u.s/africa business summit 2011

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REGISTRATION BROCHURE


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Since 1997, the CCA biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit has been regarded as an

essential conference for anyone looking to do business in Africa. This year, CCA is proud

to unveil a new look fitting of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit branda brand that

emphasizes value, credibility, longevity, and strong relationships. As the leading U.S.-Africa

non-profit, membership organization, CCA is an essential resource for U.S. companies

currently, or exploring the possibilities of, doing business on the continent.

By attending the Summit, you and your colleagues will have the opportunity to obtain

information on the latest trade and investment opportunities in Africas most promising

sectors including power, energy, health, infrastructure, agribusiness, and consumer goods

and services; network with as many as 1,500 key African and U.S. private sector and

government representatives; choose from more than 30 industry-specific sessions; explore

new business opportunities by identifying specific growth areas and projects; discover the

latest financing options; meet potential business partners; speak with exhibitors

representing companies on the cutting-edge of investment in Africa; and perhaps forge a

promising business deal, as past participants have done.

Register for the conference by July 29th to take advantage of substantial savings on

registration fees. Please share this information with others in your organization who might

benefit from attending this premier conference on U.S. and African commercial ties and

investment opportunities.

This years conference program, networking opportunities, and Summit EXPO will make this

an event you will not want to miss. Please visit www.africacncl.org for program updates/

information and registration.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, and we look forward to welcoming you

in Washington, DC for the 8th Biennial 2011 U.S.Africa Business Summit.

Sincerely,

Stephen HayesPresident and CEO

Dear Colleague,

From October 5 7, 2011, The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host the 8th Biennial

U.S. Africa Business Summit at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C.

On behalf of the Summit Planning Committee, I am pleased to invite you and your colleagues

to register to attend this one-of-its-kind event.


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The Corporate Council on Africas (CCA) has built a reputation for producingpremier events based on access to and relationships with key private sector

leaders from the U.S. and Africa. CCAs U.S.-Africa Business Summit, a three

day event, will provide comprehensive information on the latest trade and

investment opportunities across Africas most promising sectors, including:

agribusiness, natural resources development, infrastructure, energy, power,

health, security, and good and services. You will have the opportunity to

network with key African and U.S. private sector and government leaders,

identify specific growth areas and hear detailed information about projects that

are ripe for investment. Discover the latest financing options, and meet

potential business partners, as well as numerous heads of state and keygovernment officials. The Summit has been hosted in several cities over the

years, including Baltimore, Houston, Philadelphia, Cape Town, and is now

returning to Washington, DC for the fourth time.

The African continent is among the fastest-growing economic regions in the

world, attracting foreign direct investment from businesses small to large from

around the globe. According to the Harvard Business Review, Africa and Asiawere the only continents to grow during the recent economic recession. Africas

growth rate increased to nearly 5% in 2010 and is likely to reach 5.2% in

2011. Africa offers a higher return on investment than any other emerging

market, according to UN data; and is home to a tremendous market of more

than 900 million potential consumers. This reliable growth is due not only to

the wealth of opportunities available in Africa, but also due to its continued

efforts for greater political stability and an unprecedented level of government

reform to attract foreign investment. Africa has proven itself to be an essential

asset for any company.

ABOUT THE CORPORATECOUNCIL ON AFRICAEstablished in 1993, TheCorporate Council on Africa(CCA) is dedicated tostrengthening the commercialrelationship between the UnitedStates and the nations of Africa.

CCA carries out industry-specificprograms that promote businesspartnerships, raise Africasinvestment profile in the UnitedStates, develop CCA membercompanies business networks,and provide for the exchangeof information about businessopportunities in Africa.

CCAs 180-plus members rangefrom Americas largest tosmallest businesses, andrepresent approximately 85percent of total U.S. privatesector investment in Africa.They come from 19 identifiablesectors, including naturalresources development,infrastructure, energy,agribusiness, healthcare,

security, telecommunications,and finance.

For more information on CCA,visit www.africacncl.org. TheCorporate Council on Africa isa 501 (c) 3 corporation.

The 2009 U.S.-Africa Business Summit was an amazing line up

of very high powered and engaged decision makers and

administration supporters. All info was highly relevant and

interesting and served to further the business and tradedevelopment between US corporations/ businesses and African

countries. Spot on!

Melanie Baker, Dyncorp International LLC

U.S.-AFRICABUSINESSSUMMIT OCTOBER 5-7, 2011 WASHINGTON, DC


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The conference will include more than 30 comprehensive plenary and workshop sessions, during which participants

will obtain the latest information on trade and investment opportunities across Africas most promising sectors. These

sessions will be led by U.S. and African leaders whose expertise stems from their successful ongoing ventures inAfrica. You will be introduced to new business opportunities and learn detailed information about projects that are

ripe for investment.

The conference will also include a Summit EXPO, giving companies and organizations the opportunity to showcase

their services and/or products to as many as 2,000 participants.

CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYOctober 5, 2011 October 6, 2011 October 7, 2011

I Registration

I Doing Business in Forums

I Pre-Dinner Welcome

Reception

I Welcome Dinner

I Registration

I Continental Breakfast

I Summit EXPO*

I Plenary I

I Networking Smash

I Networking LunchI Plenary II

I Plenary III

I Workshops

I Networking Break

I Workshops

I Registration

I Continental Breakfast

I Summit EXPO*

I Plenary IV

I Networking Break

I WorkshopsI Networking Lunch

I Plenary V

I Plenary VI

I Workshops

I Networking Break

I Workshops

I Pre-Dinner Closing Reception

I Closing Dinner

CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

*To register, please visit www.africacncl.org or contact: Brittany Clark, Special Projects & Events/Marketing Assistant at [email protected].


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CCA 2011 8th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit

AGRIBUSINESSSusan SchramVP, Agriculture & CoopsADCI/VOCA

Clint CunyPresident & CEOExport Trading Group USA

Mima NedelcovychPartnerSchaffer Global Group

ENERGYMamadou BeyeGovernment Affairs

Chevron Corporation

Simeon MoatsInternational Advisor, AfricaExxonMobil

Tracy McMinnDirector, International GovernmentRelationsShell

HEALTHJeff HoffmanCEO

Kim McCarley

Director of CommunicationsDanya International

Diane M. Willkens

President and CEODevelopment Finance International, Inc.

INFRASTRUCTURECorey CookSenior Program Manager, Logistics and

SustainmentLockheed Martin

Gary MessinaVice President, Business DevelopmentOceus Networks

POWERNils TcheyanDirector, Africa Energy PolicyGeneral Electric

Paul HinksCEOSymbion Power

SECURITYBob WellsManager, NavyStrategic EmploymentWhitney, Bradley &Brown, Inc.

PLANNING COMMITTEECO-CHAIRS


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Plenary & Workshop SessionsDuring the plenary and workshop sessions, you willobtain the latest information on trade and investmentopportunities across Africas most promising sectors.These sessions will be led by U.S. and African leaderswhose expertise stems from their successful andongoing ventures in Africa. You will be introduced tonew business opportunities and learn detailedinformation about projects that are ripe for investment.

Sectors covered during the Summit:

I Agribusiness

I Natural Resources Development

I Health

I Infrastructure

I Security

I Power

I Energy

I Goods and Services

Pre-Dinner Welcome Receptionand Welcome DinnerThe 8th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business SummitPre-Dinner Welcome Reception and Welcome Dinnerwill be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at theWashington Hilton. The Pre-Dinner WelcomeReception will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,followed by the Welcome Dinner from 8:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.

Pre-Dinner Closing Receptionand Closing DinnerThe Pre-Dinner Closing Reception and ClosingDinner will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011, atthe Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. ThePre-Dinner Closing Reception will be held from 7:15p.m. to 8:15 p.m., followed by the Closing Dinnerfrom 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Summit EXPO

The Summit EXPO is part of the larger 8th BiennialU.S.-Africa Business Summit and gives companies andorganizations the opportunity to showcase theirservices and/or products to as many as 1,500participants who represent companies andorganizations from across the globe with interests inAfrica. This years Summit EXPO will provide morepromotion opportunities than ever before. The EXPOwill be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. onThursday, October 6th and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m. on Friday, October 7th.

CCA Member US$1,350Non-CCA Member US$1,850Non-CCA Member (Africa) US$1,350U.S. or African government official US$900

CCA Member US$1,500Non-CCA Member US$2,000Non-CCA Member (Africa) US$1,500U.S. or African government official US$900Welcome dinner ticket

for non-registrant US$250Closing dinner ticket

for non-registrant US$200

*To register, please visit www.africacncl.org or contact: Brittany Clark, Special Projects & Events/Marketing Assistant at [email protected].

REGISTRATION RATES & DEADLINES

Early Bird Special General Registration(Until 29 July 2011) (30 July 2011 28 September 2011)


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Full Conference Registration: Full conferenceregistration fees cover your attendance at plenarysessions and workshops; access to the Summit EXPO;welcome reception/dinner and closing gala; morningand afternoon refreshment breaks; continentalbreakfasts and networking lunches; and conferencematerials and session handouts.

To Register: To participate in the Summit, register on-line at www.africacncl.org and pay by credit card

(American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover).

The preferred method of payment is via credit card,however, if you need to pay via wire transfer, check, orcash, please fill out an off-line registration form, foundon the Summit website (go to www.africacncl.org).Once completed, send it via email [email protected] and include the subject line:SPECIAL INQUIRY/REQUEST. A CCA representativewill contact you within three business days. Registrationwill not be confirmed until payment is received.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION MUSTBE RECEIVED BY JULY 29, 2011.

Guests: Registrant guests are welcome to attend thewelcome reception/dinner and/or the closing galadinner. Tickets for guests to these events can be addedto your shopping cart and purchased at the time ofonline registration.

On-site Registration: On-site registration will be heldat the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel October 5-7,2011. Full payment must be made for on-siteregistration. A $50 surcharge will apply.

CANCELLATION POLICYAll cancellations must be submitted in writing. A writtencancellation received on or before August 26, 2011will be eligible for a full refund. Written cancellations

received after August 26, 2011 but prior toSeptember 9, 2011 are eligible for a 50 % refund.No refunds will be made for cancellations received onor after September 9, 2011 or for no-shows; however,registrations may be transferred to other individualsupon written request before September 9, 2011. Norefunds will be made for cancellations postmarked afterSeptember 9, 2011. Refunds will be processed afterthe conclusion of the Summit. Please allow three (3)weeks from the Summit end date to receive yourrefund. All cancellations are subject to a $100processing fee.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEESIf you do not hold a passport from a visa-waivercountry, you are strongly encouraged to contact thenearest U.S. embassy or U.S. consulate as soon aspossible to schedule an interview for a visa. The visaprocess can be lengthy. You MUST have a valid visato enter the United States. CCA cannot provide anyadditional assistance concerning the procurement of avisa. The decision is wholly a matter for the U.S.embassy in your country.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS


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Thank you for registering for the 8th Biennial U.S.Africa Business Summit! As you finalize your plans to attend

Summit, it is important that you review the following information. We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D

GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel2660 Woodley Road, NWWashington, DC 20008, USA

METRO - SUBWAY

The closest METRO stop is Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan. The Washington MarriottWardman Park Hotel is on the Red Line. For moreinformation on how to use the DC METRO systemvisit www.wmata.com.

TAXI

Taxi stands are available at most hotels in thedowntown-area. You can also hail a cab on the street.

PARKINGOn-site parking is available at the WashingtonMarriott Wardman Park Hotel for a fee of $17 hourlyand $32 daily. Valet Parking is offered at a fee of$37 daily.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONCHECK-IN

REGISTRATION TIMES:

Registration check-in will take place October 5-7 at the

Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. You willreceive your registration badge, which is youradmission pass for the plenary and workshop sessions,EXPO, and lunch, and must be worn at all times.

Wednesday, October 5

8:00am 5:00pmThursday, October 6

7:00am 5:00pmFriday, October 7

7:00am 5:00pm

INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION:

Full conference registration fees cover your attendanceto all conference sessions and workshops; the SummitEXPO; welcome dinner and closing gala dinner; dailymorning and afternoon refreshment breaks; conferencematerials and session handouts; and breakfasts andluncheons on Thursday and Friday.

CONFERENCE TRAVEL& ACCOMODATIONThe Corporate Council on Africa has reserved alimited number of sleeping rooms at the hotel wherethe Summit will take place, The Washington MarriottWardman Park, for a special nightly rate of$259.00 (plus 14.5% state and local taxes). Thespecial room rate applies for the nights of October 5,6, and 7. Provide the code absabsa in the GroupCode field on the Washington Marriott Wardman

Park website or call 1-202-328-2000.

September and October are peak conference monthsin Washington, DC. The hotel will fill up quickly, somake your reservation early! Once the room blocksare filled, this rate may no longer be available.

CONFERENCE ATTIREDuring the course of the conference sessions,participants should be dressed in business attire. Forevening events, the attire is cocktail or traditional dress.


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RECEPTIONS &DINNER INFORMATION:

WELCOME RECEPTION AND DINNER

Wednesday, October 56:00pm 10:00pm

Washington HiltonAttire: national dress/cocktail

CLOSING RECEPTION AND DINNER

Friday, October 77:15pm 10:30pmWashington Marriott Wardman Park HotelThurgood Marshall BallroomAttire: national dress/cocktail

If you plan to bring a guest to the Wednesday or Fridaynight dinners, you must purchase a ticket for him/her.

Tickets can purchased at the registration desk duringhours of operation, and are sold on a space-availablebasis. There will be no ticket sales at the door.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SUMMIT EXPO

Be sure to visit the Summit EXPO, where companies fromthe U.S. and Africa will showcase their products andservices. Take advantage of this opportunity to networkwith the leading companies across sectors doingbusiness in Africa. The Summit EXPO will take place atthe same venue as the Summit: The Washington MarriottWardman Park Hotel, Washington DC.

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MATCHMAKINGPROGRAM

Find a business partner at the U.S.-Africa BusinessSummit! Looking to grow your business in Africa, buthaving trouble finding just the right company to workwith? If you havent already signed up for the SummitsBusiness to Business Matchmaking Program, visit the

"B2B Matchmaking counter at registration to find outhow you can find your future business partner at theSummit. Once you have identified your prospectivepartner, set up a meeting time. All scheduled meetingswill take place at the Summit venue.


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TRANSPORTATION ANDTRAVEL INFORMATION

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport- BWI

Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

Distance. 36 Miles

Estimated Taxi Fare US$80/1 hour

Airport Shuttle Service is available upon request

Washington, DC/Dulles Airport- IAD

Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

Distance 27 Miles

Estimated Taxi Fare US$61/40 minutes

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport- DCA

Washington Marriott Wardman Park

Distance 7 Miles

Estimated Taxi Fare US$20/20 minutes


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2009SPONSORS

U.S.-AFRICA Business Summit

(SELECTED)


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For more information on the 8th Biennial U.S.-Africa BusinessSummit, please contact:

Jennifer WrightDirector of Special Projects and Events202-835-1115 or [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you at the

Corporate Council on Africas

8th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit.

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