Lunches
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Saturday
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12:45 pm
Batten HIves 307

Documentary Screening and Q&A | Stand Together as One

When drought hit Ethiopia in 1983, millions of people were impacted by famine and one million people starved to death. Kenyan photojournalist Mohamed Amin and his BBC colleagues Michael Buerk and Mike Wooldridge documented the historic events surrounding the famine. These images inspired musicians to stand together and led to the recording of the worldly famous song "We Are The World". Documentary screening followed by a Q&A with Salim Amin, film director and son of late Mohamed Amin.

Documentary Screening and Q&A | Stand Together as One

When drought hit Ethiopia in 1983, millions of people were impacted by famine and one million people starved to death. Kenyan photojournalist Mohamed Amin and his BBC colleagues Michael Buerk and Mike Wooldridge documented the historic events surrounding the famine. These images inspired musicians to stand together and led to the recording of the worldly famous song "We Are The World". Documentary screening followed by a Q&A with Salim Amin, film director and son of late Mohamed Amin.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 12:45 PM
Batten HIves 307

Other Sessions

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Breakout 3
Saturday
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3:45 pm
Aldrich 109
Financial Systems | Building Robust Pan-African Financial Systems
This panel explores fintech’s growth, cross-border systems, and collaboration to drive financial inclusion and sustainability in Africa.
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Financial Systems | Building Robust Pan-African Financial Systems

Africa’s fintech ecosystem reflects a diverse range of growth and maturity across its regions, highlighting the need for a cohesive approach to building a robust, interconnected financial system. Achieving this requires a focus on sustainability, innovation, and strategic partnerships. This panel will examine key elements such as cross-border payment systems, essential infrastructure, and the application of successful models to foster growth across regions. The discussion will also address the role of collaboration among ecosystem players in advancing financial inclusion and driving sustainable economic development across the continent

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 3:45 PM
Aldrich 109
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Breakout 2
Saturday
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11:30 am
Aldrich 107
Diaspora-Driven Entrepreneurship: Bridging Markets and Scaling African Ventures
This panel explores how the African diaspora drives business growth, leveraging networks, funding, and culture.
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Diaspora-Driven Entrepreneurship: Bridging Markets and Scaling African Ventures

This panel delves into the powerful impact of the African diaspora in driving the expansion of African ventures. Featuring a diverse group of speakers—diaspora returnees launching businesses in Africa, to entrepreneurs scaling operations across the continent and beyond, and strategists raising international capital—this discussion will explore the unique challenges and strategies of diaspora-driven entrepreneurship. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging global networks, navigating cultural dynamics, and employing innovative funding models to effectively scale businesses and create a supportive ecosystem for pan-African and global growth

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 11:30 AM
Aldrich 107
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Breakout 2
Saturday
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11:30 am
Aldrich 108
Sustainable Healthcare Delivery Models in Africa: Challenges, Solutions and Pathways Forward
This panel explores sustainable healthcare, local innovation, and partnerships to strengthen Africa’s health systems and tackle NCDs.
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Sustainable Healthcare Delivery Models in Africa: Challenges, Solutions and Pathways Forward

Africa’s healthcare systems face critical challenges: reducing reliance on foreign aid, addressing the shift from infectious to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and expanding access to care. This panel explores practical and innovative, sustainable models to transform healthcare delivery across the continent. This session will bring together investors, operators, and academics to explore

the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the adoption of technology in Africa. Panelists will discuss strengthening pharmaceutical and healthcare ecosystems through local production, technology transfer, and regional collaboration. They will also highlight the role of private capital in scaling sustainable solutions and share insights on leveraging pharmacies as primary care providers to address NCDs. Together, they’ll outline actionable strategies for building resilient healthcare systems, emphasizing local innovation, public-private partnerships, and regional cooperation. This session offers a roadmap for addressing Africa’s evolving healthcare needs.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 11:30 AM
Aldrich 108