Tuck Africa Club invites Dartmouth to AFRICA HIGHLIGHT WEEK:
THE POWER OF ONE BILLION CONSUMERS, APRIL 22-25, 2013; Pre-Event April 17
 
These events will explore the theme of doing business in Africa through two different lenses. First, from the perspective of large, global multinational corporations that are investing in Africa to capitalize on the vast consumer base. Second, from the perspective of African based businesses leveraging their understanding of the market to grow and expand across the continent.

 

Please join us. No registration is necessary.

 

Agenda:
Wednesday, April 17 - Exploring Africa - 5-7 p.m. Cohen Great Hall
A pre-event gathering to hear exciting stories from Dartmouth, Thayer, and Tuck students who are from Africa or who have worked on the continent.

 

Monday, April 22 - Panel Discussion - 5-6:30 p.m. Borelli Classroom
A Venture in Africa: Foreign companies investing in Africa's growth
·         Akin Sawyerr, T'03, Director Managing Director Feleman
·         John Kornet Jr, D'67 T'69, Founder and Managing Editor of the Frontier Markets Compendium
·         Shaka Kariuki, Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Kuramo Capital

 

Tuesday, April 23 - Panel Discussion - 5-6:30 p.m. Stoneman Classroom
Rooted in Africa: African-based businesses and entrepreneurs making their mark on the continent
·         David "Skip" Smith Jr. T'72, Dean, Baze University, Nigeria
·         Mansur Ahmed, Director General of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG)
·         Addis Alemayehou, Managing Partner, 251 Communications, Ethiopia
·         Abubakar Suleiman, Chief Financial Officer at Sterling Bank

 

Thursday, April 25 - Keynote Address - 12-1 p.m. Georgiopoulos Classroom
·         Dr. Osamuyimen "Uyi" Stewart, Chief Scientist, IBM Research Laboratory, Africa

 

 

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contact Oye Fajobi if you have any questions.