TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018 |7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
6:00 AM: Security Check
The World Trade Center Washington D.C – Ronald Reagan Building is a government secure building, and all ATIGS participants will be required to go through security screening prior to entering.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Registration / Continental Breakfast & Networking
Join us for breakfast and coffee to kick off the event.
Track N: Introductory Remarks
Housekeeping Note by Conference Host
Henry Bonsu, Broadcaster and Conference Host – London, United Kingdom
Conference Co-Host:
Bofta YimAM, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist &AMp; Media Personality – United States
Organizer’s Opening Remarks –ATIGS Organizing Committee Member
Fernando Dolbeth Assunção, Managing Director, First African Investment Holding – Angola
– Opening Keynote Sessions
Opening Ministerial Statement –Keynote
Hon Dr Okechukwu EnelAMah, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry,Trade and Investment
Opening Governor Statement –Keynote
H.E.M. Ali Bunow Korane, Governor of Garissa, Republic of – Kenya
– Deep-Dive
Trade &AMp; Export Finance –Opening Plenary Panel Session
Dr. Vernon Darko, President, EQUIPXP, LC – Houston, Texas
Simon Glossop, CEO, CAMSCORP – London
Matthew Bock, Esq. LCB, Partner, Middleton &AMp; Shrull, LLC – Boston, USA
Moderator: Dylan Piatti, Snr Chief of Staf, Consumer &AMp; Industrial Products Industry – Deloitte Africa
Trade and Investment for Shared Prosperity –Keynote
Dr. Ricardo Daniel Veigas de Abreu,Secretary of Economic Affairs of the President of Republic of – Angola
Our Continent, Our Legacy:
Contributing Meaningfully Toward Africa’s DeveloPMent Agenda –Keynote
Thione Niang,Cofounder, Akon Lighting Africa, and President of Give1 Projects – Senegal/United States
Deal Time: Coffee and Networking Break–AMphitheater Foyer
Exhibition Viewing: Atrium + Atrium Ballroom – Exhibition Halls
Recharge with a cup of coffee between sessions
Thione Niang Book SigningRoom: Atrium Ballroom Foyer
Track O: Doing Business in Africa
Expanding into African Markets–Panel Session
Room: AMphitheater
– Understanding Africa’s business system, and mitigating country risks, rules, regulations, and resources.
– Preparing for, and managing, sustainable growth: Exploring Africa’s soft landings.
Aderonke Alex-Adedipe,Project Finance, Foreign Investment, Business, Corporate and Commercial Lawyer – Nigeria
Ms Lerato Mataboge,Deputy Director General, Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA) at the Department of Trade and Industry – South Africa
Jared Kotler,Head of Political Risk Trade Credit, Validus Holdings – New York, USA
Berthran Ugeh,Managing Director, Tendy Group – Nigeria
Moderator: Sonia Galat,Co-Founder, Africa Business Venture – United Kingdom
Doing Business in Africa and Closing Your First African Deal –Panel Session
Room:Hemisphere B
Eric-Michel Sossou-Gloh,Senior Consultant and Strategic Partner, Cedar Street Capital, LLC – Washington, USA
Emem Rita Usanga,Founder &AMp; CEO, Bnkability – United Kingdom
Moderator:Bofta YimAM,Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & Media Personality – United States
Track P: The Money: Investing in Africa
Impact Investment in Africa–Panel Session
Room: Hemisphere B
Pape SAMb,Global Vice President & Executive Director for Africa, Ashoka – USA
Dr. SAMir Benmakhlouf,Founder & CEO, London Academy Casablanca – United Arab Emirates
Eric Osiakwan,Managing Partner of Chanzo Capital – Ghana
Laurie Lane-Zucker,Founder & CEO, Impact Entrepreneur, LLC – Massachusetts, USA
Investing in Africa –Panel Session
Room: Atrium Ballroom
– Mapping data to support strategic investment planning, etc.
– Opportunities, return on foreign investment in Africa, and cross border partnerships.
– Recent develoPMents and trends in investment policy and trade laws.
Mr. Matthew Downing,Chairman &AMp; CEO, Ethium Group – Australia
Dr. Chris Kpodar,Chairman, &AMp; CEO, Solomon Investments – Ghana
Andrew Darfoor,CMA, MBA,Group CEO, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings – South Africa
Kenneth Allen,Founder and Managing Director, Azurest Partners – USA
Mr Umana Okon Umana,MD and CEO, Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) – Nigeria
Moderator:Debbie Peters,Founder, Debbie Peters Consultant, and Fund Manager, African Management Services Company – Zimbabwe
East Africa Digital Health Roadmap Initiative
A private sector engagement forum to promote East Africa digital health initiative as the new approach for shaping the future of healthcare in Africa
Room: Polaris
Hosted as Part of ATIGS 2018 by East African Health Research Commission (EAHRC)
Session Description
Introduce this ground-breaking, region-wide digital health initiative to the private sector,
Solicit inputs and perspectives on compelling private-sector engagement models, and
Identify opportunities for potential private-sector partnerships.
Agenda
Welcome Coffee and Networking
Opening Session
Opening remarks:
Zuberi Muvunyi,EAHRC Commissioner and DG of Clinical Services, Ministry of Health Rwanda
Opening remarks:
Cheryl L. Anderson,Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator, Africa Bureau – USAID
Digital Reach Initiative presentation:
Prof Gibson Kibiki,Executive Secretary – East African Health Research Commission (EAHRC
Private Sector engagement overview:
Brooke Partridge,CEO, Vital Wave
Panel and Discussion on Private Sector Models
Moderator: Olasupo Oyedepo,Director, the African Alliance of Digital Health Networks
Panelists:
Magnus Conteh,Director Community Health Academy, Last Mile Health
Angela Baker,Director, Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Impact– Qualcomm
Peter Arimi,Senior Regional Health Specialist, USAID Kenya and East Africa Mission
Q &AMp; A,
Working Session
Identification of specific models of engagement, potential private sector companies, and exAMples.
Lunch and Networking
Bi-lateral Meetings
Africa Tech Summit Washington Forum
Africa Tech Summit Washington D.C. will provide insight on the African tech opportunity for corporates, investors and entrepreneurs. Learn from expert speakers and investors with passion, knowledge and experience from across Africa who will share key insights, opportunities and trends from the African tech ecosystem.
Hosted by Andrew Fassnidge
Founder of Africa Tech Summit Kigali and London
Room: Hemisphere A
AGENDA
Opening remarks –Andrew Fassnidge – Africa Tech Summit
Africa is at the forefront of the 4th Industrial Revolution –AMadou Daffe – Gebeya
Corporates &AMp; Startups: Partnerships of Possibility –Saidah Nash Carter – Thomson Reuters
Blockchain Technology Empowering African Trade &AMp; Economic DeveloPMent –Sinclair Skinner – Bitmari
Yegomoto – Moving people, enabling business –Karan Singh – Yegomoto
Remittance as Impact Leveraging the diaspora to fund Africa’s digital transformation –Ibrahima Soumano – Senditoo
Panel Discussion: The African Tech Opportunity –Hype vs Reality
Closing Remarks
Networking Lunch –AMphitheater Foyer
During lunch, come by the exhibition hall to network and see what’s happening!
Atrium – Exhibition Hall One
Atrium Ballroom – Exhibition Hall Two
B2B and B2G
Also Check out the Parallel Sessions Over Lunch (Multiple Rooms)
Multiple Rooms | Parallel Sessions Over Lunch
Overview of the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) – Presentation
Room: Continental B
-Progress update, success stories and causes for optimism as well as views and thoughts on areas of priority.
Mena Hassan, PhD, Trade Policy Analyst/Trade Facilitation Expert – World Trade Organization
Role of NGOs in Sustainable Economic DeveloPMent in Africa – Presentation
Room: Continental C
Joyce Rogers Halliday, Founder/Executive Director, International Association of African – NGOs – USA
Tourism as a source of Economic DeveloPMent — Focus on China – Presentation
Room: Continental A
Anna Klapper, Senior Director, Global Market DeveloPMent – United States
Getting Your Business Ready for AGOA – Presentation
Room: Meridian C
– This workshop is for African-based businesses who desire to export to the US.
– Why AGOA Is Important to the Growth of Your Business: Identify Your Marketable Products for US, Assess Your Business for Capacity for Exporting, and Determine the Strategy for Market Entry.
Sable Badaki, Global Business AMbassador, SheWorks – United States
Exim Bank Trade and Export Credit Financing – Presentation
Room: Hemisphere A
– Banks liabilities and the role of the Export Credit Insurance companies.
Prosper H. Sugewe, President & CEO, HPS International Consulting Plc – London, UK
Resources and Data for Businesses and DeveloPMent Projects
Room: Continental B
– Designed for investors, with a specific focus on early-stage and startup companies in Africa.
Phathisani Khumalo, Founder & Director, Selbourne Research – United Kingdom
Leveraging Your Personality When Negotiating Win/Win Business Agreements – Presentation
Room: Hemisphere A
Joel A. Freeman, Ph.D, CEO/Chief Mischief Maker, The Freeman Institute – United States
Private Equity Investment in Africa
Room: AMphitheater
– Opportunities and/or sectors that are available
– Improvements to attract more PE transactions (governance or legislation) for leveling the PE field with western countries.
Franklin Olakunle AMoo, Partner, Baylis Emerging Markets – Nigeria
Tanya van Lill, CEO, South African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association – South Africa
Yrenilsa Lopez, Investment Officer, Women’s World Banking Asset Management – New York
Moderator: Isabelle Diop, Senior Research Analyst, EMPEA – Washington, D.C
Financial Intelligence: Building Enterprises from Africa – Presentation
Room: Continental A
Douglas Eze, CEO, Largo Financial Services – United States
Promoting Access to Finance in Conflict-Affected Markets: Shuraako’s Success in Somalia – Presentation
Room: Meridian C
Hillary Kellogg-Shuraako, Investment Management Officer, Shuraako – Colorado
US-Africa Business Forum
A Business to Business forum to reach new markets, forge new connections and to secure new partners.
Hosted as Part of ATIGS 2018 by GAA Events Africa
AGOA: The U.S.-Africa Trade ProgrAM: Taking Full Advantage –Panel Session
Room: Hemisphere A
– What are the opportunities for U.S. businesses in Africa?
– Utilizing African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to support manufacturers expanding in the United States
– Doing Business in U.S. (African companies seeking ways to expand operations in the United States)
Philomena Desmond, Executive Director, Horizon Africa – Virginia, United States
Mr. Rudyard Ceres, Founding Partner, Ceres Law PC – New York, United States
Dr. Bill Releford, Founder, Global Integrated DeveloPMent Group (GIDG) – California, United States
Emmanuel Arowolo, Attorney, Foster LLP – Houston, Texas
Fred Oladeinde, President, The Foundation for Democracy in Africa – Washington, D.C – USA
Moderator:Nneka Achapu, Executive Director & CEO, U.S. Bilateral African ChAMber of Commerce – USA
Africa and the United States: A defining relationship of the 21st century –Panel Session
Room: Hemisphere B
“Today, the question of why Africa matters is not up for debate. However, the question that does remain – for US business leaders and investors is – how to navigate the opportunity set.”
– USA – Africa Partnership (Promoting commerce and investment in the African market)
– Mutual understanding and equitable collaboration between Africa and the United States.
– Policy: Trade and Investment policies under the Trump Administration
Liz Grossman, Founder and Managing Director, Baobab Consulting – New York, USA
Jordan Garcia, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Guinea Conakry for the – State of California, USA
Ms. Angelique Brunner, Founder & President, EB5 Capital – Washington, DC, United States
Gene Detroyer, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Global Commerce Education – New York City, USA
Moderator:Ms.Jeannine B. Scott, Principal, AMerica to Africa Consulting (A2A), LLC – Washington, DC, USA
UAE-Africa Business Forum
High-level business conversations for UAE-Africa business relations, deal making, and collaboration on major business projects.
Hosted as Part of ATIGS 2018, by GAA Events Middle East
Middle East – Africa Partnership –Panel Session
Room: AMphitheater
– Enhancing Africa and UAE Business and Investment DynAMics
Dr. Munir Ahmad Ch, President, Aspire World Investments LLC – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Naved Hasan, Founder & CEO, Africa Business Pages – United Arab Emirates
Dr. Tariq A. NizAMi, Founder & CEO, Clubs Network Worldwide – United Arab Emirates
Peter Dalkeith Scott, Chairman, PDSIGROUP – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ida Beerhalter, Co-head of IOME FAMily Office – Saudi Arabia
Africa-China Economic Forum
Economic dialogue to promote job creating investments and business transactions between Africa and China.
Hosted as Part of ATIGS 2018, by GAA Asia Exhibitions
China – Africa Partnership –Panel Session
Room: Continental C
– The future of China & Africa business
– Job creating investments and business transactions between Africa and China.
Adebola Omololu, CEO, Afriscaper – China
Michael Orimobi, Global Chairman, Tokunbo Orimobi Legal Group – UNigeria
Hiroyuki Itoh, President and CEO, Onebloom Corporation (Japan), and Strategic International Partner, Central Park Bees Ltd – Tanzania
EU-Africa International Business Congress
Interactive conversations on the EU-Africa business relations for potential growth and develoPMent.
Hosted as Part of ATIGS 2018, GAA Events Europe
EU-Africa Partnership –Panel Session
Room: Hemisphere B
– What Opportunities exist for EU Businesses?
– How African businesses can expand into EU: A Win-Win for Africa
Pablo Martín Carbajal, Deputy head for African Affairs, and CEO of Proexca, Government of the – Canary Islands
Pius Muchiri, Managing Director & CEO, Nabo Capital Limited – Kenya
Rita Isiba, Founding Director, Aphropean Partners – Austria
Richard Unwin, Executive Chairman, Mainstrategy – United Kingdom
M’HAMed CHERIF, General Manager, Invest in Africa Now – Belgium
Eng. Paulo J. Marques Morgado MBA,MPhill, CEO, MorGroup – The Netherlands
Moderator: Uzo Madu, Founder, Whats in it for Africa – Belgium
Parallel Special Sessions
Asia-Africa Business – Special Address
Room: Polaris BC
Prof. Dr. GD Singh, Founder & President, Asian African ChAMber of Commerce & Industry
and World Peace & Diplomacy Organization – India
Latin AMerica and Africa Business – Special Address
Room: Hemisphere B
Adalberto Netto, CEO, APD Invest Paraná – Brazil
Peace & DeveloPMent in Africa – Special Address
Room: Continental B
Siyabulela Mandela, grandson of the iconic South African leader , Nelson Mandela – South Africa
Women’s Economic Empowerment – Special Address
Room: AMphitheater
Almas Jiwani, President , Emeritus United Nations Women Canada – Canada
Rise of Automation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Emerging Markets – Special Address
Room: AMphitheater
Brigette Hyacinth, Best-Selling Author and Leadership Expert – Trinidad and Tobago
Message from Danielle Kayembe – Special Address
Room: AMphitheater
Danielle Kayembe, CEO and Founder, Grey Fire Impact – New York, USA
Business Opportunities in Africa: How to Penetrate New & Emerging Markets in Africa
Room: Hemisphere B
Naved Hasan, Founder & CEO, Africa Business Pages – UAE
Use of Technology to Increase Financial Inclusion
Room: Hemisphere B
Rose MAMbo, CEO, Central Depository Securities Company – Kenya
Engaging the African Diaspora in Economic DeveloPMent in Africa – Presentation
Room: Hemisphere B
Melvin Foote, CEO & President, Constituency for Africa (CFA) – Washington, DC, United States
The Future is Female: Investing in Women, the Gateway to Disrupting Africa”s Economic DeveloPMent” – Special Address
Chidinma Ukonne, Attorney, Women Advocate and Seasoned Global Leader
Women at The Top Forum
Women at the Top – Reinvent Business Leadership in Africa with Women –Panel Session
Room: Hemisphere A
– How can we reinvent business leadership in Africa with women, and youth, to ensure we meet Agenda 2063 and all the continent’s promises?
Richelle Speights, Founder & CEO, Franchise Africa –North Carolina, United States
Lady Kate Ndi, Commissioner on African Affairs, Maryland, and CEO of Miss Africa USA Pageant –Maryland, USA
Yolanda E (Conley) Shields,MBA, Founder and CEO, YES Builds –Tennessee, USA
Senela Jayasuriya-Abeynaike, Founder & CEO, Women Empowered Global –Sri Lanka
Mimi Kalinda, Author, Co-founder and Managing Director, Africommunications Group (ACG) –Congo DRC
Moderator:Bofta YimAM, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & Media Personality –United States
Women at the Top – Opportunities & Challenges in African Trade & Investment: Lessons Learned from Leading Women –Panel Session
Room: Hemisphere A
AMaka Anku, Director and Practice Head, Africa at Eurasia Group –Washington, D.C – USA
Mona Tarpley, Principal Counsel, Private Equity, IFC – International Finance Corporation –Washington, D.C – USA
Moipone Masalesa
Eugenia Kula-AMeyaw, Social Enterpreneur, Author, Women Empowerment Specialist, Strategist
Moderator: Sharron McPherson, Co-Founder & Director, Women in Infrastructure DeveloPMent & Energy (WINDE) –South Africa
Advancing Women Leadership in Key Sectors in Africa –Panel Session
– Developing more women in various fields in Africa Computer Scientists, Business, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Leadership, AMong others!
Room: AMphitheater
Madelein Mkunu, Founder & President, Leading Women of Africa (LWA) –South Africa
Miranda Zelda Naiman, Visionary Founder & Managing Director, Empower Limited –Tanzania
Kathryn Ross, Founding CEO of wiseHer –United States
Ariane Youmsi, Technology Analyst, AIG –Texas, USA
Moderator: Dr. Remi Duyile, Board chair of African Union Pan African Diaspora Women Association USA/President Image Consulting Group –United States
Track V: Rebranding Africa Forum
Rebranding Africa –Panel Session
Room: Hemisphere A
– Showcasing success: The Big Picture
– Showcasing a new image of Africa
Dr Mwenya Kasonde, Founder, Sishima Holdings – ZAMbia
Julian B. Kiganda, Transformational Brand Strategist at JBK Brand Design – Washington, DC, United States
Raynard Jackson, President and CEO of Raynard Jackson &AMp; Associates, LLC – Washington, D.C, USA
Moderator:AMadou Hanne,MBA, Founder, Africans Building Africa – Illinois, United States
“We have to tell our own story, It is our job to redefine how people think about Africa” – Akon
Track W: Africa and The Diaspora
Bridging the Diaspora and Africa –Panel Session
Room: Hemisphere A
– Investment channels and vehicles for the Diaspora
– How to organize and direct the Diaspora’s contribution to the African continent?
Maguette Mbow, Founder &AMp; Producer, L’Afrique c’est Chic World, and Africa is Calling You – France
Akbar MuhAMmad, International Logistics Coordinator, Hue Logistics – United States
Nkembuh Natalie, CEO, Davmontes Ltd – Italy
Ms. Marina Manke, head of Labor Mobility and Human DeveloPMent Unit, International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Washington, D.C
MAMadou SAMba, Director of the Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (MOAA) – Washington, D.C
Moderator:Yaw Owusu, Managing Director, Gateway Innovations – Ghana
Africa’s Next Generation &AMp; Startup Africa Forum
Africa Startup Ecosystem –Panel Session
Room: Continental C
-What can African start-ups do better to secure investment?
– Making your African startup and investment dreAM a reality
Dade Salim, CEO, Ecostartup – Nigeria
Mannie T’Chawi, Co-Founder &AMp; CEO, LayerCake – Washington DC, United States
Harry W. YOUMBI, CEO and Co-founder, de Bmeet – France
Berthin Ntekereze, Managing Director, Afrinet Capital – New York, United States
Eunice Chendjou, Founder of DataGig – Texas, United States
Moderator:Andrew Berkowitz, CEO & Founder – Global Startup Media
The Next Generation: Tomorrow’s ChAMpions –Panel Session
Room: Continental C
– African next generation narrative
– Shifting trends and organizational transformation
Dr Gerhard van Rensburg, Chairman, Future Leaders DeveloPMent &AMp; Director, Future Leaders Africa – South Africa
Nolo Mokoena, Chief Executive, The Grind Africa – South Africa
Henry Agyei Asare, Founder &AMp; CEO, Tentmaker House – Ghana
Taa Wongbe, CEO, The Khana Group – New York, United States
Chad Chawanda, CEO, Size Chunk – South Africa
Moderator:Dylan Piatti, Snr Chief of Staff, Consumer & Industrial Products Industry, Deloitte – South Africa
Deal Time: Coffee – AMphitheater Foyer
Exhibition Viewing: Atrium + Atrium Ballroom – Exhibition Halls
Recharge with a cup of coffee between sessions
Investment Opportunities in Gombe State –Nigeria
Room: Continental A
H.E Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan DankwAMbo, Executive Governor of Gombe State – Nigeria
Investing in Ethiopia – why now? – Presentation
Room: Continental B
Zekarias AMsalu, Founder, MD, IBEX Frontier, IBEX Financial Consultancy Ltd – Ethiopia
How to win African Business Opportunities (Pan African) – Presentation
Room: Continental C
Prof. Dr. Raju Chandrasekar, Founder Director, World DeveloPMent Foundation – India
Investment Opportunities in Rivers State,Nigeria
Room: Continental A
H.E Barr. Nyesom Wike, CON, Executive Governor of Rivers State – Nigeria
The Katsina Green Industrial Park: Potentials & Economic Benefit to Global Investors – Presentation
Room: Continental C
Ibrahim Tukur JikAMshi, Director General, Katsina State Investment Promotion Council, Katsina State – Nigeria
Investing in Africa (Top 10 Investment Options in Nigeria) – Presentation
Room: Continental B
Nicholas NyAMali, Group Managing Director and CEO, Investment One Financial Services – Nigeria
Investing in Ghana – Presentation
Room: Continental A
Yoofi Grant, The Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre – Ghana
Investment Opportunities in Zimbabwe – Presentation
Room: Continental C
Walker Nyachowe, CEO, Walker Consulting Services – Zimbabwe
Investment Projects in Zimbabwe – Presentation
Room: Continental A
Hon. Terence Mukupe, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic DeveloPMent – Zimbabwe
Invest in Ogun State (Nigeria): The Gateway City – Presentation
Room: Continental B
Adewale HAMmed Bello, Special Assistant, Ogun State Government
Grow your Export in Canada – Presentation
Room: Continental C
Bernadette Fernandes, Founder, The Varanda Network – Canada
Opportunities in Congo DRC – Presentation
Room: Continental A
Mr Albert Yuma Mulimbi, Chairman at Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC) and Congolese state-owned mining company GECAMINES – Congo DRC
Doing Business in Botswana – Presentation
Room: Continental B
Meshack Tshekedi, CEO of Botswana Investment and Trade Centre – Botswana
Investment Opportunities in Nigeria – The Path Less Trodden – Presentation
Room: Continental C
Titus O. Olowokere, President & CEO, US-Nigeria Trade Council, USA – Atlanta, Georgia
Business Opportunities in Sao Tome / Doing Business in Lusophone Africa – Presentation
Room: Continental A
Mr Pieter van Welzen, Honorary Consul, Consulate of Sao Tome e Principe in The – Netherlands
Investing in Angola– Presentation
Room: Continental A
Dr. Licínio de Freitas Vaz Contreiras, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Agência de Investimento Privado e Promoção das Exportações (A I P E X)
The Secure Triangle, USA-AFRICA-HUNGARY– Presentation
Room: Continental A
Mr.Zsolt Lukacs, CEO/Founder, Africa Investment Group
Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria- the Nigerian Exeprience: Legal Landscape – Presentation
Room: Continental A
– Regulatory requirements, success of ongoing reforms vis-a-vis the executive orders on the ease of doing business
Mr Dayo Adu, Partner, FAMsville Solicitors – Nigeria
Media & Telecommunication –Panel Session
Room: Continental C
Cleveland Gary, CEO, Black Shopping Channel (BSC) – Florida, USA
Meloui Mustapha, CEO Advisor, Maroc Telecom– Morocco
Sports, Music and Tourism in Africa –Panel Session
Room: Continental C
How music festivals and entertainment contribute to the global tourism industry in Africa.
Opportunities for African countries to boost the value of touristic destinations using innovative music strategies.
How to improve the tourist experience and generate social and economic benefits for local citizens.
Yusef MuhAMmad, CEO, AMerican Business Television Network – Texas, United States
ELIA MUGUME, CEO, Travel Abroad Solution and Services Ltd – Rwanda
Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Africa–Panel Session
Room: – Hemisphere B
Dr Lenias Hwenda, CEO, Medicines for Africa – Switzerland
Ted M. Alemayhu, Founder & Executive Chairman, US Doctors for Africa (USDFA) – Los Angeles, USA
Tausi Suedi,MPH, Cofounder, CEO, Senior Technical Advisor, Childbirth Survival International (CSI)
Lyna NyAMwaya, Founder and President, The African Nurses Network Inc.
AMbassador Dr. Neil Parsan, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Parsan Cross, Global Strategic Advisors
Kimberly L. Fogg, Founder & CEO, Global Sustainable Partnerships (GSP) – United States
Africa Agricultural Sector Transformation, Changing the Dialogue –Panel Session
Room: AMphitheater
Agricultural Sector Transformation in Africa
AMbassador Christopher Okeke, Nigerian AMbassador to – Brazil
Conal Duffy, VP, Alliant Emerging Markets – United States
Dr. Sidi JAMmeh, Chairman Emeritus of the World Bank-IMF African Society and President of African DeveloPMent Associates – USA
Vore Gana Seck, Deputy Major, Senior Advisor on Sustainable DeveloPMent at Senegal Economic, Social and Environmental Council, Founder of Green Senegal, President of CONGAG, Senegal’s Consortium of NGO – USA
Moderator: Stephanie Race, Founder and Chief Executive, Crop Performance Ltd – UK/USA
Courtney Vaughan, Principal, Courtney Vaughan, LLC & Producer of Farm To Market Magazine™ – USA
Dr. SAM Lee Hancock, CEO, Emerald Planet Foundation and Host Emerald Planet TV – USA
Natural Resources Opportunities in Africa –Panel Session
Room: Continental B
Frank Horton, Chief Executive Officer, Mercton Resources – Ghana
Eder Pires Ferreira, Board Advisor at Sonangol – Angola
Christian K. Lukusa, Esq, Attorney at Law, Avocat à la Cour – Congo DRC
AMbassador Tshibangu Mukumbay, PhD, Presidential Candidate for the Democratic Republic of the – Congo
Obinwanne Okeke, CEO of Invictus Group – Nigeria
African Fashion & Beauty Business –Panel Session
Room: Continental B
Ms. Akinyi Odongo, Creative Director, Akinyi Odongo KENYA –Kenya
Adanna Ifeoma Enwezor, MD Photizo Life Foundation and Convener, African Hair Summit –Nigeria
Maisie Dunbar, Owner and Operator, Maisie Dunbar Global Experience –Washington D.C, USA
Anika Hobbs, Founder/CEO of Nubian Hueman –Washington D.C, USA
Moderator RahAMa Wright, Founder & CEO, Shea Yeleen Health and Beauty, LLC
Food Security in Africa –Panel Session
Room: Continental B
Michelle Adelman, Managing Director of Accite Holdings – Botswana
Dave Okech, Managing Director, Josdav Enterprises – Kenya
Jacqualine Simone Jarju, Journalist and Founder of Whole Armor Healthy FAMilies Global Initiative
Chef Meryem Tahiri, MasterChef Maroc – Morocco
Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi, Agripreneur, International Speaker
Tourism Trade Education – Presentation
Room: Meridian C
– Hospitality and Tourism and how JAMaica would like to partner up with Africa
– Creating jobs and sponsorships with Africa and what Mr. Solomon has done with JAMaica
– Bridging the gap with the Caribbean, Africa and USA
Zurich Solomon, Founder, Solomon Hospitality Group LLC – JAMaica/USA
The Business of Sports In Africa; Potentials and Opportunities – Presentation
Room: Continental C
Leslie Koroma, Founder/CEO, African Sports Media Network – Texas, United States
Agriculture and International Business: Benefit Corporation for Africa Initiative (BCAI) – Presentation
Room: Continental C
Tebabu Assefa, Co-founder, US-Africa Diaspora Business Council – United States
Logistics and Transport – Presentation
Room: Meridian C
Hassan Bello, CEO, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) – Nigeria
MonAMetsi KalayAMotho, Group CEO, Moro Group – Botswana
Scalable Power Network Architecture for Rural African Energy Access (Scalable Pico/Nano/Micro grid architectures and appliances) – Presentation
Room: Meridian C
Ravi Seethapathy P. Eng., FCAE, Executive Chairman, Biosirus Inc. – Canada
African Oil & Gas Refinery Business Made Easy: Ultimate Guide to Investing in Oil & Gas Refining – Presentation
Room: Meridian C
Oladunni Owo, Director of Originations, DNL Global Capital LLC – United Kingdom
Track Z: Fueling the Future
Room: Main Conference Hall – AMphitheater
Summit Announcement Plenary
Fernando Dolbeth Assunção, Managing Director, First African Investment Holding– Angola
Summing up the Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit 2018
– Round up, conclusions and next steps
Closing Addess: Going Forward, Faster: Building Africa Together
Launch of ATIGS 2020 Roadmap – Special Address
ATIGS 2020 to be held in Dubai, UAE during the World Expo 2020
ATIGS Plans to World Expo 2020 (Over 25 Million Visitors)
Closing Press Conference Time: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Closing Interviews (By Invitation Only)
Room: Continental A — Press
04:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Expo Reception
05:00 PM: ATIGS Expression of Cultural Arts
Welcome Message
Nadia Atcha MBA, Head of ATIGS Expression of Cultural Arts
Performance By:
KanKoran Dance Group (African Dance and Drumming Group)
Lesole’s Dance Group (3 Member South African Dance and Drumming Group)
Asala Belly Dance
Music By
Universal DJ
Fashion Show Designers:
Burr Coutoure
Lady MariAMa
Kahindo Mateen
