Breakout 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 012
Startups

Brick by Brick: The Realities of Building and Scaling a Venture

Behind every successful African venture is a story of grit, adaptation, and hard-won lessons. This panel brings together founders and operators who have navigated the complexities of building and scaling businesses across the continent, sharing candid insights on what it really takes — from early-stage struggles to growth-stage challenges — to build ventures that last.

Brick by Brick: The Realities of Building and Scaling a Venture

Behind every successful African venture is a story of grit, adaptation, and hard-won lessons. This panel brings together founders and operators who have navigated the complexities of building and scaling businesses across the continent, sharing candid insights on what it really takes — from early-stage struggles to growth-stage challenges — to build ventures that last.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 012

Other Sessions

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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
A fireside conversation with one of Africa's most dynamic hospitality leaders.
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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
Host
Moderator
Chi Amaechi
Speakers
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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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Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 112
Geopolitics
Beyond Sides: How Africa Designs Partnerships That Deliver
How Africa is charting its own course in an increasingly multipolar world.
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Beyond Sides: How Africa Designs Partnerships That Deliver

In a world of shifting alliances and great power competition, Africa is no longer content to be a passive player. This panel examines how African nations and leaders are designing partnerships on their own terms — balancing relationships with traditional Western allies, China, and emerging partners — to maximize the continent's strategic interests and economic sovereignty.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Aldrich 112
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Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 107
Finance
Solving Real Problems at Scale: What it Takes to Build FinTech in Africa
Exploring the opportunities and challenges facing fintech builders across the African continent.
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Solving Real Problems at Scale: What it Takes to Build FinTech in Africa

This panel brings together leading fintech entrepreneurs and investors to explore what it really takes to build and scale financial technology platforms across Africa. From navigating regulatory complexity to unlocking new markets, panelists will share hard-won insights on the strategies driving the next wave of African fintech innovation and financial inclusion.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Aldrich 107
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