Seminar: Sub-Saharan Africa Aviation, Tourism and Infrastructure Conference
05/06/2010 - 05/06/2010
The opportunities for investing in Sub-Saharan Africa’s aviation, tourism and infrastructure sectors are unlimited. Our conference speakers are recognized experts in their fields. They will share the successes and challenges of establishing successful operations in various parts of the continent. Attendees will have an opportunity to network with representatives from U.S. and African governments, U.S. corporations, airlines and tour operators.
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Agenda
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8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
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Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions |
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| 9:05 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Overview |
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- Ambassador Robert C. Perry (Ret.), Vice President for International Programs, The Corporate Council on Africa
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| 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
Aviation Outlook, Opportunities and Challenges |
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- Mohamed Elamiri , Director, Air Transport Bureau, ICAO
- Richard Ziskind, Sr. Marketing Director, Omni Air International
- Oracio Marquez, Manager, Alliances, International & Regulatory Affairs, United Airlines
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| 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Investment Opportunities for U.S. Companies |
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- Mark Hewitt , Director Global Air Operations, Lockheed Martin Global Mission Solutions
- Anthony A.L. Adjasse , President, Allied African Nations Chamber of Commerce
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| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Luncheon |
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- Keynote Speaker: Paul Marin , Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
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| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa’s Amazing Tourism Potential |
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| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Key Infrastructure Projects and Financing Options |
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- Carla G. Campos , Senior Vice President, Project and Export Finance, HSBC Securities
- Rick Angiuoni , Regional Director for Africa, U.S. Ex-Im Bank
- Herman Howard, Vice President, HOK Aviation + Transportation
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| 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Spotlight on Recent Successes in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Wrap-up and Concluding Remarks |
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| 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Reception |
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This is a complimentary program. Space is limited.
Vedder Price P.C.
1633 Broadway (at 50th Street)
47th Floor
New York, New York 10019
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