When
April 23rd, 2013
5:30pm – 9:30pm
Where : Auditorium
CASS Business school
106 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8TZ
FEATURING: Exhibition by businesses with services related to the African market · Showcasing Diaspora services to the City · An exclusive briefing on Leading Lions –a documentary following 4 leading members of the African Diaspora working in the City, London, Africa and elsewhere · Exhibiting CSR achievements in Africa · Drinks receception and networking
Enquiries: email info@apadvocacy.org or call (+44) (0) 1634 5736 19
Registration -
http://pitchingafricainthecity.eventbrite.co.uk
Exhibiting the new opportunities to engage Africa
Tickets
£25 (singles)
£20 (groups 2 or more)
Chair
Henry Bonsu -Director, Colourful Radio
key speakers
Ben Oguntala –CEO, Developed Africa.com
Didier Meledje –President, Alpha Professional Network
Justine Lutterodt –Co-Founder, Africa Women’s Circle
Sylvie Aboa-Bradwell –CEO, African Peoples Advocacy
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:
Bandi Mbubi –TEDxExeter 2012 Speaker
Programme
5.30 – 6.00 Arrival, registration and viewing of exhibitors’ stands
6.00– 6.05 Welcome and introduction of the event by the Chair, Mr Henry Bonsu (Journalist and Director, Colourful Radio)
6.05 – 6.20 Presentation by Mr Didier Meledje (President, Alpha Professional Network)
6.20 – 6.35 Presentation by Mr Ben Oguntala (CEO, DevelopedAfrica.com)
6.35 – 6.50 Presentation by Ms Sylvie Aboa-Bradwell (CEO, African Peoples Advocacy), including a briefing on the Leading Lions documentary
6.50 – 7.05 Presentation by Ms Justine Lutterodt [Co-Founder, Africa Women’s Circle]
7.05 – 7.15 Presentation by Special Guest Speaker Mr Bandi Mbubi –TEDxExeter 2012 Speaker
7.15- 7.50 Questions and Answers
7.50 – 8.20 Brief addresses by the main exhibitors
8.20 – 8.30 Concluding remarks by the event’s organizers and by Mr Henry Bonsu [Chair]
8.30 – 9.30 Viewing of exhibitors’ stands, drinks reception, networking and departure
Event’s Description: The panellists will brief City investors, business people and other attendees about (a) innovative and lucrative ideas for Africa’s development emanating from African Diaspora professionals, (b) practical steps they can take to boost their presence in the African market, and (c) how they can engage with African Diaspora professionals to take advantage of on-going and forthcoming development opportunities in Africa. The target audience has been selected to engage exhibitors with products and services that can address development opportunities in Africa.
