Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 109

Bridging the Power Gap: Energy Solutions for Powering Africa’s Future

In the face of widespread energy inequities, this panel will examine how cross-border infrastructure and renewable energy innovation can reshape Africa’s energy landscape. Experts will discuss strategies for creating a unified energy grid across the continent, integrating both renewable and traditional energy sources. Attendees will learn how a coordinated approach can drive Africa’s energy independence and power economic growth

Bridging the Power Gap: Energy Solutions for Powering Africa’s Future

In the face of widespread energy inequities, this panel will examine how cross-border infrastructure and renewable energy innovation can reshape Africa’s energy landscape. Experts will discuss strategies for creating a unified energy grid across the continent, integrating both renewable and traditional energy sources. Attendees will learn how a coordinated approach can drive Africa’s energy independence and power economic growth

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Aldrich 109

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Keynotes
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Saturday
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11:15 am
Klarman Auditorium
Ecosystem Development
Keynote | Feeding a Billion: The Business of Africa's Agrifood Sector
Join Hajar Alafifi and Olasunkanmi Owoyemi for a keynote on the business of Africa's agrifood sector.
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Keynote | Feeding a Billion: The Business of Africa's Agrifood Sector

Join Hajar Alafifi, CEO of OCP Africa, and Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, Managing Director of Sunbeth Global Concepts, for a keynote on the opportunities and challenges of building Africa's agrifood sector to feed a billion people.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 11:15 AM
Klarman Auditorium
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Lunches
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Saturday
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12:15 pm
Batten 301
Ecosystem Development
L&L: How We Made It in Africa Book Launch and Q&A
Book launch and Q&A for How We Made It in Africa.
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L&L: How We Made It in Africa Book Launch and Q&A

Join this special lunch session for the launch of How We Made It in Africa, followed by a Q&A with the author. Explore the stories, strategies, and lessons behind some of the most successful businesses built on the African continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 12:15 PM
Batten 301
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Keynotes
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Saturday
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10:15 am
Klarman Auditorium
Finance
Keynote | Capital, Control, and Africa's Economic Agency
Join Moulay Mhamed Elalamy and Tope Lawani for a keynote exploring capital, control, and Africa's economic agency.
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Keynote | Capital, Control, and Africa's Economic Agency

Join Moulay Mhamed Elalamy, CEO of Saham Group, Tope Lawani, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Helios Investment Partners, and Yvonne Ike, Managing Director, Head of Sub Saharan Africa, Bank of America for a keynote exploring the dynamics of capital, control, and economic agency across the African continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 10:15 AM
Klarman Auditorium
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Breakout 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 107
Tech
Stablecoins, Crypto Rails, and the Future of African Payments
How cryptocurrency and stablecoins are transforming African payments infrastructure.
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Stablecoins, Crypto Rails, and the Future of African Payments

Cryptocurrency and stablecoins are emerging as powerful tools for solving some of Africa's most persistent financial challenges — from expensive cross-border remittances to volatile local currencies. This panel explores how crypto rails are being built across the continent, the regulatory landscape, and whether digital assets can deliver on their promise of a more inclusive and efficient African payments ecosystem.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 107
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