Breakout 2
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Saturday
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11:30 am
Aldrich 110
Ecosystem Development

Eco-tourism | African Heritage Trails: Unlocking Economic Growth Through Sustainable Tourism

Across the African continent, historical and cultural sites are being transformed into engines of economic resilience. This panel will explore how heritage trails, conservation efforts, and agritourism initiatives are not only preserving Africa’s rich history but also driving sustainable development and community empowerment. By reclaiming historical narratives and showcasing pre-colonial innovations, African nations are attracting global visitors while fostering local entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship.
Join us for a dynamic conversation, in collaboration with the Uganda Embassy, Theodore Roosevelt East Africa Sustainable Development Initiative (TREASDI), and the Business of Doing Good Summit Series Consortium, as we highlight innovative approaches to leveraging Africa’s heritage for economic growth and exchange ideas on expanding these efforts across the continent.

Eco-tourism | African Heritage Trails: Unlocking Economic Growth Through Sustainable Tourism

Across the African continent, historical and cultural sites are being transformed into engines of economic resilience. This panel will explore how heritage trails, conservation efforts, and agritourism initiatives are not only preserving Africa’s rich history but also driving sustainable development and community empowerment. By reclaiming historical narratives and showcasing pre-colonial innovations, African nations are attracting global visitors while fostering local entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship.
Join us for a dynamic conversation, in collaboration with the Uganda Embassy, Theodore Roosevelt East Africa Sustainable Development Initiative (TREASDI), and the Business of Doing Good Summit Series Consortium, as we highlight innovative approaches to leveraging Africa’s heritage for economic growth and exchange ideas on expanding these efforts across the continent.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 11:30 AM
Aldrich 110

Other Sessions

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Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 107
Finance
Solving Real Problems at Scale: What it Takes to Build FinTech in Africa
Exploring the opportunities and challenges facing fintech builders across the African continent.
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Solving Real Problems at Scale: What it Takes to Build FinTech in Africa

This panel brings together leading fintech entrepreneurs and investors to explore what it really takes to build and scale financial technology platforms across Africa. From navigating regulatory complexity to unlocking new markets, panelists will share hard-won insights on the strategies driving the next wave of African fintech innovation and financial inclusion.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Aldrich 107
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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 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 111
Culture
Owning the Value Chain: Building Africa's Beauty Economy
How African entrepreneurs are building world-class beauty brands rooted in local innovation.
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Owning the Value Chain: Building Africa's Beauty Economy

Africa's beauty economy is booming, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who are building global brands rooted in the continent's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. This panel explores how African beauty founders are owning the value chain — from sourcing to manufacturing to distribution — and creating products that resonate with consumers worldwide.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Aldrich 111
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Breakout 2
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 107
Culture
Business of Fashion in Africa
How African designers are scaling globally while building locally.
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Business of Fashion in Africa

Despite flashes of global attention, African fashion brands often struggle to achieve lasting prominence. This panel brings together leading designers and fashion entrepreneurs to discuss how Africa's fashion industry can build on its unique strengths — local artisanship, sustainability, and cultural richness — to create commercially viable brands that compete and win on the world stage.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 107
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