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Wednesday, September 21, 2016 The Plaza Hotel In 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies co-hosted the firstever U.S.-Africa Business Forum, a historic summit focused on expanding trade and investment opportunities on the continent. Building on the success of the first Forum, held alongside the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies will again bring together African heads of state and private sector CEOs from the United States and Africa to celebrate the partnerships and innovations that have led to deepened business relationships and to discuss the exciting potential for further collaboration. The Obama Administration and the U.S. private sector recognize the tremendous potential of the fast-growing and dynamic economies of Africa, and agree that the promotion of economic partnerships, sustainable development, and increased two-way trade and investment is central to the U.S.-Africa relationship. This Forum comes at a pivotal time for Africa and the United States. In the face of a rapidly changing global economy, it will allow U.S. and African companies and leaders to showcase ways in which they are working together to address new opportunities and challenges, as well as highlight the United States’ long-term commitment to Africa’s economic growth and prosperity. Interactive sessions will focus on key issues that impact efforts to deepen U.S.-African economic engagement, including economic diversification and regional integration, workforce development, entrepreneurship and innovation, and infrastructure and urbanization. 1 PROGRAM Leaders Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:45 am OPENING PLENARY 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Welcome Remarks The Honorable Penny Pritzker, Secretary of Commerce of the United States and The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. & Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th Mayor of New York City Looking Back U.S.-Africa Partnerships Since 2014 At the first U.S.-Africa Business Forum in 2014, the U.S. government and private business leaders announced more than $33 billion in deals and commitments to investment in Africa. In this opening segment, participants from the inaugural forum highlight some of the remarkable achievements over the past two years and set ambitious new goals for the future. • • Bill Killeen, President & CEO, Acrow Bridge Rahama Wright, Founder & CEO, Shea Yeleen The Bottom Line Moderator: Zain Verjee, Co-Founder & CEO, aKoma Media A short, moderated segment featuring business pioneers from across the continent responding to interactive audience data on the most important themes of the day. ACT 1 Opening Remarks David MacLennan, Chairman & CEO, Cargill Spotlight on Cote d’Ivoire Moderator: Francine Lacqua, Editor-at-Large & Anchor, Bloomberg TV His Excellency Alassane Ouattara President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Côte d’Ivoire has grown its economy significantly over the past four years. The nation’s GDP growth rate reached 8.4 percent in 2015 and is expected to climb even higher this year. In this spotlight segment, President Ouattara outlines his country’s latest national development plan, 2 including new infrastructure investments and economic reforms, and shares his vision for Côte d’Ivoire as one of Africa’s great business centers. ACT 2 Opening Remarks Her Excellency Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Chairperson of the African Union Commission Markets on the Move How Diversified Economies Can Transform Risk into Opportunity Recent disruptions in global commodity prices, increased borrowing costs, and greater competition for global trade have challenged Africa’s economic outlook. To counterbalance these forces and integrate Africa more deeply into global trade patterns, African countries are expanding their trade and investment ties with each other – as well as with key partners around the world. In this session, African leaders and CEOs explore efforts by businesses and governments to expand the development of cross-sector industries in an effort to build the diverse, vibrant, and resilient African economies. • • • • • Moderator: Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, President, African Development Bank Her Excellency Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia His Excellency Hailemariam Dessalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Emanuel “Manny” Chirico, Chairman & CEO, PVH Charles Scharf, CEO, Visa The Bottom Line • • Moderator: Zain Verjee, Co-Founder & CEO, aKoma Media Mugo Kibati, Chairman, M-Kopa and Chairman, Lake Turkana Wind Power ACT 3 Opening Remarks John G. Rice, Vice Chair, General Electric Company Spotlight on Nigeria Nigeria’s Economic Reforms for Growth His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria The world’s 22nd largest economy, Nigeria is the most powerful economic engine in Africa. As it 3 adapts to new regional and global economic forces, the policy decisions Nigeria makes today will have profound impact on the future of the continent. In this spotlight section, President Buhari lays out reform steps that have been taken to date and plans for 2016 and beyond, including strategies for increasing investment, diversifying the economy, and connecting Nigerian businesses with new market opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. The Bottom Line • • Moderator: Zain Verjee, Co-Founder & CEO, aKoma Media Tony Elumelu, Chairman, United Bank for Africa and Heirs Holding ACT 4 Introductory Remarks The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. & Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th Mayor of New York City Spotlight on United States The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States INTERACTIVE LUNCH: 12:00 – 1:30 pm AFTERNOON PLENARY 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm ACT 5 High Tech Growth How Innovation and Technology are Driving African Economic Growth Africa’s entrepreneurs are turning profound ideas into growing businesses by applying new technology to traditional services and driving economic growth with innovative concepts and products. From financial services and mobile-payments to the use of drones to deliver muchneeded resources across the continent, advanced technology and digital skills now p lay a vital role in the future of Africa’s growth. How can Africa’s established companies work with startups and new technology platforms to build its next generation of tech entrepreneurs. In this session, Secretary Penny Pritzker moderates a conversation on the role of innovation as a platform for entrepreneurship and growth. • • • Moderator: The Honorable Penny Pritzker, Secretary of Commerce of the United States Jeremy Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, Andela Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO, Dow Chemical 4 • Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman, Econet Wireless ACT 6 Opening Remarks The Honorable Jacob J. Lew, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States The Architecture of Progress Infrastructure Development and Sustainable Growth The growth trajectory of many large cities in Africa today presents both tremendous challenges and remarkable opportunities. As incubators of new business innovations and social progress, African nations are now faced with new questions around fulfilling energy supply, connectivity, and transport. In this session, CEOs at the forefront of Africa’s rising infrastructure industries examine the demographic trends, the investments necessary to build for the long-term, and the partnerships necessary to compete on a global scale. • • • • • Moderator: David Westin, Co-Anchor, Bloomberg <GO> Aliko Dangote, President & CEO, Dangote Group Jasandra Nyker, CEO, BioTherm Energy Brian Herlihy, Founder & CEO, Black Rhino John Coumantaros, Chairman, Flour Mills of Nigeria The Bottom Line • • Moderator: Zain Verjee, Co-Founder & CEO, aKoma Media Sara Menker, Founder & CEO, Gro Intelligence ACT 7 Spotlight on Tunisia His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, President of the Republic of Tunisia in conversation with The Honorable John F. Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States Tunisia has gone through massive transition over the last four years and continues to inspire the world with its democratic aspirations. In this spotlight session, President Essebsi shares how the rebuilding process has presented a unique economic opportunity and why global companies will find it a place to expand and grow. 5 ACT 8 Opening Remarks Fred Swaniker, Founder & Executive Chairman, African Leadership Academy and African Leadership University Job Shifts Shaping the Twenty-First Century African Workforce With 60 percent of Africa’s population between the ages of 15-25 – a number expected to double by 2045 –youth unemployment is one of the most significant challenges facing the continent. By 2030 more than a quarter of the world’s workforce will live in Africa. New technologies are rapidly accelerating education, literacy, and skills training to help Africa’s workforce meet growing global demands, but achieving this success will not be possible without focused strategies on the part of business, government, and civil society. In this session, visionary public and private leaders highlight successful programs that are helping to address Africa’s workforce challenges. • • • His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana Ginni Rometty, Chairman, President & CEO, IBM Corporation Douglas R. Oberhelman, Chairman & CEO, Caterpillar The Bottom Line Moderator: Zain Verjee, Co-Founder & CEO, aKoma Media CLOSING REMARKS The Honorable Penny Pritzker, Secretary of Commerce of the United States and The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. & Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th Mayor of New York City CLOSING RECEPTION 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 6