FRIDAY - SUNDAY MAY 5 - 7, 2023
Hilton Rockville Hotel
Washington D.C.
This Expo will be a highly valuable event for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and resellers and general business people looking for opportunities between the USA and East Africa. This is YOUR opportunity to come out and explore great business ideas and learn how to activate them!
We have several fantastic Keynotes that you don’t want to miss!
All will be offering informative Keynotes with primary information anyone serious about investing and doing business in East Africa need to know.
The Diaspora Investor Expo is here! This inaugural One Voice Consortium led Expo seeks to create unlimited opportunities between the USA and East Africa. The Expo will navigate issues in intercontinental investing today and bring together manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and resellers.
Calling all vendors. Booths available to showcase your merchandise, demonstrate your abilities or showcase your talents. Don't miss out. Register today to secure your spot!
Curious about the Hotel and accommodation? Don't worry - we have negotiated with the Hilton to accommodate all the amenities you're used to. Register early to guarantee your comfort.
Tired of attending conferences and expos that never quiet have what you are looking for? Our team has anticipated all possible bottlenecks and got together expert speakers to answer your burning questions. Just show up!
Meet our community of thousands of people looking to do business between East Africa and the USA. Comprehensive business knowledge brought to you in one space. (This schedule is subject to change).
Time
8.00am – 9.30am Exhibitors Set up + Breakfast + Registration
9.00am – 10.00am Breakfast + Networking + Registration
10.30am – 12.30pm Panel Presentations: Socio-Economic Roundtable + Education
12.30pm -2.00pm Lunch + Exhibition + Networking
2.00pm – 4.00pm Panel Presentations: Business SMEs and Innovations
4.00pm – 8.00pm Networking, Dinner, Official Opening and Cocktails
Saturday May 6th
Time
8.00am – 9.00am Breakfast + Networking + Registration
9.00am – 10.30 am Networking and Exhibition
10.30am – 12.30pm Panel Presentation: Agriculture + Environment
12.30pm- 2.00pm Lunch + Exhibition + Networking
2.00pm- 4.00pm Panel on Governance and Financial Technology
4.00pm-6.00pm Exhibition + Networking
5.00pm – 10.00pm Dinner, Gala Awards Ceremony and Celebrations
Sunday May 7th
Time
8.00am – 9.00am Breakfast + Networking + Registration
9.00am – 10.30 am Exhibition + Networking
10.30am – 12.30 Panel Presentation: Real Estate + Welfare
12.30pm – 2.00pm Lunch + Exhibition and Expo Trade Deals
2.00pm – 4.00pm Musical Extravaganza + Entertainment
4.00pm – 6.00pm Exhibitors Pack + End
The Diaspora Investment Expo is your best chance to meet, network and create new relationships. Attendees and exhibitors will be serious buyers and deal-makers seeking products and solutions for business between the USA and East Africa.
1. Prominent brand placement on all 3-day event
2. Priority company announcement recognizing contribution
3. Prime time speaker slots (material event) up to 15 minutes at conference- live/pre-recorded video message
at the event
4. Full-page ad in Conference event program or booklet(25% OFF DISCOUNT)
5. Visibility on the OVC website for 6 months (additional for a year)
6. Ongoing event recaps via Social/website build momentum leading up to the next year event
7. Discounted conference tickets for five (5) (50% OFF DISCOUNT)
8. Complimentary Exhibit Booth / Tables
9. Award Red Carpet Walk
10. Discounted hotel rooms for your guests at committee prices (As per Hotel blocking agreement)
11. Exclusive Meet the OVC leadership team
12. Access Gala
13. Exclusive ongoing OVC leadership company rebranding
14. Other exclusive available company opportunities leading to, at, and after the event
1. Prominent brand placement on all 3-day event
2. Company announcement recognizing contribution
3. Prime time speaker slots (material event) up to 10 minutes at conference- live/pre-recorded video message
at the event
4. 3/4-page ad in Conference event program or booklet (20% OFF DISCOUNT)
5. Visibility on the OVC website for 3 months (additional for 6 months)
6. Ongoing event recaps via Social/website build momentum leading up to the next year event
7. Discounted conference tickets for FOUR (4) (50% off discounted)
8. Complimentary Exhibit Booth / Tables
9. Discounted hotel rooms for your guests at committee prices (As per Hotel blocking agreement)
10. Meet the OVC leadership team
11. Ongoing OVC leadership company rebranding
1. Prominent brand placement on all 3-day event
2. Prime time speaker slots (material event) up to 5 minutes at conference- live/pre-recorded video message at
the event
3. Half-page ad in Conference event program or booklet (15% OFF DISCOUNT)
4. Visibility on the OVC website for 3 months (additional for 6 months)
5. Ongoing event recaps via Social/website build momentum leading up to the next year event
6. Discounted conference tickets for three (3) 50% OFF DISCOUNT
7. Complimentary Exhibit Booth / Tables
8. Discounted hotel rooms for your guests at committee prices (As per Hotel blocking agreement)
Bronze Sponsor ($2,500)
1. Company brand placement on all 3-day event
2. Company listed on the Conference event program
3. Visibility (listed) on the OVC website for 3 months
4. Ongoing event recaps via Social/website build momentum leading up to the next year event
5. Quarter-page ad in Conference event program or booklet (10% OFF DISCOUNT)
6. Discounted hotel rooms for your guests at committee prices (As per Hotel blocking agreement)
7. Discounted conference tickets for two (2) 50% OFF DISCOUNT
8. Sponsored Table Signage / Conference Badge
General Sponsor ($1,000)
1. Company brand placement on all 3-day event
2. Company listed on the Conference event program
3. Listed ad in Conference event program or booklet (5% OFF DISCOUNT)
4. Discounted conference tickets for one (1) 50% OFF DISCOUNT
5. Sponsored Table Signage / Conference Badge
OVC Member Sponsorship ($500)
Customized member package
1. Company brand placement on all 3-day event
2. An ad in the Conference event program or booklet
3. Mentioned at the conference events
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Sponsor, please consider the following additional packages for more exposure to your businesses
1. Cocktail Dinner (Friday or Saturday-not to exceed $5,000)
2. Lunch for Friday or Saturday-not to exceed $5,000)
3. Breakfast for Friday and Saturday (not to exceed $5,000)
4. Brunch for Sunday (not to exceed $5,000)
5. Transportation (not to exceed $5,000)
6. Gala Ceremony (not to exceed $5,000)
7. Awards (not to exceed $5,000)
8. Entertainment (not to exceed $5,000)
9. Sunday Entertainment finale (not to exceed $3,000)
10. Media & Broadcasting (not to exceed $5,000)
11. Gift-Price/Raffle Sponsorship (Minimum $500)
12. Customized Sponsorship (to be discussed with organizers)
13. Panel-Speaker Sponsors (to be discussed with organizers)
Please contact us to discuss the Expo or if
you’d like to learn more about available
sponsorship packages.
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