US Export Council - Southern Africa - Commercial Opportunities for U.S. Companies

July 9, 2009 - PRLog -- With Presidents Obama and Zuma charting a new era of cooperation between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa, business and government leaders from South and Southern Africa welcome counterparts from the U.S. to an informal dialogue in which CEOs, policymakers and opinion leaders will explore mutually-beneficial links in business, philanthropy, education and corporate responsibility.

Senior representatives of the South African Government and local business leaders will engage in open and off-the-record discussions commercial opportunities in South and Southern Africa. This advanced, interactive forum will facilitate business connections, and enable the participants to gain new perspectives.

Topics to be discussed include: the global financial crisis and its impact on the region; investment in infrastructure; energy; health care; financial markets; food processing; homeland security and defence cooperation. Early acceptances include Michael Spicer - CEO, Business Leadership South Africa, Saki Macozoma - Deputy Chairman, Standard Bank, Popo Molefe – Chairman, PetroSA & CEO, Lereko Investments and Chris Hart, Chief Economist, Investment Solutions.

Wednesday, August 19th program begins with presentations by leading experts and business people from the U.S. and South Africa. Following a networking luncheon, there will be one-on-one meetings with appropriate selected individuals and companies.

Invited South African companies include: Eskom, Sasol, Medi-Clinic, Discovery, Netcare, Educor, Barclays-Absa, Firstrand, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Industrial Development Corporation, Transnet, MTN, COEGA, Telkom, Dimension Data and others.

AllWorld Network, Chaired by Professor Michael Porter, Harvard University Business School and Endeavor, South Africa will announce the launch of the South Africa Fast Growth 100, identifying and advancing the next generation of company builders and entrepreneurs. AllWorld co-Founders Deidre M. Coyle Jr, Anne Habiby and Malik Fal, Endeavor, presenting.

Thursday, August 20th is reserved exclusively for business-to-business meetings which will be arranged in advance.

Thursday, August 20th Evening Reception to honor MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS

Remarks by:

U.S. Congressman Bobby L. Rush, Chair Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection of Energy and Commerce Committee and Co-chair of The African Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG) Caucus - - a new Congressional initiative to expand and deepen trade and investment links between the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa.

Friday, August 21st is reserved for meetings and a luncheon with the Congressional Delegation and Trade and Business Representatives from:

Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Attendance at this event is by invitation only, consisting of a pre-selected group of regional and international industry leaders. Should you be interested in participating, please contact:
:
David Altman Tel: +1 212.904.0248  e mail: davidaltman@usexportcouncil.com

Co-organized and Sponsored by:

US Export Council
http://www.usexportcouncil.com

Business Council for International Understanding
http://www.bciu.org

Omega Investment Research
http://www.omegainvest.co.za/

KRL International LLC
http://www.krlinternational.com

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