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Access Africa Now: Empowering Africa’s Financial Future-Exploring Fintech’s Role in Growth and Opportunity
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for an insightful webinar series that delves into the rapidly evolving fintech landscape across Africa. With one of the highest mobile phone penetration rates in the world and a significant portion of the population still unbanked, Africa presents an extraordinary opportunity for U.S. technology companies. This series will explore the transformative potential of fintech to drive economic growth..
Each session will focus on key areas where fintech is reshaping the African financial ecosystem, topics covered will depend on market opportunities for each country:
- Mobile Payments & Digital Wallets: How mobile technology is revolutionizing payments and financial access.
- Banking the Unbanked: Innovative solutions bringing banking to Africa’s vast unbanked population.
- P2P Lending & Microfinance: Exploring how fintech is facilitating credit access for individuals and SMEs.
- Cross-Border Payments & Remittances: How fintech platforms are optimizing global money transfers.
- RegTech: Tools for regulatory compliance in Africa’s fast-growing fintech market.
- E-Commerce Payment Solutions: Meeting the demand for secure, fast, and scalable payment systems.
- Digital Identity & Biometric Solutions: Securing financial services with next-gen identity verification technologies.
- POS & Merchant Services: Helping SMEs access digital payment systems for growth.
The series will provide deep insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Africa’s fintech sector, offering a roadmap for entrepreneurs, investors, and fintech professionals eager to be part of the continent’s digital financial revolution.
SAVE THE DATE!
The NADEC Annual Export Conference, held annually in Washington, D.C., brings together distinguished speakers including business leaders, high-ranking U.S. and foreign government officials, exporters, trade service providers, and trade promotion agencies.
This Conference provides space for industry peers to share expertise, proven export strategies, effective resources, and more during concurrent sessions.
Description
Connect with local manufacturers and exporters for trade tips and industry best practices. Renowned leaders will share keen insights to keep your company’s game sharp and cutting edge.
The Inland Empire World Trade Conference is hosted by the CORONA Chamber will be on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Event Highlights
Expert panel discussion on the future of American manufacturing and global export strategies
Keynote address by a leading authority in international trade
Opportunities for networking and direct engagement with industry leaders
Lunch included
Sponsors to Date
IEWTC is sponsored in part by:
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- The Office of Economic Development / County of Riverside
- Exim 20/20 Group LLC
- CORONA Chamber of Commerce
- DSG Global, LLC
- Aleph Group Inc.
- Discover Inland Empire
- Your name can go here!!
The Conference time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Exhibitors can arrive at 9 AM to set up, and must be completed by 10AM
Location: Eagle Glen Golf Club, 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway, Corona, CA 92883
The following is to assist you in planning your late morning early afternoon….
10:30 AM Check In, Networking, Exhibitors Open
11:30 AM Start of Conference – Lunch included
Expert Manufacturing/Exporting Panel- The Inland Empire World Trade Conference (IEWTC) features a distinguished panel of industry leaders and experts who will share actionable strategies and insights for manufacturers and exporters looking to thrive in the global marketplace. This year’s panel includes:
- Panel Moderator: Fred Latuperissa – Founder, Inland Empire World Trade Conference
- Featured Panelists:
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- Jales A. Mello – Aleph Group, Inc.
- Erica Ramirez – U.S. Department of Commerce, ITA/USFCS
- Robin Liu – Solar Depot LLC
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Special Recognition
2025 Exporter of the Year Award
The conference will honor an outstanding Inland Empire business for excellence in international trade.
Keynote Speaker
Deep SenGupta – Founder and CEO, DSG Global, LLC
Deep SenGupta is a recognized international trade expert with over two decades of experience guiding companies through global trade compliance and market expansion.
1:30 PM – Conference ends
Tariff Mitigation: Know the Law, Know Your Options
Thursday, 22 May 2025 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL
FREE – pre-registration required
Navigating the Evolving Tariff Landscape
& Developing Mitigation Strategies
Our distinguished speaker will talk about how
companies are navigating the evolving
international trade landscape.
The discussion will focus on:
Tariff engineering – what is it & how does it
work?
Strategic & alternative sourcing
Foreign Trade Zones – how and why
Case studies showcasing top solutions that
companies are interested in and have been
implemented since tariffs became an issue.
Attend this session to understand the impacted
categories, products and processes together
with the options for mitigation and how you can
bolster your supply chain for the long run.
Speaker: Thomas Cook
For more information about the event and registration, click here!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Join us for an evening filled with very timely world-class keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and unparalleled business-to-business networking opportunities at 11th Annual Orange County World Trade Week Forum Event. This is your chance to connect with key trade organizations, international business groups, the diplomatic corps, academics and to learn about the extensive global resources available in Southern California.
Presented by the District Export Council of Southern California and supported by key partners such as the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce and the Executive Next Practices Forum, this gathering is essential for those ready to embrace the future of international trade. Don’t miss this opportunity to propel your trade ambitions forward!
Please see our website for speakers and event information.
The 14th World Chambers Congress returns to Melbourne this year, bringing together chamber leaders and businesses from around the globe. Under the theme “Business, chambers, government: Partners for prosperity,” the event will explore how collaboration between these sectors can drive sustainable growth.
Register today for the 14th World Chambers Congress (14WCC)
Registration for the 14th World Chambers Congress is open.
The three-day ticket includes access to the full program in the plenary and parallel sessions and the Welcome Reception, with the exception of the Student ticket for Australian residents only, which does not include the Welcome Reception.
The 14WCC Gala Dinner and World Chambers Competition Awards Ceremony is not included as part of the three-day Congress ticket and can be purchased separately via the 14WCC registration platform. Please note that this is a separate fixed ticket amount and available for purchase for 18 years of age and over.
Accommodation, travel arrangements, and visas are also not included, and are the responsibility of each delegate to manage and book.
For registration, accommodation and visa enquiries, please contact the support help-desk via email 14wccsupport@icmsaust.com.au or call +61 3 9682 0500.