PROUDLY HOSTING AFRICA’S INTERNATIONAL INNOVATORS
16TH ANNUAL AFRICAN ECONOMIC FORUM
OCT 14 – 19, 2014
In Conjunction with:
THE OFFICE OF AFRICAN UNION
CHAIR:
Ambassador Amina Ali
African Union Mission to
the U.S.A.
REGISTER TODAY!
CO CHAIR:
Professor Ade Adefuye
Ambassador of Nigeria
to the U.S.A.
w w w. a f r i c a n c h a m b e r d f w. c o m
culture
trade
development
infrastructure
solutions
policy financing
tourism
risk mitigation
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Location: Park Inn By Radisson, 1241 W. Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas 75247 1-214-630-7000
$72.00 per night
INDUSTRALIZING AFRICA
ABOUT ACC-DFW
On behalf of the members and board of the African Chamber of
Commerce DFW it is my great pleasure to welcome everyone
participating in our 16th annual business forum. This forum is
focused on planting seeds of change and growth based on
collaborative endeavors of mutual benefit to individuals,
citizens, and governments of both Africa and American.
Mr. Sanmi
Akinmulero
The ACC-DFW promotes trade, commerce, education, and cultural exchange between
the United States and Nations of Africa in the Diaspora. We endeavor to make a
difference in the DFW Business Community, especially as it relates to building business
relationships between the US and Africa, eventuating to make a difference in the
communities they serve.
During the recent District Export Council Conference in Washington D.C., the Secretary
of Commerce promised to implement economic awareness to increase USA trade
exportations. As a member of the North Texas District Export Council I understood that
to be a call to our organization to get involved and frankly speaking, I believe Africa
would be the best place to start immediately.
The AEF is part of ACC-DFW's goal to provide economic stimulus through the
promotion of trade opportunities between Africa and the United States. In a recent report
from U.S. Department of Commerce, “Africa is home to seven of the ten fastest growing
economies in the world, and helping U.S. business expand their presence in these
African markets is a top priority for the Department of Commerce and the
Administration”.
The DFW area is home to approximately 250,000 African immigrants. DFW airport
is known as the international “Gateway to the Americas” due to its strategic business
location and travel access to all parts of the world. Opportunity for trade in Africa and
America is a bilateral force of recognizing the two entities’ ultimate goals.
Our 2014 forum will address and focus on the missing link – formulating immediate
bilateral trade diplomacy. Our goals focus on moving the continent to an industrialized
era through private public partnership efforts. Energy, Transportation, Agriculture,
Tourism and Culture should be at the forefront to immediately catapult economic trade
opportunities between the US and Africa (a two way street of economic exchange).
Africans are more interested in doing business with the U.S. compared to the rest of the
world however some data indicates the United States lacks effort in directing business
investments in Africa. This evidence should warrant an immediate look at what Africa
has to offer in accessibility and quality and this forum is an excellent opportunity for
businesses, governments, and leaders to connect the dots. AGOA is still alive but
needs all our support and promotion.
Thank you for joining us, we greatly appreciate your commitment to Africa on the Move.
ABOUT AFRICA
Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It is embedded with
54 countries and over 999 million people. In Africa you can find tropical
paradise, thriving cities and native culture that are a century old.
From the frozen tundra of Russia, the British Isles, China, and the
United States of America…. the foundation of many countries have been
influenced by Africa. With the abundance of natural resources, rapidly
growing technologies, the eagerness of governments, businesses and
individuals FOR BUSINESS, today, Africa is the best place to do
business in the world.
Africa is not mysterious. It encompasses a combination of good attitude,
politeness, warmth of the people and blue oceans, which creates the
subtle environment for the world to enjoy.
Amazing Facts about Africa and Her People:
•
She boasts the longest river in the world
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Led tourism growth in 2005/06/07/2010, 2013
•
Bigger in land size than Europe, United States
and China combined
•
62% of African business owners are women
•
Direct investments yield a minimum
33% return compared to 14% worldwide
•
Leads the world in natural mineral deposits
•
Where jazz, blues and rock originated
•
Zimbabwe, Ghana and South Africa counted
The Nile
4,258 miles
of raw
energy
for 75% of the World Gold deposit
•
Botswana and Congo counted for 50% of the
World Diamond deposit
The 2014 forum will assist private and public organizations as well as
individuals in understanding how to access opportunity in Africa without
bribery and corruption. The conference will consist of interactive
workshops, informative speakers, dinner and luncheon opportunities to
discuss ideas and end with a networking extravaganza for all to enjoy.
This event is for all to learn about the opportunities and challenges in Africa.
INTERIM PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Tuesday October 14th, 2014
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Registration, Welcome. Arrival of Participants and Guests
Dinner with the Sponsors / Ambassadors / Ministers / Governors
Invitation Only
Wednesday October 15th, 2014
8:00-9:45 a.m. GOVERNOR BREAKFAST
Topic: Promoting Business & Creating Proper Business Environment For Investors.
Invited Panelists:
H.E Isaac Ruto, Governor & Chairman of Kenya ,National Governor
H.E. Zakaria Obado, Governor of Migori County
Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Governor of Oyo, State of Nigeria
H.E . Andre Kimbuta, Governor of Kinshasa, DRC (Congo)
9:50-11:50 a.m. WORKSHOP
Topic: Infrastructure (Maritime, Gas, Oil, Other)
Invited Panelists:
Hon. Leke Oyewole, SNR. Assistant to the President of Nigeria on Maritime
Minister of Oil, Ghana
Minister of Oil, Angola
Mr. Brian P. Hill, Director Maritime Administration (MARD), Port of Houston
Ms. Danielle Walker, Director of African Business Initiative, US Chamber of Commerce
12noon – 1:30 p.m. POWER LUNCH
Topic: The Contribution Of Africa To The World Economy
Invited Guest Speaker: H.E. Professor Ade Adefuye, Nigeria Ambassador to the U.S.A
1:45-3:45 p.m. INFRASTRUCTURE WORKSHOP (cont’d)
Topic: Electricity, Solar, Hydro, Wind
Invited Panelists:
Minister of Energy, Zimbabwe
Mr. Zak Fardi, EVP, 1SolTech, Solar Manufacturer
OPIC Energy
Engr. Taofiq Ajibade Tijani, Lagos, State Commissioner of Energy& Minerals
Mr. Andrew M. Herscowitz – Coordinator for Power Africa & Trade , USAID
Mr. Alan Hurst, CEO, SOL Inc.
Ghana Embassy Representative
Mr. Jerome Ringo, CEO, Eco-Opportunity Advisors
3:50 -5:50 p.m. WORKSHOPS
Topic: Culture & Tourism
Invited Panelists:
Hon. Kunmi Fakeye, Sec. Asst. to Oyo State Governor on Culture & Tourism.
Mr. Mario Trevino, Innovative Strategies (FRANCHISING for Africa)
Minister of Trade and Commerce, Uganda
Minister of Culture & Tourism, Zimbabwe
Hon. Oronto Douglas, Snr . Special Advisor to the President of Nigeria, Research,
Documentation and Strategy
INTERIM PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Thursday October 16th, 2014
Departure From Hotel Lobby : 7:30 a.m.
8:00 -9:30 a.m.
CEO BREAKFAST
Location: DART Atrium, 1401 Pacific, Dallas Texas 75201
Topics: Doing Business With Corporations.
Invited Panelists:
Mr. Suresh Kana, Territory Senior Partner, PwC’s East, West and
South Market regions in Africa
Mr. Sean Donohue, CEO DFW International Airport
Mr. Floyd Mckneely, FBM Trading
Dr. Archbishop David Nama, DANA Holdings (Zambia)
Mr. Ronald Chagoury, Chairman EKO Atlantic (Nigeria)
Mr. Chris Kirubi, Chairman Tiger Haco Industries, (Kenya)
Mr. Philip Chiyangwa, Zimbabwe Business Tycoon
Mr. Alex Otti, MD, Diamond Bank
9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Welcome:
Mr. Gary Thomas, President, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority
9:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Tour:
DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT
12:00 -1:45 p.m. MINISTER LUNCHEON
Location: DART Atrium
Topics: AFRICA - Opportunities & Challenges in Transportation.
Invited Guest Panelists:
Minister of Transportation of Tunisia
Minister of Transportation of Kenya
Minister of Transportation, Nigeria
Minister of Transportation, South Africa
Minister of Transportation, Uganda
Minister of Transportation, Cameroon
U.S. Department of Transportation
1:55-4:55p.m. INFRASTRUCTURE WORKSHOP (cont’d)
Topics: Transportation, Air, Land, Sea, Rail
Invited Guest Panelists:
Mr. Ken Buchanan, DFW International Airport
Mr. Jesse Oliver, DART
Aero Tech Aviation
Mr. Abiodun Asekun, CEO, Cada Aero
Mr. Robert Brunner, EVP Operations, Arik Air International
INTERIM PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Friday October 17th, 2014
8:00 -9:30 a.m. AMBASSADOR BREAKFAST
Topic: Ambassadorial Role In Bridging Africa To The World
Invited Guest Panelists:
Ambassador Amina Ali, African Union, D.C.
Ambassador of Sierra Leone
Ambassador of Central Republic of Congo
Ambassador of Zimbabwe
Ambassador, Ernest Ndabashinze, Burundi
Ambassador of Ghana
9:40 – 11:45 a.m. WORKSHOP
Topic: Import & Export
Invited Guests:
US Customs and Borders
Houston Port Maritime Administration
Ms. Miriam Marsh, M Power & Associates
Mr. Dan Swart, Director, U.S. Department of Commerce
FESMIMA Agricultural Consultancy
UPS / FEDEX
Dr. Chris Nwanoro, UN, Nigeria Consul New York
12:00-1:45 p.m. DIALOGUE
Topic: Investing In Africa
Moderator: Mr. Sanmi Akinmulero, President /CEO, African Chamber of Commerce, D/FW
Invited Guests:
Ambassador Amina Ali, African Union Rep. to the U.S.
Dr. Doyin Oluwole, Founding Executive, Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon, George W. Bush Centre
Mr. Ross Perot (JR), President of Hillwood Corp.
1:50 - 3:50 p.m. WORKSHOP
Topic: Doing Business With My City
Invited Guest Panelists:
Ms. Laura Maczka, Mayor of Richardson
Mr. Todd Meier, Mayor of Addison
Mr. Aaron Demerson, Director, Office of Employer Initiatives, State of Texas
Mr. Bob Farley, Director of Economic Development, Grapevine
Chairman of Governors, Kenya
Governor of Migori, Kenya
Governor of Kinshasa, Congo
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. WORKSHOP
Topic: Financing - Legal & Trade Policy USA – Africa
Moderator: Attorney Mr. Grant Seabolt
Invited Panelists:
Minister of Finance
Africa Finance Corporation
African Development Bank
Mr. Kelly Kemp, EX-IM Bank
Dr. Alex Otti, MD, Diamond Bank.
Mr. Hamilton Lewis, Global Cycles Research LP
INTERIM PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Saturday October 18th, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Topic: Women Entrepreneurs – A Global Dialogue – The First Ladies’ Initiative
Moderator: Ms Ophelia Jatta, CEO, International Mining
Invited Panelists:
Mrs Wyntress Ware, CEO Ware & Associates
Dr. Beverly Brooks, President of Dallas Urban League
Ms Anne Eriksson, PricewaterhouseCoopers – The Africa Business Agenda
Dallas Women’s Foundation
Texas Women’s University
World Bank
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Topic: B2B One On One Meeting
Business Sectors:
Minister Of Mines And Minerals (Zimbabwe)
Mr. Patrick Quarcoo, CEO, Radio Africa Group
Housing, Office Complex, Hotel, EKO Atlantic Development.
Electricity Transportation Telecommunication Aviation Services Agriculture
Equipment Health Services
Food Processing, Technology, Sustainable Mining
Non-profit Organizations, Culture & Tourism.
Korloki Publishing Company, Metal & Non-ferrous Metals.
Medical Supply. Multi-level Marketing,
Eco-Opportunity Advisors
AggrEco International
.
7:00 p.m. GALA AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Special Guest & Presenter
Award Categories
African Ambassador Of The Year
Supporting Company Of The Year
Best African CEO Of The Year
African Philantropist Of The Year
7:30 p.m. DINNER
(Formal Attire )
Signing Of Sister Seaport Collaboration Between Nigeria & U.S.A
Africa Fashion Show
Cecile and Company.
Entertainment
Adelu Oluwafemi - A.K.A. Lightchild
Oyo State Government Cultural Troupe of Nigeria
INTERIM PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Sunday October 19th, 2014
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
TOWN HALL MEETING
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
GLOBAL SPONSOR
PROMOTIONS
 Company Name & Logo On
Event Banner
 Exclusive Sponsorship Rights
In Your Business Sector
 Special Recognition
Throughout
The AEF Event
 Recognition In All Printed
Material, Chamber Website
And Newsletter
$25,000
AEF GALA
 VIP Seating With African Ambassadors
 Remarks At The Gala
 Table At The Gala (20 Tickets)
AEF EVENT
 Private Breakfast With Minister and
Ambassador Of Choice
 Table At The Breakfast (20 Tickets)
 Table At The Luncheons (20 Tickets)
 Tour Of Your Company For Ambassadors
And Dignitaries
1 Year Corporate Membership To African Chamber Of Commerce - DFW
Invitation To Join Trade Mission To Africa 2014-15
CONTINENT SPONSOR
PROMOTIONS
 Company Name & Logo On
Event Banner
 Exclusive Sponsorship Rights
In Your Business Sector
 Special Recognition
Throughout The AEF Event
 Recognition In All Printed
Material, Chamber Website And
Newsletter
$20,000
AEF GALA
 VIP Seating
 Remarks At The CEO Breakfast
 Table At The Gala (15 Tickets)
AEF EVENT
 Private Breakfast With Ambassador Of
Choice
 Table At The Breakfast (15 Tickets)
 Table At The Luncheons (15 Tickets)
 Tour Of Your Company For Ambassadors
And Dignitaries
1 Year Corporate Membership To African Chamber Of Commerce - DFW
Invitation To Join Trade Mission To Africa 2014-15
COUNTRY SPONSOR
PROMOTIONS
 Company Name And Logo On
The Event Banner
 Recognition Throughout The
AEF Event
 Recognition On All Printed
Material, Chamber Website
And Newsletter
$15,000
AEF GALA
 Table At The Gala (10 Tickets)
AEF EVENT
 Meeting With The Minister Of Your Choice
 Table At The Breakfast (10 Tickets)
 Table At The Luncheons (10 Tickets)
1 Year Corporate Membership To African Chamber Of Commerce - DFW
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
STATE SPONSOR
PROMOTIONS
 Recognition Throughout The
AEF Event
$10,000
AEF GALA
 Table At The Gala (20 Tickets)
AEF EVENT
Meeting With The Ambassador Of Your
Choice
Table At The Breakfast (10 Tickets)
Table At The Luncheons (10 Tickets)
1 Year Corporate Membership To African Chamber Of Commerce- DFW
Invitation To Future Business Trips To Africa
 Recognition On Select Printed
Material
CITY SPONSOR
PROMOTIONS
 Recognition During The AEF
Event
$5,000
AEF GALA
 Table At The Gala (10 Tickets)
AEF EVENT
 Meeting With The Ambassador Of Your
Choice
 Recognition On Select Printed
 Table At The Breakfast (10 Tickets)
Material
 Table At The Luncheons (10 Tickets)
1 Year Corporate Membership To African Chamber Of Commerce- DFW
Invitation To Future Business Trips To Africa
ULTIMATE SPONSOR
PROMOTIONS
 Recognition During The Event
 Mentioned In A Select Printed
Material
AEF EVENT
 Full Participant Packages For 5
 Table At The Gala
FRIENDS SPONSOR
PROMOTIONS
$3,000
$2,000
AEF EVENT
 Event Recognition
 Full Participant Package For Three (3)
SUPPORTER SPONSOR
$1,000
AEF EVENT
 Table For Ten (10) At The Gala, Breakfast Or Lunch
SINGLE TICKETS
Full registration (Inclusive)
Power Breakfast
Power Luncheon
Gala Award
MEMBERS
NON MEMBERS
$200
$30
$40
$50
$250
$40
$50
$75
We sincerely thank you for participating. To register please go to our website:
www. africanchamberdfw.com
INVOICE / REGISTRATION FORM
October 15th-19th, 2014
Contact Name
_________________________________________________________________
Company/Agency Name
_________________________________________________________________
Address
_________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________ State_______________ ___________
Zip _____________________ Country __________________________________
Phone # _____________________ Fax __________________________________
Email _____________________________ Website _________________________
Description of your business/Agency
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Sponsorship Level (Circle One)
Global Sponsor
Country Sponsor
City Sponsor
Ultimate Sponsor
$25,000
$15,000
$5,000
$3,000
Continent Sponsor
State Sponsor
Friends Sponsor
Supporter Sponsor
$20,000
$10,000
$2,000
$1,000
Single tickets for the followings:
Registration (All Inclusive)
Breakfast
Power Luncheon
Award Gala
Member
$200 `
$30
$40
$50
Non Member
$250
$40
$50
$75
Booth
$100
$200
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Card Number ______________________
Auth. Signature _____________________
Expiration Date _______
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Return completed form to:
The African Chamber of Commerce, DFW
2639 Walnut Hill Lane, #125, Dallas Texas 75229
Pay through your bank:
Account 946245388
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WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT