Ghana Trade and Investment Mission

Sept 14-16th, 2011

Claremont Hotel, Berkeley, CA 

The City of Oakland is proud to be the host of the Ghana Trade and Investment Delegation’s trade mission to the San Francisco Bay Area. The Ghana Trade and Investment Delegation will take place on Sept 14th -16th, 2011 in Oakland, California.

The economy of Ghana has been experiencing an astonishing growth over the last years years after the discovery of oil reserve in 2007.  Ghana has been listed as The World Fastest Growing Economy in 2011 with an economic growth of about 20% for the year 2011 based IMF’s tracking of GDP Growth.

Ghana has just started oil production and is now embarking on building a energy and technology infrastructure to support this new industry.  Key officials from the Ghanian Government  will be discussing current and future joint venture opportunities in a number of priority industries.

This will be an opportunity for San Francisco Bay Area participants to network with high ranking Ghanian officials. Participant will have access to all public conference activities.  Attendees will:

• Network with member of the Ghanaian delegation
• Attend industry specific break out sessions
• Attend informal social events
• Request invitation to private negotiation sessions

Conference Focus

• Development of Upstream and Downstream Oil and Gas IndustryEnergy Management Infrastructure

• Development of Mission Critical Applications Computing Infrastructure

• Information Technology and Datacenter Management Infrastructure

• Alternative power generation, include solar, wind and biomass energy

• Finance and Investment

• Real Estate Development

• Infrastructure Upgrade (Airports, ports, telephone, power, and water services and Telecommunications)

Come to the conference and understand why the White House has described Ghana as the beacon of democracy in Sub Saharan Africa.

Registration

Attendee Registration $1000 before September 10th, midnight PDT

Corporate Registration $5000 (includes 6 attendees and special privileges)

Onsite registration $1500 after September 10th

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For more information, email traceyewebb@gmail.com

Sponsorship and VIP Opportunities!

• Platinum Sponsorship
• Gold Sponsorship
• Silver Sponsorship
• Supporter Sponsorship

Please contact: Tracey Elizabeth Webb, Tracey Elizabeth Webb Associates, at 510-472-9355, traceyewebb@gmail.com.

Venue:  The Claremont Hotel

41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, CA 94705

Toll Free Number 800-551-7266

Date: Sept 14-16, 2011

Time

Calendar

Wednesday 

      Ghana Business and Investment Opportunity

      Industry Breakout Sessions

• Oil/Energy Management
• IT Infrastructure
• Road and Transport Infrastructure
• Alternative Power Generation
  

Thursday

  Real Estate Investment Discussion

  Accra Technology Park Discussion

• Cloud Computing Datacenter

Friday     

Ghana Import – Export Discussion

Scheduled Business Meetings

Saturday      His Excellency H.E. Kobiana Ade-Coker

                    Black Tie Reception

                    Claremont Hotel Ballroom

                    Claremont Resort Hotel

                    Berkeley, California

                    6PM – 10PM

FAQ:

What Ghanaian government officials are attending?

Brief list of Ghanaian Government Officials

GHANA DELEGATES (partial Listing)
H.E. Kobina Ade-Coker,  NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairman/CEO
Investment Ltd
Hon. E.T. Mensah,  Minister for Employment & Social Welfare
Hon. Afotey Agbo,  Minister of State of the Presidency
Alhaji Fuseini,  Deputy Minister of Energy
Mrs. Dzifa Ativor,  Deputy Minister of Transport
Mr. Okudjeto Ablakah,  Deputy Minister of Information
Mr. D. Vanderpuije,  Presidential Aide
Hon. Kojo Adu Asare,  Member of Parliament for Adenta, Greater Accra
Hon. Seth Adjei Baah,  Member of Parliament for Nkawkaw/President
Ghana Chamber of Commerce
Hon. Alhaji Amadu Sorgho,  Member of Parliament, Abokobi-Madina,
Ch,- Parliamentary Trade Committee
Mr. Sylvanus Tetteh-Tamaklo,  Board Chairman, Ministry of Roads and Highways
Mr. George Aboagye,  Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Investment
Promotion Council
Mr. Kojo Twum Boafo,  Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Free Zone Board
Mr. Kojo Bonsu,  Managing Director, GOIL Ltd
Mr. Kwadwo Agyeman,  Chief Executive Officer,
Ghana Export Promotion Council,  Dr. Essel Ben Hagan
Ghana Institute of Industrial Research