GENEVA, NOVEMBER 2012

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1 THE FORUM FOR AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERS A unique networking platform. A strategic tool to develop your business in Africa and internationally. rainbow unlimited

2 AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR THE CHAMPIONS OF BUSINESS GROWTH After more than a decade of substantial economic progress, Africa is today one of the world s most attractive emerging market investment destinations. Africa s most dynamic entrepreneurs are in the forefront of these remarkable economic advances. Be it in the banking, food processing, construction, energy or service sectors, African champions are seizing the moment, motivated by the desire to conquer new markets. A STRATEGIC TOOL As the first international event of its kind, the AFRICA CEO FORUM brings together company chief executives, investors and financial decision-makers to: 500 PARTICIPANTS FROM OVER 40 COUNTRIES 300 AFRICAN COMPANY DIRECTORS 100 BANKERS AND FINANCIERS Support the development of African businesses and contribute to their international promotion. Facilitate dialogue between the private and public sectors to improve the business environment in Africa. ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK An active partner in the AFRICA CEO FORUM, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is particularly involved in the development of Africa s private sector. In this context, it works to encourage African governments to create a more favourable business environment. Through its reinforced Private Sector Department, the AfDB is increasingly providing technical and financial support to business projects. True to its fundamental mission to contribute to the economic and social development of the continent, the AfDB is fully engaged in the AFRICA CEO FORUM initiative. It shares its objectives to highlight the initiatives of African companies, to provide a space for business people to exchange views and to promote regional and intra-african dialogue. DONALD KABERUKA President of the African Development Bank

3 MEET AFRICA S MOST INFLUENTIAL FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES The objective of the AFRICA CEO FORUM is to deliver a top-level business environment within which key players from the world of investment and finance can forge stronger relationships with Africa s established and emerging business elite. One of our key objectives is to develop regional and continental companies in our portfolio. SOFIANE LAHMARAR Partner, Development Partners International Participants include: We wish to develop true value creation strategies with the partners whom we supply with capital. LANCINÉ DIABY Private Equity Investment Officer, Capital Group ATTIJARIWAFA BANK BMCE BOA BGFIBANK BOAD DUET MENA LTD ECOBANK COMMONWEALTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RENAISSANCE CAPITAL FMO LAZARD STANDARD CHARTERED BANK EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS EXIMBANK CHINA HELIOS INVESTMENT PROINVEST PROPARCO AFRICA FINANCE CORP. ABU DHABI FUND IFC AFREXIMBANK AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST CAPITAL A TOP-LEVEL GATHERING OF AFRICA S CORPORATE ELITE The AFRICA CEO FORUM brings together nearly 300 African CEOs and company directors, as well as some 100 bankers and financiers (see opposite). Joining them are some of the world s most widely respected business services and solutions companies and a broad spectrum of the media for two days of debate and dialogue. A UNIQUE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY The AFRICA CEO FORUM provides company directors with a platform to expand their professional networks, identify potential partners and establish new business relationships. An annual event, it will also enable them to foster relations with their counterparts between each meeting. AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE EXPERIENCE AND KNOW-HOW The AFRICA CEO FORUM offers participants a space to share their vision of African business with top executives of the foremost international groups, as well as with leading lights in key fields such as law, audit, consulting, information and communication technology and economic intelligence. UNRIVALLED GLOBAL MEDIA COVERAGE The AFRICA CEO FORUM will be supported by a powerful media campaign, including coverage of the meeting by top business and financial journalists and the publication post-forum of feature articles by its media partners, among them Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report.

4 TWO DAYS OF STIMULATING DISCUSSIONS AND THEMED WORKSHOPS The many strategic issues that will be discussed during the plenary sessions of the AFRICA CEO FORUM include: macroeconomic trends affecting the global economy; the attributes that have allowed emerging market companies to play an increasing role on the international stage; the rise of the African urban consumer; and the interrelated social and demographic changes creating new domestic engines of growth. The discussions and debates will be led by high-level experts and business personalities from across Africa, Europe, America and Asia. A large part of the programme will focus on new developments in corporate financing and the evolving relationship between Africa s private sector and public authorities. In addition, thematic workshops will enable participants to tap into the current thoughts and ideas of African and international experts concerning management issues and trends. PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS Chair of the Board President/CEO Managing Director Vice-President Partner/Associate Minister of Business, Finance or Industry Head of Financial or Investment Institution MAIN THEMES OF INCLUDE: The impact of the international economy on growth and business in Africa The best opportunities for financing African businesses Recruitment, training and motivation of executives and the business leaders of tomorrow The tools and technologies to improve the competitiveness of African businesses of the future Identifying legal and institutional partners to assist with company creation, merger or acquisition How the private sector can organize to lobby national and regional public authorities

5 ATTENDEES AT THE AFRICA CEO FORUM 2012 WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE EXPAND YOUR NETWORK OF INFLUENTIAL AND HIGH-LEVEL AFRICAN OPERATORS The AFRICA CEO FORUM will enable you to meet your counterparts from across the continent, thus building a powerful network and initiating sustainable relationships key to achieving long-term success in Africa. FIND NEW CAPITAL PARTNERS The AFRICA CEO FORUM is an exceptional opportunity for attendees to expand their business presence across Africa, through exclusive contacts with the biggest names in banking, financial services and corporate investment. REVIEW THE CHALLENGES FACING THE AFRICAN AND GLOBAL ECONOMY The AFRICA CEO FORUM will enable you to enrich your knowledge and enhance your strategic thinking through interactive discussion and debate with panels of respected personalities and leading experts from the African and international corporate communities. LEARN ABOUT NEW BEST PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT TRENDS The presence of experienced management consultants and global business service companies at the AFRICA CEO FORUM presents attendees with a wealth of knowledge and expertise at their fingertips. POSITION YOUR COMPANY AT THE CROSSROADS OF CORPORATE AFRICA By promoting your company at the AFRICA CEO FORUM you will benefit from maximum visibility and direct access to Africa s most powerful business elite and will be able to engage with a broad spectrum of economic and financial media representing the major regions of the world. TIDJANE THIAM CEO, Prudential HO MENG KIT CEO, Singapore Business Federation WENDY LUHABE President, Women Private Equity Fund THIERRY TANOH CEO, Ecobank Group NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA Minister of Finance Nigeria MOSTAFA TERRAB CEO, Groupe OCP ALIKO DANGOTE CEO, Dangote Group ANDREW ALLI CEO, Africa Finance Corp. MO IBRAHIM Chairman, Mo Ibrahim Foundation MARK CUTIFANI CEO, Anglogold Ashanti JUBRIL ADEWALE TINUBU, CEO, Oando AYOOLA OBA OTUDEKO CEO, Honeywell Group GEORGE O. OTIENO CEO, ATI/ACA Group VALENTINE RUGWABIZA Deputy Director General, WTO

6 Sponsors : Co-host African Development Bank Banque africaine de développement Diamond rainbow unlimited AN OUTSTANDING VENUE FOR AN UNPARALLELED EVENT The AFRICA CEO FORUM takes place on 20 and 21 November 2012 in Geneva, a city chosen for its international, multilingual and financial status. Located at the heart of Europe, Geneva hosts the headquarters of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization and is renowned as an international financial hub, home to nearly 150 banks and trading capital for raw materials, handling 40% of global volumes traded. Two international institutions with close ties to the corporate sector are also based in Geneva: the International Organisation of Employers and the International Labour Organization. Platinum Gold A PRESTIGIOUS CONVENTION CENTRE The Intercontinental Hotel has been chosen to host the AFRICA CEO FORUM owing to its international reputation and ultramodern facilities, which will ensure that all participants will enjoy first-class service during their stay in Geneva. The Intercontinental Hotel boasts 2,000 m 2 of conference rooms and 16 reception rooms which will accommodate the plenary sessions, themed workshops, professional presentations and exhibitions, business meetings and gala dinner. All rooms are equipped with the latest digital technology, with broadband internet access and WiFi. The venue is also conveniently located halfway between the city centre and Geneva airport, which serves nearly 70 international destinations non-stop. In addition, a high-speed rail service links Geneva to Paris and Brussels. Partners Offi cial airline Media partners THE ORGANIZERS GROUPE JEUNE AFRIQUE Africa s premier communications group, leading magazine publisher and publishers of Africa s best-selling international publications: Jeune Afrique (weekly) and The Africa Report (monthly). RAINBOW UNLIMITED A Swiss company specializing in the planning and organization of events relating to economic development, particularly between Africa and Europe, Rainbow Unlimited is also manager of the Swiss-African Business Circle (SABC). INFORMATION REGISTRATION SPONSORSHIP informations@theafricaceoforum.com register@theafricaceoforum.com sponsors@theafricaceoforum.com