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East and Sub-Saharan 0-21 June 2017 | Nairobi, Keny 30-31 May 2018 | Nairobi, Kenya
On behalf of the organising committee, we are delighted to invite you to participate in the Africa Security Symposium which will take place on the 30–31 May 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya. The event is organized by GRV Global, UK, working closely with the African Union Commission.
i n t r o d u c t i o n For three years the Africa Security Symposium (ASEC) has played a pivotal role in providing a platform for hundreds of security and peacekeeping experts, from across Africa and beyond, for two days of direct engagement, through high-level plenary sessions, social networking functions, a solutions exhibition, and afternoon matchmaking meetings between public and private sector entities. ASEC has become known for its slick production and great customer service, offering a more intimate way of gaining new opportunities - more Face2Face Time and less ‘Talk Shop’, as seen in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2016) and Nairobi, Kenya (2017).
/ UN & AU Peacekeeping Forces, Heads of Army, Police, Intelligence, Senior Officials present challenges and opportunities / CEO’s – Discuss market perspective and provide big picture commentary with audience participation
/ Matchmaking – Lengthy one-onone meetings provide the perfect environment for networking and deal making
“I’ve found the symposium to be very helpful to me because it’s given me access to senior leadership of some of the missions I routinely call on but I don’t necessarily get to meet the high-ranking officers.” John Robins – Codan Radio
what makes ASEC unique / Established high-level Symposium promoting sustainable peace and security across Africa through public-private partnerships (PPPs) and advanced technologies/solutions / Unrivalled networking opportunities, featuring numerous social functions / Attended by the top decision makers from both private and public sectors / The June 2017 Nairobi event was host to 300 delegates, 30 exhibitors, 30 speakers, 15 media partners and 29 sponsors / Excellent global media coverage / Outcomes from discussions at the event will be used with information to assist the further development of the sector
reasons to attend By attending the Forum, delegates will have the opportunity to: / Gain insight from leading public and private sector actors to share experience and knowledge, develop best practice furthering the region’s peace and security efforts. / Meet and network with senior executives from UN & AU Peacekeeping Forces, Heads of Army, Police, Intelligence, Senior Government Officials
/ Identify key investment and business opportunities including strategic investments, training/capacity building, services, etc / Share experiences and discuss trends / Learn more about specific key stakeholder plans
invited speakers MAJOR GENERAL ARNOLD FIELDS, U.S. MARINE CORPS (RET) (Conference chair) Chairman, NAPA Standing Panel on International Affairs National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA)
COL. THEODORE “TED” SHINKLE Commander Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Europe and Africa )
RT HON. ALI MOHAMED GEDI Former Prime Minister Government of Somalia
BRIG. GEN. ABDALLA ABDALLA MOHAMED Deputy Director Somalia National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA)
KHALID AZMI Director of the Department of Counterterrorism Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
NEIL ROBERTS Regional Senior Immigration & Border Management Specialist International Organization for Migration (IOM)
DR. ADMORE KAMBUDZI Director of Peace & Security African Union Commission (AUC); Peace & Security Department
CDR BRIAN YOUNG Deputy Director of Africa Engagement N52 U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Naval Forces Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet)
JAMES NYIRENDA Regional Security Consultant African Development Bank (AfDB)
MG SALIHU ZAWAY UBA Force Commander United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
AMB. TEWOLDE GEBREMESKEL Director IGAD Peace & Security Division (PSD)
CDR STEFAN MAYER Assistant Chief of Staff for Future Operations EUNAVFOR
GENERAL THOMAS D. WALDHAUSER Commander U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)
BRIG. GEN. GEORGE M. MUSHAMBA Commander - Force Intervention Brigade UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
COL JEAN MARIE BARUMPISHE Chief of Staff Military Component EASF Secretariat
GEDION KIMILU Head of Regional Bureau INTERPOL Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa
EMMA BIRIKORANG Deputy Director - Faculty of Academic Affairs & Research Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)
BRIG GEN DAN FRIMPONG (RTD) Chief Executive Officer African Peace Support Trainers Association (APSTA) Secretariat
BRIG. GEN. KASHIF NAVEED ABBASI Force Chief of Staff African Union-United Nations Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)
BRIG. ALBERT KENDAGOR Head of Peace Operations Department EASF Secretariat
GEN ABDIRASHID ADEN HERSI Commandant of General Kahiye Police Academy Somali National Police Force; Ministry of Internal Security USG HAILE MENKERIOS Head United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU)
RAYMOND KITEVU Conflict Early Warning Expert Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat
HON. AMBROSE DERY Minister Ghanaian Ministry of Interior
HON. COL. CHARLES OKELLO-ENGOLA Minister of State for Defence & Veteran In-charge of General Duties Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs BG EUGENE J. LEBOEUF Ag. Commander U.S. Army Africa (USARAF)
invited participants / Government Ministers and Directors, Armed Forces (Interior & Defence), and Ploice Chiefs from across the continent including Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Nigeria, DRC, Tanzania, Ghana, Egypt, Central African Republic and many more...
ORGANISATION:
/ African Union Commission (AUC); Peace and Security Department
/ United Nations Missions in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS)
/ African Union Commission (AUC); Committee of Intelligence & Security Service of Africa (CISSA)
/ African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)
/ U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) / Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) / U.S. Special Operations Command Department of Defense / Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) / U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet
/ United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) / United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) / United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) / United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU)
/ U.S. Air Forces in Europe & Air Forces Africa
/ UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS)
/ U.S. Dept. of State; Bureau of African Affairs
/ UN Regional Centre for Peace & Disarmament in Africa (UNREC)
/ U.S. Dept. of State; Bureau of International Organization Affairs
/ United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
/ U.S. Dept. of Defense
/ UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
/ U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) / Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Europe and Africa / U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); Bureau for Africa / United States Mission to the African Union
/ World Food Programme (WFP) Regional Bureau Nairobi / World Health Organization (WHO); Regional Office for Africa / United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) / World Vision East Africa Regional Office
/ Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
/ Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)
/ U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
/ NATO; Emerging Security Challenges Division
/ Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
/ NATO; Joint Intelligence and Security Division
/ Africa Center for Strategic Studies / UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) / African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
/ European Commission (EU) / European Defence Agency (EDA) / Atlantic Council; Africa Center / Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)
/ African Development Bank (AfDB)
/ International Organization for Migration (IOM)
/ European External Action Service (EEAS)
/ International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC)
/ I NTERPOL
/ British Peace Support Team (East Africa (BPST-EA))
/ HALO Trust
/ Eastern Africa Standby Force Secretariat (EASFSEC)
/ The World Bank
/ European Union Naval Force Somalia
/ IGAD Peace & Security Division (PSD)
/ European Union Capacity Building Mission to Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)
/ International Telecommunication Union (ITU) of the United Nations
/ International Maritime Organization (IMO)
/ Danish Demining Group (DDM)
/ Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
/ Handicap International Kenya
/ African Peace Support Trainers’ Association (APSTA) Secretariat / Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre (KAIPTC); Office of the Commandant / Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat / Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
/ Oxfam / CARE International in Kenya (CIK) / International Medical Corps / International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) / UN-Habitat / Department for International Development (DFID) / MAG International
agenda Tuesday 29 May Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi: Pre-Event Registration
Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required). Sponsors should also setup their exhibition booth.
Evening Networking Reception
An ‘ice-breaker’ opportunity for event participants to meet and discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying snacks and refreshments.
Wednesday 30 May Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi: Registration & Networking
Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).
Opening Ceremony Andrew Dowell, CEO of GRV Global Major General Arnold Fields, U.S. Marine Corps (RET) (Conference chair) Chairman, NAPA Standing Panel on International Affairs, National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA)
Panel Discussion: Partnerships; Cooperation, Resilience & Success
Discussing regional relations, mitigating risk, information (availability & sharing), robust controls, leadership & direction and collaborations
Panel Discussion: Africa’s Border Control
Discussing Delimitation & Demarcation, Route Clearance and Cooperation
Panel Discussion: Logistics & Communications; Secure & Reliable Operations
Discussing maritime threats, coordinating information, advanced technologies & innovation, essential movement/transportation and reliable communications
Security Sector Matchmaking Meetings
Afternoon session devoted to one-to-one matchmaking meetings between Government, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders and leading local, regional and global operators. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss sustainable security and peacekeeping solutions for the continent.
Cultural Dinner
An informal Cultural Dinner welcoming the Official Delegation and all Event attendees; enjoying local food, refreshments and entertainment. An ideal opportunity for further networking and to discuss the day’s talking points.
Thursday 31 May Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi: Registration & Networking Day Two Welcoming Remarks Keynote Address Khalid Azmi, Director of the Department of Counterterrorism, Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Panel Discussion: Counter Terrorism Advancements
Discussing regional relations, mitigating risk, information (availability & sharing) robust controls, leadership & direction and collaborations Panel Chair: Troy A. Smith, Business Development Executive, Raytheon Blackbird Technologies
Panel Discussion: Critical Infrastructure Protection
Discussing counter terrorism, public safety and border protection
Regional Stability Discussion Panel: Borders & Peace Support Operations
Interactive discussion panel chaired by an industry expert, introducing VIP guest speakers and welcoming questions from the audience. Subject matter including: past lessons, preparedness & response, developing capabilities and new technologies
Closing Ceremony
Closing remarks from GRV Global, endorsing Partners, the event’s Official Conference Chair; summing up of discussion highlights and takeaway points.
Security Sector Matchmaking Meetings
Afternoon session devoted to one-to-one matchmaking meetings between Government, U.S., UN & International Agency stakeholders and leading local, regional and global operators. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss sustainable security and peacekeeping solutions for the continent.
Panel Chair: Sam Rabin, Vice President - Sales & Business Development Africa, Verint
Panel Discussion: Capacity Building
Discussing training, smart technologies, strengthening assets, testing methods and diversity
“Thank you all for a job well done; I hope to join you in other conferences.” Mostafa Sharaf – Lockheed Martin
past sponsors
TM
“Roundtable concept excellent as was organisation - overall very good.” Paul Bosher – XTAR, LLC
Commerce International Group Government Contractors
testimonials “I’ve found the event really useful, the location we’ve had here in the African Union has been fantastic – I’ve met so many different Ministers and senior officials from across Africa, and progressed business very well.” Andrew Priestley, Rockwell Collins “Really helpful symposium and definite for 2017 where I will be looking to hopefully, present on the up and running C-IED wing in Nairobi.” Nick Savage, British Peace Support Team (East Africa) (BPST(EA)) “We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the symposium the last three days and we met our objectives at meeting our African partners, helping to connect with African nations to help solve African problems in Africa.” Col Richard G. Gulley U.S. AFRICOM J8 Science, Technology & Innovation Office “Very well organised and run event; appreciate the hospitality.” Lt.Col. Joseph Garaux, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) “The quality of the speakers is outstanding. The conference, well-coordinated. Quality presentations relevant to the defence industry and current challenges the continent if faced with.” Idah Mabaso, DCD Protected Mobility
“Nice Presenting! Thank you.” Proktor Gromer, Embassy of the Russian Federation in Ethiopia “This event has helped us a lot in meeting a lot of contacts in Africa that we’ve been looking for – it has been an awesome event, we’ve met some Ministers interested in our biometric solutions. We’re looking forward to being here next year.” Ola Olasiyan, Dermalog Identification Systems GmbH “It was very interesting, a very good opportunity for us to meet with relevant end-users; the opportunity to mingle with other companies who are dealing in the same business was also very helpful.” Gur Cohen, BIRD Aerosystems Ltd. “Fantastic event, GRV Global nailed it – really good networking event, met some really interesting people so we take some good positive things away from here.” Grant Giles, The Development Initiative Ltd “It is well organised and there’s a lot to learn from such symposia; I wish that this symposium continues and I’ll be very happy to come next year! I will say a big thank you to the organisers of this programme.” Brig Gen Francis Doe Ogbey, UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
“It’s been a great opportunity to see friends and colleagues but to network with new people from the security and tech perspective in Africa. It’s gone beyond my expectations in terms of meeting not only regional stakeholders but also Ministers and other Government stakeholders.” Travis Heneveld – Motorola Solutions
“There’s been a lot of discussion about issues in Somalia; overall I’ve found it very good and very informative – the speakers were excellent. I’ve been to many events, this was a very good event and exceeded my expectations.” Christopher Reynolds EUCAP Nestor Somalia
travel & accommodation Accommodation
Visas
A convenient base for your business trip in Kenya, the new Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi, Upper Hill stands in the heart of a fast-growing business district. The hotel is just a 20-minute drive from both the airport and Nairobi National Park - a well known wildlife preserve with herds of zebras, wildebeests and giraffes.
/ All visitors to Kenya must obtain an entry visa. Most nationalities may obtain their visa upon arrival ($50 cash ONLY) but others must gain their visa before departing their country of origin! It is now possible to arrange an eVisa ahead of your trip (LINK); but if you are in any doubt, please contact your local Kenya Embassy or High Commission as soon as possible.
Its 271 rooms and suites offer thoughtful amenities like free high-speed, wireless Internet, 24-hour room service, in-room safe, and a mini bar along with lovely city or park views. Dine on international classics and Kenyan dishes anytime in the Larder, or savor an African-inspired meal beside the open kitchen at the Chop House. You can also enjoy a meal and glass of wine at the Alfresco Pool Bar & Grill, then stop by the sophisticated cigar lounge. Additionally, the fitness center helps you stay in shape, while the swimming pool lets you bask in the warm African sun or cool off with a refreshing dip! Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Elgon Road, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya +254 (0) 709 810 000 info.nairobi@radissonblu.com Africa Security Symposium participants may benefit from flexible, preferential accommodation rates when staying at the Radisson Blu Nairobi. Very soon, a booking code and online link will be published for your convenience.
Official Airline Partner Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing airline in Africa. In its seven decades of operations, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers. Ethiopian commands the lion share of the pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to 92 international destinations across five continents. Ethiopian is a multi-award winning airline registering an average growth of 25% in the past seven years.
enquiries / sponsorship & delegate enquiries For any sponsorship information, please contact our Sales team on: +44 (0)20 3817 5346 | adowell@grvglobal.com
/ media & admin enquiries For media, hotel booking and any general enquiry, please contact our Communication team on: +44 (0)20 3640 8222 | gfitzpatrick@grvglobal.com
/ speaking enquiries If you would like to enquire about making a presentation, please contact our Production team on: +44 (0)20 8123 0548 iwhitty@grvglobal.com