Breakout 2
Saturday
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11:25 am
Aldrich 112

The Rise of African Music

Africa's narrative on the world stage today is being shaped as ground-breaking musicians, artists, journalists, blockbuster movies, tv shows and writers take center stage. This panel will discuss pertinent trends from across stakeholders in this culture - shaping ecosystem. As Africa accelerates into the future, this panel will present an insightful set of perspectives on the power of narrative and creativity to re-imagine and visualize the direction of progress. Our goal is to highlight how African music is showcased to the world, the challenges that exist and the forces that are at work to positively enhance the upward trajectory.

The Rise of African Music

Africa's narrative on the world stage today is being shaped as ground-breaking musicians, artists, journalists, blockbuster movies, tv shows and writers take center stage. This panel will discuss pertinent trends from across stakeholders in this culture - shaping ecosystem. As Africa accelerates into the future, this panel will present an insightful set of perspectives on the power of narrative and creativity to re-imagine and visualize the direction of progress. Our goal is to highlight how African music is showcased to the world, the challenges that exist and the forces that are at work to positively enhance the upward trajectory.

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 11:25 AM
Aldrich 112

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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Specials
Friday
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6:00 pm
Klarman Hall
New Venture Competition
Annual pitch competition to showcase the diversity of entrepreneurs making a difference on the continent today
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New Venture Competition

As part of the conference, the Africa Business Club will be hosting the New Venture Competition which seeks to showcase the diversity of entrepreneurs making a difference on the continent today.

From the pool of over 380 applications, 10 finalists were  invited to pitch their business in front of over 1,000 attendees and receive feedback from a panel of experienced judges. The competition winner and runner-up, and third place will be awarded cash prizes of $30,000, 15,000, and $10,000, respectively.

America/New_York
Mar 24, 2023 6:00 PM
Klarman Hall
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Breakout 3
Saturday
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3:45 pm
Aldrich 111
Africa's Hidden Giants
Building Multigenerational Companies for Sustained Value Creation in Africa
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Africa's Hidden Giants

We go beyond the hype of venture building and block buster investment deals, back to the fundamentals of what it takes to build a large successful enterprise in Africa that can outlive the founders, generate sustained returns and become global players. How are incumbents keeping up with the competition and dynamism of well funded startups? How do muti generational businesses in Africa engage long term levers of governance, ESG and sustainability? What can we learn from the often silent contributors to our economies as we build the companies of the future today? This panel will delve into these pertinent questions from a myriad of perspectives from CEOs of multi generational billion dollar family businesses, corporate venture builders, and Africa's leading PE investors.

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 3:45 PM
Aldrich 111