If you are a regular follower of my Africa Business Jumpstart blog you will know that I really believe in the power of attending Africa Business events and today, I want to share 8 Africa Business Events In 2015 to attend if you are based in the Diaspora.
The last one I attended was the renowned Africa Business Conference by the Harvard Business School in Boston last February with over 1,300 delegates, many travelling the long distance from Africa to be there. I always thoroughly enjoy such gatherings and I am sure participating will add value to your own undertakings in so many ways. If you have been reluctant so far to invest into it or it never occurred to you that you should include an African business conference into your already crowded life, I would like to motivate you to re-consider.
One quick note: I have made a list of events that are not too industry specific, but focus on opportunities and trends in Africa across sectors. And while I hoped to be able to add some events in various countries in Europe or in Australia, it pretty boils down again to the UK and the US East coast, so some of you may need to invest into a plane ticket, too (but please add any additional events you are aware of in the comment section below!)
Now, let’s get started. Here are 8 Africa Business events in 2015 you may have overlooked!
United Kingdom
(late notice!)
London
April 25-26
“2015 Africa Business Summit”
The Africa Club at London Business School will present its 2015 Africa Business Summit, taking place on Saturday April 25th, 2015 at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London. Now in its 14th year, the Africa Business Summit is firmly established as Europe’s leading forum for informed and engaged debate on doing business in Africa. Each year the Summit attracts over 300 delegates with extensive experience in and demonstrated commitment to Africa, and gives them an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, including alumni and students of London Business School. This year, the Summit will focus on the strategies integral to building sustainable businesses on the continent. Our speakers, a “who’s who” of the most respected entrepreneurs, managers and investors from across Africa, will share their insights on the creation and delivery of exceptional local and global companies from Africa. Attendees will learn how investors and entrepreneurs have realised returns and grown companies through:
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Cambridge
June 6, 2015
“2015 Business in Africa Conference”
This year’s Business in Africa Conference aims to create a dialogue on how to diversify, sustain and even increase this growth to double digit is needed. Participants will further explore how businesses can catch the right waves of growth and navigate through these challenges in a practical manner in the continent.
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Oxford
22-23 May
“The Oxford Africa Conference”
The Oxford Africa Conference is one of the largest and most globally recognized African conferences of its type, organized by the long-established Oxford Africa Society in joint collaboration with the Oxford Africa Business network. The event is a solely student-led initiative that convenes ~500 delegates and ~60 speakers on an annual basis. The upcoming conference will take place on 22nd and 23rd of May 2015 focusing on Africa as “A Continent on the Move: People, Politics and Business across borders”. It is aimed to provide a vibrant platform for new thinking about an international Africa across all disciplines – politics, business, arts, technology and academia – connecting inter-generational leaders from around the world to shape an integrated and innovative perspective on African issues.
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London
May 9, 2015
“Jumpstart Your Africa Business in 2015 !”
This is my own event and it’s for all those of you who really want to get started and need to know how! This special seminar will equip you with a road map you can use to immediately start your own business targeting Africa’s dynamic emerging markets. It will provide practical steps, strategies, tips, and guidance.
Learn which African markets to target for increased success
Find out about the industries with the greatest potential that you can access with ease!
Which mistakes not to make (But most do!)
Get the 5-Step Plan to finding an Africa business idea that actually works
Be inspired by a list of Best Business Ideas for the Diaspora
Know the Africa business strategies that can increase your success rate significantly
Learn how to get started on a shoestring budget and how to overcome other obstacles
Interactive session – Ask questions and feel free to come along with your business plan!
I will introduce you to tools and resources to get you started within a month
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London
Sept 12- 13, 2015
“Uganda-Investment Convention”
The forum brings together experts, business leaders, professionals and representatives from prominent organisations based in Uganda, the UK and internationally. Delegates have access to up-to-date information on the vast potential for investment that Uganda offers to both the domestic and international community.
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United States
(late notice!)
DC
April 21 – 23
“Nigeria USA Business-to-Business Summit”
Links businesses in Nigeria and the USA for opportunities in manufacturing, service organizations, franchisors, telecommunications, fashion, food, education, and more.
The NUSACC Business-To-Business Summits are an outstanding opportunity for businesses and business persons from the United States and the rapidly emerging markets of Nigeria to interact. This conference, held annually, presents unrivalled opportunities from all industry segments: manufacturing, service organizations, franchisors, telecommunications, fashion, food, education, and many others. It provides the opportunity for participants to.
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DC
May 14-15
“Nigeria Diaspora ICT Conference”
The political capital of the USA, is the venue for this year’s Nigeria Diaspora ICT Conference tagged NiDICT 2015. Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America, Prof. Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, is the chief host of NiDICT 2015 with the theme: ‘Leveraging on Diaspora Skills-Pool for Nigeria’s Transformation.’ The Nigeria in Diaspora Information Communication Technology (NiDICT) is an international platform for engagement of ICT skill-pool notably but not specifically of Nigerian extraction in Diaspora for advancement and transformation of Nigeria through:
Planned Business Interactions/Meetings/Connexions
Strategic Conferences/Forums/Workshops
Trade Delegations/Cross-Borders Skill Exchanges/Trainings
Facilitations of Innovation/Idea Hubs
Bridging Trust-Gap between Nigerian and Foreign concerns
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DUBAI
May 27-28, 2015
“2015 Africa & Middle East Business Outlook Conference”
The U.S. Department of Commerce will hold its 2015 Africa & Middle East Business Outlook Conference May 27-28, 2015 in Dubai, UAE. The event will be held in the heart of Dubai’s business district, near the DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Metro. Outlook Conference will include: Middle East: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, the West Bank. Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Angola, Nigeria, Ghana.
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For industry specific Africa business events on the continent and abroad, I suggest you visit this link here.
Happy networking, everyone! And let us know which worldwide African business events you are planning to attend this year!
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