The NIDO Canada World Conference provides a framework for fostering bilateral dialogue and cooperation between Nigeria and Canada with regards to socioeconomic development in both countries. An initiative of NIDO Canada, the first conference, held in Toronto in April 2008, showcased Canadian and Nigerian speakers of international stature on various topics including infrastructure development education and nuclear energy – important initiatives that contribute tot the overall growth of a nation. The second conference, held in Winnipeg in May 2009, focused on energy, food and health security for both national and global prosperity.

The 3rd Annual NIDO Canada World Conference will be held from May 13-16th, 2010 in Ottawa, Canada at the prestigious Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel. The theme this year is Nigeria at 50: Building a Successful Public and Private Partnership in a Developing Economy. This year’s conference will examine Nigeria 50 years after independence and also focus on the foundations required to effectively utilize Public Private Partnerships, popularly known as 3Ps, to accelerate the achievement of the mandates of Nigeria’s Vision 2020 which include promoting stronger economic and scientific partnerships between Nigeria and other countries.

Canada is one of the leading developed nations utilizing 3Ps in achieving national and international goals. During this year’s conference, delegates will learn from both Canadian and Nigerian experts and keynote speakers on issues that relate to the implementation of 3Ps.

This year’s conference will also be an opportunity for Nigerian and Canadian businesses to showcase their product and services offerings in the form of an exhibition. Since the conference is designed to foster bilateral dialogue and cooperation, the exhibition will bring together Nigerian businesses seeking investment opportunities in and from Canada, as well as Canadian businesses looking for investment opportunities in and from Nigeria.

Dates

Thursday May 13 to Sunday Saturday May 16, 2010.

There will be full-day conference activities from Thursday to Saturday, ending with a post-conference Globe Award Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. You will not want to miss any of these events!

Costs

Pre-conference roundtable and networking reception is open to all delegates, interested professional NIDO Members and Trade Mission participants. Please be punctual.

The conference presentations, lunch, and lunch presentation cost $50 per person, in Canadian funds. Pre-registration is required. Please arrive early to complete registration procedure and pick up name tags and conference package.

Globe Award Dinner: Ticket -- $100 per person (Physical tickets required at entrance--no exceptions). If registering for both Conference and Award Dinner -- $120 Canadian

Registration Information

If registering for more than one person, please use one form per person so that we can get the correct information for the conference package, ready for pick up, for each person upon arrival. Click here to go to registration page.

Hotel Accommodation

A block of rooms have been earmarked for the NIDO World Conference. Please book your room as soon as you can, if you would like to stay in the same hotel as the venue of the Conference and Globe Award Dinner. Rooms are on first come first serve basis. We are expecting a good turn out, so book well in advance directly with Fairmont Chateau Laurier through this link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/nidoannualmeeting

 

Fairmont Château Laurier

1 Rideau Street

Ottawa, Ontario

Canada

K1N8S7

Toll Free (US and Canada)

1 (866) 540-4410  

International Dialling

+1 (613) 241-1414

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Fax

+1 (613) 562-7030

Email

chateaulaurier@fairmont.com

Website

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