TIME100 Summit Africa

NOVEMBER 17, 2023
KIGALI CONVENTION CENTRE, RWANDA

ABOUT TIME100 SUMMIT AFRICA

After a year of uncertainty, TIME recognizes 2023 as the moment for institutions and individuals to come together to address the economic, social, environmental and technological challenges facing our world. 
 For the first time ever, TIME will bring its iconic TIME100 franchise to Africa consisting of a daytime summit focused on inspiring youth and an invite-only evening, convening international and regional leaders, influencers and visionaries alongside members of the African TIME100 community to discuss the solutions needed in order to build a better future.  
The Summit will bring together 400 guests with a focus on engaging leaders of tomorrow from international, local and regional advanced education organizations such as Carnegie University, as well as international, local and regional influencers and decision makers from diverse industries.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Throughout the day, attendees will hear first-hand from influential change-makers and leaders as they discuss essential solutions to global challenges—all from a pan-African perspective. Here, the audience will experience TIME journalism, live on stage, with impactful interviews and powerful takeaways.

AGENDA

Please stay tuned for updates as the agenda and more speakers are confirmed.
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration, Networking and Breakfast
10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning Sessions
12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch
1:15 PM
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Sessions

Founding Partner

Supporting Partners

ABOUT RWANDA

Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, montane rainforest and sweeping plains. Travellers come from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the magnificent gorillas, yet there is so much more to see and experience. Rwanda is also ranked as the second easiest place to do business in Africa by the World Bank and has been awarded for its leadership in tourism and economic competitiveness by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Economic Forum respectively. Rwanda is also ranked as the sixth safest country globally for solo travellers and safest in Africa.