Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire — The African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with European Investment Bank (EIB) is organising the second Africa Day.
The event will take place on November 21, 2016 at the AfDB's headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. This year, participants will explore vital themes for Africa to fulfil its potential, by creating good jobs for young people across a range of sectors. They will also share perspectives on the crucial role to be played by innovation and sustainable development. This is where financing can have the greatest impact.
Confirmed speakers of the conference include Daniel Kablan Duncan, Côte d'Ivoire's Prime Minister; Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB); Werner Hoyer, President, European Investment Bank (EIB); as well as prominent academics and leading representatives of the African business and banking world.
The AfDB-EIB Africa Day is an agenda-setting event for those who wish to take part in the debate on how to enable youth employment, innovation and inclusive growth across the African economies. It is a must-attend for those who wish to make a contribution to investing in the future of Africa. Senior delegates from international institutions, governmental institutions and agencies, entrepreneurs, academics, private sector and civil society leaders are also expected at the conference. Delegates from Research & Development, education, banking, agro-business, energy, ICT and manufacturing are particularly encouraged to participate.
Participation is upon invitation only. Please fill in the attached registration request and send to events@eib.org to receive an invitation.
Conference participation is free of charge.
VENUE:
Monday, November 21, 2016: AfDB Headquarters, 6 Avenue Joseph Anoma, Abidjan 01, Côte d'Ivoire
Tuesday, November 22, 2016: Hotel Sofitel, Boulevard Hassan, Abidjan 08, Côte d'Ivoire
ACCOMMODATION:
Delegates shall ensure their own travel and hotel reservations. The following websites offer hotel information and useful tips for conference participants:
Côte d'Ivoire Tourisme : www.tourismeci.org/
Bookings & City Guide: www.abidjan.com/
Tiama Hotel
Novotel Abidjan
Sofitel Hotel
Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel
Golf Hotel Abidjan
Pullman Hotel
Radisson Blu Airport Hotel Abidjan
VISA REQUIREMENTS:
It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to take care of his/her visa requirements. Attendees who require an entry visa must allow sufficient time for the application procedure.
Individuals requiring an official Letter of Invitation can request one below. The Letter of Invitation does not financially obligate the conference organizers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the conference are the sole responsibility of the attendee.
EVENT ENQUIRIES:
For information on the conference agenda and speakers, please contact:
African Development Bank: Foster Ofosu f.ososu@afdb.org
European Investment Bank, Hellen Meijer, events@eib.org
Questions on conference logistics should be addressed to einstitute@afdb.org
Questions on media events should be addressed to
African Development Bank: Olivia Ndong Obiang, o.ndong-obiang@afdb.org, tel. +225 75 75 02 15 (Abidjan)
European Investment Bank: press@eib.org
PROGRAMME OUTLINE:
The full conference agenda will be published soon.
Plenary sessions and break-out sessions will focus on the twin challenge of youth employment and innovation.
CONFERENCE LANGUAGES :
The working languages of the conference will be English and French with simultaneous interpretations throughout all sessions
B2B MEETINGS:
On the morning of Tuesday, November 22, 2016, both organising institutions, the AfDB and EIB, will make available a number of experts at the Hotel Sofitel to discuss individual projects and provide hands-on advice for projects related to the following sectors:
Innovation
Infrastructure
Health
Education
Agribusiness
Registrations for these meetings will be taken during conference accreditation November 21, 2016.
