ORIGIN AFRICA 2016 (Trade show and seminars)

ORIGIN AFRICA 2016 TRADE SHOW is Africa’s Premier Trade Event that highlights the creativity and innovation of the African cotton, textile, clothing industries, home décor, machinery and technology, with a specific focus on business, trade and investment both regionally and internationally while capturing the spirit, style and innovation of modern Africa.

Following a successful 2015 show in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia, Africa Cotton & Textile Industries Federation (ACTIF) together with partner Madagascar Export Processing Zone Association (GEFP) are organizing ORIGIN AFRICA 2016 Trade Show which will take place from the 3rd - 5th November, 2016 at the Forello Centre in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

The Event promises you an International Trade Exhibition like no other, giving you an opportunity to enjoy the benefit of preferential trade agreements, the development of regional trading blocs & the encouraging investment conditions that make Africa "The Next Major Sourcing Destination".

Origin Africa 2016 Program

THURSDAY 3RD NOV 2016

07:30 – 17:00 Registration

10:00 – 11:00 OFFICIAL OPENING
Master of Ceremony : Mr Johary RAJOSEFA, Director of Investor Services, EDBM

10:00 Remarks - Welcome by Mr. Jas Bedi, ACTIF Chairman
10:05 Remarks - Welcome by Mr. John Hargreaves, GEFP Chairman
10:10 Remarks - Mr. Harison Randriarimanana, Chairman, EDBM
10:20 Remarks - EU Ambassador
10:30 Remarks - H.E. Hery Rajaonarimampianina, The President of the Republic of Madagascar
Official opening and Ribbon Cutting
Dignitaries view Trade Hall

11:00 – 16:00 TRADE EXPO

1600 – 18:00
Seminar 1 : Implications for Trade during Changing Political Conditions
Venue : The Baobab Room
Moderator : Mr. Paul Ryberg, Africa Coalition for Trade
Speakers :
 Florizelle Liser, United States Trade Representative
 H.E. Timothy Smart, U.K. Ambassador to Madagascar
 COMESA
 EAC

19.30 Special Event : GEFP Gala Dinner & Fashion Show at the Ballroom, Carlton Hotel

FRIDAY, 4TH NOV 2016

07:30 – 17:00 Registration

08:00 – 10:00
Seminar 2 : Building a Ready to Wear Brand for International Markets
Venue : The Baobab Room
Speaker :
 Mercedes Gonzales

10:00 – 18:00 TRADE EXPO

16:00– 17:30
Seminar 3 : Social Compliance as a Global Sourcing Imperative
Venue : Maki Room
Speakers :
 East Africa Trade and Investment Hub (EATIH)
 Factory 1
 Factory 2
 Madagascar Government/Economic Development Representative
Moderator : Clay Hickson, WRAP

17:30 – 18:00 Recognition Ceremony
Speakers :
 Clay Hickson, WRAP
 Finn Holm-Olsen, Director, Trade Promotion & AGOA, East Africa Trade and Investment
 Jaswinder Bedi, Chairman, Africa Cotton and Textile Industry Federation
 Factory 1
 Factory 2

SATURDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER 2016

07:30 – 17:00 Registration

08:00 – 09:30
Seminar 4 : Technology & Innovation Seminar
Venue : The Baobab Room
Moderator : Ashish Agarwal, Kanoria Africa Textiles
Speakers :
 Ashish Agarwal, Kanoria Africa Textiles
 Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh, Gerber Technology

09:30 – 10:00
Seminar 5 : Launch of Competitive Intelligence Platform
Venue : The Baobab Room
Speakers :
 Mounir Roochdi, CI Expert, ITC, ThinkTankers
 Joseph Nyagari, ACTIF
Moderator : ACTIF Director

10:00 – 16:00 TRADE EXPO

10:15 – 10:30 Special Event : Project Upscale - Prize Giving Ceremony

13:00 – 14:30
Seminar 6 : ITC Women in Trade – SheTrades Forum
Speakers :
 WATH
 ANTHROPOLOGIE

14:30 – 16:00

Seminar 7 : Small Creatives Round Table
Speakers :
 Craig Jacobs
 Ebele Udah
 Amal Mohamed, HEVA Fund
 Kameleon Rose

REGISTRATION

To register for the Exhibition or Seminars visit http://originafrica.org/