SADC Ambassadors Business Luncheon

SADC Ambassadors Business Luncheon

Type: Networking event

Date: 22-04-2015

Location: Wassenaar / Netherlands

Dear SANEC member or associate,

 

SANEC cordially invites you to join us for the 6th edition of the annual SADC Ambassadors Business Luncheon.

 

The theme of this event will explore and highlight a topic that relates to our latest Business directory theme, namely building partnerships for Economic Transformation: Establishing Sustainable Collaborations.

 

During the lunch esteemed guest speakers will discuss how SADC countries are working hand in hand to achieve their goals and objectives, resulting in a prosperous future for the continent and the region. Mr. Walter van Kuijen, Senior Vice President Global Government and Public Affairs at Philips International is the Key-Note Speaker and will hold a presentation on 'Strengthening local innovation strategies for Southern Africa.'

 

You will have the opportunity to personally meet the Ambassadors and Economic Deputies of the Southern African Development Community. Providing you with the unique possibility to discuss opportunities and projects with the Ambassadors of the SADC countries and to interact with decision makers from business and governmental organizations.

 

The following SADC Ambassadors accredited in Brussels and The Hague have already confirmed their attendance for this distinguished event:

 

  • Angola - Trade Counselors from Angola Embassy in Belgium: Mr. Mbumba Tshico and Mrs. Adelaide de Bento Cassungo
  • Botswana - Trade Attache Ms. Gemma Masonya
  • Democratic Republic Congo - Ambassador H.E Mr. Henri Mova Sankayi
  • Lesotho - Ambassador H.E Ms. Mpeo Mahase-Moiloa
  • Madagascar - Economic Counselor Mr. Alain Liva Raharijaona
  • Malawi - Head of Mission accredited to the Benelux region Mr. Joseph Chiteyeye and Secretary Ms. Elsie Munthali Mwachande
  • Mozambique - Ambassador H.E Mrs. Ana Nemba Uaiene and Trade Counselor Mme Nilsa Miquidade
  • Namibia - Ambassador H.E Mr. Hanno Burkhard Rumpf
  • South Africa - Ambassador H.E Mr. Vusi Bruce Koloane
  • Swaziland - Ambassador H.E Mr. Joel M Nhleko and Ms. Philile Masuku First secretary
  • Tanzania - Ambassador H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Masilingi 
  • Zambia - Ambassador H.E Madame Grace Mutale Kabwe
  • Zimbabwe - Ambassador H.E Mr. Tadeous Tafirenyika Chifamba and Mrs. Irene Juru Counselor

 

Programme

Date: 22 April 2015

 

12H00

Registration & Networking

 

12H30 Welcoming

Mr. Frans Engering, SANEC Chairman

 

12H35 Opening Remarks

Ambassador H.E. Tadeous Tafirenyika Chifamba of the Republic of Zimbabwe & Current SADC Chairman 

 

13H30 "Strenghtening local innovation strategies for Southern Africa"including Q&A

Mr. Walter van Kuijen, Vice President Global Government and Public Affairs, Philips International 

 

14H00 "Leapfrogging Africa to Successful agriculture"including Q&A 

Mr. Gertjan Meeuws: Partner, Engineer and Holticulturalist at Plenty 50

 

14H30 End of the Lunch

 

Location

Kasteel de Wittenburg

Landgoed de Wittenburg 1

2244 BV Wassenaar

* Free Parking

Click here to download route description

 

Fee

SANEC Members: €75

Candidate Members: €125

*No fee is charged if cancellation is made before Friday 17th of April!!

 

Registration

Important 

During the lunch each Ambassador will have a table, therefore when registering please indicate which country you are interested in.

Register via the application form below or via e-mail

 

Latest by Monday 20th of April!

 

For more information: contact Babu Katanga via e-mail or phone: +31 (0) 70 347 07 81

 

View pictures from the previous SADC Ambassadors Business luncheon here.

Application form