ANNOUNCEMENT: 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE YEAR 2025
“HOLDING COMPANIES IN AFRICAN BUSINESS LAW”
The Regional Advanced School of Magistracy (ERSUMA) of the Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa (OHADA), in partnership with the University of Douala, SIRE OHADA Firm, AD Law Firm, and FATIMATA TAGOURLA Firm, is organising its 2nd international conference by videoconference (Zoom) on Thursday 20 March 2025 on the theme: “Holding Companies in African Business Law”.
- General information:
- Duration/Date: One (1) day, 20 March 2025
- Channel: Zoom videoconferencing:
- Time 09:00 To 13:00 (GMT)
- Opening of the virtual meeting room: from 08:30 (GMT)
- Conference code: ERS2025-C2
- Target audience: Any public
- Participation: Free of charge
- Registration: To register for the conference, complete the online registration form below:
https://sigweb.ersuma.org/formation/ERS2025-C2
NB: The connection and participation code is sent automatically upon registration.
- Speakers:
- General presentation and moderation : Dr Aziber SEÏD ALGADI, Doctor of Private Law, Director of Research and Documentation at ERSUMA
- Topic No.1 Opportunities, Challenges and Prospects for Holding in Africa
- by Pr Henri Désiré MODI KOKO BEBEY, Professor at the University of Douala, Cameroon;
- Topic No.2 Legal status and framework for holding companies in Africa
- by Mrs Arlette BOCCOVI, Banking and Business Lawyer, Consultant, Managing Director of Cabinet SIRE OHADA, France;
- Topic No.3 Structuring and Management of Holding Companies in Africa
- by Fatimata TAGOURLA, Doctor of Law, Member of the Paris Bar, France;
- Topic No.4: Tax Regime for Holding Companies and Optimisation Strategy in Africa
- by Ms Astou DIAGNE, Doctor of Tax Law, Member of the Paris Bar, France.
- Closing remarks: Dr Aziber SEÏD ALGADI, Doctor of Private Law, Director of Research and Documentation at ERSUMA
PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE
- To take part by videoconference from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device
- Computer/tablet/smartphone with speaker and microphone;
- A good Internet connection of at least 4G for good listening quality;
- To consult the technical guide for connecting in the event of difficulties, click on the link below : https://www.ohada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Guide_connexion_Matinee_ERSUMA_Ver002.pdf
- To contact technical support by e-mail : ersuma@ohada.org
- For further inquiries, kindly send an email to ERSUMA at the following address: ersuma@ohada.org or call +229 97970537.
- NB :
- The materials are sent to the participants within a fortnight;
- Attendance is free and the certificate costs ten thousand (10,000) CFA francs for those who wish to obtain it.
CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW:
- The 2025 training and conferences catalogue : https://www.ohada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Catalogue-des-activites-de-lERSUMA_2025.pdf
- Click here to download the general terms for participation in ERSUMA’s activities : https://www.ohada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ERS2025-Conditions-generales-de-participation-aux-activites-de-l_ERSUMA.pdf
- Procedures for issuing certificates and transmission of materials : https://www.ohada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ERSUMA-Modalites_delivrance-attestations_transmission_des_supports2024.pdf
- Payment modes : https://sigweb.ersuma.org/moyens_de_paiement
- Conferences sponsorship opportunities : https://www.ohada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ERS2025-Offres-de-sponsoring-des-conferences.pdf
ERSUMA counts on your effective participation and thanks you for your trust and collaboration.
“ERSUMA, for an effective, sound and efficient rule of law”.
