Africa’s GDP is expected to increase more than 7 times between now and 2050 - thus becoming the world’s fifth largest economic region after Asia Pacific, China, Europe and the US.

With a GDP of approximately USD 3 trillion and a population of 1.5 billion people in 2024, this summit and panel will discuss bottlenecks and solutions to untapping the growth and investment opportunities of Africa.

Africa is one of the richest continents in terms of natural resources, with multiple recently discovered significant oil reserves. Exploration, production and financing will be discussed as well as how countries can have 99% renewable power generation.

Whereas most continents will face a slowed down or reversed population growth, more than 1 of 2 children born by the end of this century will be born in sub-Saharan Africa.

Smartphone adoption and mobile data consumption is growing faster than any other region in the world. At the same time connectivity affordability is a challenge as is cybersecurity which requires cross-country solutions driving the digital economy.

Africa has the largest uncultivated arable land in the world. 40% of its population work in the sector and yet it is a net importer of food. This calls for new sustainable solutions which will be discussed at the summit.

Moderator

• Erik Almqvist, Founder & CEO, Sense Strategy and Owner, Almqvist Family Office

Speakers

• H.E. Ambassador Zaake Wanume Kibedi, Ambassador of Uganda to the UAE

• H.E. Ambassador Lovemore Mazemo, Ambassador of Zimbabwe to the UAE

• Khaled Hegazy, Chief Operations Officer, e& International and Board Member, Maroc Telecom & PTCL

• Daniel Kwaku Ganyoame, Executive Director, Africa ICT Right

• Watson Vuyo Matsa, COO & Chief Visionary Officer, eSusFarm Africa