Events
Past Events
Africa Jubilee Business Forum
In May 2013 Africa will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity, the precursor of what is now the African Union, at a time of unsurpassed interest from British investors and businesses in the economic opportunities in the Continent. To mark...
Uganda Investment Forum
Uganda is one of Africa’s most dynamic and innovative economies, possessed of newly discovered energy deposits and deep reserves of natural resources and an educated and skilled workforce. The Uganda Investment Forum will be held on 11-12 April 2013, and is organised by the Government of Uganda...
The Africa Infrastructure Investment Networking Forum
The Africa Infrastructure Investment Networking Forum comes at a time when infrastructure is taking centre stage in Africa’s development agenda and will bring together leaders from African Governments, multilateral organisations responsible for developing African infrastructure and global industry...
The Bahamas International Investment and Business Forum
The Bahamas International Investment and Business Forum will be held in Freeport on 20th and 21st February. Held under the theme ‘At the Crossroads of 21st Century Trade and Investment’, the Forum will be organised by the Government of The Bahamas, The Grand Bahama Port Authority and the...
Mozambique Investment Forum
The Mozambique Investment Forum will be held in Maputo on 18th and 19th October and will be opened by HE Armando Guebuza and addressed by key cabinet ministers and business leaders. The event will be organised by the Commonwealth Business Council, the Government of Mozambique, the Investment...
Nigeria International Investment Forum 2012
The Nigeria International Investment Forum 2012 will be held on October 3 - 5 2012 in Lagos, Nigeria. The Forum is organised in partnership with The Commonwealth Business Council, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and Image Affairs Nigeria. A selected array of high profile Nigerian and...
Indian Ocean Global Forum
The Forum aims to be the leading platform for dialogue between business and Government in the Indian Ocean Region on issues relating to trade and economic policy. It will also showcase major regional investment opportunities and highlight key sectoral trends, particularly in relation to energy,...
Business and Sport in the Commonwealth Reception
Against a backdrop of the London Olympics, this event will highlight the relationship between business and sport within the Commonwealth family and the enormous economic and developmental impact of both sport and sports business. Hosted at Scotland House by the Commonwealth Business Council, The...
Kenya Investment Summit
The Commonwealth Business Council, in collaboration with the Government of Kenya and the Lord Mayor of London, is proud to announce the Kenya Investment Summit, taking place on 31 July at Mansion House, City of London. This one-day Forum will profile the exciting investment projects that are ready...
Diamond Jubilee Commonwealth Economic Forum
Against a background of continuing financial turmoil, increasing unemployment and growing inequality it is understandable that many are questioning the equity and sustainability of our current capitalist system. These voices are not just the unemployed or disadvantaged, but also some of our biggest...
Sri Lankan Apparel Forum
This Forum is the culmination of a unique colloboration by the Sri Lankan Export Development Board, the Sri Lankan High Commission, the London College of Fashion, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Business Council to support the development of the Sri Lankan apparel industry by...
CBC Members Lunch with President of Mozambique
The CBC is delighted to be hosting His Excellency Armando Guebuza at a business lunch on 8 May. This event will be an opportunity for members to engage with the Government of Mozambique on investment & trade, with the focus being on mining, oil & gas, agriculture and infrastructure. The President...
Africa Investment Forum 2012
The 10th Africa Investment Forum will be held in Accra on 3 - 4 April 2012, in partnership with the Government of Ghana and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to McKinsey, Africa in 2020 will have a collective GDP of $2.6 trillion and consumer spending power of $1.4...
Energy Summit 2012
Following the successful Power Summit 2011, the Commonwealth Energy Summit is designed to provide a high level platform to discuss issues relating to energy security, natural resource utilisation, power generation and renewable energy. The Commonwealth platform encourages greater engagement between...
Namibia International Investment Forum 2011
The Namibia International Investment Forum will showcase Namibia’s opportunities for investment in a range of sectors including agriculture, transport infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, energy and tourism. The forum will be opened by HE Hifkepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of...
Commonwealth Business Forum Perth 2011
This has been the biggest and most vibrant Commonwealth Business Forum ever. Over 1400 business and government leaders from 54 countries participated over the three days, including 16 Heads of Government. 150 global business leaders and experts addressed the Forum and we held 20 country/state...
Africa Business Forum 2011
AFRICAN BUSINESS FORUM & AWARDS 2011 "SADC: Regional Integration and Drivers of Growth" This year’s Forum addressed the central theme SADC: Regional Integration and Drivers of Growth. Regional integration creates bigger markets which in turn helps attract greater interest from international...
Caribbean Investment Forum 2011
In responding to the effects of the global financial crisis, the economies of the Caribbean region are experiencing many challenges as a result of the external shocks. In order to achieve sustained economic growth, robust strategies will be required to foster private sector development, increase...
Africa Investment Forum 2011
The 2011 Forum will focus on the theme “Accelerating African investment”, linking Tanzania, the East African Community, Africa and the World. The Forum provides a platform to bring investors and projects together to showcase new opportunities, enhance African trade and investment, and to build new...
Zambia Investment Forum 2011
The Zambia Investment Forum aims to build on the good opportunities for investment in Zambia, in a range of sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing and tourism. Its purpose is to enhance direct investment and to communicate this opportunity by bringing...
Power Summit 2011
Power Summit 2011 will be the leading interface between Governments and the private sector for issues relating to power generation and supply and related business and investment. Sustainable power supply is high on the agenda of all countries, and for many developing countries power shortages are...
