Avant-Garde Network's Innovate Africa Forum will cover the entrepreneurial landscape, options for financing and information on the legal framework to consider when starting or scaling a businesses in Africa. This forum will include a panel discussion with a select number of Avant-Garde Network's diasporan professionals and accomplished professionals who represent frontier industries that are vital to Africa's development.
Avant-Garde Network's Africa 2030-NY series, was created to provide the next generation of Africans and the diaspora with insight from the current leaders, who are working in relevant areas and applying their talent in areas that advance the Continent.
Event Schedule & Description: September 27, 2018 | 6-9PM
6PM-6:30PM - Cocktail Reception
6:30PM-8:30PM
FIRESIDE CHAT
Honorable Toby Moffett, Mayer Brown’s Africa Practice Co-Chair,
& Ogechi Harry, Government and Global Trade Practice Associate, Mayer Brown
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICAN INVESTMENT
presented by Toochi Ngwangwa, Esq.
INNOVATE AFRICA PANEL
Adebayo Dawodu, CEO at ParallelScore
Erharuyi Idemudia, Partner, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Golden Palm Investments Corporation
Ismael Sangare, Manager and Executive of EY’s Americas-Africa Market Network Innovation Committee
Adeola Adejobi, Founder & CEO Avant-Garde Network
FOUNDER PRESENTATIONS
Freda Frimpong, Founder & Ceo KUUMBA Media
Jeph Acheampong, Founder Blossom Academy
8:30PM-9PM - Networking
9PM-2AM
African Exchange Mixer & After Party hosted by Avant-Garde Network, Applause Africa and Insider at Le Grande Lounge
Attire: Business/Business Casual
*Tickets are not available onsite
PLEASE READ: The Forum ticket includes a private cocktail reception, forum and afterparty. To attend the African Exchange Mixer and afterparty ONLY, please RSVP HERE.
