Day 1 Wednesday 7th September 2016

8:30 – 9:00	Registration, Coffee & Tea
9:00 – 9:15	Opening Statements and Introductions

Stream A		Stream B
Macroeconomic Overview of North and West Africa
9:15 – 10:00	Opening Presentations: The Maghreb Countries: A Gateway to Africa West African Monetary Union: Opportunities for Foreign Direct and Portfolio Investment Policy Actions for Prosperity: Drivers and Growth for North West Africa The Growing Internationalisation of Maghreb Countries	One -to- One Meetings Exhibit Hall – Partnering Area
10:00 – 11:00	Presentation from Lead Sponsor Corporate Presentations (Regional Champions)
11:00 – 11:30	Coffee Break
Morocco Focus Session
11:30 – 12:15	Morocco: Africa’s Regional Champion? Morocco: the next investment hub for Africa Moroccan companies: regional expansion is a priority Renewables: Morocco a global leader in clean energy Leveraging Morocco’s Location as a hub for West Africa	One -to- One Meetings Exhibit Hall – Partnering Area
12:15 – 13:00	Corporate Presentations
13:00 – 14:00	Lunch
Tunisia Focus Session
14:00 – 14:30	Tunisia: Investment Incentives and Key Industries Spotlight on Banking: Reform & Current Investment Climate Capital Market Promotion: Enhancing Liquidity & Recent IPO Innovation, Technology & Research: Tunisian Tech Story	One -to- One Meetings Exhibit Hall – Partnering Area
14:30 – 15:30	Corporate Presentations
15:30 – 16:00	Coffee Break
Francophone West Africa Focus Session
16:00 – 16:30	West African Monetary Union: Opportunities & Outlook The Regional Stock Exchange: The Common Marketplace How to Develop Capital Markets & Attract Investors Opportunities in Francophone West Africa	One -to- One Meetings Exhibit Hall – Partnering Area
16:30 – 17:00	Corporate Presentations
17:00 – 17:15	Summary of Day 1
19:00 – 23:00	Evening Reception & Gala Dinner

 

Day 2 Thursday 8th September 2016

8:30 – 9:00	Registration, Coffee & Tea
9:00 – 9:15	Summary of Day 1

Stream A		Stream B
North and West Africa Capital Markets: The Investor Perspective
9:15 – 11:00	Investor Presentations: Importance of Equity Financing: The Shift Away from Traditional Financing Structuring the Maghreb Portfolio: What is the Right Asset? Opportunities to Invest in Capital Markets: Trends, Themes & Developments Liquidity Constraints: What can be done to Enhance Liquidity?	One -to- One Meetings Exhibit Hall – Partnering Area
11:00 – 11:30	Coffee Break
Algeria Focus Session
11:30 – 12:00	Panel Discussion: the investment climate in Algeria Seizing the Opportunity: Algeria in a post-commodities era Opening of capital markets and pre-IPO opportunities Spotlight on Algerian financial institutions	One -to- One Meetings Exhibit Hall – Partnering Area
12:00 – 12:30	Growth Industries in Algeria Economic Drivers in Algeria: Diversification models Spotlight on growth industries: drivers of future economic prosperity
12:30 – 13:00	Corporate Presentations
13:00 – 14:00	Lunch
Focus Session: North Africa Private Equity
14:00 – 14:30	The Investor Perspective: The role of Private Equity as an Asset Class Private Equity: Driving Long Term Value & Facilitating Private Investments Successful investments and exits [case studies]	One -to- One Meetings Exhibit Hall – Partnering Area
14:30 – 15:00	Alternative Forms of Financing : Venture Capital Financing: The Incubator Program in North Africa Sukuk Financing: Recent Bond Issues
16:00 – 16:30	Coffee Break
Challenges & Outlook for North and West Africa
16:00 – 17:00	Investment Prospects for North and West Africa: North and West Africa: Outook for the Next 20 Years Problem Areas: Low Share of Private Sector, National Budget & Macroeconomic Conditions Regional Cooperation & Support from the EU Neighbouring Policy Efforts to Improve Economic & Social Disparities	One -to- One Meetings Exhibit Hall – Partnering Area
17:00 – 17:15	Summary and Wrapping-Up
Close of Day 2