Breakout 2
Saturday
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11:25 am
Aldrich 110

Digital Infrastructure

Africa is in the midst of a digital revolution: approximately 473 million Africans are online, and an additional 300 million will likely join them by 2025. Average download speeds in Africa doubled between 2015 and 2019, while data costs halved. Underpinning this growth is the installation of digital infrastructure (fiber optics, data centers, and more) serving the continent. In this panel, we will hear from the folks building that infrastructure. We will understand the history, opportunities, and challenges in this sector.

Digital Infrastructure

Africa is in the midst of a digital revolution: approximately 473 million Africans are online, and an additional 300 million will likely join them by 2025. Average download speeds in Africa doubled between 2015 and 2019, while data costs halved. Underpinning this growth is the installation of digital infrastructure (fiber optics, data centers, and more) serving the continent. In this panel, we will hear from the folks building that infrastructure. We will understand the history, opportunities, and challenges in this sector.

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 11:25 AM
Aldrich 110

Other Sessions

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Lunches
Saturday
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12:45 pm
Batten Hives
Making Money Moves
Career Design Workshop
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Making Money Moves

What do you want to be "where" you grow up? If you’re looking to intentionally design your next professional move, this workshop is for you! Come apply design thinking principles to craft your next move. This interactive workshop centered on you is the sign you were looking for. Join us for a lunch and learn where you’ll walk away with actionable next steps.

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 12:45 PM
Batten Hives
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Keynotes
Friday
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3:30 pm
Klarman Hall
Opening Keynote with Mostafa Terrab
Chairman of OCP Group
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Opening Keynote with Mostafa Terrab

America/New_York
Mar 24, 2023 3:30 PM
Klarman Hall
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Breakout 3
Saturday
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3:45 pm
Aldrich 109
Democratizing Energy Access
Accelerating Meaningful and Sustainable Energy Access across the Continent
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Democratizing Energy Access

There are currently 800 million people without access to energy in the world, 80% of them are in Africa. This lack of energy stifles economic growth and development. There are several reasons why access to energy remains a challenge across Africa – insufficient generation capacity, poor transmission and distribution infrastructure, lack of affordability and inadequate regulation. This panel seeks to discuss how the public and private sector can work together to solve Africa’s energy crisis.

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 3:45 PM
Aldrich 109