European Food Summit

European Food Summit

Ljubljana is hosting the annual European Food Summit from Saturday to Monday for the third time since it was incepted in 2019. Michelin-starred Slovenian chef Ana Roš is confident that the event puts Slovenia on the gastronomy map.

This year’s summit is devoted mainly to the importance of a sustainable approach to food and stepped-up responsibility in handling food, the organisers told a press conference in Ljubljana on Thursday.

As part of the event, the Gourmet Ljubljana Crawl and Ljubljana Soul Chefs will take place on Saturday.

On Sunday, food tours will be held for journalists to present cooperation between local producers and top-rated chefs in several Slovenian regions. Best Slovenian gastronomic practices will be in focus, said Barbara Zmrzlikar, head of research, development, innovation and EU projects at the Slovenian Tourist Board (STO).

The main part of the summit will be held in Ljubljana Castle on Monday when world-class chefs, scientists and journalists will discuss ways to boost food sustainability. The ‘Common-Sensitarian’ Food Culture Manifesto will be unveiled in a bid to improve society’s attitudes towards nutrition and diets.

At the press conference, Roš, the celebrated chef from Hiša Franko, who has recently again made it among the top ten world chefs, a list by The Best Chef, said that the event put Slovenia on the gastronomy map, where the country wants to be positioned and where it also belongs.

The summit is part of the November Gourmet Ljubljana gastronomy festival that will bring a number of events to the capital until 30 November.

SOURCE STA

African Creative Economy Investor Masterclass Series at CANEX WKND 2022

African Creative Economy Investor Masterclass Series at CANEX WKND 2022

African Creative Economy Investor Masterclass Series at CANEX WKND 2022

The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB presents the 3rd session of its African Creative Economy Investor MasterClass Series. It is open to existing fund managers including Angel Investors and networks, Venture Capital Funds, Syndicate Funds and Members, Private Equity Funds, and Impact Funds. This session is a two-day intensive, in-person workshop that will be held during Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus in Abidjan on the 24 and 25th of November. The workshop fee is Seven Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars ($750) which will cover the cost of the two-day workshop, materials and tea break, and lunches on both days. Access to CANEX delegate activities will also be available as part of the package. Please note that you will need to cover the cost of your travel to Abidjan and accommodation.To express interest in attending, please register your interest HERE

eCommerce Startup, Bumpa, Raises $4 Million Seed

eCommerce Startup, Bumpa, Raises $4 Million Seed

Bumpa, formerly known as SalesCabal, was relaunched in February 2021 by Kelvin Umechukwu (CEO) and Adetunji Opayele (CTO). It helps retailers manage and grow their businesses using their smartphones.

The company says it is building the infrastructure to fuel online commerce and empower African small business owners to start, run, and grow their businesses from their mobile devices.

The startup, which Umechukwu calls “Shopify for Africa,” assists merchants and businesses in moving their operations online. It allows merchants with no technical skills and experience to set up their eCommerce store using their smartphones.

In September 2021, the company raised a $200,000 pre-seed.

In August 2022, Bumpa announced the integration of its platform with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to boost social commerce for business owners.

It allows social merchants to manage their direct messages (DMs) from Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp directly on Bumpa without having to go to any of the Meta platforms.

Further, Bumpa wants to integrate its products and channels that small businesses use with a single click of a button, thereby facilitating the transfer of information for efficiency.

It also will prioritise tasks based on orders and activities completed on the platform.

Read the original article on Techpoint

 

INVITATION – AFRICA BUSINESS DAY 2022

INVITATION – AFRICA BUSINESS DAY 2022

SLOVENIA

Le développement des affaires Tuniso-Slovène

and
Nigeria-Slovenia Chamber of Commerce LTD/GTE

SLOVENIA

INVITATION
AFRICA BUSINESS DAY 2022

Slovenian business clubs operating in Africa – Le développement des affaires Tuniso-Slovène and Nigeria-Slovenia Chamber of Commerce LTD/GTE, are organizing a business event – Africa Business Day 2022.

This interactive event will be attended by other representatives of Business clubs working in African countries, representatives of SID Bank, representatives of the government of Republic of Slovenia, representatives of SPIRIT Slovenia and entrepreneurs with business experience in Africa.

The event will take place on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Chamber of Commerce of Slovenia (GZS) at 10:00 AM

Your participation would have precious meaning for our business event, so you are kindly invited to attend.

The event is supported and co-financed by the SPIRIT agency and the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia.

Activities of associations Le développement des affaires Tuniso-Slovène and Nigeria-Slovenia Chamber of Commerce LTD/GTE are supported and co-financed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia and agency SPIRIT Slovenia.

SLOVENIA
SLOVENIA
SLOVENIA DELEGATION at Wood Expo Nigeria 2022  

SLOVENIA DELEGATION at Wood Expo Nigeria 2022  

INVITATION 

Slovenia Delegation

Wood Expo Nigeria 2022

07-10 November 2022 | Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria

Wood Expo Nigeria is the 1st Veritable platform where Wood specialist all over Sub-saharan Africa will showcase wood Machinery & Equipments , meet to exchange ideas with Government Stakeholders, Architects and other building Professionals to Network and explore the potentials of the Wood Sector.

MISSION PACKAGE

We are pleased to announce Slovenia Trade Delegation to Wood EXPO Nigeria organized by Nigeria – Slovenia Chamber of Commerce LTD/GTE. The mission, which will take place in Lagos, Nigeria from 07 – 10 November 2022,  is an important component of our Go Africa Project designed to open doors, provide B2B and B2G contacts, direct networking and to position your business for export or investment success.

We invite you to Wood EXPO Nigeria, which offers a unique opportunity to introduce and extend the reach of your business to the thriving wood sector of Nigeria.

WHY EXHIBIT?

Wood Expo Nigeria has been instrumental in creating a unique platform for the Wood & Woodworking Machinery industry. It gives the chance to the exhibitors to display their products and services in the best possible manner in front of quality audience. It also contributes towards brand awareness for the companies both regionally and internationally.

  • Access to more than 10,000 elite trade professionals from the Sub-Sahara Africa and beyond to promote and display your latest products and services.
  • Connect with key visitors from the wood industry having purchasing authority.
  • Establish new contacts and expand your business reach by meeting relevant business partners (suppliers, manufacturers, trade associations and institutions)
  • Learn about latest industry trends, technologies and products at display by interacting with industry experts.
  • Strong opportunities to close onsite business deals with serious buyers.
  • Get special brand recognition and promotion through an intense regional and international marketing campaign.

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?

Adhesive Manufacturers & Traders / CNC Routing machine / Doors & Windows Manufacturing Devices & Equipment / Doors & Windows Production Materials / Dust extraction equipment / Fittings & Accessories / Joinery machinery / Machineries for the furniture industry / Kiln drying & Related timber technologies / Manufacturers of upholstered products Machinery & lines for finishing / Presses, Clamps, Gluing & Finger jointing equipment / Saw milling equipment, Accessories & Tools / Wood Products: Laminates, Veneers, Plywood, Particle board, MDF, / Engineered wood, Molded plywood, Panel products, Wood composites, Sawn / Timber / Wood treatment equipment & boilers / Wood-based panels & Veneered Products / Woodworking machinery plant & accessories for production of sawn / timber, Veneer, article board, MDF, OSB, LVL, Plywood & Panels / Woodworking materials & consumables: Edge banding materials, Adhesives, Lacquers, Polishes, Finishes, Sanding paper, Sanding materials, Abrasives, Coatings etc. / Woodworking Tools

PARTICIPATION: Participation is open to companies and Individuals, interested in doing business in Nigeria or seeking partnerships, distributors or representatives in the wood sector.

Participants can exhibit or visit and network.

Participation cost (Exhibition): Euro 200 per sqm (min 9sqm) Euro 1800

Administration cost: Euro 300 per person/company

Visa: 3 months single entry Nigerian visa (Online only -Visa on arrival)

Hotel: (5 nights) Euro 800 per person

Return Ticket: Euro 900 per person (Optional)

PARTICIPATION FEE: The fee covers the entire program preparation and actualization of the program including 4 day exhibition, local logistics, hotel accommodation, networking events, and flight ticket. (Lunch and Dinner not Included) The all-inclusive participation fee is in the amount of €3200 for each company exhibiting and €2000 to join trade mission and B2B networking without exhibition. 

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: 31st October, 2022.

EXHIBITION SPACE: Shell scheme plan: A fully fitted square profile built to a height of 3.0m

Stand includes:

  • Exhibition grade podium carpet
  • Rear and side walls with white infill panels (2.38mH x 0.965mW)
  • Fascia with vinyl cut exhibitor name and stand number in English
  • Electrical package including 2 spotlights, 1 power socket with electricity
  • Furniture package with 1 table, 2 chairs

BENEFITS OF EXHITING:

  • Demonstrate your ability to provide solutions in the wood ecosystem
  • Establish your position in the wood market in Nigeria and in Africa
  • Meet the leading distributors, investors, financial institutions, policy makers, dealers and small & medium traders within Africa’s wood sector
  • Showcase your latest products and services set to transform Africa’s wood industry

PROGRAM:

6th November, 2022
09:00am –  10:00pm  Departure (LJU)/ Arrival (LOS)
      7th 10th November, 2022
09:00am –  16:00pm Exhibition at Fair ground & B2B/B2G
11th September, 2022
16:00pm Departure to airport (LOS/LJU)

Cancellation Policy: In case of cancellation, the applicants will be refunded in full. However, any cancellations received after the 21st of October, 2022 will not be refunded.

Registration: You can register by filling out the application form and submit it to Slovenia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce at info@slovenia-nigeria.eu

For any additional questions, registration form and additional information please contact Fred Uduma  / T: +38640171774  / E: info.sngz@gmail.com

Registration form available here: https://slovenia-nigeria.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mission-Registration-Form-1.pdf

Method of payment: Payment can be made by Bank Wire Transfer

Account name: Slovenia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce / Slovensko-Nigerijska-Gospodarska Zbornica
SWIFT: KBMASI2X
IBAN: SI56 0400 1004 9055 411-
Bank name: NovaKBM

VISAS, HOTEL AND HEALTH

Visa

Please note that Slovenian citizens need a visa to enter Nigeria. Your passport must be signed and valid for at least six months beyond the date of the entry into Nigeria (with available blank pages). An onward or return ticket is also required. The visa application can easily be done online (https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/visa/freshVisa) with the support ofthe Slovenia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce

The Visa fee is paid online only and its not included in the delegate fee. During online visa application, kindly select PROCESSING COUNTRY as ROMANIA.

Hotel: A block booking will be made at a fine hotel close to the event venue. Upon registration, an email confirming your hotel reservation(s) will be sent to you.

Health: Vaccinations are mandatory for Nigeria. We strongly advise you to obtain the Yellow vaccination card before the trip. Refer to the Public Health Agency of Slovenia, website: http://www.mz.gov.si/en/ for information on vaccination and other travel health notices. The mission participants are responsible for their own travel health insurance certificates (vaccines, etc.)

Thus, It is the participant’s responsibility to cover any health-related costs incurred prior and during the mission.

For any additional questions, registration form and additional information please contact Fred Uduma  / T: +38640171774  / E: info.sngz@gmail.com

https://slovenia-nigeria.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mission-Registration-Form-1.pdf

Co-financed by Public Agency SPIRIT Slovenia and Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Republic of Slovenia