African Investment Summit

African Investment Summit
Thursday 1st November 2012, at the London Stock Exchange

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This is Africa and the London Stock Exchange presents African Investment Summit, a full day event looking at Africa’s success to date and how it will grow its profile in the coming years.

In 2012, Africa finds itself at an important juncture in its development trajectory. The last decade has done much to reverse the Afro-pessimism that had long dominated perceptions of Africa’s economic, social and political potential.

Growing business confidence is being driven by sustained growth, high demand for commodities and an emerging middle class. Yet while Africa's status as a viable investment destination is increasing, capital flows remain low compared to other emerging and frontier economies, while the continent accounts for just two percent of global trade and less than five percent of FDI.

Featuring a combination of expert keynote addresses, lively panel discussions and in-depth case studies, the 2012 African Investment Summit will analyse Africa’s success to date, and explore what it will take to consolidate and accelerate its growing profile amongst the international business community in the coming years.

Join us to discover how African businesses can access international and local capital

Please register now to reserve your place.*

* Complimentary places are strictly limited and only available to senior investment professionals from; pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, fund of funds, corporates and family offices.

African Investment Summit
Thursday 6th October 2011, at the London Stock Exchange

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Session 1
		African Capital markets –Why now? Moderated by Lord Malloch-Brown, Chairman of EMEA at FDI Consulting and President, Royal African Society
Session 2
		The Consumer Story Moderated by Reinaldo Fiorini, Partner at McKinsey
Session 3
		The return of political risk? Moderated by Alex Vines, Head of Africa Programme, Chatham House
Session 4
		Live Interview: Obiageli Ezekwesili, Vice President for Africa, World Bank
Session 5
		The bond market Moderated by Kem Ihenacho, Partner, Clifford Chance
Session 6
		Resources Moderated by Debbie Thomas, Partner, Deloitte
Summary
		Conclusion and summary of the conference day Ibukun Adebayo, Head of Business Development Africa and Middle east