Agenda: Day 2 - Wembley Conference Centre
11th March 2005

08.30-09.00 Registration and early morning refreshments Master of Ceremony- Charles Buckman 09.00-10.00 Opening Ceremony and Overview Key note Address by  Rev Jesse Jackson USA and Mr Lee Jasper – Mayor of London’s Office Chair- Frances Williams Interims for Development 10.00-11.30 Industry Perspectivea case for Diversity? Issue:Obstacles and Challenges in engaging with the African Diaspora? How can they be addressed? Benthe Legg Human Resource Professional Services Manager Shell Africa Ambassdor Joe Keshi- Nigerian National Volunteer Service Presidency Dereje Wordofa- Oxfam Chair: AFFORD- Chukwuemeka Chikezie 11.30-11.50 Coffee 12.00- 13.00 Diaspora Perspectives: Obstacles, Challenges and Opportunities Ralph Tanyi Cranfield University African Society Mr Ngu Muna Africa Club London Business School Kamil Olufowobi- COO AFRIPRO Mr Romuald Dzomo- Avenir Nepad International Chair: Abby Lapite 13.00-14.00 LUNCHEON Master of Cermony- Frances Williams- Interims for Development 14.00-15.30 Workshops: what are the various employment opportunities and what roles are available to the African Diaspora? Private Sector Perspective John Patterson Human Resources Diageo Africa Alexy Kayembe- CEO PetroAfrica Facilitator: Facilitator: Dr Yves Amaizo Togolese Diaspora   Public Sector and Non Governmental Perspective Mark Goldring-CEO- Voluntary Service Overseas Indira Rombley- SNV Holland Poli Shajko- Oxfam Facilitator: Dr Obaro Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe 15.30- 16.30 Management and Recruitment Agency Perspective:What are the issues and Challenges in attracting the African Diaspora? Fela Adeyemi PWC Nigeria Pulane Mogoere-Amsco Cliff Eaton- Worldvision International Recruitment Shade Balogun- Rock Business and marketing Consultancy Chair: Alache Ode 16.30- 16.45 Coffee 16.45- 17.30 Feedback from Workshop Dr Yves Amaizo Togolese Diaspora Anne Fatusin Nigerians in Diaspora Chair: Cameroon Diaspora 17.30- 18.30 Response AfricaRecruit - Dr Banjoko Vote of Thanks Mr Olumbe Akinkugbe AfricaRecruit SEMINAR CONCLUDES