Events

Africa 2016 will be held under the high patronage of H.E. Abdel Fatah el Sisi on 20-21 February 2016 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. This event is organized by the Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade, and Ministry of International Cooperation, in partnership with the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development and COMESA Regional Investment Agency, and under the umbrella of the African Union Commission.

The primary objective of the Forum is to accelerate private sector engagement and investment within Africa, to help develop new ties and partnerships, and to highlight the African opportunity. Africa 2016 will provide the platform needed for public and private sector to network, discuss, and further advance African business projects. The Forum is expected bring together over 1,500 high-level delegates interested in African business opportunities for the following sectors: energy, ICT, financial services, trade, agribusiness, and health care & pharmaceuticals.

Why attend Africa 2016

• Meet high profile government and business decision-makers;
• Understand the role of Egypt as a gateway to Africa, through the COMESA agreement;
• Identify business opportunities and key projects in Africa in view of shaping short, medium, and long-term strategies;
• Build business relationships, network and forge partnerships with country-specific stakeholders;
• Network with serious investors looking for opportunities in the region and partners in government;
• Hold discussions and debate the challenges faced regarding doing business in Africa;
• Gain an insight into current and future developments in Africa.

For registration purposes, please follow the link below. For your information the deadline for registration is 10 February 2016: http://b2b.businessforafricaforum.com/User/Registration.

You may obtain more information regarding Africa 2016 by visiting the official website: http://www.businessforafricaforum.com/#.