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AFRICA INNOVATE CONFERENCE

MIT Sloan Africa Business Club

The Africa Business Club (ABC) is a student-led club at MIT Sloan

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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!

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 Speaker

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

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Schedule

Conference Agenda

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MIT Sloan Admissions Event

  • Friday April 12th, 2024
  • 1:00 – 1:45 pm
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Welcome by Conference Co-Chairs

  • Friday April 12th, 2024
  • 1:00 – 1:45 pm
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Keynote 1 (Fireside with Mohammed El-Kalla CIRA Education, interviewed by Valeria Budinich)

  • Friday April 12th, 2024
  • 1:00 – 1:45 pm
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Transition

  • Friday April 12th, 2024
  • 1:00 – 1:45 pm
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Panel Session 1: Building Anti-fragile Healthcare Systems in Africa

  • Friday April 12th, 2024
  • 1:00 – 1:45 pm
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Panel Session 1: Market Access and Distribution: Fostering Inclusive Prosperity in Agribusiness

  • Friday April 12th, 2024
  • 1:00 – 1:45 pm
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Transition​

  • Friday April 12th, 2024
  • 1:00 – 1:45 pm
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Keynote 2 (Fireside with Fatoumata Sissoko-Sy , interviewed by Kishan Popat)​

  • Friday April 12th, 2024
  • 1:00 – 1:45 pm
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Transition

  • Friday April 12th, 2024
  • 1:00 – 1:45 pm
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Career Spotlight/Career Fair – (OCP, MIT Sloan, MIT REAP)

  • Friday April 12th, 2024
  • 1:00 – 1:45 pm
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