U.S.-AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE CONFERENCE

September 27-29, 2006
Conference Center
Bethesda, Maryland

The Corporate Council on Africa invites you to participate in the first U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference focused on project development and financing for U.S. companies in Africa.

The Infrastructure conference will provide you with the opportunity to:

· Obtain first-hand information on African infrastructure development projects
· Meet the stakeholders involved in financing, risk mitigation and tender opportunities
· Introduce the latest financing options

You will benefit from networking opportunities with African government officials, investors; capital markets experts, infrastructure providers, utility operators, and investment bankers.

Learn about risk mitigation programs offered by the U.S. government and multi-lateral institutions. Meet the people who can assist your business in expanding into the African market.

Plenary sessions & workshops will address:

· Airports & aviation
· Buildings & construction
· Energy, electrical grids, lighting & peripherals
· Heavy equipment
· IT/Communications
· Roads & rails
· Water, dams & bridges
· Project financing
· Legal considerations
· Logistics & distribution
· Public-private partnerships

Workshop panelists will include African Ministers of Planning and Finance, leading U.S. infrastructure companies, financial institutions, and international organizations that will highlight best practices and lessons learned.

Target Audience:

· U. S. businesses involved in infrastructure
· Representatives of U.S. and African governments
· Multi-lateral institutions including: the AFDB, IFC, MIGA, NEPAD, UNDP and World Bank Group
· U.S. government agencies including Ex-Im Bank, MCC, OPIC, USAID and USTDA

Networking Opportunities:

Arranged Meetings
With advance notice, CCA will arrange one-on-one meetings between participants, and project sponsors and financiers. An information packet on presented projects and investment opportunities will be provided to registered attendees before and during the conference.

Speed Networking Event
Participants are guaranteed to meet with project developers and financiers at this series of arranged five-minute introductory meetings. Bring your business cards and corporate brochures and learn about available projects.

Venue

Bethesda Marriott
5151 Pooks Hill Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Registration

Interested persons can register online or mail or fax forms to CCA. Find mailing address and fax number at africacncl.org.

Registration forms must be accompanied by full payment. Payment includes all scheduled meal functions, refreshments, receptions and registration materials. Please see conference brochure for detailed policies regarding registration, payment and cancellation.