ICC DRS Africa Business Talks feat. M&CO Legal
Join us in Nairobi for this special roundtable discussion featuring M&CO Legal and organised in collaboration with the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship. The event aims to gather experts from public and private sectors and discuss the concerns and needs of the business community on the African continent.
This session highlights the significant enhancements in the strategic connection between Asia and East Africa, driven by the growing demand for efficient trade routes and economic cooperation.
This must-attend event is designed to provide participants with an overview of:
- the growth of the eastern economies from Asia to East Africa;
- the importance of ports - Singapore, Dubai, Mombasa - in creating a new logistics supply chain;
- the necessary standardisation of customs clearance mechanisms;
- the strategic role of Special Economic Zones in the region; and
- the regional trade financing in support of these new markets.
Free of charge; however, prior registration is required.
Venue: Emara Ole Sereni Hotel
Off Mombasa Road, next to Nairobi National Park, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 732 191 000
14:30–15:00 Welcome of the Participants & Registration
15:00–15:10 Welcome address
15:10–15:20 Opening remarks
- Diamana Diawara, Director, Arbitration and ADR, Africa, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
15:20–15:30 Presentation of the ICC Center of Entrepreneurship
- Catherine Foster, Global Lead, ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship, Global Partnerships and Development
- Ullas Marar, Head, ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship, Global Partnerships and Development
15:30–16:30 Roundtable discussion: Asia and East Africa Gateways
Moderator:
- Leyla Ahmed, Chair, ICC Kenya Customs & Trade Facilitation Commission
Growth of the eastern economies from Asia to East Africa
- Hafidh Thani, Managing Partner, M&CO Legal, Dubai
Importance of ports - Singapore, Dubai, Mombasa - in creating a new logistics supply chain
- Captain William Ruto, Managing Director, Kenya Ports Authority, Mombasa
Necessary standardisation of customs clearance mechanisms
- Benedict M. Musengele, Director, Customs and Trade, TradeMark Africa, Nairobi
Strategic role of Special Economic Zones in the Region for boosting trade flows
- Eugenio Bettella, Partner, Bergs & More, Padua and Dubai
Regional trade financing in support of these new markets
16:30–16:50 Q&A session
16:50–17:00 Closing remarks
- Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration
