Breakout 1
Saturday
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10:15 am
Aldrich 112

The Creative Economy

Broad and powerful, the creative industry in Africa holds great promise and spans multiple sectors including film, art, fashion, music, social media content creation, among others. This panel will engage different actors across the value chain on how to break down the barriers that are holding back the industry from achieving its full potential. In this discussion, we will cover the tailwinds that have supported the growth of African creative content so far, how to further increase access to financing for creative entrepreneurs, how to formalize the industry to better realize the economic benefits of its output, how to boost investment in the physical and digital infrastructure that support the creative economy, how to better leverage global digital platforms to distribute creative products more effectively and finally government policies needed to support the overall development of the industry.

The Creative Economy

Broad and powerful, the creative industry in Africa holds great promise and spans multiple sectors including film, art, fashion, music, social media content creation, among others. This panel will engage different actors across the value chain on how to break down the barriers that are holding back the industry from achieving its full potential. In this discussion, we will cover the tailwinds that have supported the growth of African creative content so far, how to further increase access to financing for creative entrepreneurs, how to formalize the industry to better realize the economic benefits of its output, how to boost investment in the physical and digital infrastructure that support the creative economy, how to better leverage global digital platforms to distribute creative products more effectively and finally government policies needed to support the overall development of the industry.

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 10:15 AM
Aldrich 112

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Breakout 3
Saturday
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3:45 pm
Aldrich 112
Doing Business in Africa
Demystifying the Business Landscape in Africa – A Dialogue between Private Actors and the Public Sector
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Doing Business in Africa

Doing business in Africa is tough work – myth or fact? It’s no doubt that African countries vary in terms of ease of doing business based on a myriad of factors. This panel will engage private investors, operators and public actors to unravel the nuances of investing on the continent and explore how to navigate an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. What are the key considerations for private players who want to set up operations in a country? What is the government's role in increasing the volume of local and international investments in African countries? How is the private sector innovating to collaborate with governments on investment promotion and policy? What do the private actors want from the government? What does the government feel its responsibility is? How do these overlap? How can we continue to drive dialogue that ensures alignment of incentives in doubling down on Africa’s growth

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 3:45 PM
Aldrich 112
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Breakout 2
Saturday
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11:25 am
Aldrich 112
The Rise of African Music
Advancing the Representation of African Music on the Global Stage
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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
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Specials
Friday
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10:00 pm
Chinatown Country Club
Afrolituation x World Afrika Party sponsored by Amplify Africa
Sounds by Spinall, SuperSmashBroz, KingCollins and $25 for Conference Attendees All Night
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Afrolituation x World Afrika Party sponsored by Amplify Africa

10PM-2AM
Chinatown Country Club
9a Tyler Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02111
$25 for conference attendees until 12:30AM

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afrolituation-x-world-afrika-tickets-579664350677

America/New_York
Mar 24, 2023 10:00 PM
Chinatown Country Club