"Feeding Africa at a time of climate change - a major development challenge of our era", says Kofi A. Annan.

The summit on Strategic Agricultural and Food Shortage Solutions for Africa's intention is to bring together stakeholders from the private sector and government leading international agricultural experts. Speakers will include top agricultural government representatives to address the impacts, strategies, best practices and new methodologies for undertaking agriculture challenges and food insecurity in Africa. The main aim of the summit is to focus on the viability, sustainability and profitability of Africa's agricultural sector. Through applying agricultural innovation, sustainable agriculture processes, knowledge sharing and management. This summit will examines the social, environmental and economic challenges that are the backbone of Africa's food insecurity and proposes a solution for action to be taken by governments, NGO's, Representatives of Farmer Groups and the international community in order to sustain greater food security. The summit will examine methods in which to minimize any instabilities to food security and agricultural sustainability through innovation and knowledge management.

TARGET MARKET

• Agricultural Government Departments
• Representative of Farmer Groups
• Agricultural Cooperatives
• Financial Institutions and Banks
• Agricultural Societies
• Agriculture Funds
• Institutional Investors, privatisation and investment promotion agencies
• Regulators and Government Agencies
• Investment Banks
• Development Agencies and Development Banks
• Food Processing and Agri-Companies
• Exporters & Importers
• Municipalities
• NGO's

THE INTELLIGENT AFRICA APPROACH

Intelligent Africa is a business information company, providing specialised and relevant industry-focused workshops, seminars and conferences to the South African and African private and public sectors. Our team is experienced and professional. Excellent service delivery is our business.

Our service includes:

• Event Production and Event Management (public workshops, seminars/ conferences)
• Short-term Marketing Solutions and
• In-house Training.

By using critical market research methods in the designing and production of our events, we are able to identify the unique challenges facing local and African businesses today. Our commitment to service excellence means that we deliver genuine business solutions at competitive rates. Our research-driven, tailor-made events relate directly to market movements and industrial change.

Intelligent Africa draws on a diverse pool of industry professionals in the production and staging of its events, in order to provide delegates with the ultimate learning experience. Not only do our subject-matter experts possess a wealth of knowledge, relevant qualifications and solid industry experience, but they are required to demonstrate exceptional presentation/workshop skills in order to keep delegates interested and focused at all times.

SHAREHOLDING AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Intelligent Africa is 100% owned by women. We are less than 50 employees and therefore the provisions for affirmative action do not apply, although we are compliant to the Employment Equity Act and strive to create equal opportunities in the workplace.

BEE RATING

Intelligent Africa Marketing and Training can be considered a BEE Level 2 Contributor Entity, certificate number INT01/0008.

ACCREDITATION

Intelligent Africa Marketing and Training was rewarded Provisional Accreditation until 26 September 2011, accreditation number 2228 and Recorded Status by Services Seta Reference Number (REC021). This means that our South African clients are able to claim back part of their Skills Development Levy, as per the Skills Development Act.

INTELLIGENT AFRICA IN-HOUSE TRAINING

Our vast selection of Outcomes-Based in-house training courses is tailor-made to fulfill the needs and expectations of our clients.

METHODOLOGY



INTELLIGENT AFRICA CONFERENCES AND TRAINING

Intelligent Africa's Public Courses Division is focused on the following specialised areas:

Human Resources Finance and Banking Marketing

PR and Communications Public Service Legal

Manufacturing Supply Chain Mining

INTELLIGENT AFRICA EVENT MANAGEMENT

Our event management division is able to assist with all functions required for the smooth running of an event, from event administration, delegate registration (online and manual), sourcing of and liaising with a suitable venue, event hosting through to the booking of travel and accommodation for delegates and speakers.

INTELLIGENT AFRICA EVENT MARKETING

Intelligent Africa offers a host of marketing services in order to maximise event exposure and delegate response:

• Event branding and design and managing of promotional material (including brochures, posters etc, working in conjunction with an PR Agency)
• Providing support in compiling the event marketing plan:
  • Defining the target audience
  • Choosing the relevant marketing mix
  • Deciding on the timeframe

Please note:

It is up to the client to compare marketing quotations and service options. Best results are achieved with the Intelligent Africa Short-term Marketing Model by targeting a defined target audience.

THE INTELLIGENT AFRICA SHORT-TERM MARKETING MODEL

The Intelligent Africa Short-Term Marketing Model combines powerful direct marketing elements such as telemarketing, fax mailing, email and silver bulleting. This service is ideal for consultants that want to create a heightened awareness of their services, or for organisations that need to generate exposure for an annual conference or quarterly function.

BENEFITS

• Prospects do not receive unsolicited information or "Spam", which means information won't be 'trashed upon receipt'
• Marketing costs are reduced due to the elimination of unnecessary printing, faxing and mailing
• Even if a booking isn't secured, awareness of your organisation is much higher than when information is sent to "cold" or unqualified prospects
• The IA Model offers advanced and real-time insights into the market's response and other movements in the market
• The client is usually better prepared for the event because they are aware of the market response and the expected size of the group

Contact us for all your event management, short-term marketing, conferencing and training needs.

Intelligent Africa promises to bring you professional and quality events that exceeds all expectations.

We are looking forward to do business with you!