It is our distinct privilege to welcome members and invited guests to our 30 Year-Anniversary on Tuesday 7 May 2024.
For 30 years The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business has been dedicated to accelerating Canada-Africa trade and investment through world-class networking and information-sharing events.
We have been fortunate to welcome distinguished speakers over the past thirty years, including world-leading CEOs, Heads of State and captains of industry. This year our 30th Anniversary keynote address will be delivered by Mr. Joe Lombard, Vice-Chairman of Hatch.
The VIP Gala Reception, with headline sponsor Elephant Trade-Services, will take place in the ballroom of The National Club in Toronto. Commencing at 5.30pm with keynote remarks, the evening includes great food, festivities and a celebration of three decades.
Please RSVP by April 29, 2024
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30-Year Anniversary Forum: 5.30pm
• 5.50pm: Welcome by the Board Chair and recognition of our 30-Year Sponsors
• 5.55pm: Opening Remarks: 30 years of Canada-Africa trade and investment
• 6.05pm: Canadian Ministerial Address: The next 30 years - looking to the future and the role of the Chamber, followed by Susan Namulindwa, Executive Director of the Africa Trade Desk & Vice President, The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
• 6.15pm Private Sector Keynote Address: Joe Lombard, Vice-Chairman, Hatch
• 6.40pm Awards Ceremony
30-Year Anniversary Celebrations
7:00pm – Doors open to the Grand Reception Room.
Live performance by Lorraine Klaasens!
Daughter of the late Thandi Karsten, Nelson Mandela’s favourite artist, Lorriane Klaasen has continued her mother’s legacy and will be joining us once again in Toronto, fresh from her tour on the continent and in Jamaica.
For members traveling to Canada, as well as those in-country already, immediately following our 30-Year Anniversary event you are warmly invited to join us for a site visit program to Sudbury, running from 8-11 May 2024.
Members: RSVP here
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As a not-for-profit, our events generate revenue that cross-subsidizes our operations, including membership fees and programming open to all at no cost. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to welcome thousands of participants from all over Canada and African markets.
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30-Year Anniversary VIP Reception Patron & Chamber Headline Sponsor
