8:30am

Registration and Breakfast

9:00am

Welcome address

Donald Charles McKinnon, Commonwealth Secretary-General

9:15am

Foreign Investment in Africa

Arnold Ekpe, CEO, Ecobank
(Winner of Africa Bank of the Year)

9:35am

Private equity landscape: the past, the present, the future

Africa has established itself as one of the most profitable emerging investment markets. Some of the leading investors explain how they have achieved success, and their view of current trends:

• How the African market has grown - and why
• Which investment vehicles are available, and how to choose them
• Promising sectors for high growth in the future.

Chair and lead speaker:

Stephen Jennings, CEO, Renaissance Group

Sheik Mohammed Hussein Ali Al-Amoudi, MIDROC investment, Ethiopia

Thomas Gibian, CEO, Emerging Capital Partners

J. Kofi Bucknor, Managing Partner, Kingdom Zephyr Africa

10:30am

Q & A

Hosted by CNBC Africa

11:00am

Morning refreshments and networking break

11:15am

The macroeconomic picture & Doing Business
in sub-Saharan Africa

Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank
David Lenigas, CEO, Lonrho Plc
Mohammed Sharaf CEO, Dubai Ports World
Moez Daya, Managing Partner, Satya Capital

12:15pm

Point of view: The European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank’s analysis of the current situation, and assessment of likely future growth. This presentation will outline the key components of the Bank’s strategy for Africa, and its priorities for investment.

Martin Curwen, Africa Director, European Investment Bank

12:30pm

Lunch

2:00pm

Current economic trends in global markets and Africa

A perspective on international trends, from one of Africa’s most high-profile commentators. Jim O’Neill looks at volatility, growth, inflation, interest rates and exchange – and shares his thinking on what these mean for investors.

Jim O’Neill, Head of Global Economic Research, Goldman Sachs

2:30pm

Sovereign Wealth Funds and their relevance to Africa

As the West remains unsure about the evolution of Sovereign Wealth Funds, can Africa hope to benefit from this growing source of inward investment?

Alastair Newton, Senior Political Analyst, Lehman Brothers

2:45pm

Africa's banking sector, Africa's capital markets and capital gains on African stocks

A strategic-level discussion, in which some of the largest financial institutions consider banking and African equity markets. This session will cover:

• An overview of the strengthening bank sector
• The trading environment and market outlook
• Key stock market sectors.

Prof. Chukwuma C. Soludo, CFR,
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria*
Chris Mwebesa, Chief Executive, Nairobi Stock Exchange
Zdenek Turek, CEO Africa Division, Citigroup
Christine Farnish, Director of Public Policy and
Sustainability, Barclays Bank

3:30pm

Afternoon refreshments and networking break

3:45pm

SME’s and their role in development
and private equity investment

In this session, delegates will hear about the importance of investment in the SME sector, and the role of SMEs in African economies. Also, why private equity investors should not overlook smaller companies.

Ziad Oueslati, Managing Director, TunInvest

4:05pm

SME: Success story

Christian Lagnide, CEO, LC2 Group, Benin

4:10pm

African Infrastructure Financing

Continued growth will be built on industrial and commercial development – and a transformation in utilities, transport and communications. This session will consider where and how the business infrastructure will be constructed:

• The projected capital requirements of key economies and how they will be financed
• How foreign investors can manage and minimise currency risks.

Jean-Louis Ekra, Président, Afreximbank
Austine O. Ometoruwa, President/CEO,
Africa Finance Corporation

4:45pm

What are the key challenges in sourcing and transforming companies in Africa?

African companies promise great opportunities for investors, but acquisitions need to be selected and managed with care. This session will consider the latest regulatory developments and their likely impact on investments, and explore which sectors which are lagging behind – and may offer future opportunities!

Evelyn Oputu, Managing Director, Bank of Industry Nigeria
Michel BRIZOUA-BI, Partner, BILE-AKA, BRIZOUA-BI & Associés

5:30 pm

Closing cocktail

7:00 pm

Dinner

* To be confirmed