African athletes are capturing the world's attention, but the business infrastructure behind them is still being built. This panel explores how marketing, management, and representation in African sports are evolving — from athlete branding and endorsement deals to league development and media rights — and what it will take to build a thriving, African-owned sports industry.

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.

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.

Entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) is emerging as a powerful pathway for a new generation of African business leaders to acquire, transform, and scale existing enterprises across the continent. This panel brings together practitioners and investors to discuss the unique opportunities and challenges of the ETA model in African markets, from deal sourcing to post-acquisition value creation.