Breakout 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 110
Ecosystem Development

Affordable Housing in Rapidly Growing Cities

Africa's cities are growing faster than anywhere else on the planet, creating an unprecedented demand for affordable housing. This panel explores innovative approaches to financing, building, and governing housing at scale — from new construction technologies to creative policy frameworks — that can help African cities meet the needs of their rapidly expanding populations.

Affordable Housing in Rapidly Growing Cities

Africa's cities are growing faster than anywhere else on the planet, creating an unprecedented demand for affordable housing. This panel explores innovative approaches to financing, building, and governing housing at scale — from new construction technologies to creative policy frameworks — that can help African cities meet the needs of their rapidly expanding populations.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 110

Other Sessions

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Breakout 2
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Fireside Chat
Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 109
Diverse
In Conversation with Dupe Olusola on Transformations and Turnarounds
A fireside conversation with one of Africa's most dynamic hospitality leaders.
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In Conversation with Dupe Olusola on Transformations and Turnarounds

Join Dupe Olusola, CEO of Transcorp Hotels, for an intimate fireside conversation about leadership, resilience, and the future of Africa's hospitality and tourism industry. Olusola shares her journey building one of the continent's premier hospitality brands and the opportunities she sees for the sector in driving economic growth and job creation across Africa.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 109
Host
Moderator
Chi Amaechi
Speakers
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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 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 112
Culture
Architects of Culture: Building the Next Generation of African Creatives and Thriving Creative Communities
How African creatives are building thriving communities and shaping global culture.
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Architects of Culture: Building the Next Generation of African Creatives and Thriving Creative Communities

Africa's creative economy is surging, driven by a new generation of artists, designers, and cultural entrepreneurs who are building communities and platforms that amplify African creativity on the global stage. This panel brings together leading creatives to discuss how they are building sustainable careers, fostering creative communities, and ensuring that African voices shape the future of global culture.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 112
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Breakout 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 109
Ecosystem Development
From Consumer to Creator: Africa's Path to Pharmaceutical Sovereignty
How Africa is building the capacity to develop and manufacture its own medicines.
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From Consumer to Creator: Africa's Path to Pharmaceutical Sovereignty

Africa's healthcare systems face critical challenges: reducing reliance on foreign aid, addressing the shift from infectious to non-communicable diseases, and expanding access to care. This panel explores practical and innovative models to transform pharmaceutical development and manufacturing on the continent, moving Africa from consumer to creator in the global health value chain.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 109
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