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G e o r g i a I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n C e n t e r ( G I C C )

2 0 0 0 C o n v e n t i o n C e n t e r C o n c o u r s e A t l a n t a , G A 3 0 3 3 7 U S A

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October 11th – 13th 2012

The 10th Annual

International Shea Butter

Convention Program Agenda

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10th Annual INTERNATIONAL SHEA BUTTER

CONVENTION SESSION PROGRAM AGENDA

Honorary Co-Chairs

Dr. D. D. Faye, President/Executive Director, Africa Bound Coporation, Senegal Neem Foundation

Dr. Issifu Harruna, Professor of Chemistry, Atlanta University

Mr. Shelvin D. Longmire, US Director, Afrique Expansion, Inc.

Mr. Don Williams, Vice President of Sales, Draga Laboratories

Dr. Theresa Harris, Executive Director, Columbus Research and Wellness Institute

Ms. Emelia Orubele, President, American-Nigerian International Chamber of Commerce (ANICC)

Mr. Randal Mangham, Esq., Former Georgia State Representative (District 4)

Mr. Ken Giami, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, African Leadership Magazine

Ms. George-Axelle Matschinga, Manager, HR Communications, Diversity & Inclusion, L'Oreal USA

Lady Kate Njeuma, CEO, Miss Africa USA Pageant

Mr. Jeff Vosseller, Publisher, Africa Agribusiness Magazine

Ms. Pauline B. Fokam, Managing Director (Marketing), Afriland First Bank (Cameroon)

Ms. Amina Gerba, President/CEO, Kariliss Laboratories, Inc. (Montreal, Canada)

Mr. Anthony Grant, Managing Director, EXIM Bank (Tanzania)

Mr. Sidi Jammeh, PhD., President/CEO, African Development Associates Group LLC,

& Chairman Emeritus, World Bank-IMF Africa Society

Ms. Linord Rachel Moudou, TV/Radio Host, “Healthy Living”—Africa, Voice of America (VOA)

Ms. Vickie Newton, Host, Soul of the South—Cable TV, & President, The Village Celebration.com

Mr. Jeff Vosseller, Publisher, Africa Agribusiness Magazine

Supporting Partners Media Partners

Sponsors

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Thursday, October 11th—General Session Location German Suite, GICC

START FINISH SESSION/EVENT Facilitator

8:30 A 12:30 P Event Registration Register for International Shea Butter Convention hosted by ASBI at a venue that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

Networking

12:300 P 4:00 P International and Industry Perspectives A group dialogue of sharing insights and personal views of the Global Shea Sector from, for, and by industry participants.

Mr. Ayinde Summers Education Director, Shea Works Initiative

4:00P 8:00P ISBC-Shea Works Reception Welcome Address Stop in for a thought-provoking collaborative and interactive discussion. Including Cash Bar and Hors d'oeuvre.

Mr. Randal A. Mangham, Esq. Former Georgia State Representative (District 4)

Thursday Breakout Session Thursday, October 11th – Post Extraction Management Session

Conference Board Room 1, GICC START FINISH SESSION/EVENT Facilitator/

Presenter

12:30 P 3:45 P

Post Extraction Management Dr. Samuel Hunter This course is designed to train the student in the area of proper management of Shea butter in the period after extraction. We now know that quality deterioration occurs rapidly in the first few months after extraction. Studies at ASBI revealed that as much as 90% of Shea butter leaving Africa is grade D. These studies revealed a marked deterioration in quality occurring within the first 3 months after extraction. The main cause for deterioration was improper or inadequate post extraction management. Unfortunately, throughout the Shea belt, little if any, attention is given to proper management of high quality Shea butter once the extraction process is completed. The 2012 ISBC training course in Post Extraction Management addresses this problem in comprehensive detail.

Samuel Hunter, PhD President, American Shea Butter Institute

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Friday, October 12th —General Session Location German Suite, GICC

START FINISH SESSION/EVENT Presenter/ Panelists

7:30 A 8:30 A Registration and Welcome Reception This high-energy, high-profile reception welcomes attendees to ISBC2012 and features a venue that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

Networking

8:30 A 9:15 A Welcome Address featuring Shea Vision 2035 Past, Present, and Future; spelling the facts and dispelling the myths, and misconceptions; Innovation Competitiveness and Quality of Life

Dr. Samuel Hunter President, American Shea Butter Institute

9:30A 10:30A

African Round Table Discussion I–Francophone Countries A presentation of opportunities within the Shea Sector and various

countries. Technical, financial and human resources needed to realize current opportunities will be discussed and examined. Discussion Moderator D. D. Faye PhD President, Africa Bound Corporation

Burkina Faso –Mrs. Assetou Nikiema President, ABPJF

Togo-- Mr. Esso-Hana Tchassama Managing Director, International Goutte D’Or

Guinea—Mrs. Roumataloye SowChamber of Commerce and Industry of Guinea

1030A

1130A

Certified Shea Technician Workshop This course is designed to provide the attendee with an understanding of shea butter. Emphasis is placed on ingredients, grade types, colors and sources. What separates shea butter from all other vegetable oils will be discussed in detail


11:30 12:30P African Round Table Discussion II—Anglophone Countries A presentation of opportunities within the Shea Sector and various

countries. Technical financial and human resources need to realize current opportunities will be discussed and examined. Discussion Moderator D. D. Faye PhD President, Africa Bound Corporation

Nigeria—TBA Uganda-Mr. Anthony Lutaaya

Uganda Industrial Research Institute

Ghana – Mr. Eric Z. Banye SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

12:30P 1:30P Keynote Executive Luncheon TBA

1:30P 3:00P Import/Export Direct from Africa Discussion –panelists detail

the process of importing shea butter from Africa to the USA, including US customs requirements and instructions Attendees will review shipping lines, shipping lanes, freight forwarding and/or air cargo direct from Africa to USA warehouses. Sourcing vs. outsourcing Session Chair Ms. Emelia Orubele President, American-Nigerian International Chamber of Commerce (ANICC)

Mr. Kossigan Vodjogbe Assistant Managing Director of International Goutte D’Or

Mr. Curtis Hayes President Hayes and Associates and AAA Shea Butter

Mr. Harold Hagans President, Atlanta Customs Broker and International Freight Forwarders

3:15P 4:30 P Small & Medium Enterprise Shea Business Forum This Panel discussions will highlight best practices in starting a business business, writing a business model, branding/marketing cosmetic products as well as securing financing and working capital for Small & Medium Enterprises. Session Chair Mr. Shelvin D. Longmire US Managing Director, Afrique Expansion, Inc. Chair, Center for Global Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management (CGEEM)

Ms. Veronica Adams Consultant, A H Financial Solutions

Ms. Erica W. Bracey, MBA Consultant, Small Business Dev. Center at Georgia State University

Lady Myah Brown President of Macopyan Hall Management NV, Inc.

6:30P 8:00P Think and Drink Reception This Forum will encourage a collaborative and interactive discussion.

Networking

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CONVENTION SESSION PROGRAM AGENDA Friday Breakout Sessions -

Friday, October 12th – Shea Based Product Formulation Session Location Spanish Suite- A, GICC

START FINISH SESSION/EVENT Facilitator/ Presenter

12:30 AM 3:45 PM

Shea Formulation Specialist The Workshop is designed to introduce the participants to the fundamental science of personal care product development. Attendee will be shown the basic approach to development of Shea Butter based skin and hair care product formulations. The value of formulation when it comes to product performance will be reviewed. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore their own formulation ideas, under the guidance and supervision of the workshop instructor.

Theresa Harris, PhD President, Columbus Wellness and Research Institute ASBI Advisory Board Member

Friday October 12th – Post Extraction Management Session Location Spanish Suite- B, GICC


4:00PM 6:00PM

Post Extraction Management Dr. Samuel Hunter This course is designed to train the student in the area of proper management of Shea butter in the period after extraction. We now know that quality deterioration occurs rapidly in the first few months after extraction. Studies at ASBI revealed that as much as 90% of Shea butter leaving Africa is grade D. These studies revealed a marked deterioration in quality occurring within the first 3 months after extraction. The main cause for deterioration was improper or inadequate post extraction management. Unfortunately, throughout the Shea belt, little if any, attention is given to proper management of high quality Shea butter once the extraction process is completed. The 2012 ISBC training course in Post Extraction Management addresses this problem in comprehensive detail.


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Saturday, October 13th —General Session Location German Suite, GICC


8:00 AM 8:15 AM Introduction Mr. Ayinde Summers Education Director, Shea Works Initiative

8:30AM 9:45A

Certified Shea Technician Clinical Uses and Study of Shea Based Products This course is designed to provide the attendee with international language of quality and an ability to answer the questions why people are using shea butter more and more. Specific clinical benefits are discussed in detail.


9:45A 10:00P Break

10:00 A 11:00A Workshop - Moving a Product Concept to shelf products – Outsourcing and private labeling manufacturing

Ms. Brittany Davis Cosmetic Chemist, Draga Laboratories

12:00PM 1:00P Networking Luncheon Networking

Shea Innovation Symposium Examining the challenges facing the sector in the context of innovation barriers. Presentation topics include bold steps

and innovative ideas to address both new and common challenges facing the shea industry.

Special Host Issifu Harruna, PhD Professor Chemistry, Atlanta University, & Advisory Board Member, ASBI

1:00P 2:00P Socio-Economic Perspectives

Project of Sheanut and Sustainable Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of West Gonja District Ghana

Market Access for Shea Butter Produced by Women in Rural West Africa

Mr. John Akuleme Consultant, CEDEP Consultancy Services

Ms. Rahama Wright President, Shea Yeleen International

3:00 P 3:15P Break

2:15PM 3:00P Bio-Processing Technology Perspectives New and Innovative Shea Nut Bio-Processing Equipment

and Technologies will be reviewed

Innovative Ideas; predicting the effects of Nano Technology on efficacy and quality of shea butter

TBA

Mr. David Addie Noye, PhD Nano Research Inc.

3:00 P 3:15P Break

3:15PM 4:00P Product Development Perspectives- Development and Management of New Shea Based Product Concepts Test Marketing and development of New Product Concepts- Including Small batch development techniques and equipment

Ms. Margaret Haven ASBI Advisory Board Member

4:00 PM 5:00 P

Certification Award Ceremony and Closing perspectives Industry Awards

Academic Awards

Certification Awards

ASBI Award Committee Ms. Angela Williams Issifu Harruna, PhD Samuel Hunter, PhD

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Saturday, October 13th – Post Extraction Management Session Location Spanish Suite- B, GICC


WHERE

1:00 PM 4:00 P

Post Extraction Management This course is designed to train the student in the area of proper management of Shea butter in the period after extraction. We now know that quality deterioration occurs rapidly in the first few months after extraction. Studies at ASBI revealed that as much as 90% of Shea butter leaving Africa is grade D. These studies revealed a marked deterioration in quality occurring within the first 3 months after extraction. The main cause for deterioration was improper or inadequate post extraction management. Unfortunately, throughout the Shea belt, little if any, attention is given to proper management of high quality Shea butter once the extraction process is completed. The 2012 ISBC training course in Post Extraction Management addresses this problem in comprehensive detail.


Saturday, October 13th – Shea Product Showcase and Expo

Location Kenyan Suite, GICC Hosted by ANHC Pro START FINISH SESSION/EVENT

9:00 AM 8:00 P Shea Product Showcase and Expo - ISBC Attendee Admission This high-energy Expo welcomes attendees to the ISBC Shea Product Showcase and features a venue that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

12:00 PM 12:00 P Shea Product Showcase and Expo - Open Registration Hosted by Ms. Elaine Trusdale and the Atlanta Natural Hair care Professionals

12:45 AM 1:00 P The Health and Beauty Connection TBA

1:00PM 5:30P Shea Product Give-Away Winner Announcements Product and Styling Showcase; demonstrating specific shea products and their product performance characteristics

5:30 PM 5:50 P The Language of African Hair; a History of Expression and Art Mama Kota – The Mother Braid

5:50 PM 6:10 P Performance - The Woman’s Dance of Life (AfroDance) Sister Aminah and African Diva Dance Group

6:15 PM 7:00 P Tree of Life Product Show and Fashion Showcase The “Tre’s Chic Au Shea” Experience Shea based Product Showcase and Tree of Life Inspired Fashion Show

7:00 PM 9:00 P Tree of Life Pictures and Product/Fashion Showcase Reception Mixer Meet and Greet with Showcase Vendors, Stylists and Models. Open to the Public

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