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In partnership with:

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• Established in 2006 as business association as a collaboration between public and private partners

• An association of African and international businesses with an interest in promoting a globally competitive African cashew industry

• We represent all aspects of the cashew value chain: producers, processors, traders, and international buyers

About ACA

ACA Mission StatementVision: A globally competitive African cashew industry that benefits the value chain – from farmer to consumer

Our mission: is to support the African cashew industry by:•Providing technical assistance and facilitating investments•Promoting market linkages and international standards•Sharing information and best practices

Our objective:•Increase processing•Improve competitiveness and sustainability•Facilitate public-private cooperation

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ACA Activities 1. ACA Annual Conference

Business networking and knowledge-sharing platform

2. ACA Seal Program Making the African cashew

industry sustainable.

3. Partnership Mobilizing resources for the

industry

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ACA Activities cont.4. Communications

Sharing market information and industry news through our publications and website

5. Technical Assistance

Increasing efficiency and competitiveness.

6. Farmer EngagementFostering market

linkages

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Monday, 21 September 2015• Registration • Opening Ceremony/ Inauguration of the Exposition 2015 • Welcome Cocktail

Tuesday, 22 September 2015• Plenary Session • Exposition 2015

Wednesday, 23 September 2015• World Cashew Forum• Business to Business (B2B) Forum• Gala Dinner

Thursday, 24 September 2015• Field Trips ( visit a cashew farm, factory and a cultural site)

Conference Overview

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World Cashew Exposition 2015You will be given the opportunity to:

• Meet with equipment manufacturers and service providers

• Be knowledgeable about best practices around the world

• Learn about the latest technologies within the cashew sector

• Know about the latest cashew products available from the African market

• Meet experts in the industry• Promote your company

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Presentations by experts on:• Investment opportunities• Food safety and quality• Market trends• Waste management • Pest control• Market access

Plenary Session

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Interactive presentations on:

• Farming

• Processing

• Finance and investment

• Business

• Sustainability

• “Green” practices

World Cashew Forum

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• Meet various stakeholders within the cashew industry

• Network and connect with new business partners

Business to Business (B2B) Forum

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• Enjoy a site-visit to a cashew processing facility in Maputo or Nampula

• Visit a cashew farm in one of Mozambique’s major cashew producing regions

• Take a leisure day trip to one of Mozambique’s beautiful cultural sites (Mozambique Island or a National Game Park)

Field trips

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Sponsorship OpportunitiesExecutive Sponsor (US$50,000+)• Participation of 6 delegates in all conference activities

• 1 year ACA membership

• 1 seat at Opening Ceremony • 1 Speaker slot at the plenary session (deadline: July 31)

• 2 page advertisement in conference brochure • Enlarged logo on all conference material

• Targeted advertising at Gala Diner • Full banner digital advertisement on ACA webpage for 1 year

• 2 exhibition booths at the World Cashew Expo 2015.

Diamond Sponsor (US$25,000+)• Participation of 4 delegates in all conference activities

• 1 enlarged banner during B2B session

• 1 speaker slot at the plenary session (deadline: July 31)

• Enlarged logo on all conference material

• 1 page advertisement in conference brochure • Full banner digital advertisement on ACA webpage for 1 year

• 1 exhibition booth at the World Cashew Expo 2015 • Targeted advertising at Gala Diner

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Platinum Sponsor (US$15,000+)•Participation of 3 delegates in all conference activities.

•1 year ACA membership

•1 slot in the World Cashew Forum •1 speaker slot at the plenary session (deadline: July 31)

•2 page advertisement in conference brochure •Enlarged logo on all conference material

• Targeted advertising at Gala Diner. •Full banner digital advertisement on ACA webpage for 1 year

• 2 exhibition booths at the World Cashew Expo 2015.

Gold Sponsor (US$7,500+)• Participation of 2 delegates in all conference activities

• ¼ page advertisement in the conference brochure

• Sponsorship information displayed during 1 coffee break

• Logo on conference brochure

• 3 promotional materials (pen, flyer etc…) in conference bag

• 1 exhibition booth at the World Cashew Expo 2015

•Vertical banner digital advertisement on ACA webpage for 3 months

Sponsorship Opportunities, cont.

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Silver Sponsor (US$4,000+)•Participation of 1 delegates in all conference activities

• Logo on conference banner and brochure

•Coverage during the Field trip • Half banner digital advertisement on ACA webpage for 3 months

• 2 promotional materials (pen, flyer, etc.) material in conference bag

Bronze Sponsor (US$3,000+)• Logo on conference brochure and banner • Square digital banner

advertisement on ACA webpage for 3 months

• 1 promotional material (pen, flyer etc..) in conference bag

Sponsorship Opportunities, cont.

Contributor Sponsor (US$1,000)+• Logo on conference brochure and banner

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Contact us:aca@africancashewalliance.comVisit our website:www.africancashewalliance.comFollow us on:

@AfricanCashew

facebook.com/africancashewalliance

African Cashew Alliance Secretariat Jubilee House 4th , Kuku Hill, Osu

Accra, Ghana.T: 302 782 233

F +233 302 782 231

See you in Mozambique!