Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa 2024 | Forbes | 4 May 2024 | TBA, Gaborone, Botswana

The summit comes to Africa for its third and biggest iteration yet. Across four days in Botswana’s vibrant capital city, we will convene the most successful, innovative and impact-minded young entrepreneurs and leaders from around the continent and around the globe. The African continent is home to the world’s youngest population and greatest growth market, ripe for catalyzing entrepreneurial capitalism at-scale. Event programming will focus on spotlighting Africa’s greatest business stories and biggest opportunities, and on the investors and founders who are forging new paths forward.

2023 Past Speakers

Davido
Singer, Songwriter and Producer

Georgie Badiel-Liberty
Model, Author & Activist

Mohammed Dewji
President, MeTL Group

Kailee Scales
CEO, Pencils of Promise

Ghazi Shami
Founder & CEO, EMPIRE

Nomcebo Zikode
Singer & Songwriter

Chris Maurice
Cofounder & CEO, Yellow Card

Fireboy DML
Award Winning Afrobeats Artist

Uche Pedro
Founder & CEO, BellaNaija

Denim Richards
Hollywood Actor, Producer and Cofounder of Khumo Studios

Adebola Williams
Chairman, AW Network and Founder, RED | For Africa

James Z
Cofounder & CEO, Jambo

Pato Kelesitse
Founder, Sustain267

Josh Nzewi
Cofounder & CEO, Eze

Bontle Modiselle
Choreographer, Dancer and Performance Director

Yinka Ash
Managing Director Ashcorp Luxury Projects and Creative Director Ashluxe

Daniel Yu
Founder, Wasoko

Thelma West
Founder, Thelma West Diamonds

Janade Du Plesiss
Managing Partner, Launch Africa Ventures and Five35 Ventures

HE Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi
President, Republic of Botswana

Naseem Lahri
Managing Director, Lucara Botswana

Philani Mzila
Investment Manager, Founders Factory Africa

HE Tiguidanke Camara
Chair & Founder Tigui Holdings & Tigui Mining Group

His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua, EGH
Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya

Kai Cunningham
Cofounder & Managing Partner, Limited Ventures

Iris Nzolantima
Cofounder and National Coordinator, La Table des Decisions

Julius Mwale
Principal, Mwale Medical and Technology City

Honourable Mr. Sunday Dare
Minister of Youth and Sports Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Mareme Dieng
Lead, Africa, 500 Global

Emma Wareus
Head of Operations, Future

Charlot Magayi
Founder, Mukuru Stoves

Kayvon Thibodeaux
Linebacker, New York Giants and Founder, Kayvon Thibodeaux’s JREAM Foundation

Dr. Brett Lyndall Singh
Founder & CEO AOM Group, The Revival Doctor™️

Hope Matthys
Poet, Published Author & Entrepreneur

Kristin Stoller
Senior Editor, Under 30, Forbes

Tania Habimana
Anchor, CNBC Africa

Renuka Methil
Managing Editor, Forbes Africa

Yandile Nuku
Cofounder, Nest Hubs and Regional Programme Manager, Co-Creation Hub

Osesenaqa Lekgoko
Director, Corporate Services, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Randall Lane
Chief Content Officer & Under 30 Founder, Forbes

Sauti Sol
Kenyan Band, ATI

Amantle Brown
Singer

Dato Seiko
Singer

Mercedes Benson
Founder, @SocialFIXT and DJ, Stabito

Jena Dominique
Creative Director, DJ, Made In Color

Mdu Tha Party
Present, Producer & Director