| Programme:
17 September 2012 |
| Time |
Session
|
| 0815-0900
|
Registration of Guests |
| 0900-1000
|
Official Opening
-
Welcome Note by Managing Director, Board Of Investment
-
Keynote Address by leading investment guru, M. Jim Rogers, Investment Expert
& Author
-
Special Address & Official Opening by Minister
|
| 1000-1000 |
Networking Coffee/Tea break |
| 1000-1200 |
Session 1: New Optimism for Private Equity amidst
Global Uncertainties
-
The Global Scenario: analysis & perspectives (by lead economist of major
banking house)
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Reshaping the Global Economy & Investments: the role of Private Equities (by
senior partner of a GP)
-
Distressed markets: opportunities or threat! (by investment advisor from major
investment bank)
Time Allocation:
Setting the scene: 5 minutes by Moderator
Interventions: 20 minutes x 3
Concluding Remarks: 5 minutes by Moderator
Interactive Session & Discussions: 20 minutes |
| 1200-1330 |
Networking Lunch |
| 1330-1500 |
Session 2: Africa and the Global Economy –
identifying Opportunities
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The strengthening business case for Africa - Why Africa? Why now? (by senior
African Economist/PE)
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How does private equity performance and risk in Africa compare to other
emerging markets? (by managing partner of a GP)
-
Sustaining Africa’s Development (by a Sovereign Fund or a DFI)
Time Allocation:
Setting the scene: 5 minutes by Moderator
Interventions: 20 minutes x 3
Concluding Remarks: 5 minutes by Moderator
Interactive Session & Discussions: 20 minutes |
| 1500-1530 |
Networking Coffee/Tea Break |
| 1530-1700 |
Session 3: Mauritius - trusted and tested partner
for Africa
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Creating the right regulatory framework to accompany Private Equity investment
in Africa (by Chief Executive, Financial Services Commission)
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Tapping African opportunities while mitigating risks (by Management Company in
Mauritius)
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Mauritius: A complete eco-system for global investments (by International bank
operating in Mauritius)
Time Allocation:
Setting the scene: 5 minutes by Moderator
Interventions: 20 minutes x 3
Concluding Remarks: 5 minutes by Moderator
Interactive Session & Discussions: 20 minutes |
| 1700-1800 |
Mauritius: A comparative analysis and the way
forward
(Panel to include selected GPs and LPs from around the world to discuss on
Mauritius as a competitive platform for Private Equity) |
| 1800 |
End of Conference Day 1 |
| 1800-1930 |
Sponsored Business Cocktail themed:
‘Mauritius – unmatched platform for investing in Africa’
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Case studies by Indian & Chinese firms/funds investing in Africa through
Mauritius
|
| 1930-2200 |
Sponsored Gala Dinner |