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| Thursday, 7 March | >> Click here for Friday, 8 March |
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| Time | Topic | Speakers |
| 7:30–8:10 | Registration | |
| 8:15 | Welcome | |
| 8:15 | It's time for Africa!
Unlocking value to grow beyond the possible | - Mark Otty, Ernst & Young Managing
Partner for Europe, The Middle East,
India and Africa - Ajen Sita, CEO Ernst & Young Africa
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| 8:45 | Panel discussion: The experience of growingin Africa | - Gerald Mahinda, MD, Brandhouse
- Charles Brewer, MD SSA, DHL
- Kuseni Dlamini, CEO, Old Mutual Emerging Markets
- Clive Tasker, CEO, Standard Bank Africa
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| 9:40 | Networking and Spotme introduction | |
| 9:45 | Coffee break |
| 10:15 | Panel discussion: The socio-economic impact of private investment in Africa: unlocking value to grow beyond the possible | - Zahid Torres-Rahman, CEO, Business Action for Africa
- Omari Issa, CEO, Investment Climate Facility for Africa
- David Johnson, President EAME, Nalco
- Evelyn Oputu, MD, Nigerian Bank of Industry
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| Facilitated breakout sessions — Africa’s opportunities. Please choose one option from the following: |
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| 11:15 | Breakout 1: The African consumer: trends and opportunities
Facilitated by Derek Engelbrecht, Ernst & Young ConsumerProducts Leader for Africa | - Jonathan Ciano, CEO, Uchumi Supermarkets
- Patrick Bitature, Simba Group of Companies
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Breakout 2: Infrastructure: challenge or opportunity?
Facilitated by Roderick Wolfenden, Advisory Director Ernst & Young Africa | - Brian Molefe, CEO, Transnet
- Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist, Standard Bank
- Sarah Dunn, Head of Department for International Development (DFID) for Southern Africa
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Breakout 3: Unlocking the potential of Africa's natural resources
Facilitated by James Newlands, Investment Plan Leader, Ernst & Young Africa | - Bill Torr, Africa CFO, Tullow Oil
- Ann Harrap, Australian High Commissioner to South Africa
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| 12:10 | Please return to the Westin Ballroom |
| 12:15 | Keynote presentation: Unlocking Africa's potential - the Ecobank story | - Arnold Ekpe, CEO, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
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| 12:55 | Networking and lunch introduction | |
| 13:00–14:00 | Networking lunch | Several sector or topical debate sessions will take place during lunch: more details will be provided via Spotme.
Please also use this time to schedule one to one meetings using Spotme. An informal coffee area and a formal business meeting suite are available |
| 14:00 | Panel discussion: The relationship between government and business: the role of collaborative partnerships in driving growth, development and job creation | - Dr. Mathews Phosa, Treasurer-General, African National Congress
- Leslie Rance, Corporate Affairs Executive, BAT South Africa
- Elias Masilela CEO, Public Investment Corporation (PIC)
- Dame Nicola Brewer, British High Commissioner to South Africa
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| 15:00 | Coffee break
During this time please make your way to your chosen afternoon breakout session |
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| Facilitated breakout sessions: Challenges of doing business in Africa. Please choose one option from the following: |
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| 15:30 | Breakout 1: Mode of entry challenges
Facilitated by Michael Bosman, M&A Director, Ernst & Young Africa | - David Barnes, General Manager M&A Sanlam Emerging Markets
- Ed Harkins, Director, Barclays Capital
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Breakout 2: Governance, risk and compliance: Exploring how to take advantage of the opportunities in Africa whilst managing the risks
Facilitated by Jonathan Blackmore, Risk Leader, Ernst & Young EMEIA | - Viv Oates, Advisory Leader, Ernst & Young Africa
- Andrew le Roux, Head Mass Market Business Development, Old Mutual
- Nkateko Nyoka, Chief Officer, Legal & Regulatory, Vodacom
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Breakout 3: Addressing the human capital challenge: talent management and mobility
Facilitated by Ray Harraway, Human Capital Leader, Ernst & Young Africa | - Dr. Shirley Zinn, Deputy Global Head of HR for Standard Bank Group and HR Director for Standard Bank South Africa
- Guillermo Miranda, HR Director - Talent, IBM Africa and Middle East
- Seshni Samuel, People Leader, Ernst & Young Africa
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| 16:15 | Transfer back to the Westin Ballroom |
| 16:30 | Keynote address: Shifting the balance: Africa and its emerging market partners | - Dr. Dambisa Moyo, Independent economist and author
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| 17:15 | The US view on Africa | - Donald Gips, US Ambassador to South Africa
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| 17:30 | Concluding remarks
Ajen Sita |
| 17:45–19:00 | Free time
Please also use this time to schedule one to one meetings using Spotme. An informal coffee area and a formal business meeting suite are available |
| 19:00 | Cocktail reception | Please also use this time to 'spot' key networking contacts using Spotme |
| 20:00 | Gala dinner opening | - Ajen Sita, CEO Ernst & Young Africa
- Andrea Vogel, Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Markets Leader, Europe, Middle East, India and Africa
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| 20:00–23:00 | Gala dinner | Join us for our Taste of African banquet Entertainment provided by The Red Dazzlers
Please bring your Spotme devices as they will be used during the evening for your entertainment |
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