Opening Remarks delivered Nathalie Tshala Kadiombo, Co-Founder of Elephant Trade Services-DRC, who received a copy of Prime Minister' Trudeau's framed works, in recognition of her company's support.
The Keynote Address was Theo Yameogo. EY Americas Metals & Mining Leader, EY, who graciously hosted the concluding day of Africa Accelerating 2024.
Our first session, Natural Resource Development as a Driver of Growth, was by Wayne Floreani, co-founder and President of MineAfrica Inc.
The session including discussions on the vital role of the Toronto Stock Exchange and PDAC in natural resource development in African markets, Canada and around the world.
The Fireside Conversation welcomed H.E. Louis Watum back to the stage. Following the previous day's interbiew focus on his role as Minister of Industry and the Development of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the conversation on Day 3 focused on Watum's business leadership experience, including as a former Managing Director at Ivanhoe Mines, DRC.
Panel 6, the African Union Session focused on outcomes of the AU engagements during this month's Chamber 2nd Annual Bilateral and VIP Reception on the occasion of H.E. Albert Muchanga's Visit to Canada.
Dr. Segun Aina, President, Africa Fintech Network and Anowa Quarcoo, Director of Strategy at 369 Global, joined Chamber President Garreth Bloor in discussions around the regulatory frameworks required to unleash the potential of the AfCTFA.
The conversations on-stage continued into the next session, with a focus on How Innovation is Driving Growth and the Opportunities for Canada-Africa Collaboration. KC Goundiam, founder and CEO of B2BeeMatch.com was welcomed to the stage to share her perspectives.
Conclding the morning sessions, The G20's African Presidency focused on the implications for Africa and Canada-Africa trade and investment of South Africa': Phumudzo Ratshitanga, Acting Consul General, South Africa
Through dozens of programs each year, we seek to cover opporutnitues in every market. Our post-lunch session focused on Rwanda and Nigeria.
Invest in Rwanda - H.E. Prosper Higiro provided a deck of investment opportunities in Rwanda.
Canada Nigeria Trade and Investment Expo - Bose Odueke, CEO & Mark Borkowski, Partner, Alpha International
In closing, member companies doing great work were highlighted.
Long-term renewable energy solutions for projects globally - Jacob Oduyela Babatunde, CEO, Excel Plus headquartered in Lagos
Panel 7 - Open Spotlight: Opportunities by Market, including:
Invest in Rwanda - H.E. Prosper Higiro
Canada Nigeria Trade and Investment Expo - Bose Odueke, CEO & Mark Borkowski, Partner, Alpha International
Long-term renewable energy solutions for projects globally - Jacob Oduyela Babatunde, CEO, Excel Plus headquartered in Lagos
Panel 7 - Open Spotlight: Opportunities by Market, including:
Invest in Rwanda - H.E. Prosper Higiro
Canada Nigeria Trade and Investment Expo - Bose Odueke, CEO & Mark Borkowski, Partner, Alpha International
Long-term renewable energy solutions for projects globally - Jacob Oduyela Babatunde, CEO, Excel Plus headquartered in Lagos
See you at Africa Accelerating 2025 in the Democratic Republic of Congo!