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Networking and real-time partnerships highlight SSABIS as a hub for global investors and businesses to establish or expand operations in Africa.
On September 25, 2023, SSABIS hosted its inaugural Sub Sahara Africa Business and Investment Summit (SSABIS) in New York, NY. The Summit, which was a Trade and Investment promotion event was organized by Chronicles Consulting Group (CCG). The Summit-themed “Africa the New Frontier – “Mobilizing Trade and Investment into Sub-Sahara Africa.” was held at the Nigerian Consulate Ballroom in Manhattan.
Founder Joyce Rogers Halliday and participating investors and speakers.
Investor Sean Westley of Kelly Capital Group,
H.E. Hon Dr Peter Mutuku Mathuki
the Secretary General of East African Countries
In a panel discussion
on opportunities and challenges in investing in the SAHEL
Ambassador Dr Renee Sanders Former US Ambassador to Nigeria
And several other African countries.
In a discussion with Mr. Obi
Emekekwue, President of DelReeve Konsult Ltd.
Mykola Volkivskyi was an advisor to the chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament’s Commission.
A political and economic expert and president of the First Ukrainian International Development Foundation.
In a discussion with moderator Ms. Shabiolegbe on Ukraine’s interest in Sub-Saharan Africa.
SSABIS Chair, Ambassador Dr. Renee Robin Sanders and
Participants
Investor and CEO of Antares Vision, Emidio Zorzella and his wife and participant
Speaker Mr. Obi Emekekwue President OF DelReeve Konsult Ltd
With participant
Investor, Andrea Deutschmann Snr. V.P. Palladium Capital
with Participants
Over 200 people from various industries participated, including representatives from South Sudan, Ghana, the USA, South Africa, Gabon, Italy, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Angola, and Ukraine. Speakers included private equity, Healthcare, Information Technology, Agribusiness, Hospitality, Venture Capital, and entrepreneurship experts.
In keeping with the SSABIS mission, the conference aimed to attract foreign investment by bringing together global investors and African decision-makers to exchange ideas and negotiate deals, to foster economic growth and development on the continent.
Wendy Diamond a New York-based Venture Capitalist, addressing the audience in a panel discussion on navigating investment challenges in the region
Investors Sean Wesley, CEO of Kelly Capital Group, and Don Christenson CEO of Investbank Corp
A welcome address from SSABIS founder, Ms. Joyce Rogers Halliday opened the event. The conference was conducted in the form of individual speakers and moderated panels. Former USA Ambassador to Nigeria and several other African countries, Ambassador Renee Robins Sanders chaired the event. Key talking points included Africa’s strategic importance, investment benefits and challenges, cross-border initiatives such as easier mobility for East African countries, and enhanced cross-border commerce. Each session concluded with a Q&A session with lively participation from the audience.
Participants benefitted from the opportunity to network and initiate potential deals during scheduled breaks and post-conference interactions The event was extremely well received, resulting in sponsorship offers and positive feedback from attendees and speakers alike.
Investor, Don Christenson CEO of Investbank Corp and
the Secretary General of East African Countries Hon Dr Peter Mutuku Mathuki
SSABIS Participants
SSABIS Participants
Dr. Martha Namundjebo Tilahun, CO-Owner, and Group Chairperson of the United African Group.
Addressed the audience on opportunities in investments in the Hospitality industry in the region.
Awardee of SSABIS Woman of the Year Award 2023
Participants interact on African development problems towards endemic solutions at the SSABIS conference in New York USA
Participants at the SSABIS conference exchanging notes at the well-attended event on investment opportunities, challenges and prospects of growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mr. Emidio Zorzella, Founder Antares Vision Group.
An Italian-based investor and businessman.
In a panel discussion on Technology as key to sustainable development
International Moderator, Kobi Emmanuella King.
Moderating the Investors Forum
Awardee of the SSABIS Young Female Entrepreneur of the Year Mrs. Sharon Mlotshwa, addresses the audience on Empowering Young Female entrepreneurs in the region.
Former Adviser to the Ukrainian Parliament and President of First International Ukrainian Foundation of Development, Mykola Volkivskyi with a participant
Andrea Deustchmann, Snr. V.P. Palladium Capital (Investor)
