Global ActivitiesReport 2019

Hosted at the Ronald Reagan Building and World Trade Center, ATIGS USA 2018 welcomed more than 2,300 delegates from 92 countries, with over one billion U.S. dollars' worth of deals signed at the event.

Across 48,600 sq. ft. of ATIGS space, the summit delivered 10 pavilions, 186 accredited investor groups, 87 exhibitors, 150+ national trade and investment agencies and 24 country presentations.

Expo Dubai 2020 LLC issued an official letter confirming its interest in establishing a contractual relationship with ATIGS Network, organizers of ATIGS Dubai 2020. The letter was issued by the Senior Vice President of Expo Dubai 2020 LLC.

The World Expo brings together more than 200 participating countries and millions of visitors — an extraordinary opportunity for hosting world-class business events.

The ATIGS Ghana team hosted a successful Advantage Seminar under the theme "Strengthening and Positioning Ghanaian Businesses to Attract Foreign Direct Investment".

Mr. E.B. Ashong Lartey, Director of Investor Services at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), presented an overview of investment opportunities and procedures in Ghana.

The government of Chiba hosted a high-level dinner for the ATIGS Network team, followed by an Advantage Seminar strengthening the Africa–Japan relationship.

Attendees included Mr. Kenji Miyamoto (Hotel New Otani), Mr. Taku Sato, Chief Director of JETRO, Mr. Tatsuya (Tony) Hamada of Narita International Airport, and Mr. Takeo Katsura of the Chiba International Center.

CNN and ATIGS Network deepened their business collaboration with an episode featuring CNN International's Zain Asher and Xoliswa Daku, CEO of Daku Group of Companies.

A lawyer-turned-property developer with a portfolio worth over R600 million, Daku shared her journey across three parts: The Starting Point, The Profit Point and The Next Point.

In Abidjan Plateau, the seminar featured representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ivory Coast (CCI), the Center for the Promotion of Investments in Côte d'Ivoire (CEPICI) and the Ministries of Finance.

The ATIGS Chairman met with Mr. Christopher Polillo, United States Vice Consulate General in Florence, along with high-profile Italian business executives and investors.

Held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, AHIS brought together architects, developers and project owners from across Africa to showcase their projects to the affordable housing fraternity.

The ATIGS Network team met the Head of Business Events & Programming at Expo 2020 and toured the Dubai Exhibition Centre, the Emirates Expo 2020 pavilion and other pavilions on site.

In Angola, the Luanda-Bengo Special Economic Zone Development Society (ZEE) and ATIGS signed a mutual benefit agreement on marketing and international promotion on October 2, 2019 — signed by Dr. António da Silva and Dr. Melanie Figueiredo, ATIGS Country Representative in Angola.

Prof. Dr. GD Singh, Founder & President of the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry, called the partnership strategic for African nations — delivering investment as well as broader socio-economic benefits.

ATIGS Country Representatives Mrs. Nancy Abdelhadi (Egypt) and Mr. Emmy Byoma (Uganda) also combined efforts in preparation for ATIGS Dubai 2020.

On invitation by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ATIGS Chairman Mr. Bako Ambianda joined heads of state, ministers, policymakers, business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from across Africa.

Meetings included R. Yofi Grant, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre; Toyin F. Sanni, Group CEO of Emerging Africa Capital Group; and Chris Folayan, Founder of Mall for Africa and Link Commerce.

On invitation from DMG Events, ATIGS Chairman Mr. Bako Ambianda attended ADIPEC 2019 to connect with leading energy companies with interests in African markets. The event was graced by H.E. Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and H.E. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

A separate meeting was held with H.E. Mr. Zulfiquar Z. Ghadiyali, CEO of the Royal Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Saeed Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, on Private Office engagement with ATIGS activities.

The ATIGS Texas team met Mr. Tewolde Gebremariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, at the Ethiopian Airlines Business Luncheon at Hotel ZaZa, Houston.

ATIGS Network partnered with Global Sustainable Partnerships to launch the Women's Program Engagement Council (WPEC), a global initiative helping African women entrepreneurs expand into new markets.

Africa's Titans of Industry — a documentary series revealing the women transforming a continent from within — was set to premiere at ATIGS Dubai 2020.

ATIGS Network conducted a successful business engagement in France at Paris Nord Villepinte, and launched its subsidiary, ATIGS Net Hub Ghana Limited.

ATIGS also partnered with CEO Clubs Network — the world's largest business networking club — connecting members with over 16,000 CEOs and senior executives in the UAE and worldwide.