Why attend
The Afro Business Expo creates a secure environment for UK businesses to partner with and invest in viable businesses in Africa, from IT, Energy, Property Development, Manufacturing, Retail, Export, to Agriculture and many more.
Join us at the Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading.
A day of powerful talks
27 October 2023
10:00 - 16:00
2023 conference theme: Remittance
"Western African countries received 27 billion USD in remittances in 2020.
Nigeria, the largest recipient in Sub-Saharan Africa in absolute terms, received nearly 64 per cent of this total (17.2 billion), while the Gambia (15.6 per cent) and Cape Verde (13.9 per cent) received the most remittances as a share of GDP.
Though estimates for 2020 show that remittances to the sub-region dropped by 19.3 per cent due to COVID-19, remittances to 5 of the 15 countries for which data is available increased.
Remittances received in Nigeria fell by 27.7 per cent in 2020 whereas remittances received in Gambia increased by 5 per cent."
(World Bank, 2021)
As a platform for fostering business relationships between the United Kingdom & Africa, this event will be of interest to all who want to explore remittance, its challenges and opportunities, and its impact on businesses.
Agenda
REGISTRATION - COFFEE & NETWORKING
UK and Africa – Accessing partnerships and funding
// Tony Fiddy, CEO Naanovo UK Ltd
Technology and digital dynamic between Nigeria and the UK – The Seamfix legacy
// Chimezie Elumelu, CEO Seamfix
The bankable plan: understand what gets funded and how to position your business
// Ngozi Fakeye, Director OVACtech
International opportunities – Branding and marketing your brand
// Ngozi Omolaiye, Communications Manager, Transport for London
BUFFET LUNCH & NETWORKING
Operating in Confidence between Nigeria and the UK
// Uhabia Ojike, Managing Partner, MAZARS Nigeria
AI and Blockchain across UK and the Developing world
// Raj Khumar Mortha, CEO AI Dizital
Spotlight – OVAC Group
// Uwa Ojike, CEO OVAC Group
BREAK & NETWORKING
CLOSING REMARKS & END OF CONFERENCE
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:05
11:05-11:40
11:40-12:15
12:15-12:50
12:50-13:25
13:25-14:00
14:00-14:35
14:35-15:10
15:10-15:55
15:55-16:00
Registration
Rates
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Day delegate early bird: £130.00
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Day delegate standard: £150.00
Payment Policy
Payments may be made securely by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
The Advisory Committee will consider each notification for refund on merit. However, the general rules will be as follows:
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All cancellation/refund requests must be received in writing
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Twenty-eight (28) days or more prior to the event: Full refund or credited participant fee.
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Twenty-seven (27) days or less prior to the event: No refund.
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If Afro Business Expo decides to cancel any part of this event, it will not be responsible for covering airfare, hotel or any other costs. Speakers, agenda, networking and recreational events are subject to change without notice. For more information regarding refunds, please email: enquiries@ovacgroup.com
No Show Policy
Written notification must be submitted to Afro Business Expo prior to the event should you no longer be able to attend. Registration fees will apply.
Personal Data & Marketing
Afro Business Expo’s primary goal in collecting personal data from you is to complete your registration and to provide services and features that optimise your conference experience. A benefit of registration is access to the pre- and post-conference online attendee list and networking system. You may exclude yourself from the attendee list, which may be supplied to event sponsors, and online conference networking by emailing enquiries@ovacgroup.com
Further details on the use of personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.
Since 2014, Afro Business Expo has enabled businesses from the UK and Africa to engage, learn and discuss subject matters and ideas close to their hearts.
This collaborative approach fosters beneficial long-term relationships for all involved.
Participants
2500+
Topics
23
Sessions
30
Speakers
40
Speakers
Proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the industry.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors at the exposition get a first row seat to showcase what they have to offer and to promote their business!
If you wish to be an exhibitor, please register your interest.
List of exhibitors | Sector of activity | Country | Website |
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Respite Tea | Tea industry | Nigeria | https://www.respitetea.com |
One Voice Adastrapera Consulting | Consultancy | Nigeria | https://www.ovacgroup.com |
Venue
Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading
The Meadow Suite, Park House,is located on the University of Reading Whiteknights campus and provides the perfect ambiance for memorable occasions.
By car
The Whiteknights campus is approximately 1.5 miles from the M4 motorway. Sat nav postcode for Shinfield Road and Pepper Lane entrances: RG6 6UR.
Parking facilities: Use Car Park 1a at the Shinfield Road entrance to the campus (Sports Park).
From the airport
Reading is well connected to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports. A direct bus service runs between Heathrow airport and Reading station. Buses run every 30 minutes, during the day, and take about 40 minutes. For more information, please visit the RailAir website. A direct train service runs between Gatwick airport and Reading station. Trains run once an hour during the day and take about 75 minutes. For more information, please visit the National Rail website.
By train
Reading train station is a mainline train station and is easily accessible from most other places in the UK. If you are travelling from or via London, the quickest route to take is from London Paddington station as you can be in Reading within 20 minutes.
By Bus
Local buses, come directly through campus, and taxis run from outside Reading train station – please see reading-buses.co.uk for current timetables. A single ticket from the town centre to campus is approximately £2, and a return ticket
is approximately £4.
Please ensure you have the correct fare as
the bus driver cannot give change,
contactless payment is now available.
Location
Meadow Suite
Park House
University of Reading
RG6 6UA
Sponsors
Sponsors of the Afro Business Expo want to have direct contact with their audience.
Our Sponsors support us because they want to:
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support SME growth for African economic development.
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meet viable SMEs from Africa worthy of direct investment.
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interact with over 400 people in footfall.
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engage face to face with their target market.
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enjoy a positive PR campaign.
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participate in prolific networking opportunities with key stakeholders.
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promote bilateral Afro-Anglia trade relations.
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