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OVERVIEW
Africa Tech Summit London (ATSLDN) is the leading African tech event in Europe providing unrivaled insight and networking with the African tech ecosystem.
ATSLDN brings together 200+ tech leaders, international investors, entrepreneurs, African governments, trade bodies, media and leading ventures to drive investment and business between Africa and Europe.
AGENDA
– 08.45 am – Opening Remarks
Lanre Akinola
Justin Flyod – RedCloud Technologies
– 09.30 am – The Face Of Fintech In Africa
Alexia Christie – Webber Wentzel
– 09.45 – AM The F Word
Fintech is one of the hottest sectors for investment in Africa with payments, mobile money, banking and remittances key battle grounds.
Featuring:
Justin Flyod – RedCloud Technologies
Rostan Schwab – International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Dr Edward George – EcoBank
Nadir Kharmissa – Hello Group / Bedlam Inc
Nina Triantis – Standard Bank
Insights on how blockchain is being used to create new business models in Africa.
Featuring:
Charlene Chen – BitPesa
Emmanuel Noah – BenBen
Yinka Adegoke – Quartz Africa
Investors and funds from across Africa shine a light on the investment landscape and outlook across Africa and what is hot now.
Featuring:
Jonathan Rosenthal – The Economist
Wale Ayeni – International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Toro Orero – Draper Dark Flow
Ido Sum – TLTide
– 13.30 pm – How To Invest In African Tech
Hear from leading industry players and platforms on how to invest in African tech.
Featuring:
Tomi Davies – Lagos Angel Network / ABAN
Ben White – VC4 Africa
David Van Djik – ABAN
Tom Jackson -Disrupt Africa
Chinedu Enekwe – TipHub
Christopher Baker-Brian – BBOXX
Strategy, promotion and partnerships are critical elements – learn from the experts.
Featuring:
Russell Southwood – Balancing Act
Deepankar Rustagi – VConnect
Christopher Baker-Brian – BBOX
Andrew Osayemi – Meet the Adebanjos
Marek Zmyslowski – HotelOga
Adia Sowho – Etisalat Nigeria
Leading operators and start-ups share insights on how working together drives impact.
Featuring
Maxime Bayen – GSMA
Eline Blaauboer – Safaricom Spark / Africa Tech Ventures
Perseus Mlambo -Zazu
Stephen Haggard -Eneza Education
Jake Bright – TechCrunch
– 16.35 pm – Laws Of Attraction
What are the key lessons African tech ventures need to learn to harness the power of the media? What are the future trends for African tech and media in a digital world? Learn from the African media experts.
Featuring
Yinka Adegoke – Quartz Africa
Jake Bright – TechCrunch
Jessica Hope – Wimbart PR
Seyi Taylor – TechCabal
Emmanuel Akinwotu – The Guardian
– 17.05 pm – Using AI To Map Tech Talent To The Right Job Opportunities
by Jessica Francisca Colaço – Brave Venture Labs
The new data revolution provides unprecedented opportunities and we uncover a new wave of ventures harnessing data and tech across Africa.
Featuring
Rob Whittigen – Asoko
Emma Margetts – Alpha Exchange
Jessica Colaco – Brave Venture Labs
Claire Munene – mSurvey
Joel Macharia – Abacus
– 18.00 pm Closing Remarks
Andrew Fassnidge
– 18.10 pm – Evening Networking Reception with TLA Africa
Delegates Include:
- Leading investors, funds and VCs from Europe, USA and Africa
- Supranational investors such as the World Bank & IFC
- Leading tech companies from Africa & Europe
- African and UK Government(s) and agencies
- Mobile and telecoms ventures
- Banking and fintech leaders
- Media and entertainment companies
- African start-ups
- Businesses entering or expanding in Africa
- Consultants
- Analysts
- International Media
DATE
20th April 2017
LOCATION
The Grand at Trafalgar Square, London
Register HERE