What’s on in November and December?
Take a look at our listing of free and paid-for events and activities and take advantage of discounts available to our subscribers.

Experience a guided tasting followed by a competitive quiz with a chance to win a magnum of champagne and enjoy a selection of 12 tasting wines from around the world, followed by a delicious cheeseboard. You will enjoy Sparkling Wine on arrival and an incredible selection of 12 tasting wines from around the world, accompanied by delicious cheese boards.

We will guide you through a senses based tasting and then there will be the opportunity to put your knowledge to the test in a blind tasting and fun team quiz. Funds raised will provide healthcare to vulnerable children in rural communities in South Africa. Since 2001 Starfish has been supporting children to escape the cycle of poverty and helping them fulfil their dreams in seven provinces. In the last year, the organisation has provided holistic care and access to education to over 12,000 children.

Tickets: £30 each or 4 for £100 and are available here

Attracting almost 3200 professional visitors, presenting up to 72 companies from 12 countries and concentrating on creating a fruitful working environment for all participants and attendees it proved its significance and ability to grow and develop further

BUILD EXPO managed to attract the highest quality of the visitors, and become the best instrument for entering or expanding on the market in the region.

For further details and to register: http://www.nigeriabuildexpo.net/

HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General of OPEC and Pat Maseli, Head of Upstream for the Department of Petroleum Resources have both confirmed to speak at the assembly. Moreover with key confirmations of attendees such as Flowstream Commodities, Central Bank of Nigeria, BP, Streamsowers & Kohn and the Secretary General of the International Energy Forum, Dr Sun Xiansheng, this year’s Nigeria Assembly is set to be the meeting place for the Nigerian oil and gas industry, international financiers and investors, as well as key government stakeholders.

Key topics on the agenda that will be discussed during the two days of the Nigeria Assembly include:

Please take a look at the website for more information about the assembly’s aims, previous speakers or a first glance at the full agenda.

The International Islamic Banking Summit Africa is an innovative landmark gathering which regularly convenes global industry leaders to boost the potential of Islamic finance to deliver on its key value propositions to Africa and the 2017 Summit will focus on “Unlocking the Economic & Strategic Potential of Islamic Finance in Africa - Sukuk & Infrastructure Finance - Trade & Investment - Financial Inclusion & Innovation”.

Building on the success of previous summits where more than 250 Islamic banking leaders from across Africa and internationally gather each year to discuss new strategies to boost trade & investment between Africa, OIC countries and the broader international markets through Islamic finance, the International Islamic Banking Summit Africa: Djibouti 2017 be held under the patronage of, and featuring a Special Presidential Address from, H.E. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti and Head of Government.

This year’s Summit will be held under the theme “Unlocking the Economic & Strategic Potential of Islamic Finance in Africa” and will tackle how to boost the potential of Islamic finance to deliver several key value propositions to Africa, particularly in the high-impact areas of Sukuk & Infrastructure Finance; Trade & Investment; and Financial Inclusion & Innovation. The Summit also features a Keynote Speech from H.E. Ahmed Osman, the Governor of the Central Bank of Djibouti.

For details and to register:
http://www.ethicolive.com/events/islamicbankingdjibouti/#media

The 70th edition of our Annual Conference will focus on the major shifts that are affecting organisations, the HR profession, and the world of work at large. The digitalisation of work, the impact of technology on jobs, the macro socio-political changes around us, and the increased pace of organisational transformation are examples of a new world of work that is already upon us. A new world which presents major challenges and opportunities for business leaders and the people profession.

With a compelling call for action for organisations, leaders, HR and L&D professionals to champion good work and more ethical decisions, the conference programme is aimed at empowering you to become a driving force for the good of organisations, individuals and the wider society. Through a wide variety of topic areas and learning formats, we’ll look at how we need to change and modernise our people practices not only to succeed in a new reality of work, but also to shape a fairer future that will benefit everyone.

http://www2.cipd.co.uk/events/annual/conference

On Point Property presents the 1st edition of Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo 2017’ In association with G.R.E.D.A (Ghana Real Estate Developers Association).

Whether you are looking for a new investment opportunity, holiday or personal home, this property event is not to be missed!! The Expo offers excellent opportunities as it showcases latest projects by renowned and well-reputed developers in Ghana.

More info here

Register here

Kenya Mining Forum is a premium annual mining investment event that showcases Kenya’s ‘open for business’ potential.

The forum will be a stakeholder-led gathering focused on a specific delegate profile with a distinct end goal – the search for credible investors in Kenya’s mining industry, as well as associated support services. Supported by case studies and presentations, growth strategies and market data, the second edition of the Kenya Mining forum will support the country as an emerging destination for mining.

For details and to register: http://www.kenyaminingforum.com

The world of yesterday is rapidly disappearing before our eyes and this requires that we take stock to reflect on our ideal future and what we need to do as business executives, government officials, civil society and individual level. These disruptive and transformative developments call for visionary, proactive and responsive leadership.

As nations and organisations have over the centuries been saved by visionary leaders, we are inviting all and sundry to join us at the 61st IPM Annual Convention and Exhibition to reflect on these momentous developments under the theme: “Proactive and Responsive Leadership”. This theme is underpinned by the following sub-themes:

Thought leaders, HR professionals, business executives and government officials will be sharing with us the type of strategies, systems and practices that we would need to implement in our various organisations to demonstrate proactive and responsive leadership!

The IPM Excellence Awards recognise HR professionals and business leaders for their contribution to organisations and to people management. The awards highlight commitment to quality and excellence, and the impact that nominees make in their organisations, the HR profession and on business sustainability.

Be proactive and register now for the 61st IPM Annual Convention and Exhibition at: www.ipm.co.za

AME Trade is proud to bring you the 9th annual Africa Public and Private Partnership (APPP) conference and showcase – Africa’s longest running PPP event taking place in Cape Town from 23 – 24 November, with pre-event training taking place on the 22nd November 2017.

Since its inception in 2009, Africa PPP has become the definite platform for discussing, informing and instigating the successful implementation of PPPs across the continent.

This year’s conference programme will showcase more African PPP bankable projects, bring you updates on project featured last year and dedicate more time to one-on-one meetings and avenues for closing the funding gap.

See more at www.ametrade.org/appp

Following the huge success of the third Ghana eCommerce Expo, OML Africa, with the support of its sponsors and partners present the 4th edition on 23-24 November 2017 under the theme "Shaping Ghana’s eCommerce Landscape through Innovation, Adoption and Regulation” in Accra, Ghana.

The event aims to gather 2,000+ attendees over 2 days in the buzzing city of Accra to listen to 40+ expert speakers and C-levels from ecommerce websites, online retailers,banks, telcos, techpreneurs, regulators, mobile commerce, cyber security and of course Fintechs.

As Ghana’s only dedicated eCommerce, payments and fintech event, there will be plenary sessions, practical workshops panel discussions, product presentations, etc.

Visit the Ghana eCommerce Expo website

SAPHEX has established itself as the most strategic industry event in Africa that aims to bring together pharmaceutical professionals from both the continent and abroad, in the hope of improving the pharmaceutical industry and helping the people that need medicines the most across Africa.

The conference at SAPHEX will aim to explore the current composition of the industry in Africa, by inviting several experts in their respective fields to give their opinion on where the future of the market may lead and how to partner and succeed in this high growth territory.

Some of the suggested topics to be discussed at SAPHEX include; Innovative methods for ordering and delivery of medicines, the use of technology to improve health outcomes & the key areas needed for improvement in the pharmaceutical delivery chain. SAPHEX will also provide a dedicated GP and Healthcare conference focusing on the pressing issues with specific disease and strategy.

For details and to register: www.saphex.co.za

Set in six different cities – Lagos, Kampala, Harare, Johannesburg, Accra and London – Inua Ellams’ latest play for the National Theatre throws opens the doors of the barber shop and shows how it’s far more than just a place to get one’s head shorn and hair tended. It’s a social space, a place to hang out, chat, a political platform, a confession box.

Learn more about Inua Ellams' play and how to get your ticket at: nationaltheatre.org.uk

Kenya Mining Forum is a premium annual mining investment event that showcases Kenya’s ‘open for business’ potential.

The forum will be a stakeholder-led gathering focused on a specific delegate profile with a distinct end goal – the search for credible investors in Kenya’s mining industry, as well as associated support services. Supported by case studies and presentations, growth strategies and market data, the second edition of the Kenya Mining forum will support the country as an emerging destination for mining.

For details and to register: http://www.kenyaminingforum.com

The German trade fair specialists Fairtrade announce the 4th edition of Agrofood & Plastprintpack West Africa to take place at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana. Producers of process & packaging technology seeing great chances for business in Ghana and the surrounding West African countries, official national pavilions have been confirmed by Algeria, Belarus, France and the Netherlands, in addition to leading exhibitors from 10 countries.

According to VDMA German Food Processing and Packaging Association, Ghanaian imports of process and packaging technology increased by 10% in 2016 to 77 million euro whereas West African imports of the same also went up by 10% to 557 million euro.

OEB Global 2017, the global conference on technology supported learning and training, will bring you to the forefront of learning and technology developments, give you new insights on opportunities and challenges that are changing the world of learning, show you the latest best practice from leading organisations, offer you openings for engagement and collaboration and allow you to meet, discuss and network with over 2.300 international learning professionals and experts.

At OEB you can never run out of things to explore, with 80+ international exhibitors, ranging from established market leaders to emerging edtech start-ups, and 100+ sessions in various formats: plenaries, discussions and debates, hands-on workshops, interactive breakout sessions, labs, demos and performances, receptions, parties, speed networking, matchmaking and much more!

These include:

To register for the two main conference days, Thursday and Friday December 7 – 8, 2017, please click here.

Africa 2017 takes place under the High Patronage of His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al Sisi in Sharm El Sheikh, on 7th – 9th December 2017. The Forum is set to be the biggest B2B and B2G Forum this year with the attendance of 1,500 African government and business leaders.

Over 50 confirmations from global high-level speakers and experts are set to deliver crucial insights and business intelligence on the continent’s future growth as well as showcasing opportunities across Africa.

Building on the success of the 2016 Forum, we have some exciting new additions to the programme, including a Young Entrepreneurs Day on the 7th of December, that will connect Africa’s most attractive “high growth potential” businesses with international investors, incubators, accelerators, and government. Likewise, over the course of the 8th and 9th of December, over 1,500 decision-makers will have the chance to take part in high-level plenaries and break-out sessions, exclusive presidential round-tables, and live debates.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

H.E. Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt

H.E. Dr Sahar Nasr, Minister of Investment and International Cooperation of the Arab Republic of Egypt

Mr Tony Elumelu, Founder, Heirs Holding

Ms Kristalina Georgieva, Chief Executive Officer, World Bank

Dr Chris Kirubi, Chairman, Haco Industries

Mr Sacha Poignonnec, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Jumia

www.businessforafricaforum.com