Cryptocurrency and stablecoins are emerging as powerful tools for solving some of Africa's most persistent financial challenges — from expensive cross-border remittances to volatile local currencies. This panel explores how crypto rails are being built across the continent, the regulatory landscape, and whether digital assets can deliver on their promise of a more inclusive and efficient African payments ecosystem.

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

African cinema is experiencing a renaissance, with stories from the continent capturing global audiences and generating significant commercial returns. This panel explores the business of African film — from financing and distribution to content creation and intellectual property — and how investors and creators can work together to build a thriving, self-sustaining African film industry.

Join Fred Swaniker, Founder and CEO of Sand Technologies, for a keynote exploring how technology can be harnessed as a force for good across the African continent, driving inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainable development.