PROGRAMM – 3rd Edition International Networking Conference and Award Ceremony
Theme: “BRIDGING the gap between the diaspora and the nation”
Date: Friday, December 14th 2018
Conference & Award Venue: GICAM, Bonanjo_Douala – Cameroon
Site: www.thereturnees54.com – Email: info@thereturnees54.com – Tel: +237-699–989-474
| Time | Activity |
| 07:30H – 08:00H | Briefing / Meeting with Returnees Global Team Reps and Key Partners
CORE Team |
| 08:00H – 09:00H | Arrivals and Registrations / Handing out of badges
(Entrepreneurs’ Products & Services displayed at Exhibition Stands – MIC) |
| 09:00H – 09:30H | Breakfast incl. Coffee / Tea |
| 09:30H- 10:30H | Official Opening Ceremony, Press Conference and Plenary
(Media presence) Welcome address (5 – 10mins each): B) The Returnees Key Partner – confirmed D) Ministry of External Relations (MINREX) – confirmed E) Press Conference – All Media invited |
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10:30H – 12:00H |
Part 1: Panel Discussion + Q&A
Topic: THE DIASPORA’s role and Cameroon’s role towards “EMERGENCE” – Diaspora & Cameroon perspectives & recommendations GREAT Panelists to be announced soon… watch this space!!! |
| 12:00H – 13:00H | – Official Group Photo
– Official Cutting of Ribbon – Presentation of Entrepreneurs, Exhibition stands, Products and Services (Accompanied by music) |
| 13:00H – 14:30H | Part 2:
A: Presentation of the Cameroonian Tax System – M. Lionel Boudjieka B: “UNIQUE STORIES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE” – #MO_Talk Seven Talks – Key Visionaries / 5mins each – Entrepreneurs, Diaspora, Personal Experiences, Challenges, Proposals & (Re-)Solutions! Great Keynote Speakers to be announced soon… watch this space!!! |
| 14:30H – 16:00H | DIASPORA & RETURNEES NETWORKING SESSIONS:
– High-Level *B2B, *B2C, *B2G in reserved Business Lounge Note: – Professional Photo sessions (Vif Pro Photography London & GPS Paris) – Affordable refreshments by Fresh Cravings |
| 16:00H – 16:15H | Vote of Thanks by Vice-President of The Returnees Project Inc.
Kick-off preparations for The Returnees Award Ceremony Gala start 19:00H Wrap-up by Conference Moderators: English & French |
*Note: Registration for high-level B2B starts 3 weeks before event date! Planned November 23rd
B2B = Business To Business, B2C: Business To Consumer, B2G: Business To Government
THE RETURNEES AWARD CEREMONY 2018: PROGRAMM – 17:00H – 00:00H*
Theme: “BRIDGING the gap between the diaspora and the nation”
Date: Friday, December 14th 2018
Award CEREMONY at GICAM, Bonanjo, Douala – Cameroon
Site: www.thereturnees54.com – Email: info@thereturnees54.com – Tel: +237-699–989-474
| Time | Activity |
| 17:00H- 18:30H | Unveiling The Returnees WALL OF FAME!
– Interviews & Entertainment (Media Partners) – Cocktails variety… |
| 18:30H- 19:00H | Welcoming diaspora delegations: France, USA, UK, Germany, Canada etc.
Networking & more… |
| 19:00H PROMPT | OFFICIAL START |
| 19:00H – 19:15H | – Official welcome The Returnees Board
– Speech by MINREX (Ministry of External Relations) – Welcome by The Returnees Key Partner – Presentation of Conference results & recommendations |
| 19:15H – 19:30H | “THE IMPACT OF ONE” by Roland Kwemain (Chairman Go Ahead Africa Ltd) |
| 19:30H – 20:00H | 1st Musical performance – RGSC artistes & Returnees Video projection |
| 20:00H – 20:15H | 1st Exceptional Runway with Cameroonian Designers
– Special Recognition of The Returnees Key Partners |
| 20:15H- 21:15H | Refreshments
Accompanied by Live Band |
| 21:15H- 21:45H | 2nd Musical performance – RGSC artistes & Returnees Video projection |
| 21:45H- 23:00H | The Returnees Award of Excellence 2018 with Jury
– 10 Categories, 50 Nominees |
| 23:00H- 23:15H | Official pictures of / with Award Winners
Accompanied by video projections and live music |
| 23:15H – 23:30H | 2nd Exceptional Runway with Cameroonian Designers |
| 23:30 – 00:00H | – Cutting of the 3rd Edition Cake
– Musical Performance by Winner RGSC2018 – Zee Toonice |
| 00:00H* | – *Dance Dance… Open end… |
| The Returnees Award Ceremony 2018 | MCs / Hosts: English & French |
Join Us: info@thereturnees54.com
Tel: +237-699–989-474
THANK YOU! – MERCI! – The Returnees – DREAMS DO COME TRUE!
