Have you ever wanted to transact business globally? Trade across borders? Or expand your business across continents. We have brought your goals closer to you.  

A big opportunity is here! The Big 10 is here! 

Gathering stakeholders and dignitaries from 10 top sectors, we aim to create and experience that further extends the handshake between the Tropics of Africa and the Gulf of the Arabs.  

The Big 10 is a one-of-a-kind gathering that brings distinguished personalities and professionals from African and the GCC countries within 10 of the largest industries in the world to come together, network, collaborate, build relationships, engage in business, trade  and work towards the common goal of a sustainable future.  

We believe that as the world changes, there is a pressing need to leverage on the existing and untapped opportunities that abound. Leveraging collaboration, alliances and innovation, The Big 10 will be the catalyst needed to bring together the individuals capable of making a difference. It promises to be a convergence of high-level professionals from our Big Ten sectors of focus – Agriculture, Logistics, Real Estate, Trade, Technology, Manufacturing, Finance, Energy, Mining and Tourism. 

The Big 10 Sectors 

Mining: Africa has the highest deposit of minerals anywhere in the world and ranks top 2 in its reserves of bauxite, cobalt, industrial diamond, phosphate rock, platinum group metals. The Big 10 will bring professionals and investors in this sector together to seek avenues for collaboration and impact. 

 

Manufacturing: The manufacturing sector is a fundamental path to Africa’s economic growth and development. Manufacturing contributes heavily to Africa’s financial status, employing massive working force and making up a substantial part of its overall GDP. Through the Big 10, a stronger alliance can be built with the leading manufacturers in the GCC.

 

Agriculture: Agribusiness connects small-scale farmers to national, regional and global value chains. It plays a vital role in economic development and ensures food production. We will advance Agribusiness collaboration and promote agro-trade relationship between both regions. 

 

Trading:. Greater trade-openness encourages entrepreneurship, attracts foreign investment, fosters learning by doing, and encourages acquisition of knowledge and new technologies thus leading to increased productivity and economic growth.

 

Tourism: Travel appeals to all ages, nationalities and orientation and this makes it a vital contributor to the global economic landscape. The Africa-GCC tourism industry has been experienced growth over the years; creating room for more opportunities that can be harnessed through coalitions formed from the Big 10 platform. 

 

Logistics. As a sector that owes its growth to trade activities, it is imperative for logistics conglomerates to integrate their operations with alliances from other industries. The Big 10 provides the opportunity to inter-relate, market and showcase the advancement in logistics operations, e-commerce, haulage, shipping, freight, warehousing, etc.

 

Real Estate: With rapid urbanization, relocation of businesses and the travel for business and tourism across Africa and the GCC, there is a high demand for new and modernized offices, hotels and retail malls, which points in the direction of Real Estate. This conference provides a synergy where the real estate providers can directly co-create with other key industry practitioners.

 

Finance: Finance is the management and circulation of money. It encompasses the oversight, creation and study of money, banking, credit, investments, assets and liabilities that make up financial systems. The financial framework for trade and business transactions is provided by the finance industries. At the Big 10, we will host banks, micro financial institutions, government and other financial regulatory bodies as well as other financial service providers. 

 

Technology: Investment in technology from Africa and the GCC region has helped scale technology startups and made them unicorns. At The Big 10, we will showcase cutting-edge technology that could help support the different key industries of focus to drive sustainable growth for the world. 

 

Energy: The world runs on energy. Electricity, Gas, Solar and so many other forms of energy is all around us–powering technology big industries, keeping us moving and keeping the world lit. There are huge investments made in this sector over the years and the Big 10 aims to bring the largest global players focusing on Africa and the GCC to enable sustainable development of the regions. 

 

Our Agenda 

The Big 10 promises a packed agenda from which our participants, exhibitors, partners and sponsors can immensely benefit. 

Trade Shows: The Big 10 will host trade shows and exhibitions featuring numerous businesses and products exhibiting from Africa and the Middle East. As a participant, it is the perfect ground to showcase your brand; take advantage of this international platform and push your business before a global audience.  

Panel Discussions:  The Big 10 2020 will house high profile personalities from the big 10 industries from the Africa and the GCC. It will be a vibrant space for public exchange of ideas, opinions and information from experts in top industries around the world.  

Networking and B2B Meetings: The Big 10 will gather experts from different industries in a serene setting; this gives opportunities for high-level networking and trade meetings. Our goal is to see a more connected world strengthened by partnerships, trade relationships and business affiliations across borders. 

Keynote Speeches: Renowned personalities and authorities in these industries under focus will be present to deliver speeches and insights that focus on viable ways to catalyze impact, maximize profit and utilize opportunities globally. 

Round Tables: The Big 10 will also have a personal touch. We aim to ensure that all attendees gain full value with much emphasis on business relationships. During this year’s gathering, we will have numerous roundtable discussions within industries filled with notable individuals from the Big Ten sectors. 

Innovation Showcase – The Big Ideas Challenge: This we have dubbed ‘The Big Ideas Challenge’. There will be a major showcase featuring the most innovative ideas from different sectors enabled by technology. The top ideas will participate in the Innovation showcase challenge where winners will be selected from Africa and the GCC for the coveted ‘Big Idea Trophy’ 

Our objectives are clear and they are focused on these four pillars viz:  

• Promoting sustainable business, collaborations and partnerships between Africa & GCC 
• Enhancing synergy between the two regions 
• Driving innovation to optimize value of production between the two regions  

• Promoting trade and investment opportunities between the two regions.  

IN ATTENDANCE 

• Over 500+ Delegates from Africa & GCC 
• 40+ Keynote speakers and panelists 
• 50 Exhibitors 

• High net worth Individuals from Africa & GCC, industry experts, and government representatives of Africa & GCC.  

 This year’s edition of The Big 10 is themed: Africa Meets GCC – Collaboration | Innovation | Sustainability and we believe that together we can! Join us, register to be part of The big 10 via www.thebig10event.com