SECOND EDITION:
PROGRAMM – International Networking Conference and Awards Gala
Theme: “BRIDGING the gap between the diaspora and the nation”
Date: Saturday, December 09th 2017
Conference Venue: Siège du GICAM, Bonanjo, Douala –Cameroon
| Time | Activity |
| 08:00am – 09:00am | Arrivals and Registrations / Handing out of badges
(All Products and Services displayed on Exhibition Stands) |
| 09:00am- 09:30am | Breakfast – Coffee / Tea |
| 09:30am- 10:30am | Official Opening Ceremony, Press Conference and Plenary
(Heavy media presence) 4 speeches / 4 Allocutions à 5 – 10mins: B) Ministry of External Relations – M. Aurelien Parfait Lindjeke C) Returnees Key Partner – 2BD |
| 10:30am- 11:00am | – Official Group Photo
– Official cutting of ribbon – Visiting exhibition stands |
| 11:00am – 12:30noon | Panel Discussion + Q&A
Topic: « THE RIGHTS AND WRONGS OF INVESTING In CAMEROON » (From Diaspora and Cameroon perspective) 1. Alexandre Sipua 2. Christine Evina 3. Jean-Paul Tchomdou 4. Madiba Olivier 5. Pamela Happi 6. Jerome Monteu 7. Tumenta F. Kennedy |
| 12:30h- 13:30h | LUNCH BREAK! |
| 13:30h – 14:30h | “STORIES THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
– Seven Talks – Key Visionary Talks / 5mins each –Entrepreneurs, Diaspora, Personal Experiences, Challenges, Proposals & (Re-)Solutions! Key Speakers: 1. Bony Daschaco 2. Dr. Nkwenti Azong-Wara 3. Budi Norbert Mbua 4. Liza Echobei 5. Dr. Thierry Nyamen 6. Alenne Menget 7. Dr. Claudel Noubissie |
| 14:30h – 16:00h | – High-Level *B2B, B2C, B2G in reserved Business Lounge – Parallel activities on-going all day: Visiting exhibition stands, music, comedy, interviews, gift bags, distribution Event magazine etc. – Professional Photo sessions |
| 16:00h | Vote of Thanks by Mr. Eliezer Petieu Dihewou (Germany)
Preparations for Awards Gala Night! Moderators: Gilbert Ewehmeh, Miranda OBEN, Eric Christian Nya |
*Note: Registration for high-level B2B starts 3 weeks before event date! Planned November 17th!
AWARDS GALA PROGRAMM – 20:00H – 06:00H
Theme: “BRIDGING the gap between the diaspora and the nation”
Date: Saturday, December 09th 2017
Awards Gala Venue: SAPHIRS Salle, Opposite N’ice Cream, Akwa, Douala – Cameroon
| Time | Activity |
| 19:00H- 20:00H | Red Carpet Arrivals & TV Interviews
Cocktails |
| 20:00H- 20:30H | Official Welcome address: – Patron – Mr. Roland Kwemain (Cameroon) – Key partner – Mr. Alexandre Sipua (Germany) – The Returnees Founder – Mrs. Miranda OBEN (Germany) |
| 20:30H- 21:30H | Dinner / Live music & Video projection |
| 21:30H – 22:00H | -Official recognition of delegations
-Resolutions and Agreements Signed -Entertainment – Stand Up Comedy – Exceptional Fashion Parade – Special Recognition of Sponsors |
| 22:00pm- 23:00pm | The Returnees Excellence Awards with Jury |
| 23:00pm- 23:30pm | Musical Performances– Guest Star Artists |
| 23:30pm – 00:00pm | Highly Awaited Surprise!!! |
| 00:00am – 05:00am | Dance: Open Dance floor till 6am – Best DJs |
| Moderators: | Etienne Eboudap – STV Cameroon |
