The Doing Business in Africa workshop will bring government and business leaders in trade and investment to Governors State University, located in University Park, Illinois. It provides pratical knowledge to businesses in the Chicago area that aspire to do business in and with emerging markets in Africa.
The redesigned format will contain a Keynote Presentation on the Power Africa Initiative, and representatives from select African governments will be present. Marketing and financial strategies will also be presetned by US government officials. The presentations and panel discussions will help participants understand the opportunities and challenges in these markets as well as some emerging trends in specific industries and business sectors.
Participants will learn:
Participants will also have opportunity to build important business connections with government officials, other businesses and industry experts.
Full program itinerary is available here.
Register Now!Registration is free. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, with support from a Department of Education grant.
For more questions, please feel free to contact: Dr. Jun Zhao, jzhao@govst.edu, 708-534-4953 or Ms. Mary Ma, hma@govst.edu, 708-534-6976.
Opening Remarks:
Dr. Ellen Foster Curtis, Dean, College of Business, Governors State University
Keynote Presentation: Power Africa Initiative
Brandon Megorden, Country Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
African Government Session:
U.S. Government Session:
Business Session:
Moderator: Richard Paullin, Executive Director, International Trade Association of Greater Chicago
Closing Remarks:
Dr. Jun Zhao, Chair, College of Business, Governors State University