AFRICA INNOVATE CONFERENCE
MIT Sloan Africa Business Club
The Africa Business Club (ABC) is a student-led club at MIT Sloan
The Africa Business Club (ABC) is a student-led club at MIT Sloan
We are fostering an environment in which club members are actively participating in various educational, cultural, and professional activities centered around Africa, and where African students and allies have the necessary exposure, resources and support to drive change on the continent.
Each year, we host the renowned MIT Sloan Africa Innovate Conference, and provide career/networking opportunities as well as academic support for our members.
Want to learn more about the club or have any questions? Contact us!
AFRICA BUSINESS CLUB (ABC) LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our Co-Presidents for 2024-2025
Muele Barisua Wilcox
Toritse David Maroh
OUR TEAM
Africa Innovate Conference Officers for 2024-2025
Ella Komlanvi
Co-Chair, Africa Innovate Conference
Henrietta Emefa Asamoah
Co-Chair, Africa Innovate Conference
Karen Tucker
Co-Chair, Africa Innovate Conference
Meet Our Speakers
The MIT Sloan Africa Innovate Conference 2025 will take place on March 1, 2025, at the Innovation Headquarters (IHQ). The event will feature multidisciplinary panels, keynotes, and discussions, followed by a celebration of African music to close the conference
Schedule
Conference Agenda
01
Breakfast & Check-in
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 7:45 am - 9:00 am
02
Opening Remarks: Welcome Address by Conference
Co-Chairs
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 9:00 am – 9:30 am
Main Speakers
03
Welcome Address by Georgia Perakis, Interim Dean, MIT Sloan School of Management
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Main Speaker
04
Fireside chat: Women in Leadership; Empowering Africa’s Future Through Diversity
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Main Speakers
05
Keynote Speech
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Main Speaker
06
Panel : Innovative Financing for African Growth
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 11:00 am – 11:40 pm
Main Speakers
07
Panel : Creating Market Access, Overcoming Barriers for African Products
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 11:40 am – 12:20 pm
Main Speakers
08
Networking Lunch & Exhibit Hall Tour
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
09
Panel : Digitalization as a Catalyst for Africa’s Leapfrog Opportunities
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 2:00 pm – 2:40 pm
Main Speakers
10
Fireside chat: Beyond Extraction; Building Africa’s Knowledge Economy
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 2:40 pm – 3:20 pm
Main Speakers
11
Entertainment by MIT Rambax
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 3:20 pm - 3:40 pm
12
Hackathon Presentation
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 3:40 pm - 4:40 pm
13
Closing Remarks: ABC Leadership Team
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
Main Speakers
14
Dinner & Networking
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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