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, 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.

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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Breakout 2
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 111
Culture
Owning Our Music and Media: Building the Business Behind the Culture
How African artists and entrepreneurs are taking ownership of the continent's music and media industries.
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Owning Our Music and Media: Building the Business Behind the Culture

African music is dominating global charts, but who owns the value being created? This panel brings together artists, label executives, and media entrepreneurs to discuss how Africans are taking ownership of their music and media industries — from IP rights and distribution to building platforms that keep value on the continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 111
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Lunches
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Saturday
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12:15 pm
Batten 203
Finance
L&L: CrossBoundary
A lunch-and-learn session hosted by CrossBoundary.
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L&L: CrossBoundary

Join CrossBoundary for a lunch-and-learn on investment advisory and asset management in frontier markets. Learn how CrossBoundary is unlocking private capital flows into Africa's most underserved markets and creating scalable investment models for the continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 12:15 PM
Batten 203
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CrossBoundary Group
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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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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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