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U.S.-AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE CONFERENCE
October 6-8, 2008
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Washington, DC
The Corporate Council on Africa held its third annual U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference.
This years conference focused on Information Communication
Technology (ICT), Transportation, Energy, and Security.
Participants:
Obtained information on infrastructure
development opportunities throughout Africa
Networked with key African and U.S. private sector and
government representatives, including investors, capitol
market experts, infrastructure providers, and investment
bankers
Explored new business opportunities by identifying specific
growth areas and projects
Discovered the latest financing options and instruments
available
Met potential partners
Plenary sessions & workshops addressed:
Public-private partnerships
Risk mitigation: financial, legal, and political
Project financing
Secure banking and data transmission
Joint ventures and strategic alliances
ICT infrastructure development
Ports and airports
Maritime security
Potable water
Safe skies and airport security
Roads, rail, and bridges
Logistics and distribution
Supply chains and food security
Energy, electric grids, lighting
Oil and Gas
Workshop panelists included:
African ministers of telecommunication,
infrastructure, and energy; decision makers from leading U.S.
infrastructure and financial companies; multilateral
development institutions such as the World Bank and the
African Development Bank; and senior U.S. government officials. Most importantly, these sessions included
proven strategies and solutions for your company to succeed on
the continent.
Speakers included:
Dr. Jeffrey L. Sturchio, Vice
President, Corporate Responsibility, Merck & Company, Inc. and
President, The Merck Company Foundation
Vice Admiral
Thomas J. Barrett, USCG (Ret.), U.S. Deputy Secretary of
Transportation
Mr. Larry W. Walther, Director, U.S.
Trade and Development Agency
Ms. Jenny Netzer, Executive
Vice President, MUNIMAE
Mr. George Jover, Chief Executive
Officer, MITC Industries
Ms. Jodi Bond, Vice President,
Global Government Affairs, MOTOROLA. CCA Board Member
Prof. Bartholomew Nnaji, Chairman, Geometric Power
Mr.
Mark Cavaliere, Executive Vice President, South African
Airways
Ms. Anita Mosher, Partner, Holland and Knight
Ms. Susan McDermott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation
and International Affairs,U.S. Department of Transportation
Mr. Gary Messina, Director, Global Strategic Planning for
Homeland Security, Raytheon Corporation
Mr. Avesh Singh,
Chief Operating Officer, Direct Channel Holdings
Mr. Sipho Zungu, Chief Executive Officer, Calling the Cape
Mr. Rick Wilson, Vice President, TETRATECH, INC
Mr.
James Franckiewicz, Head, Water Team, U.S. Agency for
International Development
Mr. Tom Gibian, CEO, ECP
Private Equity
Mr. H. Jeffrey Leonard, President,
Global Environment Fund
Mr. Gad Cohen, Managing
Director, InfraCo Management Services Limited
Mr.
Babatunde Soyoye (Baba), Managing Director, Helios Investment
Partners
Mr. Jeffrey Humber, Energy Advisor, Africa Bureau, U.S.
Agency for International Development
Mr. Svetoslav
Gatchev, Vice President, Delphos International
Ms. Jean
Baderschneider, Vice President of Global Procurment for
ExxonMobil
Mr. Dave Roberts, Executive Vice President for Upstream,
Marathon Oil Corporation
Ms. Paula Freer, Director,
International Government Affairs, Marathon Oil Corporation
Amb. Frances Cook (Ret.) CCA Board Member
Adm. H. G.
Harry Ulrich, Executive Vice President, Enterra Solutions, LLC
Dr. Vijaya Ramachandran, Senior Fellow Center for Global
Development
Mr. Brian Williams (SAIC), renewable energy &
local requirements
Ms. Kelly Woodland (SAIC), health
security--HIV/AIDS and other health training
Ms.
Jennifer Edwards (SAIC), cultural training for Americans
Ms. Linda Slonksnes (SAIC), ICT for education
Mr. Henry
"Buzz" Kievenaar (SAICs AFRICOM Account Manager)
Ms.
Joan Wadelton, Senior Advisor for Africa, U.S. Department of
State
Ms. Melinda Kimble, UN FOUNDATION, Renewable
Energy Initiative
Mr. Thierno Bocal Tall, ECOWAS Biofuel
Fund
Kenneth Smarzik, Managing Director Economic Growth,
Emerging Markets Group
Mr. Charlie Snyder,
Department of State
Captain Philip Heyl, USCG,
DHS/USCG
Mr. Ron Landenberg, Vice President Sales,
Motorola
Paul Marin, Regional Director,
sub-Saharan Africa, USTDA
Mr. Kevin Sample, Department of Transportation
Mr.
Laurence Carter, Director, Advisory Services, International
Finance Corporation
Ms. Terri OConnor, Motorola
Ms. Diane Willkens, President, DFI
Hon. Robert Mosbacher, OPIC
Hon. Obiageli Ezekwesili
World Bank, Vice President for the Africa Region
Hon.
Jim Lambright, ExIm
Mr. Andrew Gill, Director of Business
Development Africa, Motorola
Mr. Andrew Mack, Founder and
Principal, amGlobal Consulting
Mr. Corey Griffin,
Director, International Development Aid, Microsoft Corporation
Ms. Marie Royce, Managing Director, Global Strategic
Initiatives Global Government Affairs, Alcatel-Lucent
Mr. Aldwin Wight, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Arlington Associates
Mr. Peter Albeck, General Manager : Ports and Shipping,
Lonrho Plc
Mr. Ali Mansoor is the Financial Secretary of
Mauritius
Mr. Geoffrey White, Director and Chief
Executive Officer, Lonrho Plc
Ms. Diane Willkens,
President, DFI
Mr. James Polan, VP, OPIC
Ms. Erin
Mote, Manager of Resource Development for CHF International
Dr. Leslie Mancuso, President and CEO, Jhpiego
Ingo Konrad, General Manager for Corporate Affairs and
Industry Intelligence, Daimler
Ms. Priya Bery, Strategy
and Business Development Director, Virgin Unite (pending)
Ms. Eileen Sweeney, Director Motorola Foundation
Gen. Anthony Zinni, Senior VP DynCorp International
Mr.
Stephen Hayes , President and CEO, CCA
Contact Information:
The Corporate Council on Africa:
202-835-1115
Registration/General Vivienne
Sequeira
Sponsorship
Asfaw Alemayehu
Workshop/Plenaries Vivienne
Sequeira
Media Inquires
Adina Ellis
CCA Thanks the Sponsors of
the
2008 Infrastructure Conference
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Cancellation policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing. A written
cancellation received on or before August 15, 2008 will be
eligible for a full refund.
Written cancellations received after August 15, 2008, but
prior to October 1, 2008 are eligible for a 50% refund.
Cancellations received on or after October 1, 2008 are not
eligible for refunds; however, registrations may be
transferred to other qualified individuals upon written
request before September 26, 2008
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