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From 19-21 August, senior business and government leaders from Southern Africa will welcome counterparts from the U.S. including members of the United States Congress to an informal dialogue in which CEOs, policymakers and opinion leaders will discuss economic, political and social developments in both regions and explore mutually-beneficial links in business, philanthropy, education and corporate responsibility. This interactive and thought-provoking forum will facilitate business connections, enable participants to gain new perspectives and explore commercial opportunities between the US and Southern Africa. Progamme August 19th will begin with a morning session of presentations by leading experts and business people from both the US and South Africa. Topics to be discussed include the global financial crisis and its impact on the region; investment in infrastructure; energy; healthcare; financial markets; food processing; homeland security and defence cooperation. Confirmed speakers include Michael Spicer - CEO, Business Leadership South Africa, Saki Macozoma - Deputy Chairman, Standard Bank, Popo Molefe - Chairman of PetroSA & CEO of Lereko Investments, and Chris Hart, Chief Economist, Investment Solutions. Following a networking luncheon, there will be one-on-one meetings with appropriate selected individuals and companies. A cocktail function will conclude the first day’s proceedings. August 20th is reserved exclusively for business-to-business meetings and site visits which will be arranged in advance. An Evening Reception will be held to honour the Members of the United States Congress. Remarks by U.S. Congressman Bobby L. Rush (Chair Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection of Energy and Commerce Committee and Co-chair of The African Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG) Caucus - a new Congressional initiative to expand and deepen trade and investment links between the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa) August 21st is set aside for meetings and a luncheon with the Congressional Delegation as well as diplomats, government and business representatives from: Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Contact Attendance at this event is by invitation only, consisting of a pre-selected group of regional and international industry leaders. US participants can register with: The US Export Council Business Council for International Understanding |
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