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Welcome to TXF Africa 2017!

“This has been an incredibly educating two days for me. Very practical lessons on Africa.”

- Dr. Layi Fatona, ND Western

“A well-organised conference with a very good turnout.”

- Eyob Easwaran, Black Rhino Development Group

“Very creative style in terms of design of conference, construction of plenary sessions and workshops”

- Mike Creighton, Nedbank

“The right people in the right place to boost export finance opportunities in Africa!”

- Pietro Amico, Danieli

“This was great! I enjoyed the conference - the discussions, the place, the possibility to meet people based in Addis. Congratulations to the whole team for this successful event.”

- Hacina Py, Société Générale

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Following the huge success of TXF Africa 2016 in Ethiopia, this year we take the show to Nairobi, Kenya. Gathering 350 senior leaders from SOEs, Corporate Borrowers, Developers, Exporters, Producers, Traders, DFIs, MFIs, ECAs, Financiers, Brokers, Insurers, Lawyers and more, this is the definitive Pan-African trade conference!

We are delighted to invite guests and speakers to join us in Africa, a region which is resource-rich, infrastructure light and has a burgeoning middle class population.

Join your industry and make the most of this land of opportunity, and learn how to overcome the key challenges surrounding business in the region. From geopolitical risks and financing gaps to investment infrastructure, logistical difficulties and project bankability questions, you can hear from the experts doing business on the ground.

At TXF Africa 2017, we will delve into all of these areas to equip you with the insight and knowledge you need, and our additional networking activities (from drinks and cocktails to long lunches and small group sessions) will put you in front of the people you want to meet.

We hope to see you there!

All the best,

Tom

Tom Pycraft | Conference producer

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TXF Africa 2017: At a GlanceWith so much happening in the week that TXF Africa takes place, we’ve put together this

handy guide on all the events you can get involved with.

Maasai Mara Safari Add-On (Not included in TXF Africa 2017 - separately bookable) For the intrepid explorers at the conference, we have put together this fabulous weekend safari add-on, from 31 March - 2 April at the beautiful Maasai Mara National Park! For those who book the safari, you will be taken from the event venue and the bustling city, to the majestic beauty of the National Park.For further details, please see page 15

PRE-EVENT28 March7:30pm – 10:30pm(Location TBC)

TXF Africa 2017 ice-breaker drinks Open to all attendees and included in your TXF Africa ticket, join our pre-conference drinks to get to know your fellow guests and relax before the main event begins.

MAIN EVENT29 March8:30 – 6pm(Radisson Blu, Nairobi)

MAIN EVENT30 March8:30am – 4pm(Radisson Blu, Nairobi)

POST-EVENT31 March – 2 April

The School of ECA Finance (Not included in TXF Africa 2017 - separately bookable) In the two days prior to TXF Africa you can join this comprehensive training course brought to you by TXF and CC Solutions. Learn how to complete an export finance transaction, how ECAs are organised and about the variations between different agencies and their policies. For further details, including how to book, please see page 14

PRE-EVENT27 & 28 March8:30am – 6pm(Location TBC)

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TXF Africa 2017: DAY ONE On day one registration begins at 8:30am, and sessions will begin promptly from 9am. The last session of the day will conclude at approximately 6pm

6:30pm – Late (Radisson Blu, Nairobi)Open to all event attendees, our cocktail reception is a chance to carry on the networking and discussion, but also an opportunity to relax and enjoy a few well-earned drinks after a long day. Throughout the evening, please look out for opportunities to donate to AbleChildAfrica and get involved in our fundraising activities.

TXF Africa 2017: DAY TWO Day two begins with registration at 8:30am, and sessions start slightly later at 9:15am. Sessions finish at approximately 4pm

Don’t forget, day two is also ‘Dress Down Day’. Don you favourite casual attire,

ditch the tie, and donate 2 Euros to AbleChildAfrica for the pleasure! There’s method in the madness – we believe this more casual atmosphere creates the perfect environment in which to network and debate the industry. You can make your donations at the registration desk throughout the day.

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2016 Speakers and Participants Last year, key speakers and participants included:

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

H.E. Sufian Ahmed, Senior Government Minister, Special advisor on Monetary and

Fiscal Policy, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

H.E. Dr. Arkebe Oqubay, Senior Government Minister, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister,

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Dr. Yinager Dessie, National Planning Commissioner, Federal Democratic Republic

of Ethiopia

Abdalla Hamdok, Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist, United Nations

Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

CORPORATE BORROWERS AND EXPORTERS

Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO, Ethiopian Airlines

Louis Diakite, CEO, Alink Telecom

Erik Granskog, Managing Director, EFS Global Markets, GE

Dr Layi Fatona, Managing Director, ND Western

Gossaye Mengiste, CEO, Ethiopian Electric

DC Moore, Chief Investment Officer, Consolidated Infrastructure Group

Gilberto Rodrigues, CEO Africa, Mota-Engil Group

Eneni Oduwole, Group Head Operational Risk Management, Dangote Industries

Andrew Patterson, Regional President for Africa, Bechtel

Yohannes Tilahun, Chief Executive Officer - Ethiopia, GE Africa

Bo Eskesen, Director, Marketing & Sales, Transmission International, Eltel Networks

Bayo A. Adelore, CEO, Fincon Group

ECAS

Thomas Baum, Head of Division Underwriting & Risk Management, Euler Hermes

Kutoane Kutoane, Chief Executive Officer, ECIC SA

Masaru Kanke, Chief Representative for Europe, Russia/CIS, Middle East and Africa

Region, NEXI

Mike Creighton, Head of Africa, Nedbank

Jean-Bernard Ruggieri, Chief representative, Africa, Export Development Canada

Rebecka Lundgren, Country Risk Analyst, EKN

Margaret Eyres, Head of Direct Lending, UKEF

DFIS & MFIS

Keynote Speaker: Karin Finkelston, VP and Chief Operating Officer, MIGA

Admassu Tadesse, President, PTA Bank

Khaled Mohammed Al-Aboodi, Chief Executive Officer, ISDB

Patrice Caporossi, Senior Infrastructure Finance Specialist, Project Finance and

Guarantees, World Bank Group

Jef Vincent, Chief underwriting officer, African Trade Insurance Agency

Oliver Andrews, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer, Africa Finance

Corporation

Koffi Klousseh, Principal Investment Officer & Hub Leader Africa Infrastructure, International

Finance Corporation

LEADING EXPERTS AND AUTHORITIES

Dr. Robert Besseling, Executive Director, EXX AFRICA

Victor Eromosele, CEO, M.E Consulting Limited

Matilda Arhin, President, Ghana International Chamber Of Commerce

John Wasielewski, Senior Energy Advisor, Power Africa

Dr Seth Adjei Baah, President, Pan African Chamber of Commerce

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2017 AgendaIf you have any feedback to offer or would like to suggest some topics for discussion,

please send your ideas to [email protected]

SpeakersDr. Benedict Oramah, President, Afreximbank

Andrew Patterson, Regional President for Africa, BechtelBruno Bensasson, CEO, ENGIE Africa

Kutoane Kutoane, Chief Executive Officer, ECIC SAPaul Sullivan, Vice President, International Business Development, Acrow BridgeJames Polan, Vice President, OPIC- Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Bob Chestnutt, Senior Project Director, Aldwych International Thomas Baum, Head Of Division Underwriting & Risk Management

Euler Hermes Aktiengesellschaft

Snehar Shah, General Manager, East Africa, Azuri Technologies

Sebastian Wagner, Executive Director, DMWA ResourcesSuzanne Gaboury, Director, Agribusiness, FMO

Giorgio Traietti, Senior Account Manager, East Africa, SACENatznet Tesfay, Director, Africa Analysis, IHS Markit

Henri d’Ambrieres, Advisory Services - Export, Trade and Project FinanceHDA Conseil

Victor Eromosele, CEO, M.E Consulting Limited Dr Robert Besseling, Executive Director, EXX Africa

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Kenyan Ministerial AddressThe powerhouse of East Africa; hear how the government plans to invest in oil, power, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology and soft commodities to continue its impressive growth. What opportunities exist for international corporates and financiers looking to invest in the region?

Fact from Fiction: Political Risk Across the RegionAfrica continues to offer exciting growth opportunities across the continent, but political upheaval can wreak havoc on investment overnight. Understand how the latest elections will impact key countries. What policy trends will be sought by African governments? Where are terrorist hot spots active or forming? Which sovereigns risk being downgraded? And how can industry practitioners distinguish between actual and perceived risk across the continent’s dozens of jurisdictions?

KeynoteCreating Opportunities and Mitigating Risks in Financing Intra-African Trade and Export Manufacturing in AfricaDr. Benedict Oramah, President, Afreximbank

PLENARY KEYNOTE SESSIONS

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Bull or Bear? Economist Overview SessionAt a time of commodity price volatility, this briefing is invaluable in providing a current analysis and forecast for commodity prices across Africa. How will these continue to affect fiscal reserves and sovereign credit? Will Africa’s successful growth economies continue to perform? What will be the continued effect of current oil prices? How are US interest rates and sliding currencies going to shape 2017 and beyond? How does this impact dollar liquidity? What will be the effect of Brexit and the Trump administration on the continent?

Wireless and Beyond: Telecoms, IT and Satellite Financing Mobile and internet technology has changed the face of Africa, enabling millions to access finance and participate in digital economies. How will continued tech investment and access to information pave the way for new business opportunities? How can export credit and project finance tools service the demand for new projects? Can ambitious Silicon Valley satellite projects live up to their promises? How can these enable FinTech to further change the face of African business and enable access to finance for the financially excluded?

A Long-Term View: China’s Continued Presence in AfricaChinese investment has been instrumental in Africa’s growth and China remains its largest trading partner. How will China continue to invest in Africa? What are the goals of its government agencies, policy banks and corporations? Which sectors and countries are high on the priority list? How will Chinese growth and consumption affect commodity prices going forward and what will be the impact for African countries? Is there a shift in China’s priorities from resource acquisition towards consumer goods exports? Is there a shift in the type of financing it offers?

Access to Finance: What liquidity sources are plugging the gap? A combination of fluctuating economies, low commodity prices, insufficient infrastructure, increasing regulation and political instability has caused banks to pull back or invest cautiously. While liquidity is available, it is largely restricted to fewer creditworthy clients. How do we increase access to finance for African corporates? Is it banks, funds, agencies, alternative investors or new tech platforms that are plugging the financing gaps? What criteria need to exist to get more projects over the line? What is the role of funds and institutional investors? Can alternative liquidity sources utilise local currency financing where so far traditional banks have struggled?

Crisis Prevention: Central Banks and RegulationThis panel examines the role of banking regulators on the continent. As banking become increasingly sophisticated, how will their role evolve? How will central banks respond to future crises, do they only step in during emergencies or will they be more pro-active? How can corruption be addressed and transparency laws be increased?

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A Growing Presence: Japan’s African StrategyWith a tangible increase in Japanese investment across the continent, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledging $30bn in African investment over the next 3 years, key Japanese institutions give the lowdown on the focus of these investments. What is the strategy of Japanese corporates, ECAs, development agencies and banks in Africa? What role do Japanese companies have in power and renewables projects.

Project Starters: African DFIs, MFIs and International InstitutionsKey African agencies discuss where they have been instrumental in financing vital infrastructure projects and combating the pressing issue of access to finance across the continent. Which products are offered by the ATI, PTA, AfDB, Afreximbank, AFC and DBSA and where will they increase coverage? Can the huge SME demand be met? How can commercial banks and ECAs collaborate with these organisations? What is the role of international institutions including IFC, MIGA, OPIC, FMO, EIB and KFW in helping to get more projects off the ground? How fast will Africa mature from a development bank market to PRI/ECA cover for commercial bank projects? What more can be done to ensure these organisations back more projects?

Are You Covered? Private Market Insurance for Banks and CorporatesAs private insurance activity in Africa continues to grow, get the lowdown on which underwriters and brokers are leading the way, and the products available to banks and corporates. How the private market can compete and collaborate with ECAs? What is the PRI risk on key African nations and sectors? Is the private insurance market plugging gaps left by the ECAs and what is their appetite in some of the less developed economies in the region?

On Tour: ECA Coverage and StrategyHear from leading Asian, European, US and African ECAs on how they will serve their nations’ exporters and project sponsors across Africa. How do they aim to deal with problems surrounding the need for sovereign guarantees, different categories and risk pricing? Where do they aim to increase much-needed coverage? How can they collaborate with DFIs and MFIs?

Export and Project Finance

The event will now be split into separate streams depending on your area of interest: Project & Export Finance, Commodity & Trade Finance or specific region.Exact timing will be available soon.Topics included in each stream can be found below:

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Crucial Projects: Powering Africa’s Population BoomAfrica’s burgeoning population, set to grow from 1.2 billion to 2.4 billion in 2050, needs power to progress. Currently there is a deficit between supply and demand, and solving this is a prime business opportunity. What lessons have been learnt from the early days of development of the African power sector? Where is investment needed: is it new power projects, or effective distribution and transmission? Are government targets realistic and are they focusing on the right areas? Will new projects be predominantly coal, gas or renewables? How will regional power trading markets evolve, and what problems need to be overcome for these to be effective? How can we mitigate offtake risk and payment defaults for suppliers?

Green Promise: The Rise of RenewablesGeothermal, hydroelectric, wind and solar power offer a clean way to supply Africa’s insatiable demand for energy. Where are the key market opportunities and what financing structures are being employed? With sustainability issues arising pertaining to land rights and the effect on water ecosystems from dams, how can new projects overcome these and learn from past mistakes? Can renewables outstrip conventional power projects to become the dominant force? What can be done to combat offtake instability? How can the costs of new technology be reduced? Where can international financiers and developers become involved?

Navigating Uncertainty: Oil & Gas OpportunitiesWhile oil and gas projects don’t offer the returns they once did, there are many projects that need financing. Governments are keen to develop their onshore and offshore potential, and oil companies are waiting for an uplift to yield their assets. Discover financing opportunities across the region and learn what governments and oil companies are doing to attract investors. Will there be an uptick in prices, and how can African oil producers add value? What opportunities exist in upstream, midstream and downstream facilities?

Joining the Dots: Transport & Construction InfrastructureCentral to the success of African economies is getting exports to ports, transportation infrastructure and efficiency of their cities. Where are opportunities for rail, road, port and airport financing? How do you ensure projects are bankable? In projects that require co-operation between different nations, how do you get African governments to collaborate? How do you structure it? With manufacturing and services as a growth strategy for many African nations, how can local, regional and international players finance construction of new plants and commercial real estate?

Crucial Undertakings: Water and Health ProjectsThe recycling and harvesting of water is tipped as the next big thing, but water is hard to monetize and has so far been underserved with investment. How do you make water infrastructure bankable and exciting for investors? Health projects are in constant demand and crucial for the continent’s development, this session uncovers the latest opportunities and government quotas requiring investment.

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Deal Session: Is My Project Bankable?Using projects submitted to the TXF Deals Submissions Platform, our team of expert arrangers and analysts, made up of seasoned current and former bankers within the project and export finance space, give advice on whether a series of potential projects are bankable or not – and why?Are you an exporter and developer struggling to get a project off the ground? Submit your deal using the link below and benefit from complimentary expert advice at TXF Africa. The audience will then use our voting devices to vote on whether they agree or disagree with the panel of experts.

Changing Africa: Financing New Consumer Sets Africa’s disposable income and standard of living is increasing rapidly, as is the appetite for affordable luxuries and consumable goods. Where are the new business opportunities here? How are companies like Uber, Airbnb and mobile retailers changing consumer habits, and what new financial structures are born out of these?

Boom and Bloom: Soft Commodities East AfricaTea, coffee, cotton, cocoa, sugar, textiles and cut flowers continue to offer thriving business across East Africa. What are the latest growth predictions for trade in these markets? Which commodities exchange programmes have the best models, and how can these be emulated in nascent markets? What challenges need to be overcome and how can we improve agricultural and industrial efficiency when doing business in the EAC? Where can value-added be enhanced? How can traders, banks and private investors support producers in the region?

Trade & Commodities Finance

Keynote Panel: Local and International Traders’ PanelThis expert panel puts together some of the best local and international traders active across Africa. How will global demand affect Africa? Are we likely to see a growth in intra-African regional trade? How will Africa’s growing middle class continue to change trade across the region? What are the traders financing needs, and which financial products are they using? How are the traders working with the banks – both locally and internationally? Is alternative financing an increasing option?

Case Study: MPESA - 10 Years’ Old10 years on from inception, MPESA has led the way for mobile finance and is one of the most recognisable African success cases. Discover the path that led to success, and how challenges were overcome. What does the future look like? How can potential partner institutions collaborate and provide financing going forward?

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Honest Appraisal: Financing Supply Chains in AfricaThis session examines the efficiency of African supply chain financing models. What financing techniques and working capital solutions are being used to finance commodities supply chains in the region? Is new technology changing the game and enabling access to finance? Can fraud be dealt with using cryptocurrencies? Is blockchain technology a realistic prospect and which other technological innovations are set to change the game?

Good Things Come in Small Packages: SME TransactionsSmall ticket SME transactions make up the majority of Africa’s corporate financing demands. However, many banks don’t want to get involved as the margins are too thin and/or compliance burden too high. How can you get banks more interested? What is the role of local banks in this paradigm? What are the viable alternative ways to finance SMEs? Are alternative investors the ones stepping into finance SMEs when more conventional sources of liquidity will not? Can ECAs do more to help their exporters here? What are the demands of local businesses buying capital equipment? How do they view current products offered by the market?

Harvesting Growth: Sustainable Agri StrategiesAgribusiness remains a huge and vital driver behind many African economies, requiring strategic management to maintain food security and the livelihood of workers. How can environmental factors be mitigated to avoid food shortages? Can currency devaluations be hedged to avoid payment shortages? What can be learned from successful commodities exchange programmes and technology driven approaches to help farmers? How can we ensure integrated sustainable supply chains? How can electronic commodity exchanges help producers get a good return? Growth in processing and packaging is essential, can manufacturing catch up with production and reduce the need for imports? What is the effect of population growth on the sector?

The New Normal: Mining, Metals and Natural ResourcesChina’s commodity offtake slowdown has caused a slump in global commodity prices, but some commodities – such as copper - are starting to rebound. Will commodities reach the old heights or settle on a new lower normal? Which commodities offer the most opportunity and who is in place to profit from these? What opportunities exist in mergers and acquisitions? Will producers and global mining companies active in Africa invest in technological upgrades to existing projects? Will new projects come to the fore? What does this mean for financing equipment for mines and processing facilities?

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Regional Congresses

These dynamic networking sessions bring together key actors in ongoing regional projects and active sectors, to discuss the prog-ress of their deals and highlight opportunities for the international community to develop and finance deals.This is also an opportunity for local and international developers to bring new projects to the limelight and discuss their financing requirements.

Kenya The hub of the EAC, with bountiful trade, commodity, export and project finance potential. Key projects to discuss:

• Turkana oil field pipeline - Tullow Oil and Kenyan Government joint venture to construct 865km pipeline to transport crude oil to Kenyan coast

• Kenya to build 10,000 KM of roads – Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia

• Kenya adding 5,000 MW to electricity grid by 2017 – KenGen, Kenya Power and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company

• Additional power, geothermal, infrastructure, ICT, health and agriculture projects to be discussed by participants

Francophone West AfricaCôte d’Ivoire is currently the best performing region in Africa, boasting 8% growth and a stable government. Discuss the geopolitical and economic outlook for the next 3 years, and uncover opportunities in:

• Commodity finance for coco, rubber, cashew nuts, coffee and palm oil

• Logistics, food processing, light manufacturing

• Investment in health, infrastructure, roads, telecoms, 4G networks

• Related business in Senegal growing at 6%

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South and Southern Africa Sovereign ratings and currency devaluations are plaguing the south of Africa but there are still plentiful opportunities for investment in power and infrastructure.South Africa: • Government Initiatives: Integrated Resource Plan, Operation Phakisa & the National Development Plan• Water & Sanitation projects and drought avoidance• Power, Renewables, Energy Infrastructure, PPPs, IPPs, South Africa Energy CommissionZambia:• Acrow Bridge and US Exim deal to build 144 modular bridges• Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project – World bank, AfDB, Zambezi River AuthorityNamibia:• Solar development projects • Kudu Gas-To-Power Project

Workshop: The IMF & Debt PolicyThe IMF plays a crucial role in the borrowing capabilities of African sovereigns. Understand the latest debt policy revisions, updates and debt forgiveness and what this means for sovereign guarantees. What is the IMFs view of sustainable lending? How can the private sector navigate IMF debt restrictions?

Workshop: Political Risk Intelligence SessionExclusive workshop designed to give participants a deeper understanding of the current political risks and opportunities across Africa. How do you mitigate risk? How do you set up codes of practise in high risk countries, where corporate buyers in those countries aren’t very experienced with commercial credit and working with ECAs?

Workshop: West Africa and Lessons Learnt from Commodity Economies Commodities are cyclical, and the latest downturn has caused West African economies, Nigeria, Angola and Ghana to suffer. How can petro states diversify their economies? What should they prioritise? How can Nigeria invest in food packaging and become less reliant on imports? How can the growth in manufacturing be financed? What new opportunities exist in natural resources and soft commodities and how can these be better managed? What can we learn from Middle Eastern investment in infrastructure?

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Attendees200+

Companies120+

Speakers50+

Regional breakdown%

Africa

Europe

Asia

America

Financial Institutions& Advisory

ECAs

Law Firms

Others

Corporates

Goverment

30+Countries 30+Countries

30+Countries VisitorsBreakdown

49.0

35.0

11.0

5.0

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TXF Africa 2016: Guest breakdownWant to know who you will be meeting at the event this year? Take a look at our last year’s

guest demographics:

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The School of ECA Finance27 & 28 March, Nairobi(Separately bookable)

TXF and CC Solutions’ comprehensive training course has been going strong for over 2 years now, and in that time over 100 profes-sionals have received this world class training in cities around the world, from CEOs at the top of their game, to analysts completely new to ECA financing.

Often described as the “best” course available on ECA financing, join the school on 27 & 28 March in the two days prior to TXF Africa and have all your questions answered!

The syllabus includes:

• Buyer credits - Corporate, sovereign and bank-to-bank

• Buyer credits - project and structured finance

• Supplier credits and other products

• Content eligibility analysis

• ECA application process

• Disbursing ECA loans

• Estimating ECA cash flows

• Capstone case study

• Online follow-up test with full certification

What’s covered?You will receive a core understanding of the fundamentals of ECA finance with real-life case studies, practical sessions and vital updates on different agencies.

Visit www.txfnews.com/training to find out more.

*Book the ECA School AND TXF Africa together and save 15% off the full price. Please email [email protected] to enquire.*

“Very useful… I can say this is the best course I have ever attended”

- Ali Al Aradi, Bahrain Petroleum Company

“Intense two-day programme fuelled by a variety of experienced presenters offering a balanced shot of both technical (theory/concept) and real cases.”

- Roman Daeppen, Caterpillar

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Maasai Mara Safari Add-On31 March- 2 April

(Separately bookable)

For the intrepid explorers at the conference, we have put together this fabulous weekend safari add-on, from 31 March - 2 April at the beautiful Maasai Mara National Park!

Working exclusively with our trusted travel partner, YellowWood Adventures, guests of TXF Africa 2017 can book a spot to join this exciting experience into an utterly unspoiled and little-visited region of Kenya.

What’s included?

Pretty much everything! Guests will be taken care of from the minute they leave the conference venue in Nairobi. You’ll be escorted on the 5 hour drive into the wild of the African grasslands, settled into comfortable accommodation in the National Park, and carefully guided through the terrain over two days of safari sight-seeing. Meals are all included.

Wildlife

There is an excellent chance of seeing the Big 5, cheetah, serval, hyena, bat-eared foxes, black-backed and side-striped jackals, hippo, crocodile, baboons, warthog, topi, eland, Thompson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, impala, waterbuck, oribi, reed-buck and zebra.

Pricing

This safari adventure can be booked for just £750 per person.

To find out exactly what is included and the day-to-day itinerary, please visit the TXF Africa event website, or get in touch with [email protected] who can send you further details and answer any questions.

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Help TXF support our Charity Partner

This year, we will be doing more than ever to raise money for our Charity Partner: AbleChildAfrica. From our ‘dress down day’ on day 2 to a raffle prize-draw at the cocktail reception, look out for various fundraising activities that will be happening throughout the two days.AbleChildAfrica is a UK based charity working with and alongside partner organisations in Africa to achieve equal rights and a better life for disabled children and young people. In particular, their inclusive early development centre ‘Little Rock’ was established in 2003 and is located in the urban slum area of Kibera, Nairobi. Little Rock provides a unique education for children aged 0-8 (a third of whom are disabled) and is dedicated to creating an inclusive and empowering education environment where all children work and play together!Find out more about the incredible work they do: www.ablechildafrica.org.

Fundraising Target at TXF Africa: £3000

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