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2016AFRICA WOMEN INNOVATION

& ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM

Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria

CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION22 - 23 September 2016

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 21 September 2016

PROSPECTUS

Accelerating women’s economic empowerment in Africa’s best interest

∙ High-level Full-Day Pre-Conference Skills Development

and Business Management Training Workshops and

2-Day Conference & Exhibi�on Programme on

7 – 9 September 2015

∙ Over 70% of projected a�endance recorded and

a�endees were mostly young women in the

entrepreneurship and corporate sectors

∙ A total of 37 high profile Speakers and Panelists for

Main Conference on 8 & 9 September; Delegate and

Visitor a�endance above 75% of pre-event projec�ons

∙ A�endees drawn from female business leaders and

decision makers, women in corporate employment,

women entrepreneurs, policy makers, interna�onal

organiza�ons and founda�ons, NGOs, Nigeria Na�onal

Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and the general public

∙ Media presence – a total of 58 Journalists from 41 media

organiza�ons, spanning Television, Radio, Newspaper, Magazine and Online

Keynote Speaker:Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili Former Nigerian Minister of Educa�on &

Former Vice President Africa Region, World Bank2015

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AWIEF 2015 Highlights

+27 21 826 8876 [email protected] www.awieforum.com

Adenike OgunlesiFounder/Chief Responsibility Officer,

Ruff 'n'Tumble, Nigeria

Achenyo Idachaba, Founder/Crea�ve Director,

Mi�Meth, Nigeria

H.E. Susan ShabanguHonourable Minister of Women in the Presidency, South Africa

H. E. Senator Aisha AlhassanHonourable Minister of Women Affairs & Social Development, Nigeria

H. E. Dr. Diane GashumbaHonourable Minister of Gender & Family Promo�on, Rwanda

Almas Jiwani President Emeritus, UN Women

Canada & Founder/CEO, Almas Jiwani

Founda�on

Ms Fiorina MugioneChief, Entrepreneurship Sec�on,

United Na�ons Conference of Trade

and Development (UNCTAD),

Switzerland

Melanie Hawken, Founder/Editor-in-Chief,

Lionesses of Africa, South Africa

Shimite BelloGroup President/CEO

Quintessen�al Group

Nigeria

Nkemdilim BeghoFounder/MD Future So�ware Resources, Nigeria

Wakeelah Mar�nezCEO/Cofounder, Wakee Wornum Interna�onal, Usa

2016

2016 SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

Khanyi DhlomoFounder/CEO Ndalo Media

South Africa

Regina ArgyareFounder/CEO, Soronko Solu�onsGhana

Sandra L. RossAssociate Execu�ve Director, LITE-Africa

Mary OlushogaFounder AWP Network USA


Members are impac�ul African women who have made great strides in their respected fields and have been winds of change in women empowerment and development advocacy:

Regina Agyare Social Entrepreneur & FounderSoronko Solu�ons Limited (Ghana)

Shimite Bello

Execu�ve Secretary, Delta State Micro Small

and Medium Enterprises, UPBEAT

Development Agency (DMSPresident/CEO,

Quintessen�al Group (Nigeria)MA) & Group

Nathalie Chinje

Founder/CEO Marke�ng (Pty) Limited (South Africa)

Mahawa Kaba-WheelerDirector, Women, Gender & Development

Directorate (WGDD), African Union

(Ethiopia)

Candide Leguede Founder/Director General, ARCANDIA Consul�ng Services & President,ECOWAS Federa�on of Business Women & Entrepreneurs - ECOWAS-FEBWE (Togo)

Toki MabogunjePrincipal Consultant Toki Mabogunje & Co. & Vice President Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry - LCCI (Nigeria)

Irene OchemManaging Director ICO Conferences & Events

& Founder AWIEF (Nigeria & South Africa)

Lucia Quachey President, Ghana Associa�on of Women Entrepreneurs & Vice President ECOWAS-FEBWE (Ghana)

Zainab SalehEx-President, Interna�onal Women's Society (IWS) Lagos (Nigeria)

Ruka SanusiFounder & PrincipalAlldens Lane Limited (Ghana)

AWIEF ADVISORY BOARD


- The Global Partnership Program (GPP) begins on July 1, 2016 for 20 female entrepreneurs who are seeking quality global partners.

- GPP will create readiness for global business ac�vi�es among SMEs. African women in the Diaspora are now seeking to create businesses in Africa and business partnership is the new trend among SMEs

- During this intensive 90-day experience, designed to create clarity, competence and capacity for future business partnerships with women in the Diaspora, par�cipantswill examine the key elements needed for a sustainable partnership and par�cipate in live webinars with country experts.

- It is intended to s�mulate the developmental process of global business partnerships by using the genera�ve model and innova�ve principles.

AWIEF Global Partnership Program - the 90-day stimulus for African Female Entrepreneurs/Business Partners.

AFRICA WOMEN INNOVATION


A 90 DAY

STIMULUS FOR

20 FEMALE AFRICAN

ENTREPRENEURS /

BUSINESS

PARTNERS

TO APPLY: [email protected] - Tel: +27 21 826 8878

2016 FEATURES

1 July - 30 September 2016

Deadline for application 1 June 2016

AWIEF Global Partnership Program


2016 FEATURES

CONFERENCE ON 22 - 23 SEPTEMBER PROGRAMME TOPICS

1- Technology in Business

2- Entrepreneurship Strategies and Crea�vity in Business

3- Results-Oriented Sustainable Business Development

PRE-CONFERENCE

WORKSHOPS ON

21 SEPTEMBER

2016

Ministerial Roundtable

Accelera�ng Economic Transforma�on in Africa - A Case for Gender Parity

Ge�ng to Equal in Economic Opportuni�es - In Africa's Best Interest

Driving Women's Innova�on and Entrepreneurship Growth: The Role of Early Stage

Inves�ng

Access to Capital and Taking Success to Scale: Gender Equity and the Effects on

Entrepreneurship for Women

Inclusive Financial Systems – Are We Addressing Gender-Focused Innova�ve Financing?

Girls' and Women's STEM Educa�on: Challenges and Opportuni�es for Women in Africa

Women in Grassroots Entrepreneurship: How Digital Technology Can Help Advance Rural

Economic Development

Diaspora and African Women Entrepreneurship

Reaching and Staying Up: Experiences from Successful Women in Male-Dominated

Businesses

Each year, Africa Women Innova�on and Entrepreneurship deals with a number of topics highligh�ng the general theme of the conference. 2016 session areas include:


(Programme topics are subject to change)

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2016 FEATURES

Why Sponsor or Exhibit?

The need for face-to-face interac�on cannot be over-emphasized.

With face-to-face engagement, you get to create a personal

connec�on and build trust between your company and your

target audience. Ge�ng to know customers and prospects

on an individual level plays an important role in forming stronger,

more profitable business rela�onships.

AWIEF provides a conduit to high quality buyers from key

mul�-industry sectors from across Africa and beyond. You will

build new partnerships and promote your brand to an audience

that offers huge business opportuni�es.

* We have available sponsorship op�ons designed to offer a variety of opportuni�es and levels of exposure.

* We will work with you to develop and customize a sponsorship package that aligns with your specifica�ons and delivers on your marke�ng objec�ves and budget.

* We can tailor a suitable package to help you achieve your purpose whether you an established player or seeking to create a footprint.

Sponsorship

Exhibition

Branded items/gifts

Adverts in brochure

HOW TO BE A PARTNER:

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION

Sponsor or exhibit at AWIEF to: Gain credibility and posi�on your company as an

industry leader; have your senior execu�ve join

us as speaker or panelist on one of the key

programme sessions

Raise your business profile on a world stage

Build rela�onships with your customers

Generate direct sales

Promote new products

Enhance brand image

Research your market and grow your prospect database

Benefit from high-profile branding opportuni�es

throughout the exclusive mul�-channel marke�ng

campaign and posi�on your brand in the minds of the

industry leaders at this pan-African pla�orm


2016 FEATURES

(Shell Scheme - standard size 3 x 3sqm)

USD 126/Sqm (Raw space only)

USD 157/Sqm

ExhibitionBooth Fees

Shell Scheme Space Only Int. Shell Int. Space Scheme $ Only $

NGN 47,000/sqm NGN 38,000/sqm USD 126/sqm USD 157/sqm

NB: Shell scheme booth contains panelling and facia name board, one table, two chairs, 1 light and 1 plug point.Included in each Exhibi�on Package are:

- 1 complimentary Delegate pass for every 9m2 of exhibi�on space booked

- 5 complimentary booth personnel passes for each 9m2 of exhibi�on space booked

- 30 word company descrip�on in the AWIEF Event Brochure

- 25% Discounted rates for staff par�cipa�on in the conference

- An unlimited number of free visitor invita�on �ckets to the Exhibi�on

AWIEF 2016 Exhibi�on Rates


Event Guide/Brochure Requirements

2016 FEATURES

(The list below is not exhaus�ve – Contact us for pricing and more: [email protected])

Opening keynote session sponsor (an exclusive and pres�gious package, to have your company name and logo aligned with the grand high-profile event opening,

at the only �me the largest group of a�endees is gathered and seated all in one place)

Registra�on sponsorship Main networking recep�on

Name badge & Lanyards (Conference and exhibi�on

visitor badges)

Visitor bags/gi�s

Business Centre/Internet Café café located in the exhibi�on area and

your logo displayed on computer screen and around internet area)d

Delegate networking lunches

Networking refreshment/Coffee breaks

(Available AM and PM)Audio Visual branding sponsor

Mee�ng lounge sponsorship

Sta�onery sponsorship (conference notepads and pens)

Speaker gi�s sponsorship

Welcome recep�on sponsor

Conference delegate bags – Bag sponsorship offers

you high visibility

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B) ☐ Editorial Opportuni�es

☐ Case study N 180,000 / $600 Includes a 1 page ar�cle (c. 700 words) and company logo; pictures are op�onal.

☐ Thought Leadership N 240,000 / $800 Includes a 2 page ar�cle (c. 1400 words) including company logo and company informa�on (50 words); pictures are op�onal.

A) ☐ Adverts

Full colour

☐ Quarter page N 105,000 / $350

☐ Half page N 150,000 / $500

☐ Full page N 210,000 / $700

☐ Double page N 300,000 / $1,000

☐ Inside Front/Back Cover N 360,000 / $1,200

☐ Outside Back Cover N 330,000 / $1,100

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MARKETING & COMMUNICATION PARTNER LEAD MEDIA PARTNERS

2016 FEATURES

MARKETING AND PROMOTION

World-class integrated marke�ng campaign, leveraging on our significant database of global

industry professionals and featuring website, email, social media, direct mail and media

partnerships with leading and interna�onal publica�ons and industry associa�ons.


DELEGATE REGISTRATION




CONTACT US

General EnquiriesTel: +27 21 826 8876Email: [email protected]

Programme & Speaking OpportunityIrene OchemTel +234 814 376 9875 (Nigeria); +27 76 052 1199 (South Africa)[email protected]

Press, Media and Association PartnershipsMellisa JakachiraTel: +27 21826 8876; +27 78 258 8201(Cell)[email protected]



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