DAY ONE

Day One

Opening Ceremony and Business Programme

  1. 07:30

    Registration and Networking Breakfast. Lounge opens. 08:45: dignitaries arrive; Diplomatic Networking in VIP room.

  2. 09:00

    The Spirit of Africa. Cultural opening celebrating Africa's heritage, creativity and economic potential.

  3. 09:15

    Welcome Remarks by Ofiepre Valentina Amiebi-Uchegbu, Founder and International Chairperson, FATI EXPO.

  4. 09:25

    Why Africa, Why Now? Framing address by Kapital by Kleber Group and NTBF.

  5. 09:45

    Official Opening Address and FATI EXPO Keynote by H.E. The President of Zanzibar: From Potential to Prosperity.

  6. 10:15

    Keynote 1, Host Country Investment Address: Executive Director, ZIPA.

  7. 10:35

    Keynote 2: Minister of Trade and Industrial Development. Trade Without Borders and Beyond Natural Resources.

  8. 10:55

    Opening of The Africa Marketplace: ribbon cutting, VIP tour and tea break.

  9. 11:35

    Keynote 3: Director of Innovation and Technology. Innovation to Impact.

  10. 11:55

    Keynote 4: Commissioner of Blue Economy, Bayelsa State. The Blue Economy: Africa's Next Frontier of Prosperity.

  11. 12:15

    Intergovernmental Panel: The Future of Africa Investment, Closing Policy, Infrastructure, Remittance and Trust Gaps.

  12. 13:05

    Engagement Platform Launch and Access Bank facilitation bank signing.

  13. 13:20

    Lunch and Networking in the exhibition hall.

  14. 14:20

    Plenary Panel 1, High Level Leadership Conversation: Africa's Economic Transformation, Who Must Drive It?

  15. 15:10

    Africa Investment Spotlight: rapid sector showcases across eight opportunity areas.

  16. 15:50

    Plenary Panel 2: Everyone Invested, Investment Participation and the Inclusion of Women and Youth in Economic Mobility.

  17. 16:40

    From Conversation to Commitment: Day One wrap. Exhibition closes 17:00.

14:20 to 17:00

Parallel Tracks:

  • Deal Rooms (Agriculture, Real Estate, Mining)
  • Breakout A: Future Founders Programme
  • Breakout B: Women Business and Leadership.
18:30 to 21:30

Beyond the Boardroom: FATI Business and Investment Networking Evening.

Day One sets the vision, presents the host country opportunity and moves straight into business: leadership and policy in the morning, plenaries, deal rooms and breakouts in the afternoon, and business beyond the boardroom in the evening.