The 18th annual Offshore West Africa conference and exhibition will yet again provide a platform for technology exchange and new business development. Offshore West Africa is the region’s premier technical forum focused exclusively on West Africa’s offshore Oil and Gas market.

Ghana is recognized as one of the most promising exploration regions within West Africa, and for the 2nd successive year Offshore West Africa will convey the message of the advancement of subsea and deepwater activities within the region.

Offshore West Africa, presented by Offshore Magazine and supported by Oil & Gas Journal, is the only conference and exhibition dedicated to the offshore oil & gas industry in the region. More than 1,500 offshore professionals and key decision makers will attend the three-day conference and exhibition.  Mark the date in your diary today to ensure your participation.

For more information and to register: http://www.offshorewestafrica.com/index.html

Speaker: Dr Luke Patey, author & Senior Senior Researcher, Danish Institute for Internatinal Studies. Respondents: Ali Askouri, Researcher, Consultant, Africa's Resource based Conflicts; Michal Meidan, Senior Analyst, Eurasia Group.Chair: TBC 

Competition for oil among Asia’s two strongest economies – China and India – has a profound but underestimated effect on the politics of the Sudans. With the birth of South Sudan in 2011 splitting Africa’s largest country in two, these dynamics changed drastically and oil companies became entrenched in the deadlock between Sudan & South Sudan, slowing production. Contention revolves around the oil deposits residing in South Sudan and the disputed Abyei region, whereas Khartoum owns the processing and exporting infrastructure including pipelines, refineries and access to the sea. Despite China’s increased aid to South Sudan since independence, their loyalty appears to be in the north – evident from the lack of support for an alternative pipeline bypassing the north.

This event will look at the discussions surrounding the politics of oil giants in Sudan and South Sudan before and after separation and the ensuing stalemate rooted in territorial disputes.  We will discuss the willingness of the Chinese oil industry, which purchases two thirds of the Sudans’ oil to become economically and politically embedded in the manufacture of crude in Sudan, as well as India’s entry into the oil markets of the Sudans.

To attend this event you must first register on the website here.

Bett is the global meeting place for the education technology community, bringing together 35,000 educators and learning professionals every January. Attending the event is the best way to see the latest technology and innovative solutions that inspire, in order to shape and improve the way people learn from the classroom to the boardroom.

Bett covers learning technology for:

Bett 2014 will have more content than ever before. With a jam-packed Arena programme, 3 bespoke CPD accredited Summits, 6 Learn Live theatres and a whole host of networking and fringe activity, Bett is the must-attend event for education and learning professionals. http://www.bettshow.com/

The use of third party suppliers, distributors, freight forwarders, agents, brokers and advisors is increasingly exposing your organisation to significant regulatory and commercial risks through their actions.

Regulatory prosecution has not slowed against both home-grown and foreign multinationals operating in West Africa; most recently, Parker Drilling paid US $15.85 million to resolve charges related to improper payments made by its Nigerian agent to Nigerian government officials.

At the same time, fierce competition and the prevalence of cultural norms have made staying booth compliant and competitive in the region increasingly difficult. With so much time and money at stake, it is imperative that you, as the legal, compliance or other professional in your organisation responsible for business partner risk, know how to deal with the most challenging issues in this field, and ensure your company stays ahead of the pack.

Join C5’s region specific forum on Managing Business Partner Risks in West Africa, which will bring together a leading faculty of experienced in-house experts, private practice lawyers and government officials to take you through key risk areas and share best practices on reinforcing and embedding compliance in your business partners from the start to finish of the relationship. For more information and to register:

 

Nigeria, known as "the Giant of Africa", is the most populous country in Africa the largest oil producer in Africa. The Nigerian Oil industry is plagued by several challenges to achieve its maximum output potential.Nispana Innovative Platformsas a company has identified that it’s conducive to address these security risks and problems which are affecting the Oil industry of the Republic Of Nigeria, and hence has conceptualized the first Offshore Security- Oil and Gas -Nigeria Summit on the 23rd  -24th of January at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria. This summit will determine and focus to give an insight into the current security challenges and environmental issues faced by the oil companies operating out of Nigeria.

This summit is a huge platform for solution providers and attendees to come together and present various ways and means to reduce the problems which are highly  increasing in the Republic of Nigeria in terms of Oil and Gas .This Summit will give a factual insight on the situation and will help to create  excellent opportunity for networking and sharing experiences in the application of security issues throughout the learning cycle -from various organizations through professional development and lifelong learning.

For further information and to register: http://www.nispana.com/offshoresecurity

Celebrate Life SA, a non-profit organisation, whose focus is on assisting with the protection of the Rhino in Southern Africa, are geared up to host a Gala Dinner in London.  The event is being hosted in order to raise the profile of their campaign, as well as to raise funds to assist in the establishment of a Rhino Sanctuary in the Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal Province of South Africa.  The Gala Dinner, themed “Save the Rhino” will be held on Thursday, 23rd January 2014 at the Park Lane Sheraton Hotel in London.

The entertainment line-up is packed with South African entertainers, including former radio DJ, participant in Television Big Brother, motivational speaker and businesswomen, Mags Westerhof, as the Master of Ceremonies. Other performances include South African born Luyanda Jezile, renowned for performing and directing the choir, with Annie Lennox, for Templeton Prize 2013, which was awarded to Bishop Tutu at a ceremony in the Guild Hall in London. Luyanda was also the producer of Lion King for two consecutive years, the winner of the Achiever Award in Arts and Culture, London, he performed in Safricanto with Hugh Masekela for the Olympics and for the launch of Nelson Mandela’s book launch at the Earls Court Book Fair in London.  Jezile will also be joined by classical singer, Joyce Moholoagae, a Soprano, well known for her performance on stage at the Miss Southern Africa Beauty Pageant.

Tickets are available at £200 per person or £1,800 for a table of 10.  For more information visit www.celebratelife.co.za or Celebrate Life - London Gala - January 2014

 

Mastering contract negotiation, financing, legal and commercial framework, risk and contractor relationship complexities for successful project development

In today’s ever competitive market, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects are uniquely challenging. In the power & utilities construction business, the success of your project is strongly dependent on your practical “know how” in contract management. Understanding the essential elements of contracts and mastering the key elements will equip you for success in EPC Contracting.

This intensive workshop provides valuable insight into the rapidly evolving world of EPC contracts. It has been designed specifically for the professionals and management of power and utility industries throughout Africa and will be of particular interest to those with current or planned projects in Africa, Middle East, Europe and the CIS.

You will analyse an EPC contract, clause by clause, focusing on your challenges in international and domestic projects. This unique interactive master class discusses the key issues in EPC contracts which are relevant for lenders, sponsors and borrowers in international construction projects and keys to deliver successful projects.

Key Learning Objectives

UNDERSTAND the current finance market for EPC contracts
MANAGE legal risks and environment for EPC contracts in the region
DISCOVER alternative procurement options for projects and the risks and opportunities associated with these options
DISTINGUISH new and effective contract negotiation strategies
ANALYSE the types of claims that may be made under EPC contracts and develop         strategies to manage these claims
GAIN INSIGHTS into the best current dispute resolution options and the risks and costs associated with each option

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance bearing the signatures from both the Export Workshop Leader and the Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your endeavor and serve towards your professional advancement.

For details and registration enquiries, please contact:
Vera Wong
Tel: +65 6325 0276
Email: vera@infocusinternational.com
Web: www.infocusinternational.com/epcpower

 

 

The Powering Africa: Tanzania summit offers government and business communities a unique environment to discuss how Tanzania’s power sector can benefit from its natural resources. Tanzania is establishing itself a credible investment opportunity for investors, but what are the drivers that will encourage the private sector to invest in its gas-to-power, hydropower, coal-fired power, solar and wind generation and modernize transmission and distribution systems?

Discover government plans for promoting the development of the country’s power sector and how the country plans to attract bankable projects. Learn about the landscape for industrial growth in an environment conducive for debate and discussion.

This investment dialogue is designed for CEOs and senior-level executives from the African power sector. To be added to our mailing list or for more information, please email amy.offord@energynet.co.uk

For more information and to register: www.poweringafrica-tanzania.com

The Africa Hotel Show 2014 (AHS) is an exclusive conference and exhibition (Confex) for hotel and hospitality professionals.

The Africa Hotel Show 2014 (AHS) is a unique hotel event in the Sub-Saharan African region discussing opportunities, identifying trends and addressing key challenges in the hospitality sector by meeting world class solution providers. The Africa Hotel Show 2014 (AHS), initiated by IDEANOMICS Global - a market research leader and conference organizer - is an ideal platform created to cater to the increasing demand for solutions from hoteliers and new hotel projects across Sub-Saharan Africa.

This high-level Confex, supported and sponsored by senior industry thought leaders, as well as leading real estate developers and investors from the hospitality sector, will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana, on the 29th and 30th January 2014.

The Africa Hotel Show 2014 (AHS) provides a great opportunity to meet leading solution provided visitors working to grab a piece of the hospitality boom.

For more info on attending the Africa Hotel Show 2014 (AHS) please visit: www.africahotelshow.com

The two-day conference provides practical advice and tips on embedding employee engagement in your organisation, developing successful strategies, engaging leaders and more.

Expert advice from organisations including Engage for Success, Lloyds Banking Group, Tunstall Group, Neutrain, Unilever and more.

For further information and to book your place: www.cipd.co.uk/engagement

The UKTI Energy Education & Training Expo 2014 will highlight the UK's capability to deliver comprehensive education, training and skills solutions to the Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Nuclear Energy and power sectors worldwide.

The Expo will cover basic skills, vocational training and continuing professional development (CPD) as well as graduate and undergraduate courses in all relevant technical and engineering areas across the energy field including:

More information and how to register is available at UKTI website

To contact our events team, please email us on EET2014@innovision.eu

 

Despite record economic growth in the last decade, which offers a glimpse of an emerging middle class and sustainable economic development, Africa is facing a considerable infrastructure deficit. A deficit that is hindering its competitiveness in the world market.

For the first time in Sub-Saharan Africa, the BUILD AFRICA forum, to be held in Brazzaville, February 5th-7th, 2014, provides a framework for practical exchange and reflection between the global players who are forging Africa’s development. For two days, policymakers, donor agencies, NGOs and infrastructure and construction experts from around the world, all involved in the major challenges of infrastructures, will gather to tackle the continent’s main obstacles and find new solutions to specifically pan-African problems.

In recent years African leaders have been working to develop innovative policies, initiatives, and strategies to meet this challenge head-on. BUILD Africa is one such initiative. For the first time, an international forum dedicated to infrastructure will be held in sub-Saharan Africa, in the Congo, in Brazzaville.

BUILD Africa intends to address these issues head on by assembling experts and policy-makers from around the globe to reimagine the infrastructure of tomorrow.

http://www.buildafricaforum.com/en/home

The EMA summit content has been put together by IT and mobility specialists and underpins 4 key focus areas:

-M2M Systems and Devices in Operations
-Networks and Devices: Activating The Mobile Workforce
-Mobility Governance and Privacy
-The Future of Enterprise Mobility In Africa

The summit is designed to maximise audience participation with Q&A time built into keynotes, panel discussions and workshop sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in 90 minute workshop sessions and learn about valuable EM solutions with the solution provider of their choice. Airwatch and Tech Mahindra among others will have IT experts on hand to deliver creative solutions that address problems experienced in the workplace.

Attendees will also be able to discover and compare the latest EM developments available for all scopes of business needs in the innovation display area. Providers such as Hansaworld will be showcasing their solutions and will have industry experts on hand to discuss and exchange ideas with attendees.

The 2014 Enterprise Mobility Africa Summit will take place in Johannesburg at the Maslow Hotel, Sandton, on the 6th and 7th of February 2014. Apply to become a delegate and make the EMA Summit part of your strategic planning process for 2014.

For more information, visit: www.emasummit.com

Peacebuilding organisation International Alert is pleased to present the photo Crossings: The journey to peace. Featuring images by award-winning photographer Carol Allen Storey, with interviews by independent researcher Alexis Bouvy, this exhibition offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of cross-border traders in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and illustrates their potential to contribute to peace in the region.

Despite the vast mineral wealth of DRC, its people are some of the poorest in the world. Decades of conflict have left the country devastated. And although the M23 rebel movement was defeated in November last year, armed groups continue to control large areas in the east of the country. This insecurity, combined with the inability of the state to govern the country, means that roads and other infrastructure remain dilapidated, millions of people are unable to access basic public services, and young people struggle to find jobs.

Yet despite these troubles, life goes on in eastern DRC. In a region where economic opportunities are limited, small-scale cross-border trade is one of the most important means for ordinary people to feed, clothe and educate their families. According to research by International Alert, cross-border trade provides an income for tens of thousands of small-scale traders across the eastern borders of DRC, three-quarters of whom are women. This trade is also a daily reminder of the positive economic links between DRC and its eastern neighbours, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda, despite the political tensions between them.

Through a collection of photographs and interviews, Crossings: The journey to peace challenges predominant narratives about eastern DRC, which focus on ‘conflict trade’ and ‘rape’ above broader lived experiences.

Pullman Hotel London St Pancras, 100-110 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2AJ

 

Join thought leaders at the 4th MobileMoneyExpo 2014 (Lagos -Nigeria)

The 4th MobileMoneyExpo delivers two full days of top executives networking, cutting edge content from dynamic presentations and engaging discussions designed to address developments, challenges, opportunities and success stories within the financial inclusion ecosystem around Africa in 2013.Visit www.mobilemoneyexpo.com.

The 2014 edition will focus on promoting financial inclusion via innovative policies, agent banking, mobile financial services, technologies, applications, card services and many other innovative channels of promoting the frontiers of financial inclusion in Africa. It will be an avenue to explore new cooperation and partnerships that will unleash the potentials of mobile financial services in Africa.

Delegates of the past MobileMoney Expo Events comprised an impressive group of senior Executive and decision makers from diverse sectors across Africa, Europe and beyond. Financial institutions, Card services, Device manufacturers, international remittance organization, application providers, regulators and international remittances organizations attended the 2013 event.Register here.

Stone Town, Zanzibar will once again host the Sauti za Busara music festival. The 11th edition will bring you the best in African music from the continent and beyond. Make your plans now, and join us in Zanzibar for world-class performances, unbeatable atmosphere, and friendly faces.

The festival will feature around 30 groups representing the best in African music (and its Diaspora) over 4 nights in historic Stone Town. We look forward to welcoming music-lovers from near and far to Zanzibar for African music under African skies!

In addition to four nights of non-stop live music, the festival also features many other fun and exciting activities. Around the festival, the island is buzzing with a range of fringe events: traditional ngoma drum and dance, fashion shows, dhow races, open-mic sessions, after-parties and performances of Zanzibar’s oldest Taarab orchestras are all arranged by the local community.

We welcome you to the spice island for African music under African skies. For more details and updates please visit us on our website

 

 

Africa as a continent is endowed with rich natural energy resources, including both fossil fuels and renewable sources and its energy sector is opening up to greater investment and creating more jobs and opportunities. If these natural resouces are properly managed, they could help to meet the continent’s demand for energy. As such, African countries will need to explore innovative energy funding approaches, pooling various forms of financing including public, private, external and domestic resources.

The Africa Energy Indaba, adopted by the World Energy Council (WEC) as the African regional event of the WEC, receives global recognition as the foremost African energy event for energy professionals from across the globe.

Presented by the South African National Energy Association (SANEA) in association with the World Energy Council, and supported by the African Union and the NEPAD Agency, the Forum has achieved the highest level of endorsement and support and as such is without doubt the leading energy event in Africa.

For information and to register: http://www.energyindaba.co.za/

 

African Security: The West African Coastal Surveillance and Maritime Security summit 2014 (AFSEC 14) is a high-level security summit bringing together senior diplomatic, defence and law-enforcement professionals in order to share best practice and champion greater regional integration and cooperation. The conference supports, and seeks to contribute to, a unified response to maritime insecurity as the most effective way to disrupt and dismantle transnational organised crime, combat illicit flows, and fight terrorism.

The conference will push for the implementation of the ECOWAS Integrated Maritime Strategy signed in June 2013 and the Gulf of Guinea Code of Conduct. The Focus Day deals with Transnational Organised Crime and serves to provide strategic notice on the global nature of the threats faced while facilitating discussion in a whole-of-society forum aimed at developing innovative solutions.

By convening this conference of senior representatives from Africa and international partners, AFSEC 14 creates the opportunity to discuss regional maritime security in the context of international security concerns with the ambition of promoting security cooperation and information sharing.

Key Benefits of Attending AFSEC 14

For further information and to register: http://bit.ly/1aYZKUi

 

African countries are seriously considering adopting nuclear energy. South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria are planning to build nuclear power plants in the next decades and other African countries are considering or preparing for nuclear.

South Africa's cabinet will consider tens of billions of dollars worth of new nuclear power plants and government commitment to the future of nuclear energy is strong, with firm plans for further 9600 MWe in the next decade, generating 23% of its electricity. Egypt launched an initiative to start developing nuclear power plants that are expected to generate 5,000 MW by 2027. Kenya expects to commission its first nuclear plant of 1,000MW in 2022 and three other nuclear plants with a combined capacity of 4000MW are expected to be commissioned by 2031. Nigeria plans 1,000MW from two proposed nuclear plants before 2019.

We anticipate some 200 delegates representing over 20 countries. Eminent policy makers, experts and business executives, along with key international figures, were carefully selected to ensure meaningful exchange that will exhibit a variety of perspectives. In addition, we expect live and exclusive interviews, exciting side activities and exhibitions. The unique quality, guaranteed seniority and size of the audience, as well as the abundant networking opportunities, makes the NIC 2014 an unusual opportunity to take stock, set directions, create new friendships and build business.

http://www.szwgroup.com/nuclear-industry-congress-africa-2014

 

By attending The Kenya Summit — a strategic meeting between international investors, global business and Kenya’s political leadership. Together with The Economist editors they will examine Kenya’s strategy for achieving economic and social transition to a middle-income country.

The opportunities and challenges in Kenya are abundant. The country is expected to become the tech hub and knowledge economy of the African continent.

Take your chance to join 150 regional and international leaders to explore the gateway to East Africa.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Complete the registration form here or e-mail emeaevents@economist.com
quoting 'KHGM/DC' for more information.

 

We have an exciting line-up of Keynotes for the 2014 Africa Business Conference. Leaders from across the continent will join us to share their views on Africa Accelerating into the bright future ahead.

Each year, the Africa Business Conference at Harvard Business School is host to some of the most dynamic panel sessions on Africa in the world. Begin planning which sessions you will attend today.

The 2014 Africa Business Conference will include several new activities including a New Venture Competition.

For further information and to register: http://www.africabusinessconference.com/

Visit the only permanent exhibition to examine London's involvement in transatlantic slavery in this thought-provoking new gallery, London, Sugar & Slavery that challenges long-held beliefs that abolition was initiated by politicians. Be touched by the real objects, personal stories and vibrant art and music that have left their legacy on the capital today.

Museum of London Docklands
No1 Warehouse,
West India Quay,
London E14 4AL
http://www.museumindocklands.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/
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