Nairobi to Host 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference

We are excited to collaborate with the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business and look forward to the forum that will promote trade and investment between Canada and our great continent of Africa.

Nairobi to Host 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference

By Khalifa Hemed
Published January 30, 2024

All conference attendees are invited to join an evening reception on Monday, 19th February, following the day's program. Christopher Thornley, the Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya, has graciously extended this invitation to all delegates of the 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference. A business conference whose theme shall underscore Canada’s role as a trusted partner across African markets, emphasizing Kenya’s pivotal position as a key gateway to the East Africa region and the continent, shall take place in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, February 19-20, 2024.

The meeting that is organised by Canada-Africa Chamber of Business in partnership with Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the High Commission of Canada, shall bring together industry leaders for a day-long programme and VIP Reception. To preside over the Canada-Africa Business Conference that will also welcome Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada in Kenya, will be President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya.

We are excited to collaborate with the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business and look forward to the forum that will promote trade and investment between Canada and our great continent of Africa. The conference shall be open to all corporate members of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, along with invited guests and sponsors and the focus shall be on sectors such as infrastructure, energy, FinTech and financing for Canada-Africa projects.

“We eagerly anticipate sharing programme updates as we confirm the participation of leading decision-makers,” says Deepak Dave, Programme Chair for the event.

Garreth Bloor, President of the Canada-Africa Chamber, expresses confidence in the success of the event, stating, “Our previous engagements in Kenya have always been an incredible success, and this is a testament – in no small part – to the key role of Kenya and KEPSA in Canada-Africa trade and investment.”

The conference shall be open to all corporate members of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, along with invited guests and sponsors and the focus shall be on sectors such as infrastructure, energy, FinTech and financing for Canada-Africa projects. “We are excited to collaborate with the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business and look forward to the forum that will promote trade and investment between Canada and our great continent of Africa,” says Carole Kariuki, Chief Executive Officer of KEPSA. This forum aims to widen the scope of available opportunities in medical care, infrastructure, energy, FinTech, and project financing.”