CONFERENCE ASHVILLE MEDIA GROUP
Opportunity
AFRICA An upcoming event on how tapping into the African continent could help unlock valuable consumer markets.
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or Irish businesses, Africa can no longer be viewed as a marginal player in economic terms, with growth rates across the continent continuing to rise on an annual basis. According to a 2014 PwC survey, 13 per cent of Irish chief executives are actively targeting Africa as an export market, up from 9 per cent in 2013. While awareness levels of the opportunities available are growing, many businesses are still in the dark when it comes to considering a move into these markets. Join us on June 25th 2015, where industry experts, business leaders, investors and Government officials will gather to discuss current opportunities in Africa for Irish InBUSINESS | Q1 2015
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companies. The conference is an ideal platform for businesses to share latest insights, grasp developing trends, practices, ideas and build new business relationships.
The topics addressed by speakers will include: • Exploring African market potential • Dispelling old attitudes towards Africa • Africa’s attractiveness as a business location • Changing consumer landscape, needs and regulatory requirements • Financing and structuring projects in Africa • How can SMEs compete in Africa? • Overcoming challenges through developing strong partnerships
>WHEN? 8am, June 25th 2015 >WHERE? Chartered Accountants House, 47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
>WHY? It will help your company understand financing options, grasp developing trends and explore current opportunities in Africa.
If you are interested in attending or speaking at this event or for information on sponsorship opportunities email: •B usiness Editor Joseph O’Connor joseph.oconnor@ashvillemediagroup.com • Events Manager Denise Maguire denise.maguire@ashvillemediagroup.com
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