December 3 2024, 17 h 00 min – 19 h 30 min

Brussels

Together with the South African Embassy, Brussels, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the Chamber of Commerce, Belgium, Luxembourg – African, Caribbean and Pacific (CBL-ACP), it is our pleasure to request you to save the date for this event Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy – Promoting South African Trade and Investment.

17:00 Word of Welcome by Programme Director, Minister Plenipotentiary SA Embassy, Dr Rachel Morake
17:05 Opening Remarks by H.E Ms Tokozile Xasa, Ambassador of the South African Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Mission to the European Union
17:15 Welcome by Mr Jan Danckaert, Rector- Vrije Universiteit Brussels (TBC)
17:25 CBL-ACP Chamber, Mr Thomas De Beule, Board Member
17:35 Trevor Noah Video on promoting tourism in South Africa – South African Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (DTIC) Video on the Promotion of Trade and Investment in South Africa -Panel Discussion focused Trade and Investment Promotion in South Africa -(Moderator: Prof Cailin C.E. Mackenzie, Director of Education VUB Brussels Diplomatic Academy)
17:45 Panellist 1: Setting the Scene-Overview of South Africa’s Economic Climate (South African Embassy)
18:00 Panellist 2: Sector Business Opportunities in South Africa (Proposed South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition – TBC)
18:15 Panellist 3: South Africa as a Gateway into the African Continent (Credendo, Mr Wim Bosman – TBC)
18:30 Panellist 4: Testimonial: Experiences on doing business in South Africa (CBL-ACP Chamber Member: Remant Transport Architects)
18:45 Interactive Q&A (Moderator)
18:55 Summary of Discussion and Closure (Moderator)
19:00 Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks (Programme Director)

Register Link will be added soon. Priority registration will be given to members and partners.

VUB Campus: Promotion Room / Networking Reception in the Nelson Mandela Room

(Entertainment and the serving of South African wine and refreshments)