Unlocking Africa's Protocol Industry Conference

The Webinar '' Unlocking Africa's Protocol Sector is focused on unveiling the opportunities in Africa through Protocol and Diplomacy and how we can embrace the art of Protocol and Diplomacy as a change factor in promoting global best practices in a diverse economy. The webinar will also empower protocol and diplomatic communities in this transformational series of the applications of Protocol and diplomacy and how this can influence their capacity and functions.

Host and Moderator - Patricia Kenneth-Divine, Director, International Centre for Protocol and Diplomacy (ICPD), President, Global Protocol and Diplomatic Network , Ambassador World Protocol Matters- Overview, prospects and opportunities in Africa's Protocol Industry

Co-host- Nikolleta Hosso , Founder & CEO/World Protocol Magazine Founding Member/World Protocol Organisation, PhD Candidate/Sport Diplomacy & Protocol/ Ambassador World Protocol Matters

Co-host- LaDonna Myers, CEO Myers and Associates LLC- Ambassador, World Protocol Matters

UNLOCKING AFRICA PROTOCOL INDUSTRY CONFERENCE Programme

ALL TIMES REFLECTED IN GMT +1 TIME ZONE

SESSION ONE: Thursday 30th June, 2022

13:45pm-14:00 pm Networking, Logging into forum

14:00pm-14:10pm Opening remarks/Commercials

Keynote Addresses: Hon. Patricia Kenneth-Divine, Nikoletta Hosso, LaDonna L. Myers

Host and Moderator - Patricia Kenneth-Divine, Director, International Centre for Protocol and Diplomacy (ICPD), President, Global Protocol and Diplomatic Network , Ambassador World Protocol Matters- Overview, prospects and opportunities in Africa's Protocol Industry

14:10- 14: 35• Ambassador Akin Oyateru, Former Nigeria High Commissioner to Kenya, chairman Board of Trustees, Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria Topic: Weaving Cultural Diversity into a beautiful Tapestry that enhances Protocol (The Africa case), Q/A

14: 35 – 15:00 • Ambassador Dr. Namira Negm , Director of the African Migration Observatory , African Union – Topic: The Impact of Protocol Procedures on Diplomatic Negotiations, Q/A

15:00 – 15 :25pm •David Luke -Professor in Practice and Strategic Director , London School of Economics (UK) , Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa - Topic: The African Continental Free Trade Agreement opportunities for International Business and the Protocol Industry, Q/A

15:25 – 15:50• Monique Swart , Founder at African Business Travel Association (ABTA) – South Africa Topic: Travel Industry Current Trends and impact on Diplomacy and Protocol, Q/A

15:50- 16:15: Dr. Chidi Maduka, Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) & Management/Training Consultant, CEO of Favour Chidex Consult. Ltd Topic: Enhancing professionalism of the Africa's Protocol Industry

16:15 – 16:35 • Dr Hon Arvin Boolell- Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration & International Trade, Mauritius Topic: Cross border initiatives on the African Continent Q/A

16:35 - Closing remarks

SECTION 2:

17:15pm-17:30pm Networking, Logging into forum

17:30pm-17:45pm Opening remarks/Commercials

Keynote Addresses: Hon. Patricia Kenneth-Divine, Nikoletta Hosso, LaDonna L. Myers

Host and Moderator - Patricia Kenneth-Divine, Director, International Centre for Protocol and Diplomacy (ICPD), President, Global Protocol and Diplomatic Network , Ambassador World Protocol Matters- Overview, prospects and opportunities in Africa's Protocol Industry

17:45 – 18:05 • Christopher Isike, PhD , Professor of African Politics and International Relations , Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria , Director, African Centre for the Study of the United States , President, African Association of Political Science (AAPS) Topic: Africa's Soft Power values, resources and impact, Q/A

18:05 – 18 25• Em Bartels - CEO GPA Awards International , Excell Consulting GH , African Representative , International Centre for Protocol & Diplomacy Topic: The Digital Transformation Agenda, Implications for Africa Protocol Industry.

18:25 – 18:45• Amb Soulaiman Daramy, Former High Commissioner/Ambassador to The Gambia/Guinea Bissau: Topic: No Protocol is observed by the phrase 'All Protocol is observed' a piece on Protocol correctness in Africa. Q/A

18:45 – 19:05• Eric Muhia, Co-editor & Author of VIP Special Edition and specialized writer for the Magazine Global Mindset Topic: The Impact of China on African Health Diplomacy, Q/A

19:05 – 19:25 • Rashed Daher, Ph.D, Director, Contemporay Arab World Centre at Eotvos Lorand University, Assistant Professor, Eotvos Lorand University, Language Instructor, Central European University, Budapest-Vienna, Arabic English -Hungarian Interpreter Topic: Comparing Arab Africa Protocol and Diplomacy in Egypt and Morocco

19:25 – 19:45 :Kola Olutimehin BSc FCCA - Transformation Coach/Consultant/Trainer, Serial Author, Speaker, Dream-Driver, Entrepreneur Makeway Global, UK - Topic: The power of corporate social responsibility in accelerating opportunities in Africa's Protocol Industry.Q/A

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Closing Remarks -20:00pm