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U.S.-AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE CONFERENCE
October 6-8, 2008
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Washington, DC
The Corporate Council on Africa held its third annual U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference. This years conference focused on Information Communication Technology (ICT), Transportation, Energy, and Security.
Participants:
Obtained information on infrastructure development opportunities throughout Africa
Networked with key African and U.S. private sector and government representatives, including investors, capitol market experts, infrastructure providers, and investment bankers
Explored new business opportunities by identifying specific growth areas and projects
Discovered the latest financing options and instruments available
Met potential partners
Plenary sessions & workshops addressed:
Public-private partnerships
Risk mitigation: financial, legal, and political
Project financing
Secure banking and data transmission
Joint ventures and strategic alliances
ICT infrastructure development
Ports and airports
Maritime security
Potable water
Safe skies and airport security
Roads, rail, and bridges
Logistics and distribution
Supply chains and food security
Energy, electric grids, lighting
Oil and Gas
Workshop panelists included:
African ministers of telecommunication, infrastructure, and energy; decision makers from leading U.S. infrastructure and financial companies; multilateral development institutions such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank; and senior U.S. government officials. Most importantly, these sessions included proven strategies and solutions for your company to succeed on the continent.
Speakers included:
Dr. Jeffrey L. Sturchio, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Merck & Company, Inc. and President, The Merck Company Foundation
Vice Admiral Thomas J. Barrett, USCG (Ret.), U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation
Mr. Larry W. Walther, Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Ms. Jenny Netzer, Executive Vice President, MUNIMAE
Mr. George Jover, Chief Executive Officer, MITC Industries
Ms. Jodi Bond, Vice President, Global Government Affairs, MOTOROLA. CCA Board Member
Prof. Bartholomew Nnaji, Chairman, Geometric Power
Mr. Mark Cavaliere, Executive Vice President, South African Airways
Ms. Anita Mosher, Partner, Holland and Knight
Ms. Susan McDermott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs,U.S. Department of Transportation
Mr. Gary Messina, Director, Global Strategic Planning for Homeland Security, Raytheon Corporation
Mr. Avesh Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Direct Channel Holdings
Mr. Sipho Zungu, Chief Executive Officer, Calling the Cape
Mr. Rick Wilson, Vice President, TETRATECH, INC
Mr. James Franckiewicz, Head, Water Team, U.S. Agency for International Development
Mr. Tom Gibian, CEO, ECP Private Equity
Mr. H. Jeffrey Leonard, President, Global Environment Fund
Mr. Gad Cohen, Managing Director, InfraCo Management Services Limited
Mr. Babatunde Soyoye (Baba), Managing Director, Helios Investment Partners
Mr. Jeffrey Humber, Energy Advisor, Africa Bureau, U.S. Agency for International Development
Mr. Svetoslav Gatchev, Vice President, Delphos International
Ms. Jean Baderschneider, Vice President of Global Procurment for ExxonMobil
Mr. Dave Roberts, Executive Vice President for Upstream, Marathon Oil Corporation
Ms. Paula Freer, Director, International Government Affairs, Marathon Oil Corporation
Amb. Frances Cook (Ret.) CCA Board Member
Adm. H. G. Harry Ulrich, Executive Vice President, Enterra Solutions, LLC
Dr. Vijaya Ramachandran, Senior Fellow Center for Global Development
Mr. Brian Williams (SAIC), renewable energy & local requirements
Ms. Kelly Woodland (SAIC), health security--HIV/AIDS and other health training
Ms. Jennifer Edwards (SAIC), cultural training for Americans
Ms. Linda Slonksnes (SAIC), ICT for education
Mr. Henry "Buzz" Kievenaar (SAICs AFRICOM Account Manager)
Ms. Joan Wadelton, Senior Advisor for Africa, U.S. Department of State
Ms. Melinda Kimble, UN FOUNDATION, Renewable Energy Initiative
Mr. Thierno Bocal Tall, ECOWAS Biofuel Fund
Kenneth Smarzik, Managing Director Economic Growth, Emerging Markets Group
Mr. Charlie Snyder, Department of State
Captain Philip Heyl, USCG, DHS/USCG
Mr. Ron Landenberg, Vice President Sales, Motorola
Paul Marin, Regional Director, sub-Saharan Africa, USTDA
Mr. Kevin Sample, Department of Transportation
Mr. Laurence Carter, Director, Advisory Services, International Finance Corporation
Ms. Terri OConnor, Motorola
Ms. Diane Willkens, President, DFI
Hon. Robert Mosbacher, OPIC
Hon. Obiageli Ezekwesili World Bank, Vice President for the Africa Region
Hon. Jim Lambright, ExIm
Mr. Andrew Gill, Director of Business Development Africa, Motorola
Mr. Andrew Mack, Founder and Principal, amGlobal Consulting
Mr. Corey Griffin, Director, International Development Aid, Microsoft Corporation
Ms. Marie Royce, Managing Director, Global Strategic Initiatives Global Government Affairs, Alcatel-Lucent
Mr. Aldwin Wight, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Arlington Associates
Mr. Peter Albeck, General Manager : Ports and Shipping, Lonrho Plc
Mr. Ali Mansoor is the Financial Secretary of Mauritius
Mr. Geoffrey White, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Lonrho Plc
Ms. Diane Willkens, President, DFI
Mr. James Polan, VP, OPIC
Ms. Erin Mote, Manager of Resource Development for CHF International
Dr. Leslie Mancuso, President and CEO, Jhpiego
Ingo Konrad, General Manager for Corporate Affairs and Industry Intelligence, Daimler
Ms. Priya Bery, Strategy and Business Development Director, Virgin Unite (pending)
Ms. Eileen Sweeney, Director Motorola Foundation
Gen. Anthony Zinni, Senior VP DynCorp International
Mr. Stephen Hayes , President and CEO, CCA
Contact Information:
The Corporate Council on Africa: 202-835-1115
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Cancellation policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing. A written cancellation received on or before August 15, 2008 will be eligible for a full refund.
Written cancellations received after August 15, 2008, but prior to October 1, 2008 are eligible for a 50% refund.
Cancellations received on or after October 1, 2008 are not eligible for refunds; however, registrations may be transferred to other qualified individuals upon written request before September 26, 2008
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