Rivers USA Diaspora partnership & Investment Summit, Houston
Overview
This event is a forum hosted with the objective of showcasing investment prospects of Rivers State to diasporas and foreign investors to attract foreign direct investment across a wide range of sectors such as Construction & Real Estate, Hospitality, Agriculture, Minning, manufacturing industries Oil & Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals. The seminar will enlighten you on NDDIG (ND Diaspora investors Gateway), a subset of AFDIG (African Diaspora Investment gateways) and how BOCL can play a critical role to attract capital and investment into critical sectors of Rivers State. AfDIG is our online portal through which the diaspora businessmen and investing community can easily interface with African State Governments and Prospective local business partners. On this event, we will introduce participants to our portal through which the diaspora businessmen and investing community can easily interface with Rivers State Government and Prospective local business partners. Event participants will also be enlightened on how BOCL can play a critical role to attract capital and investment into critical sectors of the economy of Rivers state. The event will end with a session for recognition of some people that has shown Leadership excellence in various sectors in Rivers state who have contributed to the growth of the economy of the state through their investments or achievement in the corporate world.
Speakers & Panelists:
Marine Vessel Subject matter experts, Marine Construction Professionals, Bankers, Top Hotel operators.
Daily Program:
| PROGRAM ITEM | TIME | PROGRAM ITEM DESCRIPTIONN & NOTES |
| Welcome address | 9.00 – 9.05 am | Welcome address, Introductions & Recognitions by event anchor |
| Seminar | 9.05 – 9.55am | Seminar by Keynote Speaker(s) with Q & A sessions |
| Panel Discussion | 10 – 10.30am | Panel discussion by 2 Subject matter experts with 10 mins Q & A session |
| Workshop 1 | 10.30– 11.30am | Break out session for paying delegates (Deep dive discourse, High level networking and deal making) |
| Lunch / Awards | 11.30– 12.30pm | General Lunch Combined with Special Recognitions and Awards |
| Workshop 2 | 3pm – 3.45pm | Break out session for paying delegates (Deep dive discourse, High level networking and deal making) |
| Exhibition: Hall B | 9am – 4pm | Exhibitors in various booths, Bullion Offshore and sponsors showcasing products and services. |
Event Topics:
| Panel Discussion Topics: | Seminar Topics |
| Inclusion of Diaspora professionals in Government policy formulation
Case studies of diaspora investment success stories in Isreal and India Diaspora expectations from the sitting State government (Feedback) |
Impact of diaspora capital in the Real estate development sector in Rivers state
Diaspora participation as the game changer in PPP investments in Rivers state Diaspora partnership prospects for startup businesses in Rivers State |
Who should Attend?
| Government | Policy makers | Shipping companies | Government agencies | Students and NYSC members |
| Customs | Navy | Clearing Agents | Freight forwarders | Real Estate developers |
| Diasporas | Importers and Exporters | Legal practitioners | Bankers | Food products manufacturers |
| Oil workers | Shipping lines | Airline workers | Hotel owners | Travel Agencies |
Category of Exhibitors?
Companies into: Shipbuilding, Marine Equipment, Engine, Propulsion Systems, Ship & Boat Operation Equipment, Marine Technology, Electronics / Electrical Engineering, Ports Equipment & Port Technology, Cargo Handling Systems, Freight Forwarding Equipment & Storage, Maritime Security, Navigation & Communication Technology, Deck Crane / Machinery / Vessel Equipment, Fire / Safety / Survival Equipment, Fuel & Lubrication, Interior, Rope, Paints & Coating, Processing & Packing Equipment, Ship Repair, Offshore LPG / LNG, Drilling Vessel, Heavy Lift Vessel, Transporters.
Registrations, Enquiries & Tickets
Attendance is free for all virtual (roundtable) events; however, visitors that want to attend Physical events will get a free pass upon registering online. Visitors with Free pass can only visit exhibition stands but will not have access to seminars, workshops, Awards, High level networking, etc.
“Delegates” are the paying participants. Delegates have access to attend Seminars, Workshops, Panel discussions, Lunch, Awards and High-level networking. When you register on this portal, you will get a form with payment details and a Free pass ticket. Payment of Registration fee is required before you get a Delegate ticket. Payment details are in the delegate row of the same forms that you receive when you register online.
| Registration Category (Form) | Early Bird (Earlier than 1 month to event) | Standard Fee (1 to 4 weeks before event) |
| Delegates Registration (seminar & Tea break) | $10 | $ 20 |
| Workshop: 2 Focus & 1 Breakout session | $8 (for 2 Workshop sessions) | $ 16 (for 2 Workshop sessions) |
| Lunch Ticket (Award session) | $7 | $ 14 |
| Exhibitors (Exhibition stand) | $8/m2. Minimum area = 5m2 (Exhibition space is limited to 20 – 50 Exhibitors only) | |
| Visitors (Free pass – No payment) | Visitors on Free pass can only see exhibition stands, but can’t access seminars and workshops | |
| Speaking Enquiry (By Industry professionals) | Honorarium may apply | Honorarium may apply |
Ticket Total Cost for Delegates: Early bird tickets = $10 – $25. Standard tickets = $20 – $50. Exchange rate = #1,500: 1$ (Workshop & lunch is optional)
Contact us
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: Uche @ 0810 310 1109, Anderson @ 0807 411 1009