Breakout 2
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Saturday
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11:30 am
Spangler Auditorium

Strategic Investments for Impact and Growth across Africa

The panel brings together key financiers in Africa—spanning the private sector, philanthropies, and public sector players—to explore how innovative financing can drive sustainable development and economic growth across the continent. The discussion will highlight the critical role of collaboration among these stakeholders in addressing Africa’s unique challenges and unlocking its opportunities. Panelists will share insights on structuring impactful investments, mobilizing capital at scale, and leveraging strategic partnerships, while also addressing the challenges they face when operating in the region.

Strategic Investments for Impact and Growth across Africa

The panel brings together key financiers in Africa—spanning the private sector, philanthropies, and public sector players—to explore how innovative financing can drive sustainable development and economic growth across the continent. The discussion will highlight the critical role of collaboration among these stakeholders in addressing Africa’s unique challenges and unlocking its opportunities. Panelists will share insights on structuring impactful investments, mobilizing capital at scale, and leveraging strategic partnerships, while also addressing the challenges they face when operating in the region.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 11:30 AM
Spangler Auditorium

Other Sessions

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Breakout 1
Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 109
Bridging the Power Gap: Energy Solutions for Powering Africa’s Future
This panel explores cross-border infrastructure and renewables to unify Africa’s energy grid and drive economic growth.
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Bridging the Power Gap: Energy Solutions for Powering Africa’s Future

In the face of widespread energy inequities, this panel will examine how cross-border infrastructure and renewable energy innovation can reshape Africa’s energy landscape. Experts will discuss strategies for creating a unified energy grid across the continent, integrating both renewable and traditional energy sources. Attendees will learn how a coordinated approach can drive Africa’s energy independence and power economic growth

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Aldrich 109
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Lunches
Saturday
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12:45 pm
Batten Hives 302
Redefining the Narrative: African Creatives Charting New Paths
This panel explores how African creatives use digital tools to overcome barriers and shape global narratives.
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Redefining the Narrative: African Creatives Charting New Paths

Despite growing recognition, African creatives often face cultural and systemic challenges in achieving global prominence. This panel will explore how African innovators are leveraging the digital space to break free from traditional norms, overcome obstacles, and carve out new opportunities. It will highlight key learnings from their journeys and examine how a fresh narrative of African creativity can inspire global audiences while maintaining authenticity. How can these trailblazers collaborate across borders to build a thriving, interconnected creative ecosystem that redefines Africa’s place in the global cultural landscape?

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 12:45 PM
Batten Hives 302
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Breakout 1
Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 112
Weaving the Future: Creating Africa’s Fashion Blueprint from Within
African fashion thrives locally but struggles globally. This panel explores a resilient, uniquely African ecosystem beyond Western norms
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Weaving the Future: Creating Africa’s Fashion Blueprint from Within

Despite flashes of global attention, African fashion brands often struggle to achieve lasting prominence. Too often, Africa’s fashion industry is measured against Western frameworks - fashion houses, fashion weeks, and global runways - that fail to align with the continent’s unique resources, market dynamics, and strengths like sustainability and local artisanship. This panel will challenge these conventions, exploring how African brands can forge a resilient and distinctly African fashion ecosystem by harnessing the talent, traditions, and opportunities already present within the continent, to create a model that thrives locally and competes globally.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Aldrich 112