Program 2015
This year’s Summit theme is “Linking Nordic Capabilities with African Opportunities”. Africa’s future economy host the world’s youngest, most rapidly urbanising population - transforming the economy and driving consumer growth. The African continent boasts of abundant business opportunities and is home to 9 of the 20 fastest growing economies in the world. It is a question of how, not why Nordic companies and investors should invest in the growing business opportunities presented throughout Africa’s many markets.
Registration, Coffee and Tea
Plenary Session Part I - Engaging Tomorrow’s Africa
Opening Remarks
Nordic economic interests in Africa - vast differences. Who is in the lead?
What can the Nordic countries learn from the UK when engaging tomorrow’s Africa?
Keynote conversation
Networking Break
Plenary Session Part II - The Fast Growing Cities: Opportunities and Challenges
Conversation: Duelling with African Lions
Speech: Made in Africa
Panel: Nordic-African Business Strategies - How to win the African markets?
Networking Lunch
Parallel Sessions
Session I - Investing in African Banking & Finance
Session II - Africa 3.0: Internet, the Future Driver of African Economic Growth
Session III - Aquaculture Opportunities in Africa
Session IV - Oil & Gas: New Opportunities in Nigeria
Session IV - Renewable Energy: How to Avoid a Fossil Energy Lock-Up?
Speed Meetings
Sign up for speed meetings during the breaks to meet:
African Ambassadors/Embassy Representatives (20+ Embassies)
Expertsonpoliticalrisk,anti-corruption,duediligence,securityandlocalcontent
Eksportkreditt Norge and GIEK (Guarantee Institute for Export Credit)
Information Office for Private Sector Development in Developing Countries
FK Norway
Innovation Norway
NABA (learn about business missions/activities/membership)
Reception, followed by various music entertainment
This year’s reception has been expanded to African standards, starting with food and drinks, and progressing with an exciting series of live artists late into the evening; a good chance to mix with our guests in a more relaxed environment and enjoy some Nordic- African entertainment.
All photos by Mona Ranum
