“BERKELEY MIDDLE EAST FORUMS IN COLLABORATION WITH SOBHA REALTY”
THE AFRICA SUB-SAHARA EVENT WILL FEATURE THE GATHERING OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND INVESTMENT LEADERS WHO WILL SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE WITH THE PARTICIPATING DELEGATES.
The Sub-Sahara Africa event produced by Berkeley Middle East is the pioneer platform for Africa Specialists, who are involved in regional business or who have planned to start endeavours there. It is all about exchange of experiences, achievements and learning of latest trends and challenges. We bring together and involve CEO’s, Investors, Consultant, Advisors and government bodies in a unique communication environment that fosters candid, off-the-record exchanges among participants.
WHY TO ATTEND?
This will be the largest and most prestigious event in the region gathering and connecting senior investment professionals, industry leaders and top consultants & advisors, who are interested to start or to enlarge their already existing business in Sub-Sahara Africa. This will be the best platform for these executives to meet, discuss, exchange experiences and to make new plans for business development activities in this enormously rich & fruitful region, comprising almost 50 frontier market countries.
MEET:
global corporate experts from diverse industry and cultural landscapes
LISTEN:
from leading international business investors about their experiences within the corporate world and gain the latest market intelligence across industry
NETWORK & COLLABORATE:
face to face with your peers and make valuable connections across industry and the globe in both informal and business focused environments
SHARE:
your own industry experiences, expertise and know how during interactive panel discussions and Q&A sessions
ENGAGE:
investors across business and industry
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Investors with a focus on Africa, CEO’s & Directors of enterprises with a running business in Sub-Sahara, or with plans to establish a new business locally. Consultants & advisors who are familiar with the peculiarity of these countries, who can contribute to the understanding of the way how the local business has to be tackled. Government & diplomatic bodies, who are interested to present & recommend their countries for future investments & expanding multinational enterprises.
HOW YOU BENEFIT
• Gain more insights. Through real case presentations and explorations, your assumptions are challenged and you gain new perspectives.
• Sustain actionable knowledge. Harness information you already have into workable action plans.
• Managing for value. Develop a keen understanding of how to locally manage the creation of value.
• Opportunity to get involved in various projects related to future Sub-Sahara ventures.
• Opportunity to meet & network with key officials & key business performers.
• Get appreciated by awards.
OPPORTUNITIES & RISKS FOR VENTURES IN AFRICA
Pros:
• Enormous economical potential
• Rich of natural resources
• Growing population
• Future development of a large consumer class
• Rapidly growing trade & consumer sectors
• Strong diversification of the economies
• Expected to become a major economic force in future
Cons:
• Political Inability
• Corruption
• Underdeveloped infrastructures
• Lack of governance
• Safety issues
• Health issues
• Still widespread poverty today
FOREIGN INVESTORS PRIORITIES
Infrastructure: Rails, Roads, Bridges, Dams, Ports, Airports, Electricity, Water Supply, ITC, Warehouses, Logistics.
Commodities / Mining: Oil, Gas, Uranium, Coal, Diamonds, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Copper, Nickel, Tin, Lead, Zinc, Bauxite, Chromium, Cobalt, Manganese, numerous Gems
Healthcare / Pharma: Hospitals, Medical Technology, Drug Production, Nursing & Therapies Services, Emergency & Ambulance Services
Hospitality / Tourism: Hotels, Holiday Resorts, Gastronomy, Cultural & Sport Events
Agriculture / Forestry / Consumer Goods: Farms, Agro-Technology, Timbers, Food Production & Supply, Life Cattle, Diaries
Financial Services:
AGENDA
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |||||||
09:30 AM – 09:35 AM | Reading from the Holy Quran | |||||||
09:35 AM – 09:45 AM |
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Welcome Note | |||||
09:45 AM – 10:00 AM |
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Opening Remarks | |||||
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
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Guest of Honor |
Topic Title Landscape for Business & Investments in the UAE |
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10:15 AM – 10:30 AM |
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Topic Title The Art of Investing in Africa |
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10:30 AM – 10:45 AM |
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Topic Title The Active Management of Portfolio Companies |
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10:45 AM – 11:00 AM |
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Topic Title Urbanization Opportunities and Challanges in Africa |
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11:00 AM – 11:15 AM |
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Topic Title Sub-Saharan Africa is Open for Business |
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11:15 AM – 11:30 AM |
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Topic Title Legends Creates Legacy |
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11:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
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Topic Title Investing in Africa Farming, Example of Angola |
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11:45 AM – 12:00 PM |
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Topic Title Private Production in Africa |
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12:00 PM – 12:50 PM |
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In collaboration Partner |
In Collaboration Sponsor Presentation followed by Special Visit to the Model Villas |
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12:50 PM – 01:50 PM | Prayer, Lunch & Networking Break | |||||||
01:50 PM – 01:55 PM |
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Supporting Partner |
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Sponsor Presentation |
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01:55 PM – 02:00 PM |
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Supporting Partner |
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Sponsor Presentation Role of Business Associations in Promoting Africa |
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02:00 PM – 02:05 PM |
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Supporting Partner |
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Sponsor Presentation Global Taxation, Investment and Management Consulting Tools |
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02:05 PM – 02:10 PM |
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Supporting Partner |
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Sponsor Presentation Future of Coatings in Developing Countries |
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02:10 PM – 03:10 PM |
Panel Discussion Opportunities versus Risks |
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Moderator |
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Panelist 1 |
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Panelist 2 |
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Panelist 3 |
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Panelist 4 |
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Panelist 5 |
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Sponsor |
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03:10 PM – 03:25 PM |
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Sponsor |
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Sponsor Presentation |
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03:25 AM – 03:40 PM |
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Topic Title Emerging Technologies that can transform Africa |
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03:40 PM – 03:55 PM | Coffee Break | |||||||
03:55 PM – 04:10 PM |
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Topic Title Communication in Africa |
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04:10 PM – 04:25 PM |
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Topic Title Dubai as a Hub for Africa Business |
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04:25 PM – 04:40 PM |
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Topic Title Valvoline in Sub-Sahara – Opportunities, Learning & Insights |
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04:40 PM – 04:55 PM |
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Topic Title A New Approach to Integrated Water Management |
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04:55 PM – 05:10 PM |
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Topic Title Managing Regulatory Risks – The Global Finance Landscape |
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05:10 PM – 05:25 PM |
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Closing Remarks of the Day & Opening Awards Ceremony | |||||
05:25 PM – 05:45 PM | Awards Ceremony |
AWARDS
ABOUT THE INVESTOR AWARDS:
Berkeley Middle East Forums are signature event recognized in various industries. We acknowledge the investor’s who has made outstanding contribution to company’s performance as well as to business community over the past year. We seek to appreciate the invaluable individuals who work in such high-pressure positions and deliver the best value, and make it prominent how you give benefit of your enterprise. To assist us in our search for the top managerial & financial minds, we invite you to make your voice heard via a nomination, so we can showcase those who strive to promote the growth and deserve to be commended.
INVESTOR AWARD TITLES:
We are awarding top talent at the forum to motivate and spread the voice their success!
• THE MOST INNOVATIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGIST
• THE SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
• THE LEGENDARY LEADERSHIP AWARD
• THE BEST POST INVESTMENT IMPLEMENTER
• THE MOST INNOVATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER
• THE MOST INFLUENTIAL INVESTOR
• THE MOST EFFECTIVE AFRICAN LOCAL SUPPORTER
• THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SOWER
• THE MOST CREATIVE FINANCE EXPERT
• THE MOST SUCCESSFUL INVESTOR
SPONSORS
INDUSTRIES
• AGRICULTURE & FOOD INDUSTRY
• HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
• CONSTRUCTION & MATERIAL INDUSTRY
• INSURANCE INDUSTRY
• ENERGY INDUSTRY
• HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
• ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
• AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
EXECUTIVE TEAM

An Executive Management Team consists of high ranking employees that work together to manage the Berkeley Middle East Investors Club. These individuals oversee the operations of the organization to ensure efficiency. Executive Management is vital to the functioning because the Management Team implements the strategy, sets company goals, and oversees the general success of the Club.
PARTNERS

We partner with a number of institutions to ensure we provide the best solutions and services to investors. Our unique platform and services complemented by our expert local and global partners. Our in-kind partners support our communications and efforts, and help us spread the word about the work we do both locally and globally.
EVENT LOCATION
EVENT GALLERY
