Forbes Announces Speaker Lineup For Inaugural Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa
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NEW YORK and GABORONE BOTSWANA – March 31, 2022 – Forbes today unveiled the first round of speakers participating in the inaugural Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa including His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President, Republic of Botswana.
The four- day event, taking place in Botswana April 24-29, 2022, is hosted in partnership with the Botswana President’s Initiative and will convene Botswana business leaders, government officials, venture capital and business role models, alongside the world’s most influential young entrepreneurs and innovators, to foster entrepreneurship locally and network with likeminded innovators who are making impactful changes in business and the world around them. It presents an unrivalled opportunity for cultural immersion, inspiration and networking on an international scale.
The speaker lineup includes:
· HE Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President, Republic of Botswana
· Elsa Majimbo, Comedian, Author & Social Media Sensation
· Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Cofounder & CEO, Motsepe Foundation and CEO, African Fashion International (AFI)
· Patrice Motespe, Founder & Chairman, African Rainbow Minerals
· Sjoerd (George) Bos, Founder, The Water Company
· Shadrack Frimpong, Founder, Cocoa360
· Sophia Danner-Okotie, Founder, Besida
· Nelly Cheboi, Founder & CEO, TechLit Africa
· Ajay Yadav, Cofounder & COO, Simplified
· Brandon Moak, Cofounder & CTO, Embark Trucks
· Michelle Egger, Cofounder & CEO, BIOMILQ
· Nadav Ossendryver, Founder & CEO, Latest Sightings
· Žan Dapčevič, Cofounder & CEO, Academia
· Evelyn Kachaje, Legal Officer, United Nations
· Amantle Mumsie Moremi, Underwriter – Commercial Lines, BIC, BIHL
· Andrea Berbegal, Director of Development, Brass for Africa
Themed The African Century: Inspiration, Innovation, Exploration, the summit will drive critical conversations on sustainability, innovation, and global problems; inspire entrepreneurship in Botswana and abroad; and explore how the world can invest in and engage with the growing potential of entrepreneurism across the region.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience first-hand how Botswana is harnessing the power of entrepreneurial capitalism and immerse themselves in Botswana’s culture. Over two days of programming in Botswana’s capital city, Gaborone, and Kasane, attendees will be able to experience the sounds and cuisine of local performers and chefs.
To learn more, please visit 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit – Africa.
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The Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group are the anchor sponsors of the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa. Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), Citizen Entrepreneurial Development (CEDA), Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC), Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) and Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) are presenting sponsors. Absa Bank, Hollard Insurance, and Stanbic Bank are supporting sponsors.
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