A fireside conversation with Africa’s first woman elected head of state.
Speakers
AB
ArynBaker
TIME
Senior International Correspondent
EJS
EllenJohnson Sirleaf
Republic of Liberia
Former President
Speakers
AB
ArynBaker
TIME
Senior International Correspondent
EJS
EllenJohnson Sirleaf
Republic of Liberia
Former President
Moderated by
AB
ArynBaker
TIME
Senior International Correspondent
EJS
EllenJohnson Sirleaf
Republic of Liberia
Former President
From Barriers to Breakthroughs
There are numerous initiatives to promote women's economic, political, and social equality and inclusion on the continent. What measures can be taken to further advance women's economic empowerment and gender equality in Africa, especially for the younger generation.
Speakers
AB
ArynBaker
TIME
Senior International Correspondent
DG
DanaiGurira
Actress and UNWomen Goodwill Ambassador
Actress, Playwright and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
EJS
EllenJohnson Sirleaf
Republic of Liberia
Former President
SZ
SindyZemura-Bernard
Southern Africa Embrace
Founder and CEO
Speakers
AB
ArynBaker
TIME
Senior International Correspondent
DG
DanaiGurira
Actress and UNWomen Goodwill Ambassador
Actress, Playwright and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
EJS
EllenJohnson Sirleaf
Republic of Liberia
Former President
SZ
SindyZemura-Bernard
Southern Africa Embrace
Founder and CEO
Moderated by
AB
ArynBaker
TIME
Senior International Correspondent
DG
DanaiGurira
Actress and UNWomen Goodwill Ambassador
Actress, Playwright and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
EJS
EllenJohnson Sirleaf
Republic of Liberia
Former President
SZ
SindyZemura-Bernard
Southern Africa Embrace
Founder and CEO
Innovation for Impact
How can Africa capitalize on emerging technologies to bolster economic development, and play a significant role in the ever-evolving digital revolution?
Speakers
EA
EugeneAnangwe
East Africa Media Group
Founder
KK
KateKallot
Amini
CEO
FT
FatimaTambajang
NVIDIA
Head of Developer, Startups & VC Ecosystem for Africa & Middle East
Speakers
EA
EugeneAnangwe
East Africa Media Group
Founder
KK
KateKallot
Amini
CEO
FT
FatimaTambajang
NVIDIA
Head of Developer, Startups & VC Ecosystem for Africa & Middle East
Moderated by
EA
EugeneAnangwe
East Africa Media Group
Founder
KK
KateKallot
Amini
CEO
FT
FatimaTambajang
NVIDIA
Head of Developer, Startups & VC Ecosystem for Africa & Middle East
Rethinking Healthcare
Explore how raising awareness, reducing stigma, and increasing access to health services, including mental healthcare, can contribute to the overall well-being and resilience of Africa's communities
Speakers
DYB
Dr. YvanButera
Rwanda Ministry of Health
Minister of State
DEAI
Dr. Edna AdanIsmail
Edna Adan University & Hospital
Former Foreign Minister of Somaliland; Founder and President
AJ
AshleyJudd
Author, Actor and Social Justice Humanitarian
ILM
Isabelle Lydia Masozera
Masozera Africa
Founder and Managing Editor
Speakers
DYB
Dr. YvanButera
Rwanda Ministry of Health
Minister of State
DEAI
Dr. Edna AdanIsmail
Edna Adan University & Hospital
Former Foreign Minister of Somaliland; Founder and President
AJ
AshleyJudd
Author, Actor and Social Justice Humanitarian
ILM
Isabelle Lydia Masozera
Masozera Africa
Founder and Managing Editor
Moderated by
DYB
Dr. YvanButera
Rwanda Ministry of Health
Minister of State
DEAI
Dr. Edna AdanIsmail
Edna Adan University & Hospital
Former Foreign Minister of Somaliland; Founder and President
AJ
AshleyJudd
Author, Actor and Social Justice Humanitarian
ILM
Isabelle Lydia Masozera
Masozera Africa
Founder and Managing Editor
12:00 - 13:15
NETWORKING LUNCH
13:15 - 14:45
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Poetry Performance
Speakers
EM
EmiMahmoud
Poet, Activist, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Poet, Activist, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Pathways to Urban Prosperity
Africa is driving global growth, with the fastest-growing population of millionaires on Earth. Investing in Africa and building urban promise is a key consideration. With soon-to-be the world’s largest workforce, what are the steps needed to create growth opportunities?
Speakers
BK
BogoloKenewendo
UN Climate Change High Level Champions
Regionalisation Director, and Special Advisor
DHM
Dr. HananMorsy
UNECA
Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist
SM
SadeMuhammad
TIME
Chief Marketing Officer
KO
KennedyOdede
Shining Hope for Communities
Founder and CEO
Speakers
BK
BogoloKenewendo
UN Climate Change High Level Champions
Regionalisation Director, and Special Advisor
DHM
Dr. HananMorsy
UNECA
Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist
SM
SadeMuhammad
TIME
Chief Marketing Officer
KO
KennedyOdede
Shining Hope for Communities
Founder and CEO
Moderated by
BK
BogoloKenewendo
UN Climate Change High Level Champions
Regionalisation Director, and Special Advisor
DHM
Dr. HananMorsy
UNECA
Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist
SM
SadeMuhammad
TIME
Chief Marketing Officer
KO
KennedyOdede
Shining Hope for Communities
Founder and CEO
Climate Resiliency in Action
African nations are often disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, leading to significant challenges around food and water insecurity. What strategies can be taken from a local, community standpoint to help address this global challenge?
Speakers
SJ
SamJacobs
TIME
Editor in Chief
EK
Eugenia Kargbo
Freetown City Council
Chief Heat Officer
EW
ElizabethWathuti
Green Generation Initiative
Founder
Speakers
SJ
SamJacobs
TIME
Editor in Chief
EK
Eugenia Kargbo
Freetown City Council
Chief Heat Officer
EW
ElizabethWathuti
Green Generation Initiative
Founder
Moderated by
SJ
SamJacobs
TIME
Editor in Chief
EK
Eugenia Kargbo
Freetown City Council
Chief Heat Officer
EW
ElizabethWathuti
Green Generation Initiative
Founder
Building a Better Future
By 2030, young Africans are expected to make up more than 40 percent of the world’s youth. Engaging and empowering young people is vital for the economic and social growth of the continent. How can the world work together to create opportunities for the next generation?
