Andina Link Central America is the # 14 version of the most prestigious Latin American telecom fair and converging technologies. Every year, Andina Link has positioned itself as the preferred negotiations and industry networking place. With the most impactful trade show in the region, Andina Link remains the favorite place to present new trends and the latest technological advances in telecommunications industry.

A senior government delegation, will attend the Forum to showcase the many investment opportunities that the Republic of Madagascar can offer international investors. This invitation-only event will profile the Malagasy economy, providing a unique opportunity for delegates to engage with ministers and senior government officials. The Forum looks to build on the success of the inaugural UK-Madagascar Trade & Investment Forum, which was hosted by DMA in November 2015. It will focus on opportunities in Energy, Extractives, Industry and Infrastructure,and will provide an unprecedented opportunity for participants to deepen relationships with the Malagasy government and key business leaders.

From energy and infrastructure to retail and communications, the 2017 event will explore how an increasingly digital Mexico provides both new opportunities and challenges for businesses and government.

The effects of aging population and ever increasing appetite for better services are putting immense pressure on our existing infrastructure. The rise in standard of living among citizens creates the need for more applications and services. These new changes will propel countries to attain developed nation status. The Asia Pacific Smart Cities forum is a platform where various sectors converge to explore new business opportunities and take the lead in the smart cities movement. For more information, visit www.fleming.events or contact us at alena.pashpekina@fleming.events

Turkey is another upcoming market for Islamic finance with a highly active debt capital market and a rapidly developing Shariah compliant equity market. The Turkish authorities have expressed strong support for Islamic banking, or better known as participation banking in Turkey, and it is expected that the sector will double in size over the next five years. With solid commitment from the Turkish authorities, the industry continues to flourish and IFN Turkey Forum remains one of our strongest and longest-running events, as we return for the ninth year running in 2017. As the country steps up its Shariah compliant activities, new players, new regulations and new issuances will create a vibrant market, driven by growing interest from both domestic and international investors. With exceptional support from the Turkish regulators making this a truly progressive event, IFN Turkey Forum returns to the excellent facilities of Borsa Istanbul for its 2017 incarnation.

The World Refining Association would like to thank all Abu Dhabi Downstream International 2016 attendees, speakers and sponsors for contributing to another hugely successful event, and we look forward to welcoming you to the 18th Abu Dhabi International Downstream Summit in 2017.

Political change, deglobalisation and technological advancement look set to dramatically alter the investment landscape in the next year. Global markets face into a period of adjustment marked by Donald Trump's victory, Brexit, European elections, diverging central bank policies and the growing links between technology and the macro-economy. For investors, analysing the outlook for yield across the spectrum of asset classes is now more critical than ever as they re-balance their portfolios for this new era.

For 6 years EEL Events has been delivering the most up-to-date content and creating the most extensive networking platform for everyone active in Turkish PPP and infrastructure marketplace. The Forum has been launched to give a better understanding of PPP healthcare (hospitals, health campuses, laboratories), transport (airports, roads, bridges, railways) and education (schools and universities) investment opportunities available in Turkey. Packed with an unparalleled panel of PPP professionals, the PPP in Turkey Forum discusses real-world issues, best PPP practices, developments and trends within the marketplace. Join 150 primarily private sector financiers, developers and investors from both regional and international markets in November to understand why Turkey has the potential to become an emerging infrastructure success story and why PPP generates so many exciting opportunities for investors and lenders in the Turkish infrastructure sector.

Too often we focus on Africa's problems, whether of governance, commodity dependency, poor infrastructure or entrenched poverty. Without taking a rose-tinted view, this year's FT Africa Summit aims to shift the focus to what is working in Africa in the hope of drawing broader lessons that could benefit the continent as a whole. In that spirit, the agenda will aim to turn the spotlight on what is going right – without, of course, losing sight of what is going wrong or what could be done better. We will ask the most pressing questions of a range of business people, policymakers, investors, practitioners and innovators, ensuring that the agenda has space for some fresh voices from the worlds of marketing, arts and culture. The thrust will be on Africa telling its own stories and learning from its own complex and diverse experience.

GITEX Technology Week is a game-changing, must-attend event located in Dubai – the world's fastest growing technology hub. For over 37 years, visionaries and tech pioneers have been descending on Dubai to witness first-hand the technology that is spearheading the digital transformation.

Infra Oman - dubbed as one of the largest building and construction expo in the Middle East has been continuously defining the industry's development for the last 6 years. It is considered as the annual meeting place for industry leaders, suppliers and buyers in the Sultanate of Oman. Infra Oman has proved to be an ideal starting point not only for the local companies, but also for foreign entities that are more determined to be part of Oman's growing market.

Electro Oman – Oman's leading exhibition in Power, Electricity and Lighting is dedicated solely to energy and clearly partitioned to cover all aspects of the sector, including electricity, water, lighting and HVAC, with a special emphasis on sustainable solutions and renewable energies. Capitalizing on its huge appeal among experts, business people and the general public, Electro Oman will draw a large number of decision-makers and professionals in the field, including government representatives, investors and buyers both from the region and neighboring countries.

Rejuvenating Agriculture in Nigeria 2017 Summit - RAIN 2017 will be a comprehensive 2-day summit providing a platform for discussion, debate, networking and business meetings. In partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, our vision is to use this summit as an avenue to strengthen the supply chain network of producers, agribusinesses, manufacturers, retailers and influencers responsible for driving the growth of agriculture in Nigeria. For more information on the event, please visit here. Or simply contact Jessica Akintoye at jessica.akintoye@k2africa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Exciting growth in key African markets combined with a rapidly expanding appetite for infrastructure finance & development geared towards “Eco-Smart Cities” reveal significant untapped opportunities for investment on the continent. Africa's infrastructure is well-positioned to leap forward with advances in key sectors such as Energy, Power, Technology, Transport, Finance, Sustainability & Waste Management, and Renewable Solutions for a smarter Africa. Transforming Africa's infrastructure landscape by attracting investment and reinventing the urban agenda is key to accelerating economic growth and the successful development of 'Sustainable Smart Cities' in Africa.

Gulf of Mexico is an exploring hot spot for international offshore players. Mexico acts as an emerging market in the region, attracting more attention. OMC will focus on the latest policy and strategy in the country, ongoing projects and upcoming deepwater bidding in Round One, learning technology and project management from the excellent projects around Gulf of Mexico. The event brochure will show you the details including presentations speakers and topics, sponsor packages, etc.

Kuwait is an interesting and developing Islamic finance market and 2017 will see IFN returning to Kuwait City for the fourth time, building on the success of previous years and with the support of both local regulators and international participants to explore and encourage Shariah compliant investment opportunities into the country. With a long-standing Islamic banking and finance history, recent market advancements suggest that Kuwait's Islamic finance story would continue to grow, and the highly anticipated IFN Kuwait Forum 2017 will bring together the industry's leading personalities as they discuss the outlook and possibilities for innovative Shariah compliant investment options in the Gulf country. Kuwaiti investors have long been recognized for their active momentum not only in the GCC, but also in the US and Europe, and IFN Kuwait Forum 2017 will certainly be the appropriate platform for them to exchange views on the country's Islamic finance industry.

Saudi Arabia is one of the most active and influential markets in the Islamic finance space today and certainly the biggest in the Gulf. With landmark steps including the opening of Tadawul to foreign investors, the potential for access to the Saudi debt market and booming asset classes including IPOs, real estate and project finance, a growing number of issuers are coming to market and the overall investment scene is growing dramatically. Our exclusive access to the movers and shakers who matter make IFN Saudi Arabia Forum the essential event for anyone with interest in the Saudi market. IFN returns to Saudi Arabia for the sixth time and IFN Saudi Arabia Forum 2017 is slated to attract global market players eager to gain access to the highly lucrative Saudi Arabian market. With its solid regulatory framework and firm foundation in Islamic banking, the Saudi Arabian market will continue to prosper and innovate.

This has to be a knock-out year for HR. The human resource function has seen tumultuous changes in the past decade. Going from a back-office service function, to a front-line consulting function. And now, the rise of the machines, pervasive technology and digitisation, along with resounding demographic changes, rapid business models leading to increased innovation, and an altered paradigm between employer and employee (which sees the employee back on top), means HR execs are fighting harder than ever before to stand shoulder to shoulder with Finance and Marketing departments, and keep their place at the top table. The time has come for HR to redesign, reinvent and rebuild itself, the workplace, the workforce and then redevelop the way the organisation works. HR Vision London will help you, by bringing forward UK focused examples that can enhance growth, lift productivity and empower you company to thrive, by highlighting some of the best examples in the UK and further afield, and sharing some of the gory details of what didn't work.

Kuwait EXPO 2018 for Knowledge Transfer across SMEs is a mega-event to be held in Kuwait under patronage of H.H. Amir of Kuwait - Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al-Sabah during 6-10 February 2018 offering unique public-private partnership opportunities. Come Join +300 worldwide companies.Visit www.kuwaitkt.com

WGC 2018 is the leading global industry event and is the definitive gathering of influential leaders, buyers and sellers, policy-makers and experts from around the world. You will hear critical business insights and lively debates on the most topical issues facing the global gas industry today and in the future.