November 29– 30, 2011, IBA Global will host the Africa Meet Africa Conference/Expo Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
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1. AMACE
Africa Meet Africa Conference/Expo
29-30 November 2011
www.iba-globalexpo.com
REGISTRATION BROCHURE
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2. Dear Colleague,
From November 29– 30, 2011, IBA Global will host the Africa Meet Africa Conference/Expo
Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
On behalf of the Conference/Expo Planning Committee, I am pleased to invite you and your colleagues
to register to attend this rst-of-its-kind event.
The Africa Meet Africa Conference & Expo is an essential conference for anyone looking to do business
in Africa. The conference is a powerful tool for Companies currently, or exploring the
possibilities of, doing business on the continent. By attending the Conference & Expo,
you and your colleagues will have the opportunity to obtain
information on the latest trade and investment opportunities in Africa’s most promising
sectors including power, energy, health, infrastructure, agribusiness, and consumer goods
and services; network with as many as 500 key African private sector and
government representatives; choose from more than 18 industry-speci c sessions; explore
new business opportunities by identifying speci c growth areas and projects; discover the
latest nancing options; meet potential business partners; speak with exhibitors
representing companies on the cutting-edge of investment in Africa; and perhaps forge a
promising business deal, as past participants in our conferences have done.
Register for the conference by October 27th to take advantage of substantial savings on
registration fees. Please share this information with others in your organization who might
bene t from attending this premier conference on African commercial ties and
investment opportunities.
This year’s conference program, networking opportunities, and Conference EXPO will make this
an event you will not want to miss. Please visit www.iba-globalexpo.com for program updates/
information and registration.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, and we look forward to welcoming you
in Johannesburg for the Africa Meet Africa Conference and Exp 2011.
Sincerely,
Emiley Vollmer
President and CEO
3. AMACE NOVEMBER 29-30, 2011 Johannesburg,SouthAfrica
Africa Meet Africa Conference/Expo
IBA Global has built a reputation for producing
premier events based on access to and relationships with key private sector
leaders from the across the Globe. Africa Meet Africa Conference/Expo, a two
day event, will provide comprehensive information on the latest trade and
ABOUT IBA Global
investment opportunities across Africa’s most promising sectors, including:
agribusiness, natural resources development, infrastructure, energy, power,
A Cultural and Communication
health, security, and good and services. You will have the opportunity to entity,which facilitates international
network with key African private sector and government leaders, business skills, communication and
identify speci c growth areas and hear detailed information about projects that strengthening the commercial
are ripe for investment. relationship between the Global Entities
Meet potential business partners, as well as numerous desicion makers and key and all the nations of Africa.
government o cials.
IBA Global carries out industry-speci c
programs that promote business
partnerships, raise Africa’s
investment pro le Globally.
IBA Global International Trade member
companies’ business networks,
Africa o ers a higher return on investment than any other emerging market,
and provide for the exchange
of information about business
according to UN data; and is home to a tremendous market of more opportunities in Africa and the world.
With over 20 000 members across the
than 900 million potential consumers African Continent, IBA Global prides
itself in its ability to operate on a
global scale.
Our Members start from Small
Businessess through to powerful
woman owned enterprises.
The African continent is among the fastest-growing economic regions in the
world, attracting foreign direct investment from businesses small to large from
around the globe. According to the Harvard Business Review, Africa and Asia
were the only continents to grow during the recent economic recession. Africa’s
growth rate increased to nearly 5% in 2010 and is likely to reach 5.2% in
2011. Africa o ers a higher return on investment than any other emerging
For more information on IBA Global
market, according to UN data; and is home to a tremendous market of more visit www.iba-global.com
than 900 million potential consumers. This reliable growth is due not only to
the wealth of opportunities available in Africa, but also due to its continued
e orts for greater political stability and an unprecedented level of government
reform to attract foreign investment. Africa has proven itself to be an essential
asset for any company.
4. AFRICA MEET AFRICA CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2011
29 - 30 NOVEMBER 2011 - JOHANNESBURG,SA
CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
The conference will include more than 18 comprehensive plenary and workshop sessions, during which participants
will obtain the latest information on trade and investment opportunities across Africa’s most promising sectors. These
sessions will be led by African leaders whose expertise stems from their successful ongoing ventures in
Africa. You will be introduced to new business opportunities and learn detailed information about projects that are
ripe for investment.
The conference will also include a Conference EXPO, giving companies and organizations the opportunity to showcase
their services and/or products to as many as 500 participants.
CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
November 29, 2011 November 30, 2011
Registration Registration
“Doing Business in…” Forums “Doing Business in…” Forums
Summit EXPO* Summit EXPO*
Plenary I Plenary IV
Networking Smash Networking Break
Networking Lunch Workshops
Plenary II Networking Lunch
Plenary III Plenary V
Workshops Plenary VI
Networking Break Workshops
Workshops Networking Break
Workshops
Welcome Cocktail
Pre-Dinner Closing Reception
Closing Dinner
*To register, please visit www.iba-globalexpo.com or contact: Jacqui Setoaba - IBA Global Chief Operations O cer | jacqui@iba-global.com
5. REGISTRATION RATES & DEADLINES
Early Bird Special G eneral Registration
(Until 27 October 2011) (30 October 2011– 25 November 2011)
Delegate Pass US$320.00 Delegate Pass US$410.00
Chamber Member US$310.00 Chamber Member US$400.00
Students (Africa) US$280.00 Students (Africa) US$320.00
African government o cial US$280.00 African government o cial US$320.00
Welcome dinner ticket
EXHIBITORS US$1.520.00 for non-registrant US$150
EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS US$1320.00 Closing dinner ticket
for non-registrant US$200
*To register, please visit www.iba-globalexpo.com or contact: Jacqui Setoaba, Chief Operations O cer, IBA Global jacqui@iba-global.com
Plenary & Workshop Sessions Pre-Cocktail Welcome Reception
During the plenary and workshop sessions, you will and Welcome Cocktail
obtain the latest information on trade and investment The Africa Meet Africa Conference & Expo 2011
opportunities across Africa’s most promising sectors. Pre-Cocktail Welcome Reception and Welcome Dinner
These sessions will be led by IBA Global leaders will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the
whose expertise stems from their successful and Birchwood Hotel. The Pre-Cocktail Welcome
ongoing ventures in Africa. You will be introduced to Reception will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
new business opportunities and learn detailed followed by the Welcome Dinner from 8:00 p.m.
information about projects that are ripe for investment. to 10:00 p.m.
Sectors covered during the Conference:
Pre-Dinner Closing Reception
Agribusiness
and Closing Dinner
Natural Resources The Pre-Dinner Closing Reception and Closing
Dinner will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at
Health the Birchwood Hotel & Conference. The
Pre-Dinner Closing Reception will be held from 7:15
Infrastructure
p.m. to 8:15 p.m., followed by the Closing Dinner
Business Development from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Entrepreneurship Conference EXPO
Energy The Conference EXPO is part of the larger
Africa Meet Africa Conference/Expo and gives companies and
Goods and Services organizations the opportunity to showcase their
services and/or products to as many as 500
participants who represent companies and
organizations from across the globe with interests in
Africa. This year’s Conference EXPO will provide more
promotion opportunities than ever before. The EXPO
will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 29th and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. on Wednesday, November 30th.
6. Namibia Rwanda Ethiopia Botswana
Nigeria Uganda
Kenya
South Africa Malawi
Zambia DRC
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Full Conference Registration: Full conference On-site Registration: On-site registration will be held
registration fees cover your attendance at plenary at the Birchwood Hotel November 29-30,
sessions and workshops; access to the Conference EXPO; 2011. Full payment must be made for on-site
welcome reception/dinner and closing gala; morning registration. A $50 surcharge will apply.
and afternoon refreshment breaks;
networking lunches; and conference CANCELLATION POLICY
materials and session handouts. All cancellations must be submitted in writing. A written
cancellation received on or before October 27, 2011
To Register: To participate in the Conference, register will be eligible for a full refund. Written cancellations
online at www.iba-globalexpo and pay by credit card received after October 27, 2011 but prior to
(American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discovery). November 9, 2011 are eligible for a 50 % refund.
No refunds will be made for cancellations received on
The preferred method of payment is via credit card , or after November 9, 2011 or for no-shows; however,
however, if you need to pay via wire transfer, cheque, or registrations may be transferred to other individuals
cash, please contact us on booking@iba-global.com upon written request before November 9, 2011. No
and a form will be send to you for completion. refunds will be made for cancellations postmarked after
Once completed, send it via email to November 9, 2011. Refunds will be processed after
booking@iba-global.com and include the subject line: the conclusion of the Conference. Please allow three (3)
SPECIAL INQUIRY/REQUEST. A representative weeks from the Conference end date to receive your
will contact you within one business day. Registration refund. All cancellations are subject to a $100
will not be con rmed until payment is received. processing fee.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION MUST INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES
BE RECEIVED BY October 27, 2011. If you do not hold a passport from a visa-waiver
country, you are strongly encouraged to contact the
Guests: Registrant guests are welcome to attend the nearest South African embassy or consulate as soon as
welcome reception/dinner and/or the closing gala possible to schedule an interview for a visa. The visa
dinner. Tickets for guests to these events can be added process can be lengthy.
to your shopping cart and purchased at the time of IBA-Global cannot provide any
online registration. additional assistance concerning the procurement of a
visa. The decision is wholly a matter for the South African
embassy in your country.
7. Namibia Rwanda Ethiopia Botswana
Nigeria Uganda
Kenya
South Africa Malawi
Zambia DRC
Thank you for registering for the Africa Meet Africa Conference & Expo 2011! As you nalize your plans to attend the
Conference, it is important that you review the following information. We look forward to seeing you in Johannesburg.
GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION:
Full conference registration fees cover your attendance
CONFERENCE LOCATION to all conference sessions and workshops; the Conference
Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre EXPO; welcome dinner and closing gala dinner; daily
Viewpoint Street morning and afternoon refreshment breaks; conference
Bartlett, Boksburg materials and session handouts; and Teas and biscuits and
Johannesburg, South Africa luncheons on Tuesday and Wednesday.
TRAIN
You're in luck. As one of the country's most accessible CONFERENCE TRAVEL
cities, Johannesburg One of the major and & ACCOMODATION
exciting Speed Train transport system(Gautrain)
IBA Global has reserved a
Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Center
is located close to the Airport and adjacent to limited number of sleeping rooms at the hotel where
the Gautrain the Conference will take place, The Birchwood Hotel
& Conference Center, for a special nightly rate of
TAXI $259.00 (plus 14.0% local taxes). The
Taxi stands are available at most hotels in the special room rate applies for the nights of November 29,
downtown-area. and 30. www.birchwoodhotel.co.za
PARKING
Looking for a place to park?
Self-parking is available in the October and November are peak conference months
Birchwood Hotel at no Charge.
in Johannesburg. The hotel will ll up quickly, so
make your reservation early! Once the room blocks
are lled, this rate may no longer be available.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
CHECK-IN CONFERENCE ATTIRE
During the course of the conference sessions,
REGISTRATION TIMES: participants should be dressed in business attire. For
Registration check-in will take place on November 29-30 evening events, the attire is cocktail or traditional dress.
at BirchwoodHotel&Conference Center. You will
receive your registration badge, which is your
admission pass for the plenary and workshop sessions,
EXPO, and lunch, and must be worn at all times.
Tuesday, November 29
8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday, November 30
8:00am – 5:00pm
8. Namibia Rwanda Ethiopia Botswana
Nigeria Uganda
Kenya
South Africa Malawi
Zambia DRC
RECEPTIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DINNER INFORMATION:
CONFERENCE EXPO
WELCOME RECEPTION AND DINNER Be sure to visit the Conference EXPO, where companies from
Tuesday, November 29 the Africa will showcase their products and
6:00pm – 10:00pm services. Take advantage of this opportunity to network
Birchwood Hotel and Conference Center with the leading companies across sectors doing
Attire: national dress/cocktail business in Africa. The Conference EXPO will take place at
the same venue as the Conference: The Birchwood Hotel & Conference
CLOSING RECEPTION AND DINNER Center,Johannesburg,SouthAfrica.
Wednesday, November 30
7:15pm – 10:30pm BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MATCHMAKING
Birchwood Hotel PROGRAM
Attire: Traditional dress/cocktail Find a business partner at the Africa Meet Africa Conference
& Expo! Looking to grow your business in Africa, but
having trouble nding just the right company to work
If you plan to bring a guest to the Tuesday or Wednesday with? If you haven’t already signed up for the Conference’s
night dinners, you must purchase a ticket for him/her. Business to Business Matchmaking Program, visit the
Tickets can purchased at the registration desk during "B2B Matchmaking” counter at registration to nd out
hours of operation, and are sold on a space-available how you can nd your future business partner at the
basis. There will be no ticket sales at the door. Conference. Once you have identi ed your prospective
partner, set up a meeting time. All scheduled meetings
will take place at the Conference venue.
9. Namibia Rwanda Ethiopia Botswana
Nigeria Uganda
Kenya
South Africa Malawi
Zambia DRC
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
OR Tambo International Airport
Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Center
Distance…. 7 KM
Airport Shuttle Service is available upon request at no charge.
Lanseria Airport
Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Center
Distance… 35 KM
Estimated Taxi Fare… US$61/40 minutes
Contact us
IBA Global
Tel: +27 21 839 1324
booking@iba-lobal.com
www.iba-globalexpo.com
10. AMACE
Africa Meet Africa Conference/Expo
We look forward to welcoming you at the
AMACE 2011
AFRICA MEET AFRICA CONFERENCE & EXPO 2011
For more information on the AFRICA MEET AFRICA CONFERENCE & EXPO 2011
please contact:
Jacqui Setoaba
Chief Operations o cer
+27 21 839 1324 or jacqui@iba-global.com
Rwanda
Namibia Ethiopia
Nigeria Kenya
South Africa
Uganda Zambia
DRC
Botswana Malawi