+++ Update 12:30 +++ Dear all, we're very sorry to announce that James Mnyupe will not be able to make it tonight. We're rescheduling our discussion with him to mid-October (exact date to be announced soon) ++++

We're so happy that Dino Ballotti, Head of SME Development, Innovation & Acceleration at NIPDB (who, by the way, has been on our list of speakers for an upcoming DoConnect) will spontaneously step in! Big thanks DINO!

Therefore please bear with us for this unique networking opportunity:

Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s talk: How can we drive investments into Namibia, promote local small and medium enterprises and - what's going to happen in DUBAI!

The Namibian Investment and Development Promotion Board (NIPDB) was created only in October 2020 under the direct mandate of President's Hage Geingob's Office. NIPDB mission is to promote and facilitate local and foreign investments and new ventures, to contribute to economic development and job creation. It is run by Nangula Uaandja. Dino Ballotti joined the Management beginning of this year and is in charge of all MSME development, innovation and acceleration.

In our discussion Dino will be offering us a rare glimpse behind the scenes:

- What are current and future projects to support local small and medium enterprises? How will Namibian SME's benefit from the work of the NIPDB?

- What does NIPDB do to support Startups?

- What have they planned to represent Namibia at the upcoming Expo in Dubai? Are there still options for companies to get involved in the expo?

- And on a very personal level: What have his different facets and steps of his career spanning from Sports, Teaching to Old Mutual taught him?

Come and be part of what is promised to be an interesting and engaging discussion!

Agenda:

6.00 pm - Arrival, Meet & Greet

6.20 pm - Welcoming & Introduction into the topic, Meike Neitz, Digital Ambassador, GIZ/Dololo

6.30 - 6.50pm - Discussion with Dino Ballotti

6.50 - 7.20pm - Q&A

7.20 - 8pm - Open Networking

We're looking forward to hearing your views about this big topic!

About DoConnect:

Our DoConnect series brings experts from Namibia’s business community into DoBox to share their knowledge and expertise, discuss trends and hot topics. The short chat will be followed by a Q&A session where you can ask your questions. Afterwards, we’ll be enjoying some drinks and snacks in a chilled setting; meet new people, share ideas and simply have a great time!