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The following is a listing of events taking place in the UK and overseas this month. For further information, please contact the organisers directly.
1-4 November - The 2009 IPM Annual Convention, Sun City, South Africa
CONVENTION THEME: "BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FOR THE NEW REALITY"
On 2 April 2009, the G20 Leaders met at a summit in London to deliberate on how they could revive the global economy; stimulate growth and employment. This summit offered leaders of the world's powerful economies an opportunity to collectively find ways on how to constrain a further decline in the global economy. One of the critical outcomes of this summit is recognition by these world leaders that the prevailing global economic crisis has a human dimension which requires collective effort for it to be addressed adequately.
The 2009 IPM Annual Convention has been planned with this in mind and has been designed with the objective of assisting delegates, particularly business leaders to manage and lead their organisations successfully under the emerging economic order. For registration enquiries please call 011 329 3760 and ask for Lavern Meyers or Patricia Ramokgadi.
Email: gail@ipm.co.za Phone: 011 329 3760 Website: www.ipm.co.za
1 November – 3 January - Growing Up Black: Photographs by Dennis Morris, London
The celebrated photographer Dennis Morris has generously donated over 100 of his early photographs to the Hackney Museum collection. These personal and important pictures provide a real insight into Black British culture.
With the exhibition is screened a short documentary by Kwaku Mensah of an interview with Dennis telling his inspirational story on the streets he grew up in.
Hackney Museum, info@hackney.gov.uk, 020 8356 3500
2 November – DiversityInc Top 50 Companies Black-tie Gala Awards Dinner, New York
Join us at a black-tie gala awards dinner where we will honor our 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 companies. For the first time, DiversityInc will honor individual companies for unique achievements, and the CEOs from the winning companies will speak about their diversity experiences. In addition to the CEOs, Tavis Smiley will be speaking about the importance of diversity in leadership. You may know Tavis from his radio and television shows. You may also know his books; the latest is "Accountable," an analysis of how to hold leadership in government accountable for results.
Confirmed CEOs and the DiversityInc awards they are receiving are: Dennis Nally – PricewaterhouseCoopers – Top Company for Working Families, Bill Green – Accenture – Top Company for Generational Communications, Pat Esser – Cox Communications – Top Company for Talent Pipeline, Ronald Williams – Aetna – Top Company for Community Development, Joerg Reinhardt – Novartis AG – Top Company for Global Cultural Competence, Tim Flynn – KPMG – Top Company for Employee-Resource Groups, George Chavel – Sodexo – Top Company for Executive Development. click here to reserve your ticket.
2-4 November - Retail Banking Africa 2009, Cairo, Egypt
With a population of over 900 million people, Africa is certainly the land of opportunities for retail banks. From people in the low income sector to the high net worth individual, Africa has it all for making a profitable retail banking business.
Jacob Fleming presents its inaugural retail banking conference in Africa as Retail Banking Africa 2009. The event's theme is "Building Africa's most Lucrative Retail Bank". The event brings together over 80 retail bankers from the Africa's leading retail banks giving them a platform to discuss on key issues as addressed above. This is also a platform where overseas banks can cash in an opportunity to expand their networks into Africa's emerging markets and especially target that unbanked population.
Jacob Fleming welcomes senior retail bankers from Africa to the region's first dedicated retail banking conference Retail Banking Africa 2009 to explore trends and opportunities in becoming Africa's leading retail bank.
Key speakers include Dr. Cecilia Ibru, Group Managing Director & CEO Oceanic Bank International, Nigeria, Ebrahim (Ebi) Ahmed Patel, Chief Executive Officer FNB & WesBank Islamic Finance, South Africa, Najmul Hassan, Chief Executive Officer Gulf African Bank, Kenya, Mohammed Mustapha Bintube, Managing Director & CEO Jaiz International Inc., Nigeria, Terry Moodley, Chief Executive / Personal & Business Banking, Africa, Standard Bank Group, South Africa, Thandeka Mbabama, Managing Executive / Entry Level Banking ABSA Bank, South Africa.
T: +971 4 609 1581 F: +971 4 609 1589 E: anthony.permal@fleminggulf.com
http://www.jacobfleming.com/conferences/Retail-Banking-Africa-2009
2-6 November – Africa Oil Week, Cape Town, South Africa
The 16th Annual Africa Oil Week 2009 is the world's largest and most significant exploration and development event on Africa for the global oil exploration and gas-LNG industry Calendar, with key African Government decision-makers, State and National Oil Company delegations, with senior oil executives drawn from across the African oil and gas value chain.
This is the global event par excellence, consistently acclaimed on the industry's international calendar. As the premier management event in and for the African Continent, Africa Oil Week stands apart as the foremost deal making environment for the African exploration business.
Register your Delegate participation now at:
http://www.petro21.com/events/index.cfm?id=454
&CFID=875990&CFTOKEN=86327935
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25 January 2010 -2010 International Petroleum and Gas Marine Congress, Tianjin, China
2010 International Petroleum and Gas Marine Congress is the 14th Global Energy Dialogue Event, which is specially organized for projects, market and technology learning and exchanges among senior executives of global energy stakeholders. This event will focus on ongoing international featured projects, emerging technologies in offshore and deepwater condition for drilling rigs, ocean platforms, support vessels, survey, logging, completion, recovery, processing, storage and transport. The event will also analyze the venue nation China's unique market which might play an even more positive role because it's less vulnerable to economic crisis.
This event helps to explore new opportunities for future projects and new frontier for next generation high-performing & cost-saving technologies. The optional post-conference part of the event will lead participants to visit and network with promising offshore operators, contractors and shipbuilders in event venue nation China. For example, CNOOC, China's national oil company, has announced plans for capital expenditure and operating expenditure during 2009-2029 to reach a total of US$ 29.41 billion. This figure clearly expresses their interest and confidence in the regional deepwater area under current economic situations. By analysing China's biggest offshore oilfield PL19-3 to China's first deep sea gas field LW3-1, this country showing the strong heart by exploring her offshore & subsea resources. Please visit the official website www.petromarinecongress.com to learn more about this event.
5 November – Business Link Sales Strategies Workshop, London
This workshop is for business owners who want to maintain their business during and after the recession, emerge with more growth potential, loyal customers, stronger earnings and a more unified organisation.
Surviving in a recession often requires you to do things that do not follow what logic would dictate. This workshop will cover:
Reserve your place on this event on Thursday 5 November - Opens in a new window.
11-13 November – 3rd IDA Conference, Ghana
The African Network of Professionals (ANOP) is hosting the International Congress - 1st Congress of African Professionals to be held at the International Conference Centre; Accra, Ghana, with a pre-workshop congress on the 10th of November.
The theme of the congress is 'Professionalism in Africa: Problems and Prospects' with sub themes as 'Continuing Professional Development in Africa' and 'Intellectual Property Management for African Professionals'.
The event which has tracks including Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Agriculture, Community Development/Social Services, Culture, Art, Science, Health, Education, Engineering, Business and Economy, and Government Policy shall be highly interactive and include; working and leadership learning groups sessions, with one-on-one meetings with African and other leading business and civil society organizations, leaders across the globe; plenary debates; International Exhibition; and a host of corporate networking opportunities.
The Congress of African Network of Professionals is a not for profit event and all sponsorship receipts are used to ensure a good level of participation especially from professionals in Africa.
www.africannpro.net/1stcongressofafricanprofessionals
13-15 November - Black Women on Boards - Women on Boards, London
A three day programme for Black & Minority Women interested in accessing public appointments. Want to increase your profile, make your CV more impressive, increase your marketability, all whilst making a difference and having your voice heard... have you considered being on a publicly appointed board?
There are approximately 843 national public bodies in the UK offering in excess of 22,000 public appointments, but women only hold 34% of those positions. More disappointingly, women from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds make up less than 2% of the total figure. If you own your own business or you are a senior member of a business with 5 – 249 employees; The Women On Boards programme could provide the opportunity for you to gain the skills and knowledge to help increase your chances of board and committee appointments by delivering a programme that is designed to identify the challenges participants face in obtaining board positions and to develop practical strategies to enhance your appointment opportunities.
14 November - Daniel De-Gale Memorial Tribute Show, London
The very best artists come together in loving memory and support of Daniel De-Gale (14 Mar 1987 - 8 Oct 2008), and the charity ACLT that his mother and stepfather launched in 1996 to find matching donors to save his life and the lives of sufferers all around the world. Featuring Bashy, Donaeo, Sway, Felix Dexter, Eddie Kadi, Omar, Wayne 'Dibbi' Rollins, Eddie Nestor & Robbie Gee, Glenda Jaxson, Mr. Cee, Miss London, Special P, Quincy and many more.
Daniel David De-Gale inspired an international appeal to promote awareness of leukaemia, bone marrow transplantation and blood donation. As a child, his mother Beverley De-Gale and stepfather Orin Lewis launched the ACLT charity in 1996 to find matching donors to save Daniel’s life and the lives of sufferers all around the world.
In loving memory and as a celebration of Daniel the crème de la crème of artists have come together to show their love & appreciation of this young man’s achievements and to show support of the charity, which was set up to inspire a community to ‘do the right thing’ by registering as donors.
http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/1480/shows/
daniel-degale-memorial-tribute-show.html
17 November – Network for Black Professionals Annual Meeting and Dinner, Birmingham
The Network for Black Professionals is pleased to announce its Annual Meeting and Dinner will take place at 2.00pm on 17th November 2009, at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham during the AOC Conference.
The Dinner will be held at the superb Blue Mango Restaurant in the centre of Birmingham and provides an excellent networking opportunity. The cost for attending the Dinner is £27.00 for members, £30.00 for non-members.
Please visit http://www.nbp.org.uk/coming_events to book your place.
17 November – East Africa: Market Update Networking Seminar, London
Kenya is the regional hub for trade and finance in East Africa and has a promising GDP growth forecasted at 1.8% for 2009. UK exports of goods and services to the region amassed £356 million in 2008 and opportunities exist in healthcare, horticulture, IT, infrastructure, mining, pharmaceuticals, power generation, transport, tourism, training an education, infrastructure, power generating machinery, road vehicles and office machines.
This seminar is the first stop for any company seeking to enter the East African markets. For companies keen to take advantage of the prospects, this event will highlight how your business can join a trade mission to the region on 15 March 2010*. This event also offers delegates the chance to:
17-18 November – Pan-African Islamic Banking & Finance Summit, Abuja, Nigeria
Africonomie and MN Capital Markets are delighted to host Africa's financial and investment community at the Pan-African Islamic Banking and Finance Summit. The summit will provide a platform for an enlightening debate on the current state of Islamic banking and finance in Africa with specific focus on the recent developments in West Africa.
The main objective of this summit is to enlighten the consumer, corporate organisations and investment community on the principles of Islamic banking and finance. Africa's financial leaders, scholars and international experts will discuss the key lending and investment products, the operational requirements and financial fundamentals of an Islamic banking and finance.
The summit will profile renowned professionals from across the globe and audience will explore practical experiences in Islamic banking and finance. The summit also presents a platform for participants to explore new ideas, present innovative solutions to key industry issues and forge new business relationships.
For further information contact- eventsmarketing@afri-conomie.com
17-19 November – Nigeria Infrastructure 2009 Conference & Exhibition, Abuja, Nigeria
West Africa's largest power, construction and infrastructure event.
In continued partnership with the Ministry for Works, Housing & Urban Development, Ministry for Transportation, Federal Capital Development Authority, Federal Capital Territory Administration, as well as the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, Bureau of Public Enterprises, and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, the Nigeria Infrastructure (NIF) 2009 Conference & Exhibition will unite key decision makers, contractors and service providers with direct opportunities to develop your business over the next 10 years. Never before has the political will and the national sector been so strong to deliver such visionary goals to industrialise the country.
Nigeria Infrastructure (NIF) combines a commercial tradeshow and strategic conference which will deliver key information, business opportunities and networking events that provide the foundation of successful strategy implementation.
To view the NIF 2009 programme, please click here
17-19 November – Gulf of Guinea Oil & Gas Week, London
This year the conference is changing its format. GOG12 will be a three day event starting every morning with breakfast workshops conducted by international experts in legal and fiscal issues.
Each workshop will be followed by a country focus day dedicated to each of the main producers in the region – Angola, Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea and will provide an excellent opportunity to discuss matters specifically relevant to each country.
17-19 November – CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition 2009, Manchester
Focusing on the ten key areas of HR the conference is designed to provide the knowledge and skills you need to build lasting HR capability in your organisation. With over 65 sessions to choose from there's something for everyone. Hear from an exciting line-up of speakers, Including Jim Collins, Sir Richard Needham and Steve Easterbrook. Get inspirational insights from experts from best-practice organisations including Kellogg's, DEFRA, Oxfam and Starbucks. Prefer to sit back and be inspired by leading experts or get involved and try things for yourself? Choose between seven formats including workshops, practical tools and masterclasses.
http://www.cipd.co.uk/cande/annual/conference
18-19 November, Sierra Leone Investment and Donor Conference, London
Following the end of the civil conflict seven years ago, the government of Sierra Leone has worked ceaselessly towards economic recovery, prioritizing private investment and private sector growth as key tools for rebuilding the country’s economy and infrastructure. To encourage growth in the private sector, Sierra Leone has focused on rebuilding government and civil institutions, and reducing the cost of doing business through institutional, fiscal, and financial sector reforms. Not only is Sierra Leone one of the easiest countries in Africa to start a new business, it is also one of the safest places to invest, ranking 27th in the world on "Protecting Investors".
The Sierra Leone Trade & Investment Forum has been conceived as a platform for the Government and private sector of Sierra Leone, to unveil their progress and opportunities to the global investment community. The event will provide participants with the opportunity to hear cabinet ministers present their sector strategies, and to learn in detail about opportunities in Agribusiness, Fisheries, Tourism, Energy & Oil, Infrastructure and Mineral Resources.
http://www.sierraleoneconference2009.org/trade_forum.html
21-22 November - African Linkages for African Growth: Promoting New Trade and Investment Flows, South Africa
The Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) is pleased to announce its flagship Africa Investment Forum (AIF) will be held on 21st-22nd November in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Forum provides a platform to bring investors and projects together to enhance African trade and investment, and to build new business partnerships. The focus of this year's Forum will be on strengthening linkages between African economies as a means to promote new investment.
In addition to showcasing African investment opportunities and intra regional trade, the Forum will feature specific discussion on key economic sectors including:
If you require any further information, please contact Suraya Farah at suraya.farah@cbcglobal.org or 44(0) 20 7024 8250
November 21 – Black Youth Achievement Awards - Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London
This wonderful event does not merely focus on music and dance but celebrates the achievement of young people across a wide spectrum of activity.
The objective of 'Black Youth Achievements - The Awards' is to emphasise, reveal and promote positive actions and achievements of our young black people of African/Caribbean heritage within the UK community. These awards aspire to provide a platform for these young people to be openly recognised, rewarded and celebrated; the aim being to increase esteem and pride amongst our target group of 8 - 25 year olds.
The successful nominees will receive an award, chances of valuable work placements (where appropriate) mentoring support and will go on to be Peer Mentors to next years nominees.
www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk or admin@blackyouthachievements.org
23-26 November – Commonwealth Business Forum 2009, Trinidad & Tobago
Organised by the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) in collaboration the Government of the Republic of Trinidad-and-Tobago, the Commonwealth Business Forum will provide a valuable opportunity for dialogue between business and government leaders from the modern Commonwealth and beyond, aiming towards building new economic and financial architecture in the global economy, and ensuring that it is inclusive and beneficial to all.
The forum is a biennial, high-profile business event which will be attended by some 800 business leaders to include: Bajaj Auto, BA, BP, Cable & Wireless, De La Rue, Diamond Group, First Caribbean International Bank, First Citizens, KPMG, Mott McDonald, QI, RBTT, SNC Lavalin, Standard Chartered Bank, Unilever, Virgin Atlantic, and other business and community leaders from 40 different countries. There will be over one hundred inspiring eminent speakers – 20 Heads of Government and 60 Ministers, focusing on the theme "Partnering for More Equitable and Sustainable Future – the Commonwealth and the Americas".
Click here for further information.
25-26 November – The NEPAD Transport Summit & Africa Expo 2009, South Africa
To review transport networks and to build on them; to review Private Public Partnerships in transport networks; To be a platform to promote the development corridors; To promote, make aware and drive forward the green agenda in all African countries; To promote the cross-border transport arteries – road, rail, air and ports; To identify the vital role of infrastructure, communication and power in the areas of transport networks; To advance the development of national action plans and to identify ways of mobilising resources to rapidly improve transportation infrastructure.
28 November – Jan - Aladdin, Hackney Empire, London
London's No1 pantomime team is back with another smash-hit Christmas cracker. The classic adventure story of Aladdin and his magic lamp is brought to life in Hackney Empire’s own unique style. With flying genies, a singing camel, tap dancing pandas and all the usual comic mayhem and magical musical performances, this all-singing, all-dancing, feel good festive treat promises to be the highlight of your year!
Starring Clive Rowe (Olivier Award nominee for his role in last year’s Mother Goose), Anna Jane Casey, Tameka Empson, Kat B, Tony Whittle, David Ashley, Matt Dempsey, Claire-Marie Hall, Stephen Emery, Josephine Melville and the voice of Sharon D Clarke.
http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/1216/shows/aladdin.html
For further information, please contact the organisers directly.
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