| Day 1 - [03 Mar, 2010 - Wednesday] |
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Simultaneous translation:
French < – > English Traduction simultanée
Français < – > Anglais disponible |
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08:00
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Morning Registration & Refreshment
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09:00
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Chairman’s Welcome & Introduction
Mr. Michel Folliet, Principal Industry Specialist
International Finance Corporation
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09:10
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Card Exchange Session
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09:15
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Market Review & Investment Challenges in Senegal
Mr. Latfallah Layousse, President & CEO
Les Ciments du Sahel
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09:45
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Cement Investment Plans & Direction in Africa
- Cement market development in Nigeria
- Project update - Senegal/Zambia
- Challenges & Obstacles
- Financing & raw materials issues
Mr. Devakumar .V.G. Edwin, Group Executive Director
Dangote Cement
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10:20
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Discussion followed by Networking Refreshment
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10:50
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Global Cement Market Outlook
- Government stimulus packages, improving economy & its impact on cement trade
- Strategy to excel in a challenging environment
- Consolidation trends & shareholder values
- Potential growth region
Mr. Tim Cahill, Senior Equity Analyst - Research
Davy
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11:25
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Clinker & Cement Market in East Africa
- Demand/supply outlook & drivers
- Domestic production capacities & trade flow
- Dealing with influx of imported cement
- Investment/expansion plans update
- Fuels & raw materials issues
- Challenges ahead
Mr. Peter Korir, Head of Strategy and Technology Development
East African Portland Cement Co Ltd
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12:00
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Overview of Cement Market in Ghana & Update on Buipe Project
- Demand/supply projections & drivers for growth
- Project investment update
- Raw materials & energy issues
- Key market & export potential
Mr. Ofosu-Mensah, Project & Technical Director
Savanna Cement Company Limited
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12:35
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Discussion followed by Lunch
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13:55
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Afternoon Chairman :
Mr. Tony Hadley, Managing Director
Baobab Advisory SARL
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14:00
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Trends in the Cement Industry 2010 Onwards
- Impact of environmental concern & cost reduction on cement industry
- Changing trends in plant design, product design, R&D & Plant performance
- Effect of Africa & its capacity evolution
Mr. Tony Hadley, Managing Director
Baobab Advisory SARL
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14:30
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Overview of the Power Situation in Africa & Possible Solution for the Future
- Electricity supply in Africa : current situation and trends
- Challenges on construction/start up of new cement plants
- Contingency planning to mitigate risk of temporary power shortage
Mr. Christophe Jacquin, Managing Director
Aggreko International
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15:00
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Your Waste as Fuels for the Future
Mr. Piet Heersche, English Project Director
PEG SA
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15:30
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Discussion followed by Networking Refreshment
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16:00
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Trade & Logistics Challenges in Supplying Africa Market
- Sustainability of supply from Asia
- Improving transportation & vessel logistics
- Growing construction activities in Africa
- Payment issues
Mr. Hafiz Ahmed Raza Dar, Chairman
Raza Trading Corporation
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16:30
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Meeting Cement Demand in Ethiopia
- Demand/supply projections
- Drivers for growth
- Port & infrastructure challenges for importing cement
- Cement investment challenges
Ms. Selamawit Alem, Head for Construction Input Purchase and Supply Dept
Ministry of Works and Urban Development, Ethiopia
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17:00
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Dry Bulk Freights in Sub-Sahara Africa - How to Improve Your Freight Costs
Mr. Paco Castaner, Director
Auto Chartering SA
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17:30
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Final Discussion & End of Day 1
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17:45
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Networking Reception for Speakers & Delegates
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| Day 2 - [04 Mar, 2010 - Thursday] |
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09:00
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Chairman’s Introduction
Mr. Devakumar .V.G. Edwin, Group Executive Director
Dangote Cement
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09:05
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Prospects & Challenges of Investing in the Sub-Sahara African Cement Sector: IFC’s Role
Mr. Michel Folliet, Principal Industry Specialist
International Finance Corporation
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09:35
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SECIL in Africa – A Long Term Relationship
- Introduction: from the 50´s until today
- Portugal: a competitive origin for African markets
- SECIL in Tunisia, Cape Verde and Angola: market approach and prospects
- Future: investments and development plans
Mr. Pedro Viegas Galvao, Trading Manager
Secil-Companhia Geral de Cal e Cimento, SA
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10:05
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Clean Development Mechanism & case study of substitution of coal by jatropha fruit and biomass residues in the production of portland cement
Mr. Moctar Diaw, Quality-Safety-Environment Director
SOCOCIM Industries
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10:35
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Discussion followed by Networking Refreshment
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11:05
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Day by day issue of cement marketing in Chad, Cameroon & Congo
Mr. Daniel Camarasa Gimeno, General Manager
Cagicex Global Trade
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11:35
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Trade Finance Challenges in Africa
Mr. Christian Karam, Head of Africa Desk
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Ltd
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12:05
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Final Discussion followed by Closing Lunch
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13:15
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End of Conference
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Site visit to Les Ciments du Sahel Plant
(Limited seats available based on 1st come 1st serve basis)
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13:20
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Assemble at hotel lobby
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13:30
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Depart for Les Ciments du Sahel Plant
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14:45
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Arrive for site visit
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16:15
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Depart to hotel
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18:15
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Arrive at Hotel
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