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Netrepreneurs: The Rise of Africa's Digital Lions


08 August 2018
13:00 hrs., Linder Auditorium
Johannesburg
, South Africa

Across Africa, eCommerce platforms flanked by payments, logistics, tourism and big data partners are starting to lift national economies.

During the event, thought leaders will debate about the challenges and opportunities facing a new digital Africa and the role that the public sector, investors, entrepreneurs and educational organizations can play in this transformation.

The event will cover the following topics:

  • The Creators of a New Economy: Constructing Digital Businesses

    Young African entrepreneurs will share their journeys and discuss the challenges of developing a new kind of business on the continent.

  • Governments and Policymakers: Nurturing Innovation in the Digital Economy

    A regional and country perspective will be given on the role of the public sector in providing a conducive environment for innovation.

  • Access to Capital: Fueling Transformation Through Investment

    Business leaders will examine how best to allocate capital in a dynamic and challenging market.

  • Digital Talents: Enabling youth to Power the New Economy

    Skill development experts will debate on how educational institutions, incubators, training programmes and other models can educate and train the new generation to achieve impact and economic success.

  • The Jack Ma Africa Netrepreneur Prize Announcement

    The launch of the Africa Netrepreneur Prize to support exemplary young internet leaders.

  • Ways forward for a Digital Africa

    Eminent personalities will share their vision for a dynamic continent where a globalized digital economy enables small and medium-sized enterprises and young entrepreneurs.

The Rise of Africa's Digital Lions
 

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Africa Africa E-commerce and the digital economy E-commerce and the digital economy Youth Youth

Contact

Arséma Solomon
Office of the Secretary-General
Arsema.solomon@un.org