Speakers/Panelists AWBC Dubai 2021

Africa-Dubai Investment Business Summit and Global Honors 2021

In line with the visionary statement of “Connecting Minds & Creating the future” of the Dubai Expo, the Africa-Dubai investment Business Summit, a Global Elite Summit for Africa in Dubai with a strong emphasis on the participation & empowerment of African Leaders backed with an unparalleled network for “esteemed businesses to take off in the Middle East & Africa.”
Hosted by the Leaders Without Borders Development Centre under the Royal patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi, Member of Ruling Family of Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah supported by the leadership of H.E.Tomasz Zaleski, Chairman of the Royal Office UAE & Salwa Abdul Aziz Zein, World’s first Woman CEO of a Sheikh’s Office in the Arab World.

The two-days summit took place at Habtoor Palace, Al Habtoor city from 29th- 30th September 2021.

The focus was on the several Investment opportunities available in both Dubai & Africa. The summit had five (5) panel sessions that were focused on the way forward for trade and investment opportunities available in Africa & Dubai.

Several government officials presented investment opportunities available in their country. The several presentations also served as an eye opener for investors looking to invest in both Africa & Dubai.

The Africa-Dubai Deal Room Private Meetings is a match-making platform that connects real-time investors from the entire eco-system to facilitate partnership & investment deals globally.

It specifically supports governments & companies with the need for investors, finance & partnerships.
The summit followed by a charity event & a guided tour in the Dubai Expo for the VIP guests.

The exquisite event also showcased an exclusive Hollywood movie which will be shot in the UAE, a Royal Office initiative supporting the emergence of “Dubai” & “Abu Dhabi” as the the world’s next Movie Hub.

“We are building a new reality for our people, a new future for our children, & a new model of development.” HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Day 1: The focus was on the several Investment opportunities available in Africa and Dubai. The business summit had three (3) panel sessions that focused on the way forward for businesses in Africa and Dubai.

Day 2: The panel sessions continued with Business Investment presentations by several companies. The presentations served as an eye opener for investors looking to invest in Africa and Dubai.

The evening session followed with the Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degrees to nominated individuals by the American Heritage University, Southern California, USA and Conferment of Fellow from the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership, Delaware, USA.

Thereafter, the Deal Room Private Meetings commenced with restricted access to only individuals with access. The Deal Room Private meetings is a match-making platform that connects real-time investors from the entire eco-system to facilitate partnership and investment deals globally.

It specifically supports governments and companies with the need for investors, finance and partnerships.

The LWBDC Deal Room had over 20+ big and serious investors, government delegations and 100+ public and private companies seeking finance and partnerships in different sectors.

Previous Summit Speakers/Panelist

Africa-Dubai Investment Business Summit and Global Honors 2021

Salwa Abdulaziz Zein
CEO at The Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi

Valentina Castellani-Quinn
Award Winning Hollywood Movie Producer,
President & Chairman of Quinn Studios

H.E. Amb. Uebert Angel
Presidential Envoy & Ambassador at Large Europe & the Americas,
Republic of Zimbabwe

Shweta Subram
Professional Bollywood Singer and Female Vocalist

Hon. Minister Mmusi Kgafela
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Republic of Botswana

Mrs. Kabayo M. Grace
Secretary General,
Pan African Women’s Organization

Dominic Oduru-Antwi
President, Ghana-India
Trade Advisory Chamber
President/Founder GITAC Int’l Foundation

H.E. Hon. Aplonia Munzverengwi
Honorable Minister of Provincial Affairs & Devolution for Mashonaland East Province, Republic of Zimbabwe

Carlos Santos
CEO, Ethos Asset Management
& IHNC Advisory, & Director of three Investment Funds.

Marlene Murphy
Entrepreneur & Social Leader, President, Philippines Partnership Circle

Mru Patel
Chairman & founder
MyTokenized Capital

Suzette Salandy
Director & HR Business Partner for BlueCross BlueShield Association & CEO of I Am Suzette LLC.

MS. Shereen Hunter
CEO, Hunter Group

Mr. Leandro Fernandes
Ethos Asset Management Inc.

Amb. Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe
CEO, Upshift Global

Hafou Toure Samb
Founder/CEO HTS Partners

Dr. Tariq Ahmed Nizami
Founder & CEO, Clubs Network Worldwide

Mrs. Mayra Carmo
Ethos Asset Management Inc.

Dr. Arogundade Samsondeen
DBA, MBA, FIMC, CMC
MD/CEO Fundrise Tentacles International
PRESIDENT CratD2C Blockchain Protocol

Ahmad Imam
Consultant, Presenter, Influencer
& Edutainer

Helena Patacao
CEO, Helena Patacao Energy Service, United Arab Emirate

Mr. Kastensmith
Managing Partner of
Attributed Holdings International (AHI)

Aissata Lam
Director General, Investment Promotion Agency of Mauritania (APIM), Mauritius

Hapsatou Sy
Animatrice Tele et Fondatrice