Africa Summit 2023 | Financial Times Live | 16 October 2023 | Claridge's, Brook St, London W1K 4HR, UK
Venue
Claridge's
Claridge's, Brook St, London W1K 4HR, UK
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| Event Date |
Tue Oct 17 BST (about 1 year ago)
In your timezone (EST): Mon Oct 16 7:00pm - Mon Oct 16 7:00pm |
| Location |
Claridge's
Brook St, London W1K 4HR, UK |
| Region | EMEA |
Details
The last decade has seen the optimism of Rising give way to concerns of stagnation, debt, conflict and food insecurity. Yet many of economies have continued to grow. African tech attracts large amounts of capital and the continent’s commitment to creating a single market has resulted in many other countries paying unprecedented attention, creating opportunities to attract more investment. How can African countries steer the right diplomatic and economic course; manage the energy transition effectively and also create the economic conditions to ensure that its young, fast-rising populations find jobs to fulfil their own aspirations and contribute to their nations’ development?
It will gather a prestigious line-up of businesses, policymakers and thought leaders from Africa and around the world. The Summit is widely recognised as one of the most important international forums for serious and productive discussion about the continent’s challenges and aspirations. We hope you can join us for what promises to be an extraordinary celebration.
Speakers
2023 Speakers
Dr Mo Ibrahim
Founder and Chair, Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Yvonne Ike
Managing Director & Head of Sub-Saharan Africa (Ex-RSA), Bank of America
Gagan Gupta
CEO & Founder, Arise
Dr Vera Songwe
Chair, LSF, Co-chair, High-Level Panel, Finance for Climate Action
Samalia Zubairu
President and CEO, Africa Finance Corporation
Serah Makka
Executive Director, Africa, One
Koen Doens
Director-General for International Partnerships, European Commission
Sanjeev Gupta
Board member and Executive Director for Financial Services, Africa Finance Corporation
James Irungu Mwangi
Executive Director, Dalberg Group
Chahid Jarmouni
Global Head of Renewables, BB Energy
Brian Waswani Odhiambo
Partner, Novastar VenturesBrian Waswani Odhiambo
MODERATORS:
Roula Khalaf
Editor, Financial Times
David Pilling
Africa Editor, Financial Times
Pilita Clark
Associate Editor and Business Columnist, Financial Times
Alec Russell
Foreign Editor, Financial Times
Aanu Adeoye
West Africa Correspondent, Financial Times
Harry Dempsey
Commodities Correspondent, Financial Times
Sponsors & Partners
2023 Sponsors
PLATINUM SPONSOR:
• Bank Of America
GOLD SPONSOR:
• Africa Finance Corporation
SLVER SPONSORS:
• European Investment Bank
• PUMA Energy