The Howard University African Business Club (HUABC) will be hosting her 3rd Annual African Business Conference - Africa and the Global Economy: Moving from Crisis to Opportunity from February 26 - February 27, 2010 in conjunction with the Howard University School of Business. The primary aim of the conference is to highlight business and career opportunities in African countries, as well as create a platform to showcase the positively thriving economic side of the African story to the global community.
This aim will be achieved by featuring speakers on various panel sessions that will be selected from proactive corporate bodies and academia on the African continent and in the Diaspora. These speakers will have the knowledge and expertise to educate and enlighten the conference participants on the growing business landscape in Africa.

Friday, February 26

Arrivals (All morning)

Speakers, panelists, and corporate representatives’ arrival and check- in to respective hotels  

Early Registration — (12:00 noon to 5:00 pm)

Registration commences with conference participants being treated to light refreshments, and conference materials will be available for pick up at the registration site throughout the day.

Movie Screening and Panel Discussion - Blacks Without Borders (2:00pm – 5:00pm)
www.blackswithoutborders.net

Leeds Bryan International Interviews - (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Interviews taking place for Full-time and Summer Internship Positions in Nigeria with Multiple Firms such as: Stanbic IBTC, Skye Bank, Nestle Nigeria, Coca-Cola, etc.
Email abc.careerfair@gmail.com if interested in interviewing.


HUABC Sponsors, Guest Speakers and Planning Committee Networking Social — (6:30pm to 9:30 pm)

This will be a special welcome social event for stakeholders of the conference (sponsors, speakers and planning team) to meet and network in a relaxed setting. The event will serve as a good opportunity for the planning team to answer any questions from the guests, and for speakers to familiarize themselves with fellow panelists prior to the conference.

Saturday, February 27

Registration / Breakfast — (9:00 am to 10:00 am)

Opening Event / Keynote Address — (10:00 am to 11:00 am)

An opening event with an address from the Dean of the Howard University School of Business will officially introduce and commence the day’s activities. The Dean will usher in the keynote speaker—a notable, highly successful and illustrious business or public sector leader in Africa—to deliver the opening keynote address for the conference.

Session 1 — (11:10am to 12:50 pm)

Panel 1: Media and Entertainment in Africa | A New Investment Horizon

Lunch Break — (1:00pm to 1:40pm)  

Session 2 — (1:50 pm to 3:30 pm)

Panel 2: Meeting the Challenge | Start-up Capital for New Business Ventures

Panel 3: Emerging Markets | Role in the Global Economy

Coffee Break — (3:40pm to 4:00 pm) 


Session 3—(4:10 pm to 5:50pm)

Panel 4: Africa’s Place in the Green Energy Revolution | The Future of Oil and Gas  

Panel 5: Analyzing Policies and Regulatory Constraints in the African Business Environment

 
Closing Banquet: Keynote Address and Leeds Bryan International African Business GAINS Award — (6:00pm to 9:00pm)