Panels
Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
Examines the role of Africa’s youth in creating sustainable economic development and entrepreneurship highlighting the role of startups, creative sectors, and policies that promote local value addition and inclusive, long-term prosperity.
Governance and Democracy
Explores how Africa can transform governance by fostering inclusive leadership, integrating indigenous practices, leveraging diplomacy, and utilizing innovation to enhance accountability, transparency, and sustainable development.
Media, Culture and Arts
Emphasizes the power of African voices in shaping global perceptions by reclaiming and owning their narratives through media, arts, and culture, exploring how these mediums serve as vital forms of expression and communication.
Climate, Environment and Sustainability
This panel explores Africa’s climate finance challenges, focusing on barriers to access and the urgent need for resilience funding. It highlights sustainable resource use, innovative financial tools, and the role of collaboration in ensuring funds reach vulnerable communities and support long-term adaptation.
AI, Innovation and Technology
Explores the transformative role of AI and emerging technologies in Africa’s development, emphasizing innovation, inclusivity, ethical use, and frameworks to ensure equitable access and empowerment.
Youth and Activism
African youth are leading bold, tech-driven activism—from protests to policymaking—demanding justice, equity, and reform. This panel explores how they’re not just resisting power but transforming it, reshaping governance and narratives across the continent.