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Tuesday 12 December
Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan
16:00 - 19:00
Pre-Event Registration
Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required). Sponsors are asked to also setup their exhibition booths.
19:00 - 21:00
Evening Networking Reception - Poolside Bar
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 13 December
Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan
8:00 - 9:00
Registration & Networking
Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required) whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee.
9:00 - 9:15
Opening Ceremony
 
Andrew Dowell, CEO of GRV Global
 
General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd), Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs
CONFERENCE CHAIR
9:15 - 9:30
Opening Keynote Address
 
Louis de Gonze Diouf, Police Commissioner
National Police, Ministry of Interior & Security; Cote d'Ivoire
9:30 - 10:30
Panel Discussion: AFRICA's BORDER CONTROL
Whilst appreciating the Past, Present and Future... discussing Awareness & Effectiveness, Delimitation & Demarcation, Cooperation & Inter-Agency Communication, Route Clearance, Technology Advancements, Movement & Trade, Climate Change (forcing migration), and Resource Conflict (herders/farmers).
9:30 - 9:40 
Panel Chair: Travis Heneveld, Director - United Nations & International Accounts of Motorola Solutions
 
BG Usman Turay, Assistant Chief of Defence Staff PR/Infomation & Defence Spokesman of Ministry of Defence (MOD); Sierra Leone
 
Jacopo Carbonari, Project Manager – Immigration & Border Management (IBM) of International Organization for Migration (IOM)
 
General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd), Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs of WASEC17 CONFERENCE CHAIR
 
BG Mainasara Abdul Masanawa, Deputy Director Equipment Procurement of Nigerian Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence; Nigeria
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
10:30 - 11:00
Tea & Coffee Networking Break
11:00 - 12:00
Panel Discussion: COUNTER-TERRORISM & EMERGING SECURITY TRENDS (DAY ONE)
Discussing Strategy & Techniques, Threat Identification & Radicalisation, Intelligence, Control & Emerging Trends, Law Enforcement, the Impact on Tourism, and on the Security Landscape considering Mass Migration, Criminal Networks/Cells, and Trafficking.
11:00 - 11:10 
Panel Chair: Nigel Pescott, Business Development Manager of Barrett Communications
 
Dr. Moulaye Zeidane Batina, Legal Advisor of Permanent Secretariat, G5 Sahel Joint Task Force
 
Yves Abadinan Kouassi, Regional Specialized Officer of INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa
 
Solomon Caulker, Director, Serious Organised Crime Coordination of Office of National Security (ONS); Sierra Leone
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
12:00 - 13:00
Panel Discussion: MARITIME SECURITY, DRUG CRIME & ILLEGAL FISHING
Discussing Piracy, Offshore Security, Ports & Facilities, Counternarcotics, Threats & Response, Trafficking, Crime Control, and Illegal Fishing.
12:00 - 12:10 
Panel Chair: CDR (R) Jean Eric Vague, Naval & Maritime Specialist of Operational Marketing , Airbus Helicopters
 
Djoro Hyacinthe Gnepa, Head of the Centre of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)/Maritime Authority
 
Col. Mariko Mamadou, Technical Director of Maritime Organisation for the West & Central Africa (MOWCA)
 
CDR David Dye, Special Projects Officer of African Engagement (N52), U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Naval Forces Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
13:00 - 14:30
Networking Lunch Break
14:30 - 18:30
Africa Security Matchmaking Meetings
Afternoon session devoted to 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Governments, UN/U.S./international agencies, NGOs, and local, regional & global operators. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss continent-wide security matters and solutions.
16:30 - 17:00
Tea & Coffee Networking Break
19:30 - 22:00
Cultural Dinner - Le Débarcadère Restaurant
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. Transport will depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel Lobby at 7:30pm, returning back to the Hotel at 10pm.
Thursday 14 December
Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan
8:30 - 9:00
Registration & Networking
If needed, event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required) whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee.
9:00 - 9:20
Day Two Welcoming Remarks
 
General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd), Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs
CONFERENCE CHAIR
9:20 - 10:20
Panel Discussion: COMMUNICATIONS, LOGISTICS & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION (CIP)
Discussing Reliable Communications (coordination & data), Advanced Technologies & Innovation, Efficiency & Response, Movement & Transportation, National Assets & Public Safety, Impact, and Cyber Security.
9:20 - 9:30 
Panel Chair: John Neumann, Senior Regional Sales Director of Codan Radio Communications
 
Jean Francois Milhaud, Hub Manager UNHRD Accra of UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) WFP
 
Lt Col François Pascal, Senior Security & Safety Adviser of African Development Bank (AfDB)
 
Caterina De Bianchi, Procurement Officer of Policy & Compliance Monitoring Section, UN Procurement Division (UNPD)
 
Denis Sidyane, Regional Procurement Officer of UN World Food Programme (WFP)
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
10:20 - 11:00
Tea & Coffee Networking Break
11:00 - 12:00
Panel Discussion: COUNTER-TERRORISM & EMERGING SECURITY TRENDS (DAY TWO)
Discussing Strategy & Techniques, Threat Identification & Radicalisation, Intelligence, Control & Emerging Trends, Law Enforcement, the Impact on Tourism, and on the Security Landscape considering Mass Migration, Criminal Networks/Cells, and Trafficking.
11:00 - 11:10 
Panel Chair: Penny Sterley, Head of CDS of Corporate - Direct & Special Sales, BMW SA
 
Samir Himri, Reporting Officer of Peace & Security Department, African Union Commission (AUC)
 
Papa Malick Diaw, Delegate to the Military & Armed Groups of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
 
BG Mainasara Abdul Masanawa, Deputy Director Equipment Procurement of Nigerian Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence; Nigeria
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
12:00 - 13:00
Panel Discussion: PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS (PSOs) & CAPACITY BUILDING
Discussing Humanitarian Operations, Civil-Military Engagement, Conflict Prevention in Complex Regions, Developing Capabilities, Training, Smart Technologies, Strengthening Assets, Testing Methods, and Diversity.
12:00 - 12:10 
Panel Chair: Davor Jurisic, Director of Business Development  of Business Development , EFS Ebrex Sarl
 
Dr. Chukwuemeka Benedict Eze, Executive Director of West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)
 
Dr. Jimam T. Lar, Researcher/Alumnus of African Peacebuilding Network (APN)
 
Dr. Olamide Orekunrin, Founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
13:00 - 14:30
Networking Lunch Break
14:30 - 16:00
United Nations Procurement
Presentation and discussion with the UN Procurement Division (UNPD), including how to do business with the United Nations - an overview of the UN Procurement principles, tender process, and areas of operation, as well as the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) portal for Vendor Registration.
14:30 - 15:30 
Caterina De Bianchi, Procurement Officer
Policy & Compliance Monitoring Section, UN Procurement Division (UNPD)
 
Denis Sidyane, Regional Procurement Officer
UN World Food Programme (WFP)
15:30 - 16:00
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
16:00 - 16:15
Closing Ceremony
 
General Chikadibia Obiakor (Rtd), Former UNDPKO Assistant Secretary General Military Affairs
CONFERENCE CHAIR
 
Andrew Dowell, CEO of GRV Global