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Celebrating Banking Excellence in AfricaCompete. Celebrate.Network21 MAY 2015, ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIREHigh PatronAfrican Development Bank GroupLead SponsorPlatinum Sponsor

5Our MissionThe African Banker Awards are designed torecognise the reforms, rapid modernisation,consolidation, integration and expansion ofAfrica’s banking and financial system.RecognisingAfrica’sachievements inbankingThe African Banker Awards is a landmarkannual event for African banking takingplace during the annual meetings of theAfrican Development Bank. Organised byAfrican Banker magazine and IC Events inco-operation with BusinessinAfrica Events, theAfrican Banker Awards celebrates excellenceand best practices in African banking.Recognising the 400 personalities and banksthat are driving Africa’s rapidly transformingfinancial sector, the African Banker Awardsbring together industry leaders from Africaand the world to celebrate the achievements ofthose who are driving growth and developmentand creating new economic opportunities forcitizens and communities all over the continentand inspire new generations of bankers who areshaping Africa’s future.21st May, 2015. Abidjan, Ivory CoastWho attends?Delegates attending the African Banker Awardsinclude Top ranking bankers and industry leaders, Central Bank Governors, Ministers of Finance, government officials and diplomats fromAfrica, Asia, Europe and the USA. Attendeeswill meet and mingle with key representativesfrom Africa’s banking and finance community.Attendees include:Representatives from leading African banksand financial institutionsRepresentatives from international investmentbanks and private equity groupsRepresentatives from Intergovernmental Organisations and Development AgenciesGovernment Officials from across Africa including Ministers, Governors of Central Banksand Diplomats'The globalbanking andbusinesscommunity willhave the chanceto meetrepresentativesfrom the topbanks andfinancialinstitutions inAfrica.'African business leaders from other sectors directly concerned by the development of AfricanbankingAcademics, civil society representatives andmembers of the international mediaCelebrating Banking Excellence in Africa

5Previous prestigiousattendeesMinisters of finance: Hon. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, Minister of Economy and Finance,Djibouti Hon. Kerfalla Yansané, Minister of Finance, Guinea Hon. Nizar Baraka, Minister of Economy and Finance, Morocco Hon. Manuel Chang, Minister of Finance, Mozambique Hon. John Rwangombwa, Minister of Finance and EconomicPlanning, Rwanda Hon. Majozi Sithole, Minister of Finance, Swaziland Hon. Mustafa Mkulo, Minister of Finance, Tanzania Hon. Abdou Kolley, Minister of Finance And Economic Affairs, TheGambia Hon. Alexander Chikwanda, Minister of Finance and NationalPlanning, Zambia Hon. Tapiwa Mashakada, Minister of Economic Planning AndInvestment Promotion, Zimbabwe Hon. Tendai Biti, Minister of Finance, ZimbabweCentral Bank Governors: HE Lucas Abaga Nchama, Governor, Banque des Etats de l'AfriqueCentrale (BEAC) HE Dr. Henry Wampah, Governor,Bank of Ghana HE Njuguna Ndungu, Governor, Central Bank of Kenya HE Charles Chuka, Governor, Reserve Bank of Malawi HE Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor,Central Bank of Nigeria HE Caroline Abel, Governor, Central Bank of the Seychelles HE Benno Ndulu, Governor, Central Bank of Tanzania HE Mustapha Kamel Nabli, Governor, Central Bank of Tunisia HE Michael Gondwe, Governor, Bank of Zambia21st May, 2015. Abidjan, Ivory CoastPublic and Private Sectors: Andrew Alli, President & CEO, AFC Tim Turner, Director, African Development Bank Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Group Managing Director / CEO, AccessBank Plc James Benoit, CEO, AfrAsia Bank Limited Jean-Louis Ekra, President & Chairman of the Board of Directors,African Export-Import Bank Felix Bikpo, CEO, African Guarantee Fund El Kettani Mohamed, CEO, Attijariwafa Mario Machungo, PCA, Banco Internacional de Moçambique, SA(Millennium BIM) Sanjeev Kumar, CEO, Bank M Brahim Benjelloun, CEO, BMCE Bank Naveed Riaz, CEO-Africa Division, Citi Idrissa Nassa, CEO, Coris Bank International Charles Kimei, CEO& Managing Director, CRDB Bank Arnold Ekpe, Group Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank TransnationalIncorporated Hoda Shoukry, Chief Executive Officer, Emerging MarketsPartners James Mwangi, Group CEO & MD, Equity Bank Segun Agbaje, Managing Director, GTBank Plc Michael Miebach, Middle East and Africa, Mastercard Graham Dempster, Chief Operating Officer, Nedbank Group Admassu Tadesse, President & Chief Executive, PTA Bank Sola David-Borha, Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic IBTC Ebenezer Essoka, CEO SA & Area Gerneral Manager SouthernAfrica, Standard Chartered BankCelebrating Banking Excellence in Africa

5A diversity of awardsOur categories highlight the achievements of companies andindividuals that contribute to the transformation anddevelopment of Africa’s financial sector. They focus on areasimportant to the finance community and their stakeholders.We review our categories every year to ensure the Awardsremain relevant and take into account the changing realitieson the ground.Selection andjudging processFollowing a call for entries our advisory committee shortlists nomineesfor each category from the pool of submissions. The committee is madeup of our editorial board and experts with an in-depth knowledge of theAfrican banking and finance sector. Our independent expert judgingpanel with extensive expertise across the African regions will then selectthe winners based on a number of specific criteria from the shortlist. Thewinners will be announced at the Awards ceremony. To find out moreabout the judges and the selection process please visit :www.africanbankerawards.comYour benefitsAs an official sponsor of the AfricanBanker Awards, your companywill gain rare access to one of thefew occasions in the year whenAfrica’s finance community comestogether under the same roof tonetwork on a night of recognitionand celebration!Pre-eventPress releases to our extensive media database announcing yourparticipation as sponsor.Mailshots to our complete database comprising industry leadersand government officials, multilateral agencies etc. announcingyour involvement. Invitations to all our delegates will also mention your organisation's involvement.During the eventSponsors will be profiled extensively through video presentations, speeches and awards presentations. Sponsor logos willbe visible through ample signage on banners, marketing andpromotional materials as well as signage on stage.Branded gifts in goodie bags will increase corporate visibility.Post-eventAll communication (delegates & media), such as thank you letters and press releases, will include sponsor recognition.MediaSponsors will also benefit from extensive media coverage in ourbusiness magazine African Business (English & French) as wellas from international media covering the event.21st May, 2015. Abidjan, Ivory CoastCelebrating Banking Excellence in Africa

5SponsorshipoptionsPLATINUM SPONSOR 53,500 GBP (Exclusive)Pre-event: Recognition as official 'Platinum Sponsor' (exclusive) Corporate recognition on pre-event email alerts toinvitee database Corporate logo signage on the Awards website Joint press release sent to Awards media databaseDuring the event: 1x 2min official CEO speech 1 x 2min promotional video, played during theAwards ceremony CEO awards presentation opportunityGOLD SPONSOR 42,500 GBPPre-event: Recognition as official 'Gold Sponsor' Corporate recognition on pre-event email alerts toinvitee database Corporate logo signage on the Awards website Corporate logo inserted on all pre-event print onlinematerial Online banner on africanbusinessmagazine.com for 1month prior to the eventDuring the event: CEO awards presentation opportunityCorporate logo:Corporate logo:Promotional materials:Promotional materials:Corporate profile & advertising:Corporate profile & advertising:Corporate hospitality:Corporate hospitality:Post-event:Post-event: 2x ‘pop-up’ banners in ballroom 2x ‘pop-up’ banners in registration area Logo prominently displayed in looped power pointpresentation played on stage throughout the Gala Dinner 2 x promotional literature & material distributed in‘goodie bags’ (eg. diary, pen, card holder, currencyconvertor, leaflets etc.) 1 x full colour page advertisement in African Banker andthe African Business magazines 1 x full colour page advertisement in the Awardsbrochure 1 x 200 word company synopsis in the Awards brochurewith logo signage Website banner on African Banker Awards website 1 x reserved table for 10 guests at the Gala Dinner Corporate recognition in all post-event communicationto delegates/media21st May, 2015. Abidjan, Ivory Coast 1x ‘pop-up’ banner in ballroom 1x ‘pop-up’ banner in registration area Logo prominently displayed in looped power pointpresentation played on stage throughout the Gala Dinner 2 x promotional literature & material distributed in‘goodie bags’ (eg. diary, pen, card holder, currencyconvertor, leaflets etc.) 1 x full colour page advertisement in African Banker orAfrican Business magazine 1 x full colour page advertisement in the Awardsbrochure 1 x 150 word company synopsis in the Awards brochurewith logo signage Website banner on African Banker Awards website 1 x reserved table for 10 guests at the Gala Dinner Corporate recognition in all post-event communicationto delegates/mediaCelebrating Banking Excellence in Africa