“The Future is Entrepreneurship - The Future is Africa” - Event Profile - Business Review USA

Silicon Valley is bracing itself for the 5th Annual conference hosted by The African Network (TAN), an organization that promotes technology and entrepreneurship among Africans and American entrepreneurs doing business in Africa.

The one-day conference will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara California.

The theme of TANCon 2010: “The Future is Entrepreneurship - The Future is Africa” highlights Africa’s huge potential in presenting entrepreneurship opportunities and showcases a continent that is ready for entrepreneurial endeavors.

Among the esteemed speakers and panelists sharing expertise, experiences and opportunities will be leading African investment expert Zemedeneh Negatu from Eastern Africa’s Ernest and Young LLP; founder and CEO of software firm Appfrica Lab and a serial entrepreneur, Jonathan Gosier, social entrepreneur Julia Wilson of Wilson Global Communications USA, an international marketing communications firm whose clients in Africa have included global brands such as Coca Cola and the Prince of Wales Trust; Menekse Genser, Founder of mPay Connect, a consulting service that advises banks, mobile network operators, and third parties seeking to launch mobile payments.

“Silicon Valley entrepreneurs paved the way for today's multinational corporations such as Cisco Systems, Google, Intel, Apple and many others that changed the world. As a Silicon Valley non-profit organization TAN has been organizing TANCon to promote technology and entrepreneurship in Africa and also introduce international entrepreneurs to African markets ensuring that both international and African entrepreneurs have equal access to global markets.” said Biniam Woldemariam, Chairman TANCon USA 2010. "Africa is open for business!"

Attendees include entrepreneurs, business leaders, venture capitalists, investment bankers, and government policy makers - bringing together a large pool of great minds and great business ideas.

Whether you are a budding or seasoned entrepreneur, the conference provides: Valuable resource for fresh and innovative business ideas
 Get ideas on the most effective methods for getting others to invest in one's business ideas,
 Learn more on the challenges and opportunities of starting a business in Africa.
 Opportunities to pitch business ideas to seasoned entrepreneurs and potential investors.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in engaging and informative panel discussions including:

 Mobile Banking & Financial Services
 Renewable Energy – The Nexus of Africa and Entrepreneurship
 “Low- Tech” and “Non-Tech” Opportunities in Africa
 Funding Options for Entrepreneurs
 Talent Development & Acquisition in Africa: The African Diaspora Contribution

The conference will kick off with a pre-conference “Dine Around” dinner at a selection of the Bay Area’s leading restaurants for attendees to experience, and network with speakers in intimate settings. From Japanese to Italian – there is sure to be a cuisine to cater to every taste bud.

The conference will wrap up with a Cultural Exhibition, featuring some of the top arts and cultural performers from the African continent.

For more information about the event and to register, please visit:
www.tanconf.org

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