Breakout 2
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Fireside Chat
Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 109
Diverse

In Conversation with Dupe Olusola on Transformations and Turnarounds

Join Dupe Olusola, CEO of Transcorp Hotels, for an intimate fireside conversation about leadership, resilience, and the future of Africa's hospitality and tourism industry. Olusola shares her journey building one of the continent's premier hospitality brands and the opportunities she sees for the sector in driving economic growth and job creation across Africa.

In Conversation with Dupe Olusola on Transformations and Turnarounds

Join Dupe Olusola, CEO of Transcorp Hotels, for an intimate fireside conversation about leadership, resilience, and the future of Africa's hospitality and tourism industry. Olusola shares her journey building one of the continent's premier hospitality brands and the opportunities she sees for the sector in driving economic growth and job creation across Africa.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 109

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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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Breakout 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 110
Ecosystem Development
Affordable Housing in Rapidly Growing Cities
Innovative solutions for Africa's urban housing challenge.
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Affordable Housing in Rapidly Growing Cities

Africa's cities are growing faster than anywhere else on the planet, creating an unprecedented demand for affordable housing. This panel explores innovative approaches to financing, building, and governing housing at scale — from new construction technologies to creative policy frameworks — that can help African cities meet the needs of their rapidly expanding populations.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 110
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Lunches
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Aldrich 011
Ecosystem Development
East African Professionals Spotlight
Highlighting entrepreneurship and enterprise across East Africa.
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East African Professionals Spotlight

East Africa is home to some of the continent's most dynamic and innovative business ecosystems. This lunch session shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs, enterprises, and ecosystems driving growth across the region — from Nairobi's tech scene to Addis Ababa's manufacturing ambitions — and explores what makes East African business unique and globally competitive.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Aldrich 011
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Keynotes
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Saturday
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10:15 am
Klarman Auditorium
Finance
Keynote | Capital, Control, and Africa's Economic Agency
Join Moulay Mhamed Elalamy and Tope Lawani for a keynote exploring capital, control, and Africa's economic agency.
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Keynote | Capital, Control, and Africa's Economic Agency

Join Moulay Mhamed Elalamy, CEO of Saham Group, Tope Lawani, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Helios Investment Partners, and Yvonne Ike, Managing Director, Head of Sub Saharan Africa, Bank of America for a keynote exploring the dynamics of capital, control, and economic agency across the African continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 10:15 AM
Klarman Auditorium
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