“Urbanisation in Africa – business opportunities for Nordic companies” – September 10th, 2024 in Copenhagen

Urbanisation in Africa


Africa has the fastest continental urban growth in the world. The continent’s population is projected to double between now and 2050. Two-thirds of this growth will be absorbed by urban areas and, in the next 30 years, cities will be home to an additional 950 million people. Africa’s cities are the most rapidly growing cities in the world; they are the youngest and they are changing fast. Their impact on Africa’s economic, social and political landscape in the coming decades is likely to be profound. Urbanisation, therefore, presents immense opportunities to accelerate progress towards the UN 2030 and AU 2063 sustainable development agendas and promote continental integration in the context of e.g. the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). For African sitizens, entrepreneurs, and policy makers, urbanisation also entails significant challenges in planning, managing and financing green and inclusive urban growth, both at the local and the national levels. (Source: UN). 

Programme

Welcome

09.45 AM: Registration

10.00 AM: Welcome & Introduction   
/Lawyer, Partner (Mr.) Nikolaj Juhl Hansen / Lawyer, Partner (Mr.) Martin Skovbjerg, DreistStorgaard

10.40 AM: Introduction to seminar topic.
/ Director (Ms.) Charlotte Gloerfelt-Tarp, Nordic-African Consultancy

11.15 AM: Investment case: Student housing building in South Africa 
/ Investment Manager, (Ms.) Ida Hammerberg, IFU

Lunch & Networking

12.00 PM: Lunch & networking

12.30 PM: Company case: Smartcity
/ CEO (Mr.) Andreas Fruhen / Chairman (Mr.) Gilbert Saggia, ePureCharge (online from Africa)

1.00 PM: Comapny case: TBA

Networking break

1.30 PM: Coffee & networking break

1.45 PM: Company case: Urban Transportation/Mobility
/ CEO (Mr.) Jakob Munkgaard, Motorinho

2.15 PM: Case: Case: Housing in Uganda, semi-urban refuge settlement
/ Secretary General (Mr.) Jens Vesterager / Com. Director (Ms.) Laura N. Nielsen, ADRA Denmark 

Sum-Up

2.45 PM: Takeaways
/ Mr. Flemming Sørensen, CEO, AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK®

After the programme, we encourage all participants to stay for networking and buzzing.

 

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Venue, Sign up and Price

Participants fee

 

EURO 350 ex. VAT pr. person.

(Participants fee will be deducted in an afterwards membership of AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK®. Members of AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK® participate free of charge).

Venue

DreistStorgaard Advokater A/S
Bag Havene 32-50
4600 Køge 

Seminar

At seminar, we:

  • Explore key potentials, trends, developments, opportunities and challenges related to Nordic-African business operations.
  • Showcase innovative and sustainable Nordic businesses, operating across Africa, and dig into their strategies, business models and external funding.
  • Provide a forum for connecting with like minded companies or potential collaborators, regardless of your current stage of doing business in Africa.
  • Offer all participants an opportunity to meet representatives from the African diplomatic corps in the Nordics.

Practical

Participants are encouraged to share their practical experiences and ideas. Presentations are followed by Q&As and exchanges. During the seminar, we ensure breaks for networking and discussion. Snacks, water, coffee and tea are available throughout the day. A light meal is provided as well.

Sign up

Director, AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK®, Ms. Charlotte Gloerfelt-Tarp: cgt@nordic-african.com
CEO, AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK®, Mr. Flemming Soerensen; fls@nordic-african.com

Pic. credit: AFRICA INNOVATION NETWORK®