Breakout 3
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Fireside Chat
Saturday
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3:45 pm
Aldrich 110

Transforming African Tourism: Culture & Collaboration at the Core

This panel examines how African nations are transforming historical sites into drivers of economic growth. Heritage trails across the continent are showcasing pre-colonial innovations, cultural richness, and environmental stewardship while empowering local communities. From conservation initiatives to agritourism, these efforts attract global visitors and strengthen economic resilience. Our conversation will showcase how Africa is reclaiming historical narratives and discuss key insights on expanding heritage-driven activities across the continent.

This panel is co-sponsored by the Business of Doing Good Summit Series Consortium: Global Economic Development, honoring leaders and organizations championing transformative progress

Transforming African Tourism: Culture & Collaboration at the Core

This panel examines how African nations are transforming historical sites into drivers of economic growth. Heritage trails across the continent are showcasing pre-colonial innovations, cultural richness, and environmental stewardship while empowering local communities. From conservation initiatives to agritourism, these efforts attract global visitors and strengthen economic resilience. Our conversation will showcase how Africa is reclaiming historical narratives and discuss key insights on expanding heritage-driven activities across the continent.

This panel is co-sponsored by the Business of Doing Good Summit Series Consortium: Global Economic Development, honoring leaders and organizations championing transformative progress

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 3:45 PM
Aldrich 110

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Breakout 2
Saturday
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11:30 am
Aldrich 108
Sustainable Healthcare Delivery Models in Africa: Challenges, Solutions and Pathways Forward
This panel explores sustainable healthcare, local innovation, and partnerships to strengthen Africa’s health systems and tackle NCDs.
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Sustainable Healthcare Delivery Models in Africa: Challenges, Solutions and Pathways Forward

Africa’s healthcare systems face critical challenges: reducing reliance on foreign aid, addressing the shift from infectious to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and expanding access to care. This panel explores practical and innovative, sustainable models to transform healthcare delivery across the continent. This session will bring together investors, operators, and academics to explore

the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the adoption of technology in Africa. Panelists will discuss strengthening pharmaceutical and healthcare ecosystems through local production, technology transfer, and regional collaboration. They will also highlight the role of private capital in scaling sustainable solutions and share insights on leveraging pharmacies as primary care providers to address NCDs. Together, they’ll outline actionable strategies for building resilient healthcare systems, emphasizing local innovation, public-private partnerships, and regional cooperation. This session offers a roadmap for addressing Africa’s evolving healthcare needs.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 11:30 AM
Aldrich 108
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Breakout 2
Saturday
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11:30 am
Aldrich 111
Africa’s AI Strategy: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward
This panel explores AI’s impact, challenges, and opportunities in Africa, from healthcare to supply chains.
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Africa’s AI Strategy: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries globally, and while the potential for AI to drive development in Africa has long been recognized, the question remains: is the continent poised to realize this potential? This panel brings together voices in AI innovation, investment, and governance to explore the state of AI on the continent. The discussion will examine how AI is already being applied to solve some of Africa’s unique challenges, from enhancing retail supply chains to improving healthcare delivery. Panelists will also delve into the barriers preventing broader adoption and the ethical considerations of building AI systems for low-resource settings. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the current state of AI in Africa, the opportunities that exist, and the strategies required to bridge the gap between potential and impact

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 11:30 AM
Aldrich 111
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Lunches
Saturday
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12:45 pm
Batten HIves 307
Documentary Screening and Q&A | Stand Together as One
Screening of Ethiopia’s 1983 famine documentary, followed by a Q&A with director Salim Amin.
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Documentary Screening and Q&A | Stand Together as One

When drought hit Ethiopia in 1983, millions of people were impacted by famine and one million people starved to death. Kenyan photojournalist Mohamed Amin and his BBC colleagues Michael Buerk and Mike Wooldridge documented the historic events surrounding the famine. These images inspired musicians to stand together and led to the recording of the worldly famous song "We Are The World". Documentary screening followed by a Q&A with Salim Amin, film director and son of late Mohamed Amin.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 12:45 PM
Batten HIves 307