Lunches
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Saturday
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12:45 pm
Batten Hives 302

Redefining the Narrative: African Creatives Charting New Paths

Despite growing recognition, African creatives often face cultural and systemic challenges in achieving global prominence. This panel will explore how African innovators are leveraging the digital space to break free from traditional norms, overcome obstacles, and carve out new opportunities. It will highlight key learnings from their journeys and examine how a fresh narrative of African creativity can inspire global audiences while maintaining authenticity. How can these trailblazers collaborate across borders to build a thriving, interconnected creative ecosystem that redefines Africa’s place in the global cultural landscape?

Redefining the Narrative: African Creatives Charting New Paths

Despite growing recognition, African creatives often face cultural and systemic challenges in achieving global prominence. This panel will explore how African innovators are leveraging the digital space to break free from traditional norms, overcome obstacles, and carve out new opportunities. It will highlight key learnings from their journeys and examine how a fresh narrative of African creativity can inspire global audiences while maintaining authenticity. How can these trailblazers collaborate across borders to build a thriving, interconnected creative ecosystem that redefines Africa’s place in the global cultural landscape?

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 12:45 PM
Batten Hives 302

Other Sessions

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Keynotes
Saturday
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2:45 pm
Klarman Auditorium
Governance & Economic Transformation, a conversation with former VP H.E. Mahamudu Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia discusses Ghana’s digital transformation, economic growth, and lessons for Africa’s future.
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Governance & Economic Transformation, a conversation with former VP H.E. Mahamudu Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s former Vice President, led the country’s digital and economic transformation. In this fireside chat, he will reflect on Ghana’s progress and its lessons for Africa, touching on digitalization, job creation, regional integration, and governance. The session will conclude with an audience Q&A.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 2:45 PM
Klarman Auditorium
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Breakout 1
Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 109
Bridging the Power Gap: Energy Solutions for Powering Africa’s Future
This panel explores cross-border infrastructure and renewables to unify Africa’s energy grid and drive economic growth.
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Bridging the Power Gap: Energy Solutions for Powering Africa’s Future

In the face of widespread energy inequities, this panel will examine how cross-border infrastructure and renewable energy innovation can reshape Africa’s energy landscape. Experts will discuss strategies for creating a unified energy grid across the continent, integrating both renewable and traditional energy sources. Attendees will learn how a coordinated approach can drive Africa’s energy independence and power economic growth

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Aldrich 109
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Keynotes
Saturday
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5:00 pm
Klarman Auditorium
State of the (African) Union
Experts assess Africa’s unity, geopolitical tensions, AfCFTA, and the role of business, government, and society.
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State of the (African) Union

Is Africa moving toward greater unity or deeper division? This closing session will assess geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and regional progress, from the Sahel crisis and DRC-Rwanda conflict to the growth of AfCFTA and digital transformation. A panel of experts will tackle tough questions: Are regional organizations adapting? What role should business, government, and civil society play? And is Beyond Borders a vision to pursue — or a concept to rethink?

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 5:00 PM
Klarman Auditorium