Additional Meetings and Functions 2019

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 Christine Oelschlaeger

29-30 August

• Succeeding Beyond Borders
  This conference will take place over two days prior to Africa Down Under.  The Conference aims to promote knowledge with the aim of contributing positively to the Australian and African economy. It will also encourage and enhance research on economic, governance and policy issues relating to the development of African economies.  Please view the website for further informaton.

Tuesday 3 September

•  Africa-Australia Research Forum (AARF)
  The Global African Community.
  Keynote Address: Promoting AfroExcellence: Enhancing the Contribution of Innovation, Youth and Leadership in Africa and the African Diaspora
  Mr Kojo Annan, Principal Owner and Director, Vector Global & Founder, Africa10
  08:30 – 17:00 – Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley Hotel – REGISTRATIONS OPEN, REGISTER TODAY!
  

•  Africa Down Under Conference Welcome Reception
  17:00 – 19:00 – Bar Uma, Pan Pacific Hotel
  *All ADU conference delegates welcome

Wednesday 4 September

•  Australia-Africa Business Council (AABC) Breakfast
  “Meet the Ambassadors”
  Speaking at the breakfast are H.E. Jeanne Guehe, Côte d’Ivoire Ambassador to Australia & H.E. Andrew Barnes, Australian Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire
  06:45 for a 7:00 start – Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley
  *Registration and payment required
  

• AAMEG AFRICA AWARDS CEREMONY
  Please join AAMEG to celebrate excellence in the Australia Africa mining industry at the inaugural 2019 AAMEG Africa Awards from 17:00 on Wednesday 4 September. Hosted as part of the official Africa Down Under Conference proceedings, finalists will be recognised and winners announced on the main stage, followed by networking drinks in the exhibition area. All members and non-members are welcome.

  Further details on how to register available here!
  

Thursday 5 September

• BDO and DRA Breakfast – Strategic tips on getting “operational ready” in Africa
  06:45 arrival for a 07:00 start, concluding at 08:10 – Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley
  *By invitation only. Limited spots. Reserve your place with Milana Roksandic
  

• Business for Development Breakfast
  07:00 – 09:00 – MO5 (Room 5, 6, 7), Level 5, Pan Pacific Hotel
  *RSVP: contactus@businessfordevelopment.org
  

• South African Government Investment Luncheon
  12:30 – 14:00 – MO5 (Room 5, 6, 7), Level 5, Pan Pacific Hotel
  *Free attendance, first in, best dressed

• Women in Leadership Luncheon
  13:00 – 14:30 – Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley
  Further details coming soon!
  *Open to registered Africa Down Under delegates ONLY.  Spaces Limited. RSVP essential to Christine Oelschlaeger

• “International” Bribery and Corruption Laws: Their application and implications for the mining industry in Africa
  14:00 – 15:30 – Boardroom, Conference level, Pan Pacific Hotel
  Spaces Limited.  RSVP essential to gain access to this session: Kate Blanchard
  For all enquiries contact Dr Max de Vietri

• Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce Presents Why  Africa! Seminar 2019
  15:00 – 17:30 – MO5 (Room 5, 6, 7), Level 5, Pan Pacific Hotel
  *RSVP essential – Click here to register your attendance

• Africa Down Under Football Cup
  16:00 to 19:30 – Langley Park, Perth (located at the end of Hill Street)
  Come and support the football cup with competing teams from Perth’s African Communities
  *All welcome
  

• Africa Down Under Football Cup Reception
  19:00 – 20:30 – Bar Uma (Lobby Lounge), Pan Pacific Hotel
  *Strictly by invitation only

•  DLA Piper Cocktail Party
  18:00 – 21:00 – Moana Hall, 618 Hay Street Mall, Perth, 6000
  *By invitation only. Numbers are limited. Reserve your place with Freya Rose

•  Herbert Smith Freehills Cocktail Function: Unearth the tastes of Japan
  Goody Two’s, Basement Level, Hibernian Place, 40 Irwin Street, Perth
  *Numbers are limited, however, please contact Eliza-Jane Rodwell if you would like to attend

• Sahara – Happy Hour
  18:00 – 21:00 – 339 Hay Street, Perth
  *By invitation only. Reserve your place by visiting the Sahara Natural Resources Booth #26 at the conference

Friday 6 September

• Political Risk Insurance for Mining Projects – the Risk Takers’ view – Panel Discussion
  09:00 – 10:30 – MO5 (Room 5, 6, 7), Level 5, Pan Pacific Hotel
  *RSVP essential to jacqui.moxham@ajg.com.au
  

• Invest in Zimbabwe Lunch hosted by Zimbabwe Is Open For Business
  13:00 – 14:30 – Silver Room, Novotel Perth Langley
  *Limited spaces! RSVP essential to admin@zimisopen.org
  

• Nigerian Investment Roundtable Luncheon
  13:00 – 14:30 – MO5 (Room 5, 6, 7), Level 5, Pan Pacific Hotel
  *Free attendance, first in, best dressed
  

•  Africa Down Under Conference Closing Drinks
  17:00 – Bar Uma, Pan Pacific Hotel
  *All ADU conference delegates welcome

Saturday 7 September

•  West Australian African Community Awards Gala Dinner
  18:00 – Pan Pacific Hotel
  The Western Australian African Community Awards (WAACA Awards) recognise the positive contribution and impact of African-Australians in WA. The awards acknowledge young people, innovators, business leaders, community leaders and champions for their contributions to the African Australian community locally, state-wide and nationally. The Awards also reward outstanding community groups and organisations that support the state’s multicultural agendas. View the awards categories.
  *Purchase your tickets today!