{"id":19,"date":"2020-03-09T08:53:45","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T08:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebig10event.com\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2020-03-11T19:22:01","modified_gmt":"2020-03-11T19:22:01","slug":"the-big-10-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebig10.co\/blog\/news\/the-big-10-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big 10 is here!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever\u00a0<\/span>wanted to transact business globally? Trade across borders?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Or expand your business across continents. We have brought your goals closer to you.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A big opportunity is here!\u00a0<\/span>The Big 10 is here!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gathering stakeholders and dignitaries from 10 top sectors, we aim to create\u00a0<\/span>and experience\u00a0<\/span>that further extends the handshake between the Tropics of Africa and the Gulf of the Arabs.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Big 10 is a one-of-a-kind\u00a0<\/span>gathering<\/span>\u00a0that bring<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0distinguished personalities<\/span>\u00a0and professionals<\/span>\u00a0from African<\/span>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>GCC countries within 10 of the largest industries in the world to come together, network, collaborate, build relationships,\u00a0<\/span>engage in<\/span>\u00a0business<\/span>, trade\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0and work towards the common goal of a sustainable future.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We believe that as the world changes, there is a pressing need to leverage on the existing and untapped opportunities that abound.<\/span>\u00a0Leveraging collaboration, alliances and innovation,\u00a0<\/span>The Big 10 will be the catalyst needed to bring together the individuals capable of making a difference.\u00a0<\/span>It promises to be a convergence of high-level professionals from our Big Ten\u00a0<\/span>sectors<\/span>\u00a0of focus \u2013 Agriculture, Logistics, Real Estate, Trade, Technology, Manufacturing, Finance, Energy, Mining and Tourism.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Big 10 Sectors<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mining<\/span><\/b>: 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<\/span>\u00a0and impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Manufacturing<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The manufacturing sector is a fundamental path to Africa\u2019s economic growth and development. Manufacturing contributes heavily to Africa\u2019s financial status, employing\u00a0<\/span>massive<\/span>\u00a0working force and making up a substantial part of its overall GDP.\u00a0<\/span>Through the Big 10, a stronger alliance can be built with the leading manufacturers in the GCC.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Agriculture<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span>Agribusiness connects small-scale farmers to national, regional and global value chains. It plays a vital role in economic development<\/span>\u00a0and ensures food production. We will advance Agribusiness collaboration and promote\u00a0<\/span>agro<\/span>-trade relationship between both regions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trading<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b>. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tourism:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Travel appeals to all ages, nationalities and orientation and this makes it a vital contributor to the global economic landscape.<\/span>\u00a0The 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Logistics<\/span><\/b>. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Real Estate<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>With rapid urbanization, relocation of businesses and the travel for business and tourism across Africa<\/span>\u00a0and the GCC<\/span>, there is a high demand for new and modernized offices, hotels and retail malls, which points in the direction of Real Estate.\u00a0<\/span>This conference provides a synergy where the real estate providers can directly co-create with other key industry practitioners.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Finance<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>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.\u00a0<\/span>The financial framework for trade and business transactions is provided by the finance industries. At the Big 10, we will host\u00a0<\/span>banks, micro financial institutions, government and other financial regulatory bodies<\/span>\u00a0as well as other financial service providers<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Technology<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>I<\/span>nvest<\/span>ment<\/span>\u00a0in 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Energy<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The world runs on energy. Electricity<\/span>, Gas, Solar and so many other forms of energy<\/span>\u00a0is all around us–powering technology<\/span>\u00a0big 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Agenda<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Big 10 promises a packed agenda from which<\/span>\u00a0our participants, exhibitors, partners and sponsors ca<\/span>n immensely benefit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Trade Shows<\/span><\/b>: The Big 10 will host trade show<\/span>s and exhibitions<\/span>\u00a0featuring numerous businesses and products exhibiting<\/span>\u00a0from Africa and the Middle East<\/span>. As\u00a0<\/span>a participant<\/span>, it is the perfect ground to showcase your brand; take advantage of this international platform and push your business\u00a0<\/span>before a global audience<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Panel Discussions<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0 The Big 10\u00a0<\/span>2020\u00a0<\/span>will house high profile personalities from\u00a0<\/span>the big 10 industries from the\u00a0<\/span>Afric<\/span>a and the GCC.\u00a0<\/span>It will be a vibrant space for public exchange of ideas, opinions and information from experts in top industries around the world.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Networking and B2B Meetings<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0<\/span>The Big 10 will gather experts from different<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>industries in a serene setting; this gives<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>opportunities for high-level networking and<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>trade meetings. Our goal is to see a more<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>connected world strengthened by partnerships,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>trade relationships and business affiliations<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>across borders<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keynote Speeches<\/span><\/b>: Renowned personalities and authorities in these industries under focus will be present to deliver\u00a0<\/span>speeches and insights<\/span>\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span>focus<\/span>\u00a0on viable ways to\u00a0<\/span>catalyze<\/span>\u00a0impact,\u00a0<\/span>maximize<\/span>\u00a0profit and\u00a0<\/span>utilize\u00a0<\/span>opportunities\u00a0<\/span>globally.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Round Tables<\/span><\/b>: The Big 10 will<\/span>\u00a0also<\/span>\u00a0have a personal touch. We\u00a0<\/span>aim to ensure that<\/span>\u00a0all attendees gain full value with much emphasis on\u00a0<\/span>business\u00a0<\/span>relationships.\u00a0<\/span>During this year\u2019s gathering, w<\/span>e will have numerous roundtable discussions within industries filled with notable individuals\u00a0<\/span>from the Big Ten\u00a0<\/span>sectors<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Innovation Showcase<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The Big Ideas Challenge<\/span><\/b>:<\/span>\u00a0This we have dubbed \u2018<\/span>The Big Ideas<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Challenge\u2019<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span>There will be a major showcase<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>featuring the most innovative ideas from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>different sectors enabled by technology<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>The top ideas will participate in the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Innovation\u00a0<\/span>showcase challenge<\/span>\u00a0where winners will be<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>selected from Africa and the\u00a0<\/span>GCC for the coveted \u2018Big Idea Trophy\u2019<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our objectives are clear and they are focused on these four pillars viz:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n