Bloomberg Invest Focus on Africa 2022 | Bloomberg Live | 16 May 2022 | TBA, London, UK & Virtual
Venue
TBA
TBA, London, UK & Virtual
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| Event Date |
Tue May 17 BST (over 2 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Mon May 16 7:00pm - Mon May 16 7:00pm |
| Location |
TBA
London, UK & Virtual |
| Region | EMEA |
Details
Every crisis creates an opportunity. Even though the pandemic put the brakes on social and economic progress in Africa, as the continent rebuilds, it has a chance to pursue a growth path that is responsible, inclusive and sustainable.
The region has enormous economic potential: a youthful population, burgeoning tech sector, rich natural resources and fast growing markets offer rewarding opportunities for investors and global businesses. However, challenges remain. Millions of people have been pushed into poverty. The impact of climate change worsens each year. Political instability in some countries is rising. This needs urgent attention. The world must come together to discuss Africa’s recovery and how to finance its needs.
We discuss actionable solutions for Africa to reimagine its future. What will it take for investors to deploy their capital in the continent? We will convene corporate leaders, policy makers, innovators and thinkers to explore key issues around investing so that the Africa that emerges from the pandemic is stronger than the one that went into it.
Sessions Include:
• Tech's New Frontier
• Free Trade
• The Digital Divide
• Debt Distress
• The China Factor
• Energy Transition
• Food Insecurity
• Political Risks
Speakers
2022 Speakers
Maher Jarmakani
Chairman and CEO, Nigerdock
Razia Khan
Head of Research, Africa and Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank
Yemi Lalude
Partner, TPG
Cina Lawson
Minister for Digital Economy, Togo
Isis Nyong'o Madison
Co-founder, WomenWork
Elizabeth Nyeko
Founder & CEO, Modularity Grid
Sérgio Pimenta
Regional Vice President, Africa, IFC
Tim Steel
CEO, Copia Global
Gregory Smith
Author, Where Credit is Due
MODERATORS:
Samuel Gebre
Africa Correspondent, Bloomberg News
Arijit Ghosh
Africa Managing Editor, Bloomberg
Mallika Kapur
Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live
David Malingha
East Africa Bureau Chief, Bloomberg
Jennifer Zabasajja
Anchor, Bloomberg Quicktake
Sponsors & Partners
2022 Sponsors
FOUNDING SPONSOR:
• Agency for Private Investment and Export Promotion
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
• Standard Chartered