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Friday, February 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM - Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 9:00 PM (ET)
The Howard University African Business Club (HUABC) will be hosting her 3rd Annual African Business Conference - Africa and the Global Economy: Moving from Crisis to Opportunity from February 25- February 27, 2010 in conjunction with the Howard University School of Business. The primary aim of the conference is to highlight business and career opportunities in African countries, as well as create a platform to showcase the positively thriving economic side of the African story to the global community.
This aim will be achieved by featuring speakers on various panel sessions that will be selected from proactive corporate bodies and academia on the African continent and in the Diaspora. These speakers will have the knowledge and expertise to educate and enlighten the conference participants on the growing business landscape in Africa.
Friday, February 26
Arrivals (All morning)
Speakers, panelists, and corporate representatives’ arrival and check- in to respective hotels
Early Registration — (12:00 noon to 5:00 pm)
Registration commences with conference participants being treated to light refreshments, and conference materials will be available for pick up at the registration site throughout the day.
The HUABC and Leeds Bryan International Co – sponsored Career Fair | Connecting Talents – Africa — (2:00pm to 5:00pm)
In light of the current global economic crisis, the Howard University African Business Club has partnered with LBI Consulting to host a one of a kind career fair aimed at connecting African professionals in Diaspora to a broad array of career opportunities within the continent. This program is in line with the growing need for career alternatives and reverse brain-drain among Africans abroad.
HUABC Sponsors, Guest Speakers and Planning Committee Networking Social — (7:30pm to 10.00 pm)
This will be a special welcome social event for stakeholders of the conference (sponsors, speakers and planning team) to meet and network in a relaxed setting. The event will serve as a good opportunity for the planning team to answer any questions from the guests, and for speakers to familiarize themselves with fellow panelists prior to the conference.
Saturday, February 27
Registration / Breakfast — (9:00am to 10:15am)
Opening Event / Keynote Address — (10:30am to 11:20am)
An opening event with an address from the Dean of the Howard University School of Business will officially introduce and commence the day’s activities. The Dean will usher in the keynote speaker—a notable, highly successful and illustrious business or public sector leader in Africa—to deliver the opening keynote address for the conference.
Session 1 — (11:30am to 12:45 pm)
Panel 1: Banking in Africa | Predicting What Happens Next
Panel 2: Analyzing Policies and Regulatory Constraints in the African Business Environment
Session 2 — (1:00pm to 2:15pm)
Panel 3: Media and Entertainment in Africa | A New Investment Horizon
Panel 4: Africa’s Place in the Green Energy Revolution | The Future of Oil and Gas
Light Lunch Break — (2:30pm to 3:00pm)
Session 3—(2:15pm to 3:30pm)
Panel 5: Meeting the Challenge | Start-up Capital for New Business Ventures
Meet the HUABC Sponsors: Corporate Presentations and Networking Session — (4:30pm to 5:45pm)
Closing Banquet: Keynote Address and Leeds Bryan International African Business GAINS Award — (6:00pm to 9:00pm)
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM
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Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 9:00 PM (ET)
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