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.
Registration is Closed as the Event is at Capacity
However, members may still RSVP here for the wait list: we will do our best to accommodate you.
30-Year Anniversary Forum
• 5.50pm: Sacred Land Acknowledgement, Jacques NdoutouMvé, on behalf of the Global Indigenous Trust
• 5.52pm: Welcome by the Chair of the Board of Directors, retired Ambassador Paula Caldwell St-Onge
• 5.57pm: Opening Remarks by Gabriel Tshitende, Founder & CEO of Elephant Trade-Services, 30-Year Anniversary Headline Sponsor
• 6:00pm: Reflections: 30 years of Canada-Africa trade and investment, former Secretary of State of Canada, Hon. Walter McLean
• 6.10pm: Canadian Ministerial Address: The next 30 years - looking to the future and the role of the Chamber: Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
Thanks by Susan Namulindwa, Executive Director of the Africa Trade Desk & Vice President, The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
• 6.20pm Reflection and Introduction of the Keynote Speaker: Bruce Shapiro, Past President)
• 6.25pm Keynote Address: Joe Lombard, Vice-Chairman, Hatch
• 6.40pm Closing Address: Stephen Pincus, Founding Chair and Partner, Goodmans LLP
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
Click here for guest registration
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
