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1 LAND & LABOUR CONFERENCE ABUJA, NIGERIA - NOV Technology in Agriculture Women in Agriculture Commodity Exchange Public Policy Exhibition Networking & much more PROPOSED SPEAKERS Carol Realini Olusegun Obasanjo Robert H Bates Eleni Gabre-Madhin

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3 Introduction Land & Labour Conference & Exhibition (LLCE) 2017 Abuja, Nigeria is to be the first of what will become an annual go to conference and exhibition on Agriculture in Africa. AIP BOESS as founders of LLCE believe that Africa, this Garden of Eden will one day become an important food basket of the world simply because of what we have on our Land and with our People (Labour). We will use the platform of the LLCE to establish the facts of our potential, the current success stories, how Agriculture can create a new vision and the tools to get us there. The LLCE will be a thinkers planet of Africa s Agriculture possibilities, how global best practice can be deployed, policy, challenges and successes. Participants will hear from and network with leading global analysts, players and solutions. Participants will also hear of the opportunities and solutions to Africa s Agriculture space. Focused on Africa, through the LLCE you will get to deepen your understanding of how Africa engages with the world on Agriculture. This will include; how Africa is currently farming, trade, processing and value add, plant & machinery. LLCE will offer an insight into government policies on Agriculture and Employment within the sector. This 1st LLCE will introduce the concept of Africa s Economic Corridor focusing on investment and trade. Over two incredible days, we will hear from an impressive roaster of Key Note speakers including the likes of Nigeria s former President and one of Africa s Premier Farmers, Olusegun Obasanjo, Head of Africa Development Bank Akinwumi Adesina, Nigerian Diplomat, Broadcaster, Academic and Public Policy Thinker, Dr. Christopher Kolade, Eleni Gabre-Madhin Founder of Ethopia Commodity Exchange, Carol Realini, Executive Chairman of Obopay the California based mobile banking innovator, Robert H Bates is Eaton Professor of the Science of Government at Harvard University who will present on Public Policy on Agriculture in Africa, Aboubaker Omar Hadi, Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zone Authority Africa s largest Free Trade Zone amongst others

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5 Conference Proposed Agenda Technology in Agriculture Women in Africa s Agriculture Farmer s Rights & Commodity Exchanges Processing Africa s Produce Public Policy & Local Content Law Ease of Doing Business & Free Trade Zones Sustainability

6 A Different kind of Conference The Agenda at the LLCE will be more than just a talking shop. The caliber of delegates from all over Global Agriculture presents an unrivalled networking opportunity. Visit our website; to formally arrange a meeting. Each session will end with the formation of a Panel Constitutor whose brief will be to set up an Advocacy Body within three months that will advance the conclusions reached in each session. They will then report at the 2nd LLCE in Abuja November LLCE s ambition is to advance Africa s Agriculture story. We believe that ultimately, and as amazing as it sounds, Africa will one day become an important source of food for the world. We look forward to your participation as we actualise this dream at LLCE, Abuja, Nigeria The Land & Labour Magazine The Land & Labour Magazine will be launched at the LLCE Produced every quarter, it will be the foremost resource on all aspects of the Agriculture business in Africa. Land and Labour Magazine will be distributed to identified recipients globally including Presidencies and Agricultural Ministries all over Africa, the EU and Middle East, Academia, Global Trade Bodies and Unions, the Banking & Finance Industry world wide, Agri Business Investors, The Global Grant Industry, Important Agriculture Manufacturers of Machinery and Technology Executives and CEO s, High Commissions and Trade Missions in identified countries around the world amongst others.

7 Who should attend LLCE 2017 Presidents/Heads of State (particularly in Africa) High Commissioners and Ambassadors Ministers of Agriculture (from Africa & The Middle East) CEO s of Banking & Finance Companies Agriculture Investors Farmers CEO s of Agriculture Businesses, Commodity Traders University Vice Chancellors and Heads of Agriculture Departments African State and Regional Governments Heads of Civil Service and Legislators (particularly policy makers) Global Agriculture Think-Tanks and Public Policy Advocates Agriculture Non Profit Interested Members of the Public To register for LLCE 2017, please visit; Or call our global customer service provider; AIP BOESS Ltd Tel: + 44(0)

8 1 ST LAND & LABOUR CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 15 TH & 16th NOVEMBER 2017, ABUJA, NIGERIA. Global Delegates Service Provider: AIP BOESS UK: +44 (0) for updates, registration and more, visit *Some proposed keynote speakers are not yet confirmed. The agenda of the conference maybe changed slightly before the date. For the latest updates and confirmed delegates and speakers, please visit;

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