U.S.-AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE CONFERENCE

October 8 - 10, 2007
Grand Hyatt
Washington, D.C.

The Corporate Council on Africa invites you to participate in the second annual U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference: Building on Stability

This year’s U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference will build on the foundation laid at last year’s conference and will allow participants to:

Obtain information on infrastructure development opportunities in Africa
Network with key African and U.S. private sector and government representatives
Expand your business by identifying specific growth areas and projects
Discover the latest financing options and instruments available
Meet and vet potential partners
Reduce your exposure to financial, legal, and political risk
Discover the latest success stories and the best practices that produced them
Ensure the security of your personnel, investment, and critical infrastructure

Participants can expect to meet representatives who can help expand their business in the African market. Participants will also benefit from networking with African government officials, investors, capital market experts, infrastructure providers, utility providers, and investment bankers.

Plenary sessions & workshops will address:

Public-private partnerships
Risk mitigation: financial, legal, and political
Secure banking and data transmission
Joint ventures and strategic alliances
Distance health care delivery mechanisms
Agribusiness: post-harvest handling, cold chains, and food security
Ports: maritime security
Airports: safe skies and airport security
Logistics and distribution
Utilizing hedge funds and other cutting-edge financial instruments
Sustainable energy projects

Workshop panelists will include:

African Ministers of Planning and Finance, decision makers from leading U.S. infrastructure and financial companies, international and regional organizations such as the World Bank, NEPAD, and senior representatives from the U.S. Government. Most importantly, these sessions will include proven strategies and solutions for your company to succeed on the continent.

Register Today

Registration information and fees included in the registration form. Please note that you must receive written confirmation by CCA staff to confirm receipt of all non-online registration submissions.

Register online at www.africacncl.org

CCA does not accept registration without payment. Onsite registration will open at 2 pm on Monday, October 8, cash and credit cards only. A $50 surcharge will be assessed for onsite registration.