About the Event

Why DRC? Media Partners

Why DRC?

June 2006 marks the first democratic election process in the DRC since 1984. At this historic juncture in the history of the DRC, the iPAD Central Africa conference and Executive Insider Briefing(EIB) are well timed, providing ideal access to a previously inaccessible market ripe with potential.

Kinshasa, a strategic location at the heart of Africa, gateway to the Central African region and a crossroads to the North, South, East and West of the continent.

Central Africa has vast pools of navigable water and energy. The Central African Power Pool was created in 2003 to exploit these potentialities, but there is still much that can be done to benefit the people in the region. Mineral resources are also vital in the development of the infrastructure and is a key focus area for the region.

iPAD Central Africa 2006 provides an opportunity to network directly with key partners. The event aims to facilitate regional planning and collaborations under one roof between government, the public sector and business. iPAD Central Africa 2006 is a one-stop-shop for investigating investment opportunities in DRC and the Central African region as a whole.

iPAD Central Africa 2006, Kinshasa, DRC

. The leading infrastructure event in Central Africa
. Strategies and technologies for development in Central Africa
. Focus on new opportunities to increase regional cooperation
. Reinforce existing relationships with clients in the region

Open Conference

Delegates can attend these sessions at no cost, but registration is required. Focus sectors include Mining, Energy, Water, ICT/Telecoms and Finance

Executive Insider Briefings (EIB)

This is a unique opportunity to meet high-level decision makers from DRC and other Central African countries. A small group will have the opportunity to discuss and investigate opportunities in these round table meetings. There is a single sector focus per day of round table discussions.

Exhibition

Exhibitions are a focal point for industry, attracting a broad cross-section of representatives, from buyers and sellers, to trade associations and the media. Showcase your products or services over 3 days to high-level government and business contacts in the region. An ideal platform to promote your organisation and get direct access to your market.

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