Welcome to the Silver Jubilee of the HBS Africa Business Conference! This year builds on our rich heritage from the past 25 years and will explore the state of the continent and identify opportunities for continued growth and development. Come and join us!

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COMMUNITY

dialogue

leadership

innovation

pan-africanism

Fred Swaniker

Over 70 speakers from
across the Continent

Including

Fred Swaniker

Founder, African Leadership Group

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Emmanuel Birba

Director, The Nature Conservancy

Emmanuel Birba

Will Hetzler

Co-founder, Zipline

Will Hetzler

Tijan Watt

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Wuri Ventures

Tijan Watt

Rima Tahini

Director of A&R, Mavin Records

Rima Tahini

Elikem Tamaklo

Managing Director, Nyaho Medical Center

Elikem Tamaklo

Gbenga Ajayi

Partner, QED Investors

Gbenga Ajayi

What to expect

2 Days exploring the best of Africa through dialogue and showcases

Day 1

We will kick off the Africa Business Conference with an exciting array of plenary and breakout sessions to set the stage for the conference.

Here are a few highlights:

Prospective Student Events

Prospective students will be treated to various informative sessions by the Admissions Open House (indicate your preference when you purchase your ticket)

Keynote addresses

Listen to industry leaders and experts reflect on the state of the continent and opportunities for continued impact

Networking events

Take the opportunity to meet and greet other attendees and invited VIPs.

NVC Finalist reveal

Watch ten finalists of our New Venture Competition pitch their ideas and win up to $55K in funding

Day 2

Taking things several notches higher, the second day of the Conference will be jam-packed with more than 25 engaging panel sessions and additional keynote sessions, awards presentations, and an unforgettable soiree to cap off the evening. Here are a few highlights from the second day’s programming:

Panel Sessions

Attend discussions with leading African experts across more than 25 industries and topics

Career fair

Meet prospective employers to learn about career opportunities in and outside Africa

NVC Awards & presentations

Winners of our New Venture Competition will be revealed and presented with up to $55,000 in prize money

Soiree

We conclude with a Soiree, where you will be entertained whilst celebrating the successful conclusion of the event

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