News from The Africa-USA International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AfUSA)
Africa USA Trade Conference and Pavilion
Trade Pavilion: Noon-8 PM Daily
Trade Conference: Friday-Sunday
Africa-USA Trade Breakfast-$25.00pLA Black Business Expo & Trade Show-$5.00
Coordinated by:
Africa-USA International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AfUSA)
To register for the conference or for more information
Call 213-627-0660
by La Sandra Stratton
To register for the conference or for more information
Call 213-627-0660
Friday, September 10th
Africa-USA Trade Breakfast
Keynote:
Hon. Gilbert Bukenya, Vice President, Republic of Uganda
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7:30 AM-9:30 AM p $25.00 (make reservations at 213-627-0660)
Los Angeles Center Studio p 1201 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
LABBETS Official Opening Ceremony
Noon p Los Angeles Convention Center, Tom Bradley Hall
Session 1: Development Briefings:
Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa
3:00 – 6:00 pm p Room 308A/B
Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, 2nd Level
Saturday, September 11th
Session 2: Presidential Plenary:
Keynote Address: Hon. Gilbert Bukenya,
Vice President, Republic of Uganda
9:00 – 11:30 am p Room 308A/B
Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, 2nd Level
LABBETS & TRADE PAVILION Noon - 8:00 PM
Noon p Los Angeles Convention Center, Tom Bradley Hall
Session 3: Tourism & Entertainment Opportunities in Africa
1:30 – 3:00 pm p Room 308A/B
Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, 2nd Level
Session 4: Financing International Trade
Sunday, September 12th
One-on-One Business Meetings with Trade Delegates
8:30 – 11:30 am p Room 308A/B
Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, 2nd Level
LABBETS & TRADE PAVILION Noon - 8:00 PM
Noon p Los Angeles Convention Center, Tom Bradley Hall
Session 5: Humanitarian Program – Their Value/How to Participate
2:00 – 3:30 pm p Room 308A/B Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, 2nd Level
Session 6: The Role of Sister City Programs in Africa’s Economic Development
4:00 – 5:30 pm p Room 308A/B Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, 2nd Level
Session 7: Closing Plenary
For detailed information on business opportunities in Uganda, contact Al Washington, Executive Director, Africa-USA International Chamber of Commerce at 213-627-3049 or send e-mail to info@africa-usa.org .
At Last year's Expo
At the Equator
Osato Vocational Secondary School, Mukono District
Kampala, Uganda street scene
Al Washington, Ty Washington, Dr. Bill Releford and Wale Jimoh at the entrance to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
