The continent's only pan-African debt event
REGISTER YOUR DELEGATE PLACE HEREThe place where senior decision-makers active in Africa's capital markets come together annually to host pre-arranged business meetings & network
REGISTER YOUR DELEGATE PLACE HEREAre you active in Africa's capital markets? Do you want to expand your business in this space?
We are the no. 1 business meetings facilitator for Africa's capital markets. This is Africa's largest and most senior corporate & investment banking event. This is the annual meeting place for senior decision-makers from Africa's capital markets community. This in-person event will bring together 860+ leading governments, corporates, investors, banks, law firms, regulators and service providers in 1 location, and feature 70+ expert speakers.
Attendees use this unique pan-regional gathering of Africa's capital markets leaders to re-connect with existing clients, build strong business relations with prospects and hear the market's financial leaders speak on how they are navigating the current economic climate/share their expectations for the year ahead.
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MEETINGS & NETWORKING
WE ARE THE NO. 1 BUSINESS MEETINGS FACILITATOR IN AFRICA'S CAPITAL MARKETS
EXPERT MARKET INSIGHTS:
The continent's only pan-African debt event is also complemented by an agenda of expert market insights provided by 70+ industry leading speakers, allowing attendees to hear how the continent's local & international financial leaders are navigating the current economic climate/share expectations for the future and benchmark.
WE ARE THE ONLY EVENT TO:
08:50 |
Chairperson’s opening remarksSpeakerHead of Debt, Africa Regional Operations |
09:00 |
The evolution of sovereign funding and benefits of embracing ESG in AfricaSpeakerChairperson & Independent Non-Executive Director |
09:20 |
Ministerial Fireside Chat: Uganda’s plans to support growth and infrastructure investment in 2023ModeratorBroadcaster / Global Moderator / Conversationalist and Financial Journalist SpeakerTechnical Advisor |
09:50 |
Macroeconomic outlook for the African continent: How is rising inflation, interest rates and a stronger dollar going to impact growth and investment?
ModeratorSub-Saharan Economist SpeakersChief Executive Officer, Rwanda Board Member & Head of Global Markets Sub Saharan Africa Economist Finance Director – BU South-East Africa |
10:35 |
Raising capital in 2023: How are sovereigns, supras and agencies planning to tap the markets in the new environment?
ModeratorPrincipal: Debt Capital Markets SpeakersSenior Director, Head of Treasury & Financial Institutions Chairman and Group CEO Chief Operating Officer Director for Africa, Emerging Markets Secretary of State for Finance and Treasury Director-General |
11:25 |
Coffee and networking break |
12:00 |
The price is (not) right: How are corporates and FI borrowers and issuers managing their balance sheets given the increased cost of funding?
ModeratorVice President and Head, Corporate Funding SpeakersSenior Director - Origination, Investment Banking Head of Financial Institutions & Syndication, Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Executive, Treasury Managing Director, Co-Head of European Corporate and CEEMEA DCM |
12:45 |
Rehabilitating the African debt capital markets: How to trigger the return of international bond investors to the continent
ModeratorManaging Director SpeakersSenior Underwriter Head of Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking Head of CEE & Africa Debt Capital Markets Director, Debt Capital Markets Acting Manager, Client Solutions |
13:35 |
Networking lunch sponsored by MUFG |
14:35 |
Chairperson’s remarksSpeakerHead: Corporate Client Group |
14:40 |
Underwriting and syndicating loans in 2023: Balancing structure with liquidity and price
ModeratorManaging Director, Co-Head of Corporate Origination, Loan Capital Markets, EMEA SpeakersDirector, EMEA Loans & Leverage Finance Head of Syndication and Distribution: London / Principal Head, Loan Solutions and Syndications Group Executive: Treasury Co-Head Loan Syndications Head of Financial Institutions |
15:30 |
Reprofiling Africa’s debt: How to successfully refinance and restructure bonds and loans in volatile times
ModeratorSenior Investment Banker, Special Asset Management SpeakersExecutive Strategic Finance and Treasury Chief Finance Officer Vice President, Structured Product Solutions Co-Head: Debt & Trade Solutions Africa Portfolio Manager |
16:15 |
Building resilience in an era of volatility: Unpacking the evolution of the banking sector in Africa
ModeratorDirector - Financial Institutions Africa SpeakersGroup Head of Ratings Head: Portfolio Management, Investment Banking Managing Director, Global Head of Strategic Solutions Group Portfolio Manager Group Head- Financial Institutions and International Organisations |
17:00 |
Chairperson’s closing remarks followed by networking drinks receptionSpeakerHead: Corporate Client Group |
09:25 |
Chairperson’s Opening RemarksSpeakerHead: Sustainable Finance Solutions |
09:30 |
The first steps towards consolidation of ESG regulations in Africa; what are the market standards that need to be prioritised and adopted?
ModeratorManaging Director - Regional Manager Africa SpeakersDirector Sustainable Business and Social Impact Head of IBD Sustainable Finance Head of Alternative Strategies Executive Commissioner – Operations Acting Deputy Director-General: Tax and Financial Sector Policy |
10:15 |
Greening Africa’s syndicated loan markets: How are banks adapting their portfolios and approach to underwriting in-line with ESG principles?
ModeratorHead: Sustainable Finance SpeakersSustainable Finance Director Head of Loan Syndicate Africa Head of Infrastructure Debt Director of Syndications and Agency |
11:00 |
Coffee and networking break |
11:45 |
Structure, liquidity, and greenwashing: How to sustainably tap into ESG bonds
ModeratorSustainable Finance Executive SpeakersHead of Corporate Finance Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Bonds, EMEA & Americas Head of Strategic Investments & Funding Founder & President Treasury Specialist |
12:30 |
An introduction to the green hydrogen market: Fundamentals, market players and how these tie into capital marketsSpeakerAuthor |
12:45 |
Mining under the microscope: Moving the needle on how commodity-focussed countries and industries approach ESG and successful transition
ModeratorHead of ESG DCM SpeakersPrincipal: Sustainable Finance Solutions Coverage Banker, Resources and Energy Sector |
13:30 |
Financing infrastructure: How to successfully structure infrastructure deals on the African continent in 2023
ModeratorInvestment Director SpeakersTreasury Manager Chief Executive Officer Regional Director Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Head: Social, Health & Education Senior Manager, Energy & Infrastructure |
14:15 |
Chairperson’s closing remarks followed by networking lunch sponsored by MUFG and close of eventSpeakerHead: Sustainable Finance Solutions |
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