Investing In Africa: New Opportunities in Mining by the African Continental Free Trade Area

Join us for an online conversation to explore new opportunities and potential partnerships with African firms involved in mining as a result of the new African Continental Free Trade Area (ACTFA) agreement.

International and national speakers will discuss the importance of mining, current and anticipated mining-related opportunities in Africa, legal considerations, and more. The program will include a Q&A session with the speakers.

Speakers

• Her Excellency Esther Lungu, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia (invited)
• Basil Ajuo, CEO, Minnesota Africans United
• Daryl Bouwkamp, Sr. Director Int’l Business Development & Gov’t Affairs, Vermeer Corporation
• Christopher (Chris) Dana, Channel Advancement Manager, Vermeer Corporation
• Steve Dickinson, Co-Chair, International Section, Cozen O’Connor Law Firm
• Bart Driesen, Director, Engine Business EMEA, Donaldson Company
• Mark Ritchie, President, Global Minnesota

This event will be live streamed on Global Minnesota’s YouTube channel.

Presented in partnership with African Diaspora Development Institute, Cozen O’Connor, and Minnesota Africans United.