Southern Africa: Kicking off the next African decade Join us for this vibrant conference that will highlight both the investment climate in southern Africa, which is comprised of 15 countries (SADC), and showcase the latest economic developments that make this region a stand-out region for investment and entrepreneurship following the region's historic hosting of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. There will be a session dedicated to providing an overview of the business climate in Southern Africa highlighting various sectors in SADC, the legal framework to facilitate trade and investment. Other sessions will have a more in-depth discussion for sectors such as banking and capital markets, mining, technology, education, agribusiness and fashion amongst others. Throughout the day, business tips, mentoring and one-on-one meetings with entrepreneurs and mentors will be possible and are encouraged. Us based professionals in various industries that focus on or have US-African trade, business executives of successful regional companies and social entrepreneurs will share their vision, experience and thoughts about the future of the region. For this conference Angel Africa is going to welcome panelists such as: Lauri E. Elliott, Director at Afribiz Media, Guy Zibi, Managing Director at AfricaNext Investment Research, LLC in the US, Fungai Tarirah, Head, Africa Investments at RMB Asset Management in South Africa, J. Skyler Fernandes, Chief Operating Officer of the South African Chamber of Commerce in America, Paul Eardley-Taylor, Head Energy, Utilities and Infrastructure for South Africa & Africa at Standard Bank, Eduardo O. Vieira, Founder and President of NOVACAO Sociedade Corretora de Valores S.A in Angola amongst others. Media Partners for this event are Africa Investor, Afribiz, Afrik.com, The Network Journal, Afrique Expansion, The African Sun Times, OBE TV. The conference is supported by Iona College, WIBO, AfricXpress, Brooklyn International Trade Center, Hoja Law Group, Transitional trade, Center for Global Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management-Morgan State University, Sage Services, Columbia University African Business Club, Howard University African Business Club.
