Africa Business Forum (2017)

Friday, July 28

9:15-9:30AM

Welcome Remarks

Brionne Dawson, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
James B. Murray, Jr., The Presidential Precinct

9:30-10:15AM

Panel 1 | The Importance of SMEs in Strengthening Economies Across Africa

Paul Sullivan, Acrow Bridge
Ken Flechler, Pike Energy
Dr. (Amb.) Robin Sanders, FE3DS
Moderator: Toni Weiss, CIPE

10:15-11:00AM

Panel 2 | Attracting Investment & Trade Facilitaiton

Adam Hemphill, Walmart
Suzie Zimmerman, UPS
Ru Nyambuya, Standard Bank
Moderator: Francois Baird, Baird's U.S.

11:00AM-12:15PM

Lightning Roundtables

Table 1 - Role of Technology and Connectivity
Hibah Kamal-Grayson, Google

Table 2 - Economic Empowerment for Women and Minorities
Curtis Etherly, Coca-Cola

Table 3 - Value of Agriculture in Africa's Economic Development
Michael Ligon, Universal Corporation

Table 4 - Innovation
Prosser Stirling, Oracle

Table 5 - Sustainable Development and Job Creation
Temitope Iluyemi, Procter & Gamble

Table 6 - Rule of Law and Economic Growth
Teresa Jennings, LexisNexis / RELX

12:15-1:15PM

Networking Lunch

1:15-2:00PM

Panel 3 | Attracting and Retaining a Talented Workforce

Michael DiPaula-Coyle, IBM
Michael Ligon, Universal Corporation
Jeff Krilla, Kosmos Energy
Moderator: Cassady Walters, Albright Stonebridge

1:25-1:30PM

Closing Remarks

Brionne Dawson U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Neal Piper, The Presidential Precinct