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THE FORUM FOR AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERS A unique networking platform. A strategic tool to develop your business in Africa and internationally. GENEVA, 20-21 NOVEMBER 2012

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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 fjrst international event of its kind, the AFRICA CEO FORUM brings together company chief executives, investors and fjnancial decision-makers to: 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 fjnancial 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

• bjectives 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

THE AFRICA CEO FORUM GENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012

500

PARTICIPANTS FROM OVER 40 COUNTRIES

300

AFRICAN COMPANY DIRECTORS

100

BANKERS AND FINANCIERS

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 fjnanciers (see

• pposite). 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 fjelds 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 fjnancial journalists and the publication post-Forum of feature articles by its media partners, among them Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report.

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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 fjnance 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 lahmar

Partner, Development Partners International We wish to develop true value creation strategies with the partners whom we supply with capital.

lanCinÉ DiabY

Private Equity Investment Offjcer, Capital Group

Participants include:

• ABU DHABI FUND • ACTIS
• AFREXIMBANK • ATTIJARIWAFA BANK
• BGFIBANK • BMCE • BOA • BOAD
• COMMONWEALTH DEVELOPMENT

CORPORATION • ECOBANK

• EFG HERMES • EMERGING CAPITAL

PARTNERS • EXIMBANK CHINA

• FMO • HELIOS INVESTMENT PARTNERS
• IFC • LAZARD • PROINVEST
• PROPARCO • RENAISSANCE CAPITAL
• STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

TWO DAYS OF STIMULATING DISCUSSIONS AND THEMED WORKSHOPS

The many strategic issues that will be discussed during the plenary sessions

• f 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 fjnancing 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.

MAIN THEMES OF THE AFRICA CEO FORUM INCLUDE:

The impact of the international economy on growth and business in Africa The best opportunities for fjnancing 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

THE AFRICA CEO FORUM GENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012

PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS

• Chair of the Board
• President/CEO
• Managing Director
• Vice-President
• Partner/Associate
• Minister of Business, Finance
• r Industry
• Head of Financial or Investment

Institution

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, fjnancial 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 fjngertips.

✔ POSITION YOUR COMPANY AT THE CROSSROADS OF CORPORATE AFRICA

By promoting your company at the AFRICA CEO FORUM you will benefjt 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 fjnancial media representing the major regions of the world.

ATTENDEES AT THE AFRICA CEO FORUM 2012

THE AFRICA CEO FORUM GENEVA, 20 - 21 NOVEMBER 2012

HENRI-CLAUDE OYIMA CEO, BGFI BANK ALBERT YUMA MULIMBI CEO, Gécamines ISSAD REBRAB CEO, Cevital MOïSE KATUMBI Governor of Katanga ALIKO DANGOTE CEO, Dangote Group AYOOLA OBA OTUDEKO CEO, Honeywell Group ARNOLD EKPE CEO, Ecobank Group JEAN-LOUIS BILLON CEO, Sifca MOSTAFA TERRAB CEO, Groupe OCP MARK CUTIFANI CEO, AngloGold Ashanti GEORGE O. OTIENO CEO, ATI/ACA Group TIDJANE THIAM CEO, Prudential MOULAY HAFID ELALAMY CEO, Saham NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA Minister of Finance Nigeria

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 fjnancial 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 fjnancial 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.

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 fjrst-class service during their stay in Geneva. The Intercontinental Hotel boasts 2,000 m2 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.

GROUPE JEUNE AFRIQUE

Africa’s premier communications group, leading magazine publisher and publishers

• f 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).

THE ORGANIZERS

✔ INFORMATION ✔ REGISTRATION ✔ SPONSORSHIP www.theafricaceoforum.com register@theafricaceoforum.com informations@theafricaceoforum.com sponsors@theafricaceoforum.com

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