Celebrating Banking Excellence in Africa Official Patron African Development Bank Group Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors Cocktail Reception Sponsor Award category Sponsor Multilateral Strategic Partner 29 th May 2013 Taj Palace Hotel, Marrakesh, Morocco Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector Organiser Partner
Our Mission The African Banker Awards are designed to recognise the reforms, rapid modernisation, consolidation, integration and expansion of Africa s banking and financial system. 'The global banking and business community will have the chance to meet representatives from the top banks and financial institutions in Africa...' Recognising Africa s achievements in banking The African Banker Awards is a landmark annual event for African banking taking place during the annual meetings of the African Development Bank. Organised by African Banker magazine and IC Events in co-operation with BusinessinAfrica Events, the African Banker Awards celebrates excellence and best practices in African banking. Recognising the 400 personalities and banks that are driving Africa s rapidly transforming financial sector, the African Banker Awards bring together industry leaders from Africa and the world to celebrate the achievements of those who are driving growth and development and creating new economic opportunities for citizens and communities all over the continent and inspire new generations of bankers who are shaping Africa s future. 15% Government Ministries of Finance Central Banks Governors Government Officials Embassies 60% Finance Commercial Banks Investment Banks Holdings Insurance Microfinance Insitutions Islamic Finance Stock Exchanges Investment Funds 25% Other Consulting Audit ICT Real Estate Manufacturing Agribusiness Infrastructure Academia Civil Society International Organisations Associations TV Press Radio Who attends? Delegates attending the African Banker Awards include Top ranking bankers and industry leaders, Central Bank Governors, Ministers of Finance, government officials and diplomats from Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA. Attendees will meet and mingle with key representatives from Africa s banking and finance community. Attendees include: Representatives from leading African banks and financial institutions Representatives from international investment banks and private equity groups Representatives from Intergovernmental Organisations and Development Agencies Government Officials from across Africa including Ministers, Governors of Central Banks and Diplomats African business leaders from other sectors directly concerned by the development of African banking Academics, civil society representatives and members of the international media
Previous prestigious attendees Ministers of Finance: HE Boutrous-Ghali, Egypt HE Ramakrishna Sithanen, Mauritius HE Syda Bbumba, Uganda Central Bank Governors Lina Moholho, Central Bank of Botswana Gaspard Sindayigaya, Central Bank of Burundi Professor Njuguna Ndung u, Central Bank of Kenya Rundheersing Bheenick, Central Bank of Mauritius Ernesto Gouveia Gove, Banco de Mocambique Tom K. Alweendo, Central Bank of Namibia Sanusi Lamido, Central Bank of Nigeria Prof Chukwuma C. Soludo, Central Bank of Nigeria (2008) Daniel Mminele, Deputy Governor, South Africa, Reserve Bank Dr.Renosi Mokate, Deputy Governor, South African Reserve Bank Caleb Fundanga, Central Bank of Zambia Public Sector: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, MD, World Bank Nkosana Moyo, Vice President & CEO, African Development Bank Baroness Lynda Chalker, Africa Matters Limited Paul Collier, Director Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford Stephen Hayes, President, CCA Tim Turner, Director, Private Sector, African Development Bank Private Sector: Andrew Alli, CEO, Africa Finance Corporation Arnold Ekpe, CEO, Ecobank Group Brian Kennedy, MD, Nedbank Capital Clive Tasker, CEO, Standard Bank Colin Coleman, MD, Goldman Sachs Evelyn Oputu, MD, Bank of Industry Geoffrey Qhena, CEO, Industrial Development Corporation Guido Haller, Head of Global Markets Africa, Standard Bank Hajji Brahim, CEO, Banque de l Habitat Herman Bosman, CEO, Deutsche Bank South Africa Jean-louis Ekra, President, African Export-Import Bank Joost Zuidberg, MD, TCX Mahmoud Abdel Latif, CEO, Bank of Alexandria Mike Brown, CEO, Nedbank Group Otunba M.O. Balogun, Chairman, FCMB Paul Baloyi, CEO/MD, Development Bank of Southern Africa Paul Derreumaux, President, Group Bank of Africa Shanta Devarajan, Chief Economist, Africa World Bank Sizwe Nxasana, CEO, FirstRand Group
A diversity of awards Our categories highlight the achievements of companies and individuals that contribute to the transformation and development of Africa s financial sector. They focus on areas important to the finance community and their stakeholders. We review our categories every year to ensure the Awards remain relevant and take into account the changing realities on the ground. Your benefits Selection and judging process Following a call for entries our advisory committee shortlists nominees for each category from the pool of submissions. The committee is made up of our editorial board and experts with an in-depth knowledge of the African banking and finance sector. Our independent expert judging panel with extensive expertise across the African regions will then select the winners based on a number of specific criteria from the shortlist. The winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony. To find out more about the judges and the selection process please visit : www.africanbankerawards.com As an official sponsor of the African Banker Awards, your company will gain rare access to one of the few occasions in the year when Africa s finance community comes together under the same roof to network on a night of recognition and celebration! Pre-event Press releases to our extensive media database announcing your participation as sponsor. Mailshots to our complete database comprising industry leaders and government officials, multilateral agencies etc. announcing your involvement. Invitations to all our delegates will also mention your organisation's involvement. During the event Sponsors will be profiled extensively through video presentations, speeches and awards presentations. Sponsor logos will be visible through ample signage on banners, marketing and promotional materials as well as signage on stage. Branded gifts in goodie bags will increase corporate visibility. Post-event All communication (delegates & media), such as thank you letters and press releases, will include sponsor recognition. Media Sponsors will also benefit from extensive media coverage in our business magazine African Business (English & French) as well as from international media covering the event.
Sponsorship options Pre-event: Recognition as official 'Gold Sponsor' Corporate recognition on pre-event email alerts to invitee database Corporate logo signage on the Awards website GOLD SPONSOR 35,500 GBP Platinum Pre-event: Sponsor Recognition as official 'Platinum 48,500 GBP Sponsor' (exclusive) Corporate recognition on pre-event email alerts to invitee database Corporate logo signage on the Awards website Joint press release sent to Awards media database Corporate logo: 2x pop-up banners in cocktail reception area 2x pop-up banners in ballroom 2x pop-up banners in registration area Logo prominently displayed in looped power point presentation played on stage throughout the Gala Dinner Sponsor-produced and branded goodie bags distributed to all guests (exclusive) Promotional materials: 2 x promotional literature & material distributed in goodie bags (eg. diary, pen, card holder, currency convertor, leaflets etc.) 1x promotional material displayed on delegate chairs or table Corporate profile & advertising: 1 x full colour page advertisement in African Banker and the African Business magazines 1 x full colour page advertisement in the Awards brochure 1 x 200 word company synopsis in the Awards brochure with logo signage Corporate logo: 1x pop-up banner Logo prominently displayed in looped power point presentation played on stage throughout the Gala Dinner Promotional materials: 3 x promotional literature & material distributed in goodie bags (eg. diary, pen, card holder, currency convertor, leaflets etc.) Corporate profile & advertising: 1 x full colour page advertisement in African Banker or the African Business magazines 1 x full colour page advertisement in the Awards brochure 1 x 150 word company synopsis in the Awards brochure with logo signage Corporate hospitality: 1 x reserved table for 10 guests at the Gala Dinner Post-event: Corporate recognition in all post-event communication to delegates/media Corporate hospitality: 1 x reserved table for 10 guests at the Gala Dinner Post-event: Corporate recognition in all post-event communication to delegates/media
Pre-event: Recognition as official 'Silver Sponsor' Corporate recognition on pre-event email alerts to invitee database Corporate logo signage on the Awards website SILVER Sponsor 19,500 GBP Logo prominently displayed in looped power point presentation played on stage throughout the Gala Dinner (highlighting the Sponsor as Partner ) 3,500 GBP INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP ELEMENTS Corporate logo: Logo prominently displayed in looped power point presentation played on stage throughout the Gala Dinner Promotional materials: 2 x promotional literature & material distributed in goodie bags (eg. diary, pen, card holder, currency convertor, leaflets etc.) Corporate profile & advertising: 1 x full colour page advertisement in the Awards brochure 1 x 100 word company synopsis in the Awards brochure with logo signage Corporate hospitality: 1 x reserved table for 10 guests at the Gala Dinner 1 x promotional literature & material distributed in goodie bags 2,000 GBP 1 x full colour page advertisement in the African Banker Awards brochure and 1 x full colour page advertisement in African Banker or the African Business magazines 12,000 GBP 1 x 150 word company synopsis in African Banker Awards brochure and logo signage (highlighting the Sponsor as Partner ) 2,000 GBP A reserved table for 10 guests at Gala Dinner 3,000 GBP Post-event: Corporate recognition in all post-event communication to delegates/media Please contact +44 207 841 3210 or advertising@icpublications.com for all sponsorship and exhibition enquiries