Events on Saturday 08th October 2011:

iPAD DRC  CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

iPAD DRC/KMB (Lubumbashi)

iPAD DRC CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION has become the largest yearly forum in the DRC to explore strategies for infrastructure development in the mining, power, transport, banking and telecommunication sectors. The conference and exhibition is the only international business-to-business forum in the DRC for government and business to meet and explore opportunities for developing and investing in the infrastructure of the country, specifically, and in the region, in general. Since its inauguration five years ago, iPAD DRC CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION has witnessed increased flows of capital into the DRC, despite so-called risks. Now that the transition to a peacetime economy is well under way, there is rejuvenated investor enthusiasm for increased investment into strategic sectors enabling development such as energy, transport, and communications.

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Thursday 06 October 2011 09:00 - Saturday 08 October 2011 16:00 - Lubumbashi, DRC

October 2011:

3 Oct

iPAD DRC/KMB (Kinshasa)

iPAD DRC CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION has become the largest yearly forum in the DRC to explore strategies for infrastructure development in the mining, power, transport, banking and telecommunication sectors. The conference and exhibition is the only international business-to-business forum in the DRC for government and business to meet and explore opportunities for developing and investing in the infrastructure of the country, specifically, and in the region, in general. Since its inauguration five years ago, iPAD DRC CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION has witnessed increased flows of capital into the DRC, despite so-called risks. Now that the transition to a peacetime economy is well under way,  there is rejuvenated investor enthusiasm for increased investment into strategic sectors enabling development such as energy, transport, and communications.

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5 Oct

Investment Promotion Agencies Summit of the Pacific Rim

With the goal of bringing the countries of the Pacific Basin closer and expanding intra-regional trade and investment, the Chamber of Commerce of Cali, the Colombian American Chamber, Invest Pacific (Investment Promotion Agency of the Colombian Pacific) and Araujo Ibarra & Associates, with the support of Proexport Colombia, invite you to join an Investment Promotion Agencies Summit of the Pacific Rim, whose central theme is "Challenges of the countries of the Pacific Basin to boost intra-regional investment"

Day one consists of a forum with international speakers such as:

  • Parag Khanna: listed as a Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum expert in emerging markets and international relations.
  • Henry Loewendahl: senior advisor of fDi Intelligence (Financial Times) and director of OCO Consulting, recognised as one of the main world experts of investment and globalisation.

Day two is a meeting of the Investment Promotion Agencies, and the attendees will have the opportunity to interact with more than 500 businessmen and business associations’ representatives of the country.

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6 Oct

iPAD DRC/KMB (Lubumbashi)

iPAD DRC  CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION has become the largest yearly forum in the DRC to explore strategies for infrastructure development in the mining, power, transport, banking and telecommunication sectors. The conference and exhibition is the only international business-to-business forum in the DRC for government and business to meet and explore opportunities for developing and investing in the infrastructure of the country, specifically, and in the region, in general. Since its inauguration five years ago, iPAD DRC CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION has witnessed increased flows of capital into the DRC, despite so-called risks. Now that the transition to a peacetime economy is well under way, there is rejuvenated investor enthusiasm for increased investment into strategic sectors enabling development such as energy, transport, and communications.

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10 Oct

Capitalising on commercial opportunities in CEE

As company expansion into Western Europe stalled in 2010, activity in Central & Eastern Europe heated up after a recession-induced decline.

According to market figures from fDi Intelligence, the number of new offices, plants or other business facilities set up – and/or existing facilities expanded – by foreign companies into this fastgrowing region was on the rise over the past year.

Increasing attractiveness of 'nearshoring' as a business expansion strategy means that UK companies in particular are eyeing the region with interest.

  •  What government incentives are on offer that could be utilised?
  •  What do these companies know about potential in the region that might also benefit your firm?
  • And what types of opportunities are available?

This event is a workshop comprising presentations by fDi Magazine and key experts on crossborder company expansion as well as case studies from two companies who have made the move and will offer insights.

Speakers:

  • Courtney Fingar – Editor of fDi Magazine
  • Douglas Clark –  Director of Location Connections
  • Jeff D. Standridge, Ed.D. – Vice President of Global Operations for Acxiom Corporation

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17 Oct

Capital Impact 2011

Financial Times Business and Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) present ‘Capital Impact 2011’, an exciting new event exploring the impact of long-term investment across global emerging markets.

Register now to define the impact of long-term private equity investment across global emerging markets.

19 Oct

Private Equity in Africa 2011

This is Africa magazine and the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA), present ‘Private Equity in Africa 2011’, a leadership summit for Private Equity investors. Join business, finance and investment professionals to discuss the way forward for Private Equity investment in Africa.

With our 2010 summit being a 100% sell-out, you are advised to register now to guarantee your place.

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An eye on expansion

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Real optimism

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Unlocking capital

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