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.