Additional Meetings and Functions 2024
A range of additional meetings and social functions will be held during the conference. ADU forms the central pillar of “Africa Week”, which comprises a full week of satellite events on research, education, infrastructure, sustainable development, capacity building and energy.
This page will be updated as further information about each event becomes available.
All queries contact Angelique Julien
Sunday 1 September 2024
Sunday 1 September 2024
18:00 – 20:00
AAUN Annual Australia Forum and AGM
Curtin University City Campus , Perth CBD
The AAUN Australia Forum and AGM will further develop the rationale, priorities, and implementation of the AAUN Partnerships, through a lens of the just energy transition.
Further details can be found here.
1- 3 September 2024
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Welcome Reception
Mas Vino, Pan Pacific Perth
Tuesday 3 September 2024
From 17:00
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Building Future Australia-Africa Relations
Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley
Tickets: $65pp for plated breakfast and panel with audience Q&A
To secure your spot register here
Wednesday 4 September 2024
6:45 – 8:15
Mining in Africa – Navigating the Energy Transition and Evolving Market Dynamics
Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley
To secure your spot at this exclusive event, kindly RSVP to ruth.mweu@aggreko.co.ke.
*Free attendance, first in, best dressed.
Wednesday 4 September 2024
14:30 – 16:00
Cocktail Function
Exhibition Area, Pan Pacific Hotel
Sponsored by Lucapa Diamond Company Ltd
*All ADU delegates welcome
Wednesday 4 September 2024
From 16:45
Thursday 5 September 2024
Francophone Africa in Western Australia Forum
Anzac Club, Perth CBD
Her Excellency Wassane Zailachi, the Ambassador of Morocco to Australia, will deliver a keynote address on Morocco’s pivotal role in fostering economic collaboration between Francophone Africa and Australia, followed by an interactive session on key topics including the implementation of ESG principles, the development of green electricity production, and the intricate legal frameworks underpinning investment protection in Francophone Africa.
Tickets: $70pp for refreshments and panel with audience Q&A
To secure your spot register here
Further details can be found here.
Thursday 5 September 2024
9:00 – 13:00
Starting Mines in Africa– How to get it right
Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley
STELO will present its methodology and experiences on starting mines in Africa in an interactive manner. To secure your spot at this exclusive event, kindly RSVP to info@stelogroup.com.
*Free attendance, first in, best dressed.
Thursday 5 September 2024
10:30 – 12:00
South Africa's Strategic Interventions for a New Era of Resource Discovery
Meetings on 5 (Room 5,6 & 7) , Level 5 , Pan Pacific Hotel
The luncheon will be an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, present South Africa’s investment case, and discuss strategic interventions in exploration and mining
*Free attendance, first in, best dressed. All ADU delegates welcome.
Thursday 5 September 2024
13:00 – 14:30
Challenges and Opportunities in African Mining Investments: The role of African Mining Professionals in the Diaspora
Boardroom , Pan Pacific Hotel
Further details can be found here.
*Free attendance, first in, best dressed. All ADU delegates welcome.
Thursday 5 September 2024
14:00 – 15:30
Africa Down Under Football Cup
Langley Park , Perth
Come and support the football cup with competing teams from Perth’s African Communities
*All welcome
Thursday 5 September 2024
16:00 – 19:00
AAMEG Africa Awards Ceremony
Plenary, Pan Pacific Hotel
The annual AAMEG Africa Awards celebrate ESG leadership in 2024.
Further details can be found here.
Thursday 5 September 2024
From 18:00
AAMEG Awards Cocktail Function
Exhibition Area, Pan Pacific Hotel
Sponsored by Wood.
Thursday 5 September 2024
Friday 6 September 2024
Gallagher Panel Breakfast Discussion – Amid growing global uncertainty, Africa still offers opportunities.
Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley
Our panel of experts will explore how factors such as critical minerals, infrastructure development and democratic transitions in key markets are driving economic activity and attracting investment in the continent.
Delegate registrations are from 8.00am to 8.30am. Please note this function is by invitation only
Friday 6 September 2024
8:30 – 10:00
Madagascar Showcase Luncheon
Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley
*First in, best dressed
Friday 6 September 2024
12.00 – 14.00
Closing Drinks
Mas Vino, Pan Pacific Perth
Friday 6 September 2024
From 14:35
Saturday 7 September 2024
OAWC WA African Communities Awards Ceremony
Golden Ballroom, Pan Pacific Perth
To secure your seats please purchae tickes here
Saturday 7 September 2024
17:00 – 22:00
Interested in hosting a side event at ADU 2024?
Contact Angelique Julien on (+61) 8 9321 0355 or email angelique@paydirt.com.au.
