The 5th edition of the Africa Business Forum (www.AfricaBusinessForum.com) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia will be held for the second time in Ethiopia on the 1st of March 2017 in the 5 star Sheraton Hotel, under the Patronage of Saudi Sheikh Mohammed Al Amoudi, one of the largest investors in Africa, Forbes ranked billionaire and Ethiopia's biggest employer. Prior to the conference, the Africa Business Forum B2B Investment Meeting was held successfully on the 25th January 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Center Tower, to welcome potential investors to Africa. Emirates Airline has also become the official airline partner of the event and has offered special fares from GCC countries, details can be found on www.AfricaBusinessForum.com.Since its creation in 2014, The Africa Business Forum has become one of the most important bi-annual gatherings in Africa and the Middle East. Africa Business Forum presents an invaluable opportunity for investors to connect with clients from across industries and from around the world. An opportunity to maximize market share by building connections with African customers and partners. The conference will host distinguished panelists and speakers, including ambassadors, high government officials, business leaders, investors and CEOs, our special guests include:Fitsum AregaDirector General of the Ethiopian Investment CommissionEthiopia Government.Belachew Fikre, PhDDeputy CommissionerEthiopian Investment Commission - Ethiopia Government.Mohamad Saeed Al RaqbaniGeneral Manager at Dubai investments Industries a subsidiary of Dubai Investments.Zemedeneh Negatu Country Managing Partner for EY (Ernest & Young) Ethiopia.Yohannes Tilahun - Former CEO to General Electric (Ethiopia) and Adviser to the commissioner at Ethiopian Investment Commission.Hussain Bin Jama Al IshaqiActing CEO of Oman Oil.Rob Withagen, Managing Director and Co-founder - Asoko Insight.John SmallChief Executive Officer of the Eastern Africa Association.Johnny MutebaCEO, Pan African Chamber of Commerce.Craig BridgmanFormer Global Head of Investment Banking for Clarkson Capital Markets, currently Executive Chairman of East Africa Oil Field Services.Jari MateroSenior Investment Manager at Finnfund.Gianluigi EspositoManaging PartnerAEM Carnelutti Law.Mohamoud DualehHead of Products at Alizz islamic bank (Oman).Mohamud KasilGeneral Manager, Covestro Middle East (formerly Bayers $12.3 billion materials science division).Seyoum BerededCEO Consopia Consulting Services and President of the ICT Association of Ethiopia.Attorney N. Jude (Jay) MenesPresident, Meneslaw Konsult & Europlaw.Olatorera OniruEntrepreneur & CEO of Dressmeoutlet(dot)com.Joachim YebouetChief Executive OfficerEast African Tiger Brands Industries.And many more, please check AfricaBusinessForum.com for details.We are very excited about the level of enthusiasm we have received from speakers, sponsors and attendees for this unique conference, said Mr. R Ahmed, founder and chairman of Africa Business Forum. We look forward to bringing together the many business leaders and offering international companies considerable opportunities to enter and become successful in one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The 5th Africa Business Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is an incredible convening center for global stakeholders and an opportunity to share perspectives on the issues facing global business and beyond. said Mr. R Ahmed.The panel topics at the 5th Africa Business Forum represent the areas of Finance & Capital Investment, ICT, Agriculture & Mining, Power & Energy, Consumer Goods & General Trade, Logistics & Aviation, Infrastructure, Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate, Manufacturing and all related industries.Please go to the www.AfricaBusinessForum.com website and view the program from the main menu.Please address your queries and information requests to: contact@AfricaBF.com or call +97145147386 (Dubai), +251935402526 (Addis Ababa) or +442081440159 (London) for more information.Distributed by APO on behalf of AfricaBusinessForum.com.Media contact:Ms. Ahlam KhelifaAhlam@AfricaBusinessForum.comMobile: +251935402526About AfricaBusinessForum(dot)com:AfricaBusinessForum(dot)com (www.AfricaBusinessForum.com) and sister website AfricaGlobalTrade(dot)com were founded in 2014. An African led organization, by Africans promoting Africa. Our aim is to strengthen ties between the business world and one of the worlds most dynamic and fastest-growing regions. Creating partnerships that will promote trade, accelerate job growth, and encourage investment. Africa Business Forum is home to a global community of 10,000+ professionals, 20,000+ international companies, 60,000+ social media followers and 10 million website visitors. With 3 offices: London, Dubai and Addis Ababa. Representative partners in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Somalia, Angola, South Africa and Nigeria.Media filesDownload logoMultimedia contentImage: 5th edition of the Africa Business Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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