29 & 30 MARCH, 2017NAIROBI

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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!

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.

2017 SpeakersDr. Benedict Oramah

PresidentAfreximbank

Hon. Armah Kofi-BuahMinister of Petroleum Ghana

(2013-2016)Current Chairman of West

Africa GasPipeline & Member of

ParliamentGhana

Albert MugoManaging Director & CEO

KenGenAndrew Patterson

Regional President for AfricaBechtel

Bruno BensassonCEO

ENGIE AfricaMandla Maleka

Chief Economist- Treasury Eskom Holdings

Ijeoma OnwuegbuleHead Risk Management

Governance, Risk & Compliance Dept.

Nigeria LNG LimitedVishal Agarwal

Development & Investments Leader

GE AfricaPaul Sullivan

Vice President, International Business Development

Acrow Bridge

Yang DaInternational Project

Manager China Tiesiju Civil

Engineering Group, China Railway Engineering

CorporationKarim Nasser

CEOTCQ Power Limited

Hoda Moustafa Head of Africa

MIGA- Multilateral Investment Guarantee

Agency, The World Bank Group

John LentaigneChief Underwriting Officer

ATIJames Polan

Vice PresidentOPIC- Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Bob ChestnuttSenior Project DirectorAldwych International

DC MooreChief Investment Officer

Consolidated Infrastructure Group LimitedNicholas Oliver

Head of Business Development

NMS Infrastructure

Oliver MasingaStructured Trade Finance

Manager – East Africa Region

Louis Dreyfus Company Thomas Baum

Head Of Division Underwriting & Risk

ManagementEuler Hermes Snehar Shah

General Manager, East AfricaAzuri Technologies

Christophe FleurenceVice President Business

Development, Africa EREN Renewable Energy

Sebastian WagnerExecutive DirectorDMWA Resources

Henrique de Azevedo AvilaHead of Department - Export

Credit Division BNDES

Arnaud DefranceInvestment Manager

FinnfundCathy Oxby

Commercial DirectorAfrica GreenCoMark Carrato

Kenya & East Africa Chief, Office of Economic Growth,

USAID Power Africa

Suzanne GabouryDirector, Agribusiness

FMO Atsuhiko Nao

Executive DirectorJETRO- Japan External

Trade OrganizationPortia Gumbo-Dube

Head: Deal OriginationECIC SA

Masaru KankeChief Representative EMEA

NEXIGiorgio Traietti

Senior Account Manager, East Africa

SACEObi Ejimofo

COOAsoko InsightSuzie Wokabi

CEOSuzie Beauty

Birgit EdlefsenInvestment Officer - Energy

FMOGreg Fyfe

Head - Mining, Energy and Infrastructure

Standard BankMatilda Arhin

PresidentGhana International

Chamber Of Commerce

Ama Egyaba Baidu-ForsonSenior Economist, Sub-

Saharan AfricaIHS Economics at IHS

Matthew McLeanPresident

Endsight Consulting Henri d’Ambrieres

Advisory Services - Export, Trade and Project Finance

HDA ConseilOscar Kang’oro

Non-Executive DirectorEmerging Africa

Infrastructure Fund Victor Eromosele

CEOM.E Consulting Limited

Dr Robert BesselingExecutive Director

EXX AfricaEd Harkins

Head of Export Credit FinancingFieldstone

Bruno SchambacherCEO

TylliumKarin Mulder

Vice President- Transport & Social Infrastructure

KfW IPEX-Bank

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Crucial Projects: Powering Africa’s Population BoomWhat 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?Mandla Maleka, Chief Economist- Treasury, Eskom HoldingsAlbert Mugo, Managing Director & CEO, KenGenBob Chestnutt, Senior Project Director, Aldwych InternationalDC Moore, Chief Investment Officer, Consolidated Infrastructure Group LimitedKarim Nasser, CEO, TCQ Power LimitedModerator: Mark Carrato, Kenya & East Africa Chief, Office of Economic Growth, USAID Power Africa

DAY 1 - MARCH 29

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

please send your ideas to tom.pycraft@txfmedia.com

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Chairmans Opening Remarks Jonathan Bell, Editor in Chief, TXF

Fact from Fiction: Political Risk Across the RegionUnderstand 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?Dr Robert Besseling, Executive Director, EXX Africa

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

Audience Response SurveyDelegates’ thoughts and forecasts on the African business landscape for 2017. Have your say, an anonymous, real-time survey of theaudience on the key issues in the industry. An annotated industry report will be sent to all guests following the survey.

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? 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?Oliver Masinga, Structured Trade Finance Manager – East Africa Region, Louis Dreyfus CompanySebastian Wagner, Executive Director, DMWA Resources

KenyaThe 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

Keynote Presentation:Creating opportunities and mitigatingrisks in financing intra-African trade andexport manufacturing in AfricaDr. Benedict Oramah, President, Afreximbank

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EXPORT & PROJECT FINANCE STREAM REGIONAL NETWORKING SESSIONS COMMODITIES FINANCE STREAM

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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?John Lentaigne, Chief Underwriting Officer, ATIHoda Moustafa, Head of Africa, MIGA- Multilateral Investment, Guarantee Agency, The World, Bank GroupModerator: Greg Fyfe, Head - Mining, Energy and Infrastructure, Standard Bank

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%

Harvesting Growth: Sustainable Agri StrategiesHow 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?Arnaud Defrance, Investment Manager, FinnfundSuzanne Gaboury, Director, Agribusiness, FMO

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The New Normal: Mining, Metals and Natural ResourcesIn this session, join the discussion on whether commodities will reach the old heights or settle on a new 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?

Green Promise: The Rise of RenewablesWhere are the key market opportunities and what financing structures are being employed? How can new projects overcome sustainability issues 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?Bruno Bensasson, CEO, ENGIE AfricaSnehar Shah, General Manager, East Africa, Azuri TechnologiesChristophe Fleurence, Vice President Business Development, Africa, EREN Renewable EnergyCathy Oxby, Commercial Director, Africa GreenCoBirgit Edlefsen, Investment officer - Energy, FMO

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 44 modular bridges• Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project Namibia:• Solar development projects • Kudu Gas-To-Power ProjectPaul Sullivan, Vice President, International Business Development, Acrow Bridge

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Boom and Bloom: Soft Commodities East AfricaWhat 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?

Crucial Undertakings: Water and Health ProjectsHear from the experts who can tell you how to make water infrastructure bankable and exciting for investors. This session uncovers the latest opportunities and government quotas requiring investment.Oscar Kang’oro, Non-Executive Director, Emerging Africa Infrastructure FundNicholas Oliver, Head of Business, Development, NMS InfrastructureEd Harkins, Head of Export Credit Financing, FieldstoneBruno Schambacher, CEO, Tyllium

Idea Lab: Good Things Come in Small Packages: SME TransactionsIn this session, we look at how we can get banks more interested in small ticket SME transactions. 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?

On Tour: ECA Coverage and StrategyHear from leading 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?Thomas Baum, Head Of Division Underwriting & Risk Management, Euler Hermes AktiengesellschaftHenrique de Azevedo Avila, Head of Department - Export Credit Division, BNDESPortia Gumbo-Dube, Head: Deal Originatio, ECIC SAGiorgio Traietti, Senior Account Manager, East Africa, SACE

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A QUESTION OF TRADE: TXF QUIZ SHOW

COCKTAIL RECEPTION | CALLING ALL GUESTS! RELAX AFTER DAY ONE AND CONTINUE THE NETWORKING AT THIS INFORMAL DRINKS RECEPTION

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Day 2 - March 30

What can the African Continent Learn from Privatising Ghana’s Oil IndustryGet the lowdown on how Ghana’s oil and gas industry was privatised, including the expansion of capacity of Ghanaian institutions, workforce and technology to maximise the potential of onshore and offshore oil fields. Hear the latest financing opportunities in upstream and midstream West African pipeline expansions. What can African leaders learn from this process?Hon. Armah Kofi-Buah, Chairman of West Africa Gas Pipeline, Member of Parliament Ghana, Minister of Petroleum Ghana (2013-2016)

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. 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?Ama Egyaba Baidu-Forson, Senior Economist, Sub-Saharan Africa, IHS

Navigating Uncertainty: Oil & Gas OpportunitiesDiscover 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?Ijeoma Onwuegbule, Head Risk Management Governance, Risk & Compliance Dept, Nigeria LNG LimitedModerator: Victor Eromosele, CEO, M.E Consulting Limited

Joining the Dots: Transport & Construction InfrastructureWhere are opportunities for rail, road, port and airport financing? How do you ensure projects are bankable? 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?Andrew Patterson, Regional President for Africa, BechtelJames Polan, Vice President, OPIC- Overseas Private Investment CorporationVishal Agarwal, Development & Investments Leader, GE AfricaModerator: Karin Mulder, Vice President- Transport & Social Infrastructure, KfW IPEX-Bank

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ASIAN INVESTMENT STREAM STREAM 2 WORKSHOPS

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?Dr Robert Besseling, Executive Director, EXX Africa

Changing Africa: Financing New Consumer Sets Africa’s disposable income and standard of living is increasing rapidly. 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?Suzie Wokabi, CEO, Suzie BeautyObi Ejimofo, COO, Asoko InsightModerator: Matthew McLean, President, Endsight Consulting

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.Atsuhiko Nao, Executive Director, JETRO- Japan External Trade Organization Masaru Kanke, Chief Representative EMEA, NEXI

A Long-Term View: China’s Continued Presence in AfricaHow 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?Yang Da, International Project Manager, China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group, China Railway Engineering Corporation

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. 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?

Workshop: West Africa and Lessons Learnt from Commodity Economies With latest downturn causing West African economies to suffer, how can petro states diversify their economies and 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?Matilda Arhin, President, Ghana International Chamber Of Commerce

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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 to tom.pycraft@txfmedia.com 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.

LUNCH

CONFERENCE ENDS

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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 marketing@txfmedia.com 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! 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 marketing@txfmedia.com

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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

Be part of TXF Africa 2017Book now!

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