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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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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Lunches
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Saturday
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12:15 pm
Batten 201
Ecosystem Development
L&L: OCP
A lunch-and-learn session hosted by OCP Group.
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L&L: OCP

Join OCP Group for an exclusive lunch-and-learn exploring how one of the world's largest phosphate producers is driving agricultural innovation and food security across Africa. Learn about OCP's investments in sustainable fertilizer production and their vision for transforming African agriculture.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 12:15 PM
Batten 201
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OCP Group
Speakers
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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 2
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 107
Culture
Business of Fashion in Africa
How African designers are scaling globally while building locally.
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Business of Fashion in Africa

Despite flashes of global attention, African fashion brands often struggle to achieve lasting prominence. This panel brings together leading designers and fashion entrepreneurs to discuss how Africa's fashion industry can build on its unique strengths — local artisanship, sustainability, and cultural richness — to create commercially viable brands that compete and win on the world stage.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 107
Strong bonds

Africa Focused,


Globally connected

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