Hong Kong :  The Africa Infrastructure Forum (AIF:2012), will take place from 31st October to 2nd November 2012 at the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel in Hong Kong, China.

A response to the growing investment appetite in Africa and the increasing potential of Chinese and Asian technology, AIF: 2012 will focus specifically on the infrastructure projects aiding resource optimisation for major power users such as mining, minerals and the energy sector. It will showcase key projects currently under development, examining how those projects will be powered, operated and delivered successfully to maximise efficiency and project success.

Development sponsor the African Development Bank has identified the importance of the Africa Infrastructure Forum as a platform for buyers and sellers to come together to discuss project solutions.

“Infrastructure investment, both public and private, is fundamental for sustained, long term growth and the African Development Bank remains deeply committed to supporting partnerships with governments, the industry and other financiers,” says Tas Anvaripour, Head of Infrastructure Finance & PPP, African Development Bank.

Event dates: 31st October-2nd November

Website: http://www.energynet.co.uk/aif/AIF_Index.html