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Event Programme 20 September 2017 At the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Rosebank, Johannesburg Time Event 8:15 – 8:45 Registration and breakfast 8:45 – 8:50 Welcome and introduction Speaker: Andrew Skipper, Partner and Head of Africa Practice, Hogan Lovells International LLP 8:50 - 9:00 Chairman's opening Speaker: Lavery Modise, Chairman, Hogan Lovells (South Africa) 9:00 – 9:30 Remarks – Opening keynote Speaker: Bonang Mohale, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) 9:30 – 10:30 Plenary Session – Intra-Africa trade: Rethinking trade in Africa Despite global economic concerns, opportunities still remain for Africa to continue building its trade momentum. These opportunities are not confined to looking outwards. Africa can do more to boost its internal trade, which lags behind other regions but has been growing over the last couple of years as a result of an increasing consumer base with significant purchasing power. According to a recent report by AfBD quoted in the 2016 edition of the ICC Global Survey on Trade Finance," in 2014, intra-African merchandise exports were valued at US$98 billion. With total merchandise exports by Africa valued at US$555 billion, intra-African trade accounted for 17.7% ". This reflects an upwards trend of 10% from 2010. Our panel of experienced industry professionals will provide their views on the opportunities and barriers to intra-Africa trade, financing Africa trade and how this is critical to an "Africa stand up" future. 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee and networking 11:00 – 11:15 Straight Talk: Influential thought-leaders present their views on what Africa stand up means to them 11:15 – 12:30 Breakout Session 1 – Mining and natural resources – A view inside the crystal ball Is the African mining and natural resources sector becoming uninvestable? If you believe the current commentary in the media, one might think so. However, at our recent Africa Forum hosted in London, a number of common, more positive themes came through: – Africa is host to some of the world’s largest mineral reserves, including over 50% of cobalt, gem diamond, phosphates, chromite and platinum – more than any other continent – There is significant human capital capability that can be unlocked, with over 60% of Africa's population under the age of 25 – The investability of many African countries has improved due to mature banking, finance and legal institutions, investment-friendly policies and regulatory frameworks Why then, within the context of a mostly positive view of investment in Africa, is it oſten suggested that the African mining and natural resources sector is becoming uninvestable. Our panel of experts will discuss and present their views for and against this argument. 11:15 – 12:30 Breakout Session 2 – Reviving M&A in Africa: A triumph of hope over experience? Domestic and foreign investment in Southern and other parts of Africa is in the doldrums - again. But is this all bad? Our panel of senior industry specialists from leading institutions will examine the state of M&A and the effect that the political environment in which they operate has on their business. They will discuss topics including the current recession – whether this is another cycle or a permanent trend, what opportunities are available for investment in distressed assets, what is or should be the contribution of state-owned companies and the lessons that can be learned from across the continent. No discussion would be complete without a look at the BEE rules and their impact on inbound and outbound investment in South Africa. How are these and other factors driving M&A activity on the continent and by 2025, where will the next revival be? 12:30 – 13:30 Networking lunch 13:30 – 14:00 Economic outlook for Africa A leading economist will provide an economic overview of South Africa and the broader continent 14:00 – 15:00 African leaders' hub: Vision 2025 Industry figureheads and thought-leaders come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities for doing business in South Africa and across the region. They will provide insights into how Africa can stand up for itself and share their vision for the continent in 2025. 15:00 – 15:15 Straight Talk: Influential thought-leaders present their views on what Africa stand up means to them 15:15 – 15:45 Coffee and networking 15:45 – 17:00 Breakout Session 3 – Infrastructure and projects – Developing now for a brighter future In this session, we bring together some of Africa's foremost industry specialists to provide insight into one of the most hotly discussed topics and heavily financed areas – infrastructure projects and development. According to a recent report by G20’s Global Infrastructure Hub, the continent will need to raise its infrastructural investments to US$240 billion per year, that’s US$6 trillion by 2040, in order to achieve economic growth and stability. Our experienced panel will discuss and debate the different types of infrastructure projects and where they see the greatest need. From ports to mixed-use complexes, railways to hospitals, how is the development landscape changing and what impact will the projects being planned today have on the future of South Africa and many other African countries. 15:45 – 17:00 Breakout Session 4 - New innovations: Digital disruption in Africa The world is changing and there are new drivers for change that offer transformation of business models and delivery through digital disruption, transparency and accountability. But with progress comes risks – can accessibility can be controlled, and will the rich become richer while the poor simply lose their jobs to AI and computers? Is it a private or public sector play, or is it true to say there can be no success without clearly driven public sector policy? How important is partnership with the private sector to deliver to the widest community possible? And can growth really be delivered without a fundamental change in healthcare, education and infrastructure? This is an all-embracing story and our panel of industry game-changers will look across sectors to identify some key areas for change, including digital healthcare, blockchain, fintech and digital media. 17:00 – 17:30 Closing keynote address Speaker: Judge Mlambo, Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa 17:30 – 17:35 Final words / Thanks Speaker: Andrew Skipper, Partner and Head of Africa Practice, Hogan Lovells International LLP www.hoganlovells.com Hogan Lovells is an international legal practice that includes Hogan Lovells International LLP, Hogan Lovells US LLP and their affiliated businesses. Images of people may feature current or former lawyers and employees at Hogan Lovells or models not connected with the firm. www.hoganlovells.com © Hogan Lovells 2017. All rights reserved. @HoganLovellsSA
Transcript of Event Programme - f.datasrvr.com€¦ · 14:00 – 15:00 African leaders' hub: Vision 2025 Industry...
Event Programme20 September 2017 At the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Time Event8:15 – 8:45 Registration and breakfast
8:45 – 8:50 Welcome and introduction
Speaker:Andrew Skipper, Partner and Head of Africa Practice, Hogan Lovells International LLP
8:50 - 9:00 Chairman's opening
Speaker:Lavery Modise, Chairman, Hogan Lovells (South Africa)
9:00 – 9:30 Remarks – Opening keynote
Speaker:Bonang Mohale, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA)
9:30 – 10:30 Plenary Session – Intra-Africa trade: Rethinking trade in Africa
Despite global economic concerns, opportunities still remain for Africa to continue building its trade momentum. These opportunities are not confined to looking outwards. Africa can do more to boost its internal trade, which lags behind other regions but has been growing over the last couple of years as a result of an increasing consumer base with significant purchasing power. According to a recent report by AfBD quoted in the 2016 edition of the ICC Global Survey on Trade Finance," in 2014, intra-African merchandise exports were valued at US$98 billion. With total merchandise exports by Africa valued at US$555 billion, intra-African trade accounted for 17.7% ". This reflects an upwards trend of 10% from 2010. Our panel of experienced industry professionals will provide their views on the opportunities and barriers to intra-Africa trade, financing Africa trade and how this is critical to an "Africa stand up" future.
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee and networking
11:00 – 11:15 Straight Talk: Influential thought-leaders present their views on what Africa stand up means to them
11:15 – 12:30 Breakout Session 1 – Mining and natural resources – A view inside the crystal ball
Is the African mining and natural resources sector becoming uninvestable? If you believe the current commentary in the media, one might think so. However, at our recent Africa Forum hosted in London, a number of common, more positive themes came through:
– Africa is host to some of the world’s largest mineral reserves, including over 50% of cobalt, gem diamond, phosphates, chromite and platinum – more than any other continent
– There is significant human capital capability that can be unlocked, with over 60% of Africa's population under the age of 25
– The investability of many African countries has improved due to mature banking, finance and legal institutions, investment-friendly policies and regulatory frameworks
Why then, within the context of a mostly positive view of investment in Africa, is it often suggested that the African mining and natural resources sector is becoming uninvestable. Our panel of experts will discuss and present their views for and against this argument.
11:15 – 12:30 Breakout Session 2 – Reviving M&A in Africa: A triumph of hope over experience?
Domestic and foreign investment in Southern and other parts of Africa is in the doldrums - again. But is this all bad? Our panel of senior industry specialists from leading institutions will examine the state of M&A and the effect that the political environment in which they operate has on their business.
They will discuss topics including the current recession – whether this is another cycle or a permanent trend, what opportunities are available for investment in distressed assets, what is or should be the contribution of state-owned companies and the lessons that can be learned from across the continent. No discussion would be complete without a look at the BEE rules and their impact on inbound and outbound investment in South Africa.
How are these and other factors driving M&A activity on the continent and by 2025, where will the next revival be?
12:30 – 13:30 Networking lunch
13:30 – 14:00 Economic outlook for Africa
A leading economist will provide an economic overview of South Africa and the broader continent
14:00 – 15:00 African leaders' hub: Vision 2025
Industry figureheads and thought-leaders come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities for doing business in South Africa and across the region. They will provide insights into how Africa can stand up for itself and share their vision for the continent in 2025.
15:00 – 15:15 Straight Talk: Influential thought-leaders present their views on what Africa stand up means to them
15:15 – 15:45 Coffee and networking
15:45 – 17:00 Breakout Session 3 – Infrastructure and projects – Developing now for a brighter future
In this session, we bring together some of Africa's foremost industry specialists to provide insight into one of the most hotly discussed topics and heavily financed areas – infrastructure projects and development. According to a recent report by G20’s Global Infrastructure Hub, the continent will need to raise its infrastructural investments to US$240 billion per year, that’s US$6 trillion by 2040, in order to achieve economic growth and stability.
Our experienced panel will discuss and debate the different types of infrastructure projects and where they see the greatest need. From ports to mixed-use complexes, railways to hospitals, how is the development landscape changing and what impact will the projects being planned today have on the future of South Africa and many other African countries.
15:45 – 17:00 Breakout Session 4 - New innovations: Digital disruption in Africa
The world is changing and there are new drivers for change that offer transformation of business models and delivery through digital disruption, transparency and accountability. But with progress comes risks – can accessibility can be controlled, and will the rich become richer while the poor simply lose their jobs to AI and computers?
Is it a private or public sector play, or is it true to say there can be no success without clearly driven public sector policy? How important is partnership with the private sector to deliver to the widest community possible? And can growth really be delivered without a fundamental change in healthcare, education and infrastructure?
This is an all-embracing story and our panel of industry game-changers will look across sectors to identify some key areas for change, including digital healthcare, blockchain, fintech and digital media.
17:00 – 17:30 Closing keynote address
Speaker:Judge Mlambo, Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa
17:30 – 17:35 Final words / Thanks
Speaker:Andrew Skipper, Partner and Head of Africa Practice, Hogan Lovells International LLP
www.hoganlovells.comHogan Lovells is an international legal practice that includes Hogan Lovells International LLP, Hogan Lovells US LLP and their affiliated businesses. Images of people may feature current or former lawyers and employees at Hogan Lovells or models not connected with the firm.
www.hoganlovells.com
© Hogan Lovells 2017. All rights reserved.@HoganLovellsSA
