Keynotes
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Friday
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4:00 pm
Klarman Auditorium

The Role of Research and Innovation for the Green Revolution in Africa

From traditional farming to cutting-edge technology, Africa’s agricultural sector is evolving. Hicham El Habti, President of Mohammed
VI Polytechnic University, will share insights on how research institutions are driving sustainable innovation, improving food security,
and bridging the gap between scientific breakthroughs and real-world farming solutions.

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The Role of Research and Innovation for the Green Revolution in Africa

From traditional farming to cutting-edge technology, Africa’s agricultural sector is evolving. Hicham El Habti, President of Mohammed
VI Polytechnic University, will share insights on how research institutions are driving sustainable innovation, improving food security,
and bridging the gap between scientific breakthroughs and real-world farming solutions.

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America/New_York
Feb 14, 2025 4:00 PM
Klarman Auditorium

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Specials
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Friday
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6:15 pm
Aldrich 107
Geopolitics
Uganda Between Potential and Execution: Inter-Ministerial Panel
Examining Uganda's path from potential to execution through inter-ministerial collaboration.
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Uganda Between Potential and Execution: Inter-Ministerial Panel

This inter-ministerial panel explores how Uganda is navigating the path from potential to execution, examining the role of government leadership in driving innovation, technology, and economic transformation. Featuring senior government officials, the session offers insights into how African nations can build institutional capacity and strategic partnerships to accelerate development.

America/New_York
Mar 27, 2026 6:15 PM
Aldrich 107
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Keynotes
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Saturday
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11:15 am
Klarman Auditorium
Ecosystem Development
Keynote | Feeding a Billion: The Business of Africa's Agrifood Sector
Join Hajar Alafifi and Olasunkanmi Owoyemi for a keynote on the business of Africa's agrifood sector.
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Keynote | Feeding a Billion: The Business of Africa's Agrifood Sector

Join Hajar Alafifi, CEO of OCP Africa, and Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, Managing Director of Sunbeth Global Concepts, for a keynote on the opportunities and challenges of building Africa's agrifood sector to feed a billion people.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 11:15 AM
Klarman Auditorium
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Breakout 2
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 108
Geopolitics
Africa's Critical Minerals: The Long Game Toward Structural Change
Africa's strategic position in the global race for critical minerals.
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Africa's Critical Minerals: The Long Game Toward Structural Change

Africa holds a disproportionate share of the world's critical minerals essential for the global energy transition, from cobalt and lithium to rare earth elements. This panel examines how African nations can leverage their mineral wealth strategically — ensuring equitable partnerships, local value addition, and sovereign control over resources that will shape the global economy for decades to come.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 108
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Lunches
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Saturday
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12:15 pm
Batten 202
Finance
L&L: Saham
A lunch-and-learn session hosted by Saham.
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L&L: Saham

Join Saham for a lunch-and-learn session exploring the group's role in building financial services and insurance infrastructure across Africa. Discover how Saham is expanding access to critical financial products and driving inclusive economic growth across the continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 12:15 PM
Batten 202
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Saham Group
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