AFRICA HOUSE DAVOS 2023
Together, we are reimagining Africa.
Date and time
Location
Davos-Platz
Promenade 71 7270 Davos Platz SwitzerlandAbout this event
Here is the program for the Africa House Davos 2023 which will take place on January 18-19, 2023.
Africa House Pioneers Breakfast
Invite-only session convening entrepreneurs from the continent and introducing the latest innovative ideas on the 4IR
Co-Chair:
will.i.am , Co-Chair of Africa House, Futurist & Tech Entrepreneur
Date: Wednesday, 18 January
Time: 7.30 AM - 9 AM
Deep-dive into the AfCFTA, exploring how far it has come and unlocking the continent's future potential
Co-Chair:
H.E. Wamkele Mene, AfCFTA Secretariat
Speakers:
H.E. Gerd Müller, Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO, Africa Finance Corporation
H.E. Princess Alanoud Bint Hamad Al Thani, Chief Business Officer, Qatar Financial Centre
Date: Wednesday, 18 January
Time: 2.30 PM - 3.30 PM
Panel to consider the post-pandemic reality for many African nations
Co-Chair:
Debra Fraser-Howze, Founder Choose Healthy Life
Speakers:
Dr. Reed Tuckson, Co-Founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID
U.S. Congressman Gregory Meeks , D-NY 5th District
Date: Wednesday, 18 January
Time: 4 PM - 5 PM
Co-Chair: Diane Bender & Eric Kacou
Date: Wednesday, 18 January
Time: 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
An informal gathering of policymakers, crypto companies, and thought leaders to discuss the latest developments in the sector and the evolving landscape
Hosted by: Africa House
Date: Wednesday, 18 January
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
McKinsey & Company and WEF Breakfast Roundtable
RSVP via McKinseyAfrica@mckinsey.com
Date: Thursday, 19 January
Time: 7.00 AM - 8.30 AM
A discussion to unpack the universal skill set that every entrepreneur needs regardless of where in the world they are from or setting up their business. The panel will share lived experiences of entrepreneurship, key trends, and opportunities, so those most successful can share their perspective to help the continent reach its full potential
Co-Chair:
will.i.am ; Co-Chair of Africa House, Futurist & Tech Entrepreneur
Speakers:
Baba Soyoye, Co-Founder and Managing Partner Helios Investment Partners
Fatoumata Ba, Founder & Executive Chair of Janngo Venture Capital Fund
Date: Thursday, 19 January
Time: 2.15 PM - 3 PM
A conversation with Professor Signé to discuss his latest book Africa's Fourth Industrial Revolution followed by a simulation of Africa House in the metaverse
Co-Chair: Professor Landry Signé, Thunderbid & Brookings
Date: Thursday, 19 January
Time: 3.45 PM - 4 PM
Snapshot of 4IR in Africa, trends, and innovations that are addressing the most pressing challenges and disrupting the status quo
Co-Chair:
Acha Leke, Senior Partner & Chairman of McKinsey Africa
Speakers:
Clare Akamanzi, CEO, Rwanda Development Board
Ralph Mupita, Group President & CEO, MTN
Date: Thursday, 19 January
Time: 4 PM - 5 PM
Opportunity to network and build partnerships
Date: Thursday, 19 January
Time: 7.30 PM - 11 PM
To confirm your attendance, please send an email to rsvp@myafricahouse.com