EIC LIVE e-vents: HMTC Africa Briefing

About this event

EIC LIVE e-vents: HMTC Africa Briefing

As part of our ongoing series of webinars we are delighted to be joined by Emma Wade-Smith OBE Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa.  Emma and her team will provide an overview of doing business across Africa, the impact of the current low oil price on the market and the opportunities exist going forward in the energy market.  The session will be moderated by Campbell Kier who has recently been appointed as EIC President having previously held the role of Deputy Director of Energy and Infrastructure within the DIT.

UK Export Finance (UKEF) will also be on hand to provide an overview of the support mechanisms available to the SME community.


Event Details
Date: Thursday 2nd July 2020
Timing: 12:00 - 13:00 UK Time
Cost:  Free to Attend

Kindly note that the call will operate under the Chatham House Rule where press will not be admitted in this instance

AGENDA
12:00     Welcome and Introduction – Campbell Keir, EIC Board President

12:10     HMTC Update - Emma Wade-Smith OBE Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa

12:30     UK Export Finance Overview  

12:35     Africa Market Update-  Current and Projected Opportunities - Ryan McPherson, EIC Regional Director Middle East, Africa & CIS

12.40     Q&A – Campbell Keir, Moderator
                Emma Wade-Smith OBE Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa
                UK Export Finance
                Ryan McPherson, EIC Regional Director Middle East, Africa & CIS
                
13:00     Thank you and close -  Ryan McPherson, EIC Regional Director Middle East, Africa & CIS