2018 Leaders One2One Series Presentations
The Leaders Series provided an intimate and focused platform to maximize productivity for those executives in Cape Town seeking to expand their relationships and business in 2018. The focus was on capital formation, strategic partnerships and capturing more value from a week in Cape Town
Browse the presentations from our 2018 expert speakers.
NEPAD BUSINESS FOUNDATION
Briefing on the SADC Regional Gas Master Plan.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Africa Oil & Gas Review
STANDARD BANK
Africa oil and power snapshot and outlook for the sector.
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