GBASE2010: An Overview
Why the Green Business Africa Summit & Expo?
The Green Business Africa Summit & Expo is Africa’s first flagship event that brings to the mainstream issues around sustainability in the business environment as well as green corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Stakeholders, policy makers and executives from across sustainable business and green CSR in Africa and beyond are preparing to come together and shape the future of sustainable business on the continent. Join them at the inaugural Green Business Africa Summit & Expoin Nairobi, Kenya and meet the people with the funding and expertise to transform sustainable business in Africa and beyond.
The Summit has a rich programme and the wide expertise, experience and variety of speakers, presenters and panelists ensures the GBASE 2010 will be an interesting, enriching and stimulating green business and sustainability event. Details can be found at the Programme page.
The Summit will provide business leaders at all levels with insight on developing and enhancing profitable and sustainable business enterprises and practices. Successful peers and experts in the field will speak on the many current and future green and sustainable opportunities for businesses in Africa while improving their bottom line.
Theme:
Sustainable Business as Vehicle for Africa’s Economic Growth and Social Uplift
Organizer:
SolarGren Media, Publisher of GreenBusinessAfrica.com, in conjunction with africapractice.
Dates: June 2 to June 4, 2010
The event is timed and programmed perfectly to allow attendees adequate periods of peer learning and integration.
Venue: Kenya International Conference Center, Nairobi
KICC is located within proximity of best rated tourism class hotels within the Nairobi Central Business District, and within proximity of important offices and landmarks.
Share African Best Practice Case Studies:
Through expert speakers and thought leaders, attendees will be exposed to best practice case studies, tools and strategies that will help them address corporate social responsibility challenges and make their businesses a leader in their fields.
Network with High Profile Delegates and Speakers:
This three-day event (including an optional eco-safari) will provide a rare opportunity to tap into the knowledge of global and African experts and practitioners in the field of social, environmental and corporate governance issues.
Explore Cutting-edge CSR Issues:
Event attendees will explore the top issues that are shaping the sustainable business and green CSR agenda in Africa, and get equipped to push the boundaries of social and environmental responsibility.
Expected Results and Action:
Attendees will learn how to build their sustainability toolkit and launch or enhance green initiatives in their organizations to spur Africa’s sustainability.
Summit Thematic Areas: