Join Research ICT Africa (RiA) for a lunch-and-learn exploring how digital policy and ICT research are shaping Africa's technological future. Learn about the critical role of evidence-based research in driving digital inclusion and innovation across the continent.

Join this special lunch session for the launch of How We Made It in Africa, followed by a Q&A with the author. Explore the stories, strategies, and lessons behind some of the most successful businesses built on the African continent.

Join Yvonne Ike, Managing Director at Bank of America, for an intimate conversation about the state of African capital markets, cross-border finance, and the investment opportunities she sees for the continent in an evolving global economy. Ike brings decades of experience at the intersection of global banking and African markets.

Despite flashes of global attention, African fashion brands often struggle to achieve lasting prominence. This panel brings together leading designers and fashion entrepreneurs to discuss how Africa's fashion industry can build on its unique strengths — local artisanship, sustainability, and cultural richness — to create commercially viable brands that compete and win on the world stage.