PANELS
Ready, Set, Green - Our Resources And Sustainability
This panel explores Africa’s richness in natural resources, including both renewable and non-renewables. It aims to examine pragmatic ways in which the continent can harness its vast natural resources by climate resilience and sustainable measures.
Leonard Muyambo
Founder and Chief Executive of Research at PowerAfrika Labs
Climate Justice Activist, Secretary and National Ugandan Coordinator for the Rise Up Movement
Evelyn Acham
Africa Beyond Aid - Our People
This panel focuses on changing the narrative of Africa from one dependent on Charity and Aid, and focusing instead on the richness of our people. It will also explore how we can empower and equip our people with the capability to resolve the continent’s problems.
Ahunna Eziakonwa
United Nations Development Program’s Assistant Secretary-General, Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa
Wale Lawal
Fouder and Editor-In-Chief of The Republic, Forbes Africa 30 under 30 2021
Money Talks - Our Economies
This panel focuses on the current state of African nations, with regards to economic development. It will explore Africa’s integration into the global economy and the sustainability of these avenues.
Navigating The Era - Technological Advancements
And Innovation
This panel focuses on the importance of harnessing Africa’s technological and digital potentials for economic transformation. It will explore the ways in which African nations can utilise technology and innovation to facilitate sustainable development in the continent.
Temie Giwa-Tubosun
CEO and Founder at LifeBank, 2020 Global Citizen Prize Winner
Silas Adekunle
CEO and Co-founder at SuaCode.ai,
MIT Technology Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35 2021
George Boateng
Dr Diana Esther Wangari
Honourable Emma Theofelus
Member of Parliament, Namibia's Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Technology
Heart Of The Continent - Creative Expression
This discussion will focus on the bursting artistic scene that Africa is filled with and the role this plays in its development. It will explore the invaluable contribution of Africa's creative and artistic industries and the way in which they act as a force for change. This panel could include "Afrobeats" artists, authors, media personalities, actors/actress, authors, artists and social media personalities.
Power In Play: African Identity And Influence In Sports
The aim of this panel is to present Africa's copious amount of athletic talent, it will explore the various ways Africa has imposed itself in in differing fields of sports from the athletes to the people behind them.
Dr Abasi Ene-Obong
Founder and CEO of 54gene, Fortune’s 40 Under 40 most influential People in Healthcare
