Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 107
Finance

Solving Real Problems at Scale: What it Takes to Build FinTech in Africa

This panel brings together leading fintech entrepreneurs and investors to explore what it really takes to build and scale financial technology platforms across Africa. From navigating regulatory complexity to unlocking new markets, panelists will share hard-won insights on the strategies driving the next wave of African fintech innovation and financial inclusion.

Solving Real Problems at Scale: What it Takes to Build FinTech in Africa

This panel brings together leading fintech entrepreneurs and investors to explore what it really takes to build and scale financial technology platforms across Africa. From navigating regulatory complexity to unlocking new markets, panelists will share hard-won insights on the strategies driving the next wave of African fintech innovation and financial inclusion.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Aldrich 107

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Specials
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Friday
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6:15 pm
Aldrich 107
Geopolitics
Uganda Between Potential and Execution: Inter-Ministerial Panel
Examining Uganda's path from potential to execution through inter-ministerial collaboration.
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Uganda Between Potential and Execution: Inter-Ministerial Panel

This inter-ministerial panel explores how Uganda is navigating the path from potential to execution, examining the role of government leadership in driving innovation, technology, and economic transformation. Featuring senior government officials, the session offers insights into how African nations can build institutional capacity and strategic partnerships to accelerate development.

America/New_York
Mar 27, 2026 6:15 PM
Aldrich 107
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Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 109
Diverse
Reimagining African Philanthropy for Self-Determination
Building locally driven models of giving that center African agency and leadership.
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Reimagining African Philanthropy for Self-Determination

As the global philanthropic landscape evolves, a new generation of African givers and institutions are reimagining what effective philanthropy looks like on the continent. This panel explores how African-led philanthropic models can move beyond dependency on external donors, center local knowledge and agency, and channel resources toward the initiatives that matter most to African communities.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Aldrich 109
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Lunches
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Saturday
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12:15 pm
Batten 202
Finance
L&L: Saham
A lunch-and-learn session hosted by Saham.
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L&L: Saham

Join Saham for a lunch-and-learn session exploring the group's role in building financial services and insurance infrastructure across Africa. Discover how Saham is expanding access to critical financial products and driving inclusive economic growth across the continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 12:15 PM
Batten 202
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Saham Group
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Breakout 2
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 111
Culture
Owning Our Music and Media: Building the Business Behind the Culture
How African artists and entrepreneurs are taking ownership of the continent's music and media industries.
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Owning Our Music and Media: Building the Business Behind the Culture

African music is dominating global charts, but who owns the value being created? This panel brings together artists, label executives, and media entrepreneurs to discuss how Africans are taking ownership of their music and media industries — from IP rights and distribution to building platforms that keep value on the continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 111
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