2003 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Summit Itinerary
Updated June 20, 2003
Tuesday, June 24
| 7:30am - 6:00pm |
Registration Opens
Location: Concourse Pre-function Area
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| Recreational Activities |
| 8:00am - 4:00pm |
Golf Tournament
Location: Bull Run Golf Course
(transportation provided) |
| 12:30pm - 2:30pm |
Trolley Tour |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Potomac Boat Tour |
| Trade Show |
| 8:00am - 3:00pm |
Set Up |
| 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
Open
Location: Exhibit Hall, Washington Hilton Hotel |
| 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
General Reception
Location: International Terrace
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
Gala Awards Dinner
Location: International Ballroom
Washington Hilton Hotel
Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Frank Fountain, Chairman, The Corporate Council on Africa |
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Honorees:
- Mr. Maurice Tempelsman, Chairman, Lazare Kaplan International Inc.
- Mr. C.Payne Lucas, President Emeritus, Africare
- H.E. Abdoulaye Wade, President of the Republic of Senegal
Special Entertainment to be introduced by His Majesty King Mswati III, Kingdom of Swaziland
Keynote Speaker: H.E. Festus Mogae, President, Republic of Botswana
**Attire: black tie or national dress**
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Wednesday, June 25
| 7:30am - 9:00am |
Plenary Breakfast
Location: International Ballroom
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| Topic: The Importance of Africa's Regional Economic Communities to U.S. - Africa Trade Relations |
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Speakers:
- The Hon. Edward Royce, Chairman, U.S. House or Representatives Sub-Committee on Africa
- Rt. Hon. Apolo Nsibambi, Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda, representing the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
- H.E. Lamine Sidime, Prime Minister, Republic of Guinea, representing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- H.E. Teodoro Nguema Mbasogo Obiang, President Republic of Equatorial Guinea, representing the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)
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| 9:00am - 11:30am |
Morning Workshop Sessions
Location: Conference Rooms
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
Plenary Lunch
Location: International Ballroom
Washington Hilton Hotel |
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Topic: Financing Business Investment in Africa
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Speakers:
- Mr. James Harmon, Chairman, Commission on Private Capital Flows to Africa
- Hon. K.Y. Amoako, Secretary-General, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Under Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Hon. Peter Watson, President, Overseas Private Investment Corporation
- H.E. Festus Mogae, President, Republic of Botswana
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| 2:00pm - 4:30pm |
Afternoon Workshop Sessions
Location: Conference Rooms
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| 6:30 - 9:00pm |
Evening Event
"Africa on the Mall"
Location: Smithsonian Folklife Festival Mall Grounds
(Transportation provided) |
Thursday, June 26
| 7:30am - 9:00am |
Plenary Breakfast
Location: International Ballroom
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| Topic: The Future of AGOA |
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Speakers:
- Hon. Richard G. Lugar, Chairman, U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Hon. Robert Zoellick, U.S. Trade Representative
- Rt. Hon. Sir Anerood Jugnauth, Prime Minister, Republic of Mauritius
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| 9:00am - 11:30am |
Morning Workshop Sessions
Location: Conference Rooms
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
Plenary Lunch
Location: International Ballroom
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| Topic: The Future of U.S. - Africa Relations |
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Speakers:
- Hon. George W. Bush, President, The United States of America
- Ms. Maria Livanos Cattaui, Secretary-General, International Chamber of Commerce
- H.E. Joaquim Alberto Chissano, President, Republic of Mozambique, Incoming President of the African Union
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| 2:00pm - 4:30pm |
Afternoon Workshop Sessions
Location: Conference Rooms
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| 7:00pm-10:00pm |
Country Dinners
Location: Various locales |
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Friday, June 27
| 7:30am - 9:00am |
Plenary Breakfast
Location: International Ballroom
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| Topic: Combating AIDS and Malaria in Africa |
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Speakers:
- Mr. Robert Lindsay, Group Director, Public Affairs & Communications, Coca-Cola Africa & Middle East
- Ms. Sandra Thurman, President, International AIDS Trust
- Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman, U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Africa
- Hon. Ronald Dellums, Co-Chairman, Coalition for AIDS Relief in Africa
- Rt. Hon. Peter Mafany Musonge, Prime Minister, Republic of Cameroon
- Hon. Donald Evans, United States Secretary of Commerce
- H.E. Levy P. Mwanawasa, President, Republic of Zambia
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| 9:00am - 11:30am |
Morning Workshop Sessions
Location: Conference Rooms
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
Plenary Lunch
Location: International Ballroom
Washington Hilton Hotel |
| Topic: Beyond War, Into Prosperity |
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Speakers:
- Hon. Colin Powell, United States Secretary of State
- H.E. Fradique de Menezes, President, Republic of Sao Tome & Principe
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| 3:00pm |
Trade Exhibit Closes & Summit Ends |
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