Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 109

Bridging the Power Gap: Energy Solutions for Powering Africa’s Future

In the face of widespread energy inequities, this panel will examine how cross-border infrastructure and renewable energy innovation can reshape Africa’s energy landscape. Experts will discuss strategies for creating a unified energy grid across the continent, integrating both renewable and traditional energy sources. Attendees will learn how a coordinated approach can drive Africa’s energy independence and power economic growth

Bridging the Power Gap: Energy Solutions for Powering Africa’s Future

In the face of widespread energy inequities, this panel will examine how cross-border infrastructure and renewable energy innovation can reshape Africa’s energy landscape. Experts will discuss strategies for creating a unified energy grid across the continent, integrating both renewable and traditional energy sources. Attendees will learn how a coordinated approach can drive Africa’s energy independence and power economic growth

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Aldrich 109

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Specials
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Saturday
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4:20 pm
Klarman Auditorium
Diverse
Faculty Address: Hakeem Belo-Osagie
A faculty address by Hakeem Belo-Osagie at the 28th Annual Africa Business Conference.
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Faculty Address: Hakeem Belo-Osagie

Join Hakeem Belo-Osagie for a faculty address at the 28th Annual Africa Business Conference at Harvard Business School.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 4:20 PM
Klarman Auditorium
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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 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 108
Diverse
Building the Future of the Caribbean and Africa
Strengthening economic and cultural ties between the Caribbean and Africa.
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Building the Future of the Caribbean and Africa

The Caribbean and Africa share deep historical, cultural, and economic bonds that are being revitalized by a new generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and institutions. This panel explores the growing opportunities for trade, investment, and collaboration between the two regions, and how strengthening these ties can create mutual prosperity and amplify shared voices on the global stage.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Aldrich 108
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Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Spangler Auditorium
Finance
Rewriting the Rules: Rethinking Venture Capital in Africa's Next Decade
How venture capital is evolving to better serve Africa's startup ecosystem.
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Rewriting the Rules: Rethinking Venture Capital in Africa's Next Decade

The African venture capital landscape is maturing rapidly, with new fund models, deeper pools of capital, and more sophisticated investors emerging across the continent. This panel brings together leading VCs to discuss how the industry is rewriting its own rules — moving beyond hype cycles to build sustainable, thesis-driven investment strategies that align with Africa's unique market dynamics.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Spangler Auditorium
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