The Africa Diaspora Awards is an event created to honour and celebrate the achievements of the African Diaspora. These awards celebrate diversity and multiculturalism and the achievements of the contemporary and historical African Diaspora community in the UK.

The Awards will be one of the most significant events within the African and broader diaspora community; it is anticipated that it will become a major annual event.

Our Vision is to:

A pioneering, unique and prestigious event, the African Diaspora Awards is an event which pays tribute to African success across all walks of life emphasizing achievement and highlighting inspirational role models

For more information on the Africa Diaspora Awards please CLICK HERE

This 9th edition of the Images of Black Women (IBW) Film Festival which runs from 3 - 11 May 2013 will offer film screenings followed by a Q & A.  The Africa Center is delighted   co-hosting two of the evening events on Tuesday 7th and Friday 10th, details will follow in April.

Visit the festival here 

Africa Health is the largest healthcare exhibition in the expanding Sub Saharan region and an excellent opportunity to join over 350 exhibitors meeting visitors from 51 countries (Based on 2012 show figures)

Why Africa Health?

Main Contact: Paul Tomes, Tel: 0114 232 9274, Email: international@medilink.co.uk

 

The 3rd annual Africa Banking & Finance Conference- ABFC 2013 is scheduled to be held at the Crown Plaza in Nairobi, Kenya.

Held under a timely theme "Contributing towards a robust economic growth through innovations", the Forum comprises various programs and activities such as presentations, panel discussions, B2B meetings, and other activities and is set to attract a large number of businesses from different sectors in the economy, in addition to VIPs, panelists and distinguished speakers from the region. This Event gives you not-to-miss industry updates as well as trends from industry experts.

More info at: http://aidembs.com/banking_conference/

 

This year Ireland will host the European strand of the Global Diaspora Forum on 14th & 15th May 2013 in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin.

This will be a truly global event with leading international speakers, a live link-up with the Forum in Washington, DC, and robust discussion sessions. The theme for this year’s conference is “Where Ideas Meet Action” and we have planned two full days of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and forums to share diaspora matters with delegates from around the world.

Some of our exciting guest speakers that have already been announced including: Keynote Speaker - Eamon Gilmore, Irish Deputy Prime Minister; Keynote Speaker - Robert Guest, Business Editor with the Economist; Kathleen Newland, Migration Policy Institute; Itayi Viriri, International Organisation for Migration; Professor David Leblang, University of Virginia; and Emer Costello, Member of the European Parliament. Further speaker announcements will follow in the coming weeks.

Other highlights of the event will include a live-link up with the Global Diaspora Forum in Washington, DC where U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is the invited guest speaker.

Attendees at the Global Diaspora Forum will include business leaders; politicians and policy makers; leaders of diaspora communities; representatives of international institutions; foundation executives; academic experts; and members of not-for profit organisations.

The purpose of this forum is to challenge diaspora communities to forge partnerships with the private sector, civil society and public institutions in order to make their engagements with their countries of origin or ancestry effective and sustainable.

For more information or to book, please visit www.gdf.ie/register, or call +353-1-4200580.

 

Exporta are delighted to return to Nairobi for the 5th Annual East Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference –now widely accepted as the most important annual gathering of influential business leaders and trade finance practitioners in East Africa. The conference attracted a record number of high-level delegates in 2012 and will build upon its reputation for addressing the critical trade, financial and economic issues of this key commodity production hub.

The conference is well positioned to not only discuss the lucrative opportunities in commodity financing and trading, but also the infrastructure, macroeconomic and regulatory challenges the region faces in unlocking its true potential. Networking is a crucial part of this comprehensive one-day event. As such, the conference will be a valuable tool for domestic, regional and global organisations to meet high level decision makers seeking new business contacts as well as increasing industry awareness through keynote addresses, informed panel discussions and specialist presentations.

Topics to be covered:

There will be a special reception following the event where all delegates can continue the day's discussions and engage in further dialogue in a more informal setting.

For further information and to register:   http://www.exportagroup.com/events/conferences/5th-Annual-East-Africa-Trade-&-Commodity-Finance-Conference_395/

 

Creating the mine of the future, becoming more efficient and effective by up grading people, process and machinery

Managing a mine can be a daunting task with increasing operational costs, safety concerns, and resources getting deeper and more difficult to mine. This can be especially difficult when trying to reduce down times, up skilling employees and increasing profits. More and more mines are realising that they should do something different to survive in the current social and economic environment. Join the marcus evans Mine Automation Africa: The Future of Mining conference to gain insight into Up-skilling employees, Improving safety and Increasing productivity.

Key Topics:

For more information or to register please contact Ms. Jascinta on +603 2723 6673 or JascintaL@marcusevanskl.com  or Visit http://www.marcusevans-conferences-africa.com/reconnect3154

Please come and have a great time at the 2013 OAA UK Dinner Dance! and raise money for a good cause. Organised by the 1986 Year Group.

Venue: Grange St. Paul's Hotel, 10 Godliman Street,
London EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom

Time: 6.00pm. Cost: £60 per person

PARKING:  City of Westminster Car park at Baynard House, 133 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4BQ. The Hotel has offered discounted accommodation rates - £ 99.00+VAT per superior room per night inclusive Continental breakfast (17-20th May).

For tickets contact the following Akoras: Annette Klufio: ('86) +44 (0) 7551 244 994 +44 (0) 7551 244 994 (naadze@hotmail.com)

 

 

Audit & Governance Nigeria gives you access to senior officials and business experts from Nigeria and internationally. From corporate governance to fraud, corruption, anti-bribery compliance & ethics, forensic and information technology auditing, this conference is your chance to get an audience with speakers including:

...and more. Download the full conference brochure on our website for the full speaker list and session information.

How you will benefit:

If you want to get in front of these industry leaders and learn how to build strategies in the fight against harmful practices leading to fraud, corruption and other financial crimes, then you cannot afford to miss the Audit & Governance Nigeria Conference. http://bit.ly/15HeHd2

This exhibition of stunning monochrome and colour portraits reveals the vibrant jewellery, delicate body art, beautiful fabrics and intricate hairstyles that decorate traditional groups from across Africa.  It also illustrates the remarkable ways that people in traditional communities engage with material culture to express their identity.

From the fringes of the Sahara to the Great Rift Valley, and south to the arid communities of Angola and Namibia, Kenny’s photographs are an important journey into social status, creativity and sense of identity that lies behind the powerful and unique aesthetic of traditional village life.

For more information: http://www.africacentre.org.uk/events/

 

This year's theme is "Africa Rising". The continent of Africa continues to present a contrasting picture of opportunities but yet a plethora of challenges.

With the tough economic climate affecting Europe and other western countries - Africa continues to grow in the midst of the global challenges.

But are Africans in the Diaspora ready to return home to take advantage of the opportunities and also help stir the continent through her challenges? Topics include:

This event will be of interest to anyone considering working or doing business in Africa especially working professionals, graduates and final year students. Please help circulate to others also.

The CEOs attending have promised to pour out their hearts and share ideas/ contacts so it certainly is worthwhile. A number of leading African CEO's /entrepreneurs will also be attending.

For further information and to book: http://www.letstalkafrica.org/

SEATS ARE LIMITED SO BOOK EARLY!

 

In 2013, to coincide with Africa Day on 25 May, Toastmasters in Southern Africa is exploring the African Leadership Challenge at its conference called LeaderCon.

 High profile speakers from different industries and contexts will be sharing practical leadership lessons with the participants. This is not a philosophical talk shop -- this is practical how-to advice from successful African leaders.

The theme is Leadership, The African Dream. Lack of Leadership is an African challenge. It's a world wide challenge but is particularly pronounced in Africa. Toastmasters International, a non-profit organisation, is the largest Leadership Development organisation in the world and has been going since 1924. It has over 260,000 members in more than 13,000 clubs in 106 countries and in the 9 countries of Southern Africa has over 2,700 members in 142 clubs.

Sessions include:

and many more.  Toastmasters Southern Africa also honours a prominent personality (non-Toastmaster) who has contributed to Southern Africa as a leader and communicator. Information: www.ChampionSpeakers.co.za

 

West Africa's most comprehensive infrastructure investment forum. Facilitating development and integration of transport infrastructure in West Africa

In collaboration with the Ministry of Transport of The Republic of Ghana, Transport Infrastructure West Africa 2013 will take place from 27 – 30 May 2013at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana.

This exclusive forum will connect regional players, financiers and major stakeholders from the various transport infrastructure sectors in West Africa, all with the objective of supporting economic growth.  Reserve your seat now.

The event will feature current and future projects within the ports, rail, roads and airports sectors across West Africa. The content and structure of the forum is designed to promote sustainable development and regional integration of the various transport infrastructure sectors in West Africa. The forum will also serve to identify economically viable corridors and intermodal projects for development.

What can you expect to see and hear?

Register early and save. Click here to reserve your seat.

 

Banks in Africa are facing challenges when trying to bring financial services to the unbanked and rural areas in.  Mobile money strategies are extremely important in order to achieve these goals, so we are bringing together more banks, financial institutions and MNOs under one roof than at any other event in Africa.

Learn about:

Hear from:

Visit http://www.mobile-money-gateway.com/event/mobile-money-africa-2013 to find out what is new for 2013

 

Would you like to engage with over 1500 professionals and decision-makers from Africa's education and ICT sector? Then get involved by exhibiting or sponsoring at Africa's premier eLearning event, eLearning Africa 2013 – the 8th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training. The event will be held under the patronage of Namibia's Ministry of Education and Ministry of ICT.

eLearning Africa is the key networking hub and target destination of Africa's education, training, development and ICT opinion leaders, experts and practitioners. The event is also attended by education and ICT ministers from several African nations, as well as high level decision-makers from local authorities, governmental and intergovernmental organisations.

The numbers speak for themselves:

eLearning Africa 2013 will provide you with just what you need to raise your organisations's profile and build brand awareness:

For information and to register: www.elearning-africa.com

 

 

 

Celebrating World Class Innovation In Human Capital In Africa

After a successful launch in 2012, HR Leads in Africa is returning in June 2013. It’s your chance to be part of the strategic HR leadership group who are transforming organisational performance. You’ll join over 100 leading experts from public and private sector organisations from across Africa seeking new ways to develop talent and make the most of human capital in Africa.

At HR leaders in Africa you’ll discover how to maximize career and organisational development programmes, and link them to your business objectives. You’ll get tools to address your competency shortages from the Africa’s top employers and most successful organisations.

The agenda engineered around your most pressing issues in talent management, succession planning, leadership and organisational capability as well as the latest trends in L&D and employee motivation. Network among your most innovative and inventive peers – exchange ideas, tips and solutions for your talent challenges and build essential industry contacts.

For further information and to book: http://iirme.com/hrleadersafrica

The Maghreb-Mediterranean-MidEast oil, gas and energy landscape, through its significant exploration and production plays, acreage leasing, bid rounds, company assets and portfolio growth, discoveries, hydrocarbon potential and joint venture interests continues to shape the dynamics of the global upstream industry.

This annual international senior-level Conference brings together key Government, National Oil Companies and Corporate players to highlight new discoveries, projects and production shifts, natural gas finds, shale and LNG developments, state oil/gas strategies and policies, investment opportunities and the region’s oil-energy game that is driving regional expansion and economic growth.

Confirmed Speakers To Date, Include inter alia:

For Speaker and Program updates please see www.petro21.com.

NDFF 2013 North America Conference has the theme: Nigeria as Africa's Frontier Emerging Market of Importance.

Nigeria Development and Finance Forum 2013 North America conference will provide country policy briefings to over 500 Nigerians in Diaspora and international communities of development and finance. This is with the view of strengthening partnerships between Nigerian policy makers, private sector leaders, social sector leaders, international market participates and Nigerians living in North America, mainly in Canada and United States of America.

Agenda: Leveraging Country Policy, Diaspora Participation and Frontier Investment Opportunities in Nigeria

Specifically, NDFF 2013 North America conference will:

http://www.myndff.com/Conference/

The Accra International Motor Fair revs back into action on 6-7th June 2013 with fresher and more attractive features. The 2nd Accra International Motor Fair is the only international exhibition for the Ghanaian motor industry comparable to similar auto events across the globe. The Accra International Motor Fair is designed to bring face-to-face a high net worth audience with the latest brands and products in the Ghanaian auto market.

Fantastic sponsorship deals are available. Vehicle companies are also welcome to launch their new brands and products at this important auto event to attract maximum publicity with the right target market.

Venue: Accra International Conference Centre  paul@omlafrica.com. Book Now!!!
www.omlafrica.com

 

Stay on top of industry trends with key presentations & case studies from leading learning organizations!

For more information and to register: http://salvoglobal.com/global-learning-academy/

 

 

A Touch of Art is an annual art exhibition organized by PartYcipate Events, an event and entertainment brand which aims to raise awareness about socioeconomic and healthcare issues affecting disadvantaged communities. The exhibition features affordable African inspired art from up and coming African and non-African artists all over the world and aims to raise the profile of art from this region. Featured artists are given the chance to showcase their talents and speak to a diverse audience about their work.

In 2013, we will be supporting the Songhai Art Foundation which assists struggling artists in Ghana and Africa to commercialize and promote their work. The Songhai Art Foundation also aims to change the perception of Ghanaians by promoting visual art as a viable career path in the country and creating opportunities for artists in these communities to commercialize their art and showcase their talent.

The exhibition will take place at 41, Portland Place, London W1B 1QH. This year’s event will be in aid of the Songhai Art Foundation based in Ghana.

For further information and to book: http://atouchofart2013.eventbrite.co.uk/#

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/425355774226235/

 

 

The 2013 Africa Insurance & Reinsurance Conference will keep you up-to-date with the latest industry developments, marketing strategies and product innovations relevant for the African market.  New technologies, development of new client segments and the overall economic growth in the continent is not only forcing regional insurers to rethink the way they conduct business but also forcing the global  players to look at Africa as a strategic market for growth.

At the 3rd Annual Africa Insurance and Reinsurance Conference, “Redefining the insurer of the future”, will focus on key fundamentals to the business of insurance and discuss how industry players are and must adopt their business models in this dynamic market.

Come meet and network with industry leaders who encounter - and solve - the same challenges you see every day. Learn how to gain a competitive advantage, benchmark your strategies, deliver a better customer experience, and so much more!

http://aidembs.com/insurance_conference/

 

 

IFSEC South Africa is the leading Commercial Security, Homeland Security and Fire exhibition on the African continent. After almost two decades, IFSEC South Africa remains the biggest event of its kind in Africa and has become the chosen destination for security professionals to source leading security innovations.

Rich with educational seminars and networking opportunities, IFSEC South Africa provides the ideal platform for companies to highlight the latest security and fire and technology to key decision-makers and buyers at a highly interactive three-day event. IFSEC South Africa 2012 welcomed almost 6,000 visitors from the government, trade and end-user markets, as well as some 200 exhibitors.

IFSEC South Africa 2013, taking place from 18-20 June 2013 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, will once again bring the entire security and fire chain together under one roof, providing the world-class event that both exhibitors and visitors have come to expect.

IFSEC South Africa: Winner of the 2012 EXSA Award for Best Trade Show in the 6 000-12 000 sqm category.

For information and to book: http://www.ifsecsa.com

 

 

Join the upcoming most senior and inspirational “Cutting Edge Marketing and PR” International Conference, held in London, 19th - 21st June 2013.

Adopt cutting-edge Marketing Strategy. Transform sales. Shape the future.

Take advantage of opportunities, insights and ideas with industry peers and experts on key public relations and marketing topics that will help to thrive your business.

In this fast-moving world, marketers need to be similarly fast-moving, agile and adaptive. Cutting Edge Marketing and PR Conference is for modern marketers to find the tools to work smarter and keep up with an ever-changing marketplace. The conference is packed with insight from some of the leading innovators in the industry, who will put a fresh perspective on the current drivers of this dynamic market.

The conference focuses on showcasing examples of good practice adopted by successful brands, Join us on the 19th June 2013 to see how you can help determine the future for your brand and deliver commercial success.

The Event offers:
Two-day Main Conference on 20 - 21 June 2013
Choice of three Masterclasses on 19th June 2013

Don't stay behind, Register Now!

Event Homepage: http://www.boc-uk.com/conferences/marketing-and-pr-conference

 

 

The 4th TMT Finance & Investment Africa 2013 Conference brings together the most important leadership from telecoms, finance, government and advisory active across Africa to assess the latest opportunities for investment and partnership.

TMT Finance & Investment Africa 2013 takes place at a critical time for Africa's telecom industry. There is enormous demand for new telecoms infrastructure and services across the continent and many billions of dollars of investment and financing is required. However restructuring, consolidation and reallignment of business models and portfolios is also essential to raise the investment capital.

TMT Finance & Investment Africa 2013 will feature a full day private conference featuring over 35 speakers; 7 Leadership Panels,  5 Keynote Speeches and 5 hours of exclusive Networking during breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch and cocktails.

Speakers are CEOs, CFOs, Heads of Strategy and M&A from telecom companies, infrastructure owners and equipment providers, regulators and advisers from government departments, telecom media and technology sector heads from investment banks, investors, financiers and advisers. Find out more on the speakers page

Join us at this conference to assess the latest telecom growth strategies and partnership opportunities for infrastructure investment and ownership, mergers and acquisitions, raising finance,licence acquisitions andestablishing profitable regional businesses. Read about sessions and timings at the programme page.

 

 

After a series success, Fleming Gulf comes back to Johannesburg with the 5th Annual Retail Banking Africa as it stages a platform for Africa retail bankers to come one step closer into redoing their retail banking strategy to serve customers better and make profitable business.

Over the course of 3 days, Retail Banking Africa will help you to find the information, market trends and contacts you need to leverage opportunities in Africa's consumer banking business and dramatically improve your business profits.

This platform will address strategic and fundamental issues like understanding the existing portfolio of retail banking in Africa including consumer finance; wealth management; personal finance; business banking; contribution made by the larger players against the smaller ones; and political and super power influence on the substantial growth in Africa’s retail banking business.

For further information and to register:  http://www.fleminggulf.com/conferenceview/5th-Annual-Retail-Banking-Africa-2013/434

 

'Mining On Top: Africa' brings together industry stakeholders to chart a path of equitable development of the continent's substantial mineral wealth to everyone's benefit.

This requirement for scarce resources is being demanded within an increasingly complex environment, where resource nationalism remains a constant threat, environmental standards are rising and the social license to operate is essential. At the same time issues commonly associated with mining projects (such as infrastructure, skills and finance) remain and in some cases are becoming more acute.

A series of carefully selected speakers will consider these subjects and company presentations highlight the opportunity Africa presents for suppliers, mining companies and investors. The event is free to qualified groups and investors and will be held over two days in Westminster, London.

The conference organisers have a long association with Africa, advising governments, mining companies, financiers and NGOs, resulting in a deep and thorough understanding of its complex needs, ambitions and potential bottlenecks.

For more information please visit  http://www.miningontop.com/africa/home

 

Are you looking to learn about the impact cloud computing could have on your business?

Want to hear from over 200 industry experts with experience in adopting cloud?

Keen to speak to the world’s leading solution providers about how your enterprise can benefit?

Boasting the most comprehensive agenda and speaker line-up in the cloud sector, the Cloud World Forum is the platform for global authorities to present their “how-to” strategy and vision for how cloud can enhance your organisation.

Whether private or public sector, SME or global enterprise, the Cloud World Forum will help you harness the cloud opportunity in your business and maximise your ROI.

Hear from over 220 premier speakers across 9 theatres representing the most amount of cloud knowledge on the planet. Meet with over 150 leading solutions providers in our large-scale exhibition.

No other event has as many recognised headline participants. Make sure you are present on the 26th and 27th June for THE cloud and enterprise IT event of 2013.

 

 

Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) Awards in collaboration with Network Diaspora Professionals Limited (NFDP) will host the inaugural Ghana Careers & Opportunities Fair on Saturday 29th of June 2013, at Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel (London).

Steady economic growth and relative stability has made Ghana's investment prospects attractive to the world. The creation of a platform where individuals and corporate Ghana can positively interact is the key to ensure that these opportunities are effectively utilized.  To facilitate this, GUBA Awards UK and NFDP Ltd with support from Diaspora Support Unit (Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration), International Organization for Migration (Ghana) and ReConnect Africa are hosting the 1st Ghana Careers and Opportunities Fair in London.

The Fair will bring together prominent companies operating in Ghana who are seeking the finest Ghanaian talent across the world. The Fair provides an unrivalled opportunity for these companies to meet talented Ghanaians seeking to establish careers in Ghana. We encourage all in the Diaspora who want an opportunity to resettle back home in Ghana with a good job to visit the website (www.ghanacareersfair.co.uk) register and upload their CV's.

Website: www.ghanacareersfair.co.uk

 

 

 

Africa Writes - the UK's largest celebration of contemporary African and Diaspora literature - returns this summer, from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th July at the British Library.

Organised by the Royal African Society in partnership with The British Library, Africa Writes 2013 will feature an exciting series of book launches, readings, panel discussions, poetry, performances, children & youth workshops and other literary activities. Now in its second year, Africa Writes will bring together established and emerging literary figures from across the continent and the Diaspora to the world’s second largest library for a weekend of contemporary African Writing and discussion. The festival also hosts a public book fair for UK publishers of fiction and non-fiction books on Africa and by Africans. The festival’s major festival highlight will be the event: "Two Writers, Two Generations: Ngugi wa Thiong's & Mukoma wa Ngugi" on SATURDAY, 6th July, 6:30-8PM

Spanning the history of Africa’s independence and its contemporary literary scene, acclaimed author Ngugi wa Thiong'o and his son, Mukoma Wa Ngugi, discuss their respective preoccupations and aspirations as writers of different generations. Chaired by Ellah Allfrey, Deputy Editor of Granta Magazine.

Africa Writes 2013 takes place at The British Library from Friday 5th – Saturday 7th July.

www.royalafricansociety.org/africawrites2013

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/Special/LSS/Default.htm