Breakout 1
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Spangler Auditorium
Geopolitics

Speculation, Truth, and State Capacity

This panel explores the pivotal role of the public sector in fostering Africa's economic transformation through effective policymaking and institutional innovation. By examining lessons from across the continent, panelists will highlight how strategic governance, sound monetary policy, and strong institutions have laid the groundwork for thriving private sector growth and long-term prosperity.

Speculation, Truth, and State Capacity

This panel explores the pivotal role of the public sector in fostering Africa's economic transformation through effective policymaking and institutional innovation. By examining lessons from across the continent, panelists will highlight how strategic governance, sound monetary policy, and strong institutions have laid the groundwork for thriving private sector growth and long-term prosperity.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Spangler Auditorium

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Lunches
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Saturday
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12:15 pm
Batten 205
Diverse
L&L: Documentary Screening and Q&A | Lobito Bound
A documentary screening and Q&A session featuring Lobito Bound.
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L&L: Documentary Screening and Q&A | Lobito Bound

Join this special lunch screening of Lobito Bound, followed by a moderated Q&A session. The documentary explores the ambitious Lobito Atlantic Railway corridor connecting Angola, Zambia, and the DRC — a transformative infrastructure project reshaping trade and development across southern Africa.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 12:15 PM
Batten 205
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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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Breakout 2
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 111
Culture
Ready, Set, Action: Investing in African Film
Unlocking investment and growth in Africa's rapidly evolving film industry.
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Ready, Set, Action: Investing in African Film

African cinema is experiencing a renaissance, with stories from the continent capturing global audiences and generating significant commercial returns. This panel explores the business of African film — from financing and distribution to content creation and intellectual property — and how investors and creators can work together to build a thriving, self-sustaining African film industry.

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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1:30 pm
Aldrich 011
Ecosystem Development
East African Professionals Spotlight
Highlighting entrepreneurship and enterprise across East Africa.
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East African Professionals Spotlight

East Africa is home to some of the continent's most dynamic and innovative business ecosystems. This lunch session shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs, enterprises, and ecosystems driving growth across the region — from Nairobi's tech scene to Addis Ababa's manufacturing ambitions — and explores what makes East African business unique and globally competitive.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 011
Strong bonds

Africa Focused,


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