Breakout 3
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Saturday
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3:45 pm
Spangler Auditorium

The Financing Dilemma: Are Global Powers Driving Africa’s Development or Deepening Economic Dependency?

This panel examines the impact of foreign financing on Africa's development, focusing on whether these cross-border investments are essential drivers of economic growth or if they risk fostering dependency and undermining sovereignty. Discussions will explore how foreign financing has shaped African economies over the past decade and what expectations lie ahead for the future. Key questions include: Are the structures of current financing agreements sustainable and beneficial for African nations? Do countries have the capacity to refinance debts? Most importantly, what does this mean for future generations, particularly in balancing opportunities for growth with the burden of long-term debt?

The Financing Dilemma: Are Global Powers Driving Africa’s Development or Deepening Economic Dependency?

This panel examines the impact of foreign financing on Africa's development, focusing on whether these cross-border investments are essential drivers of economic growth or if they risk fostering dependency and undermining sovereignty. Discussions will explore how foreign financing has shaped African economies over the past decade and what expectations lie ahead for the future. Key questions include: Are the structures of current financing agreements sustainable and beneficial for African nations? Do countries have the capacity to refinance debts? Most importantly, what does this mean for future generations, particularly in balancing opportunities for growth with the burden of long-term debt?

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 3:45 PM
Spangler Auditorium

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Breakout 2
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 110
Culture
Investing in Elegance: The Future of High-End Hospitality in Africa
Exploring the future of luxury hospitality and tourism investment across Africa.
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Investing in Elegance: The Future of High-End Hospitality in Africa

Africa's luxury hospitality sector is experiencing a new wave of investment and innovation, with world-class properties and homegrown brands redefining the continent's tourism landscape. This panel brings together leaders from Africa's premier hospitality brands to discuss what it takes to build, finance, and operate high-end hospitality ventures that showcase Africa's unique cultural heritage and natural beauty to the world.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 110
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Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 109
Diverse
Reimagining African Philanthropy for Self-Determination
Building locally driven models of giving that center African agency and leadership.
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Reimagining African Philanthropy for Self-Determination

As the global philanthropic landscape evolves, a new generation of African givers and institutions are reimagining what effective philanthropy looks like on the continent. This panel explores how African-led philanthropic models can move beyond dependency on external donors, center local knowledge and agency, and channel resources toward the initiatives that matter most to African communities.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Aldrich 109
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Breakout 2
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 111
Culture
Ready, Set, Action: Investing in African Film
Unlocking investment and growth in Africa's rapidly evolving film industry.
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Ready, Set, Action: Investing in African Film

African cinema is experiencing a renaissance, with stories from the continent capturing global audiences and generating significant commercial returns. This panel explores the business of African film — from financing and distribution to content creation and intellectual property — and how investors and creators can work together to build a thriving, self-sustaining African film industry.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 111
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Breakout 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 111
Culture
Marketing, Management, and Representation in African Sports
How Africa's athletes and sports leaders are building global brands and industries.
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Marketing, Management, and Representation in African Sports

African athletes are capturing the world's attention, but the business infrastructure behind them is still being built. This panel explores how marketing, management, and representation in African sports are evolving — from athlete branding and endorsement deals to league development and media rights — and what it will take to build a thriving, African-owned sports industry.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 111
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