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

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.

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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Breakout 2
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Fireside Chat
Friday
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6:15 pm
Spangler Auditorium
Culture
In Conversation with Dr. Moloi Precious Motsepe: Leadership and Legacy
A fireside conversation with the founder of African Fashion International.
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In Conversation with Dr. Moloi Precious Motsepe: Leadership and Legacy

Join Precious Motsepe, Founder of African Fashion International, for an intimate fireside conversation about her journey building one of the continent's most influential fashion platforms. From championing emerging African designers to staging Africa's premier fashion weeks, Motsepe shares her vision for the creative economy as a driver of economic growth and cultural pride across the continent.

America/New_York
Mar 27, 2026 6:15 PM
Spangler Auditorium
Host
Moderator
Ebehi Iyoha
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Breakout 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 108
Ecosystem Development
Powering the Continent: Capital, Infrastructure & the Future of African Energy
How Africa can build the sustainable energy infrastructure needed to power its economic future.
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Powering the Continent: Capital, Infrastructure & the Future of African Energy

Africa's energy transition represents one of the continent's greatest challenges and most transformative opportunities. This panel brings together energy leaders and innovators to discuss how renewable energy, infrastructure financing, and policy reform can work together to close the energy access gap and drive sustainable industrialization across the continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 108
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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, and Tope Lawani, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Helios Investment Partners, 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 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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