Registration 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:40 am - 10:10 am
Panel 1: Global Perspectives: The Past, Present and Future of the VC Landscape
Najada Kumbuli Vice President and Head, Investments, Visa Foundation
Vernon Lee Jr. Managing Partner, Lightship Anchor Fund
Shruti Chandrasekhar Head, Private Equity Investments, IFC (moderator)
10:10 am - 10:50 am
Panel 2: Seasons Change: Lessons Learned in Winter and the Path Forward to Spring
Khaled Ben Jilani Senior Partner, AfricInvest
Steve Beck Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Novastar Ventures
Christine Namara Partner, Flat6Labs, Africa Seed Fund
Mareme Dieng Lead, Africa, 500 Global
Bayo Odubeko Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright (moderator)
11:05 am - 11:35 am
Network Network Network!!!
11:35 am - 12:15 pm
Panel 3: “The Real Deal” – Venture Capital in the Real Economy
Ashim Egunjobi Managing Partner, Octerra Capital
Jenni Chamberlain Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Altree Capital
Brishan Rowjee Equity Investments Lead, Grand Challenges Canada
Zee de Gersigny Investment Head, Venture and Early-Stage Financing Vehicles, FSD Africa (moderator)
12:15 pm - 12:55 pm
Panel 4: The DeepTech Potential in African Tech
Nick Allen Managing Partner, Savant
Andre Jr. Ayotte Partner, Modus Capital
Lavina Ramkissoon-Rao Partner, Aves Lair
Mike Mompi Managing Partner, Enza Capital
Mark Kleyner Co-Founder and Programs Director, Dream VC (moderator)
12:55 pm - 1:25 pm
Panel 5: Catwalks, Canvases, & Choruses: Sector Spotlight on the Creative Industry
Idris Bello Founding Partner, LoftyInc Capital
Pepsi Pokane Co-Founder and Executive Producer, Stained Glass TV
Wakiuru Njuguna Managing Partner, HEVA Fund
Jessica Motaung Commercial and Marketing Director, Kaizer Chiefs
Ibrahim Sagna Executive Chairman, Silverbacks Holdings (moderator)
1:25 pm - 2:10 pm
Networking Lunch
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Stream 1(a): Green Ventures: VC for Climate
Wairimu Karanja Partner, Persistent
Magdi M. Amin Managing Partner, African Renaissance Partners
Audrey Verhaeghe Founding Partner, Anza Capital
Rosanne Whalley Chief Executive Officer, AHL Ventures Partners
Natascha Korvinius Principal Venture Capital, Proparco (moderator)
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Stream 1(b): Debt Dynamics: Unlocking Liquidity with Venture Debt in Africa
Sebigilwe Ooke Principal, Investments, Sango Capital
Chris Wehbe Chief Executive Officer, Lendable
Nick Jones Head, Financial Partnerships, Shell Foundation
Nimalan Reddy Senior Vice President, Standard Bank
David van Dijk Team Leader, Boost Africa TA, EIB (moderator)
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Stream 2(a): Founders First: Building a Platform for Success in African VC
Ibrahim Ramadan Partner, Sawari Ventures
Kola Aina Managing Partner, Ventures Platform
Melvyn Lubega Partner, Breega
Bongani Sithole Chief Executive Officer, Founders Factory Africa
Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge Investment Principal, Zephyr Management (moderator)
Sponsored by: Founders Factory Africa
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Stream 2(b): From Cash to Clicks: Embedded Finance in Africa
Mikael Hajjar General Partner, P1 Ventures
Dolapo Agbaje Director, Apis Partners
Maelis Carraro Managing Partner, Catalyst Fund
Bruce Nsereko-Lule General Partner, Seedstars Africa Ventures
Victor Wambua Regional Lead, Access to Finance, Mastercard Foundation (moderator)
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Stream 1(a): Green Ventures: VC for Climate
Wairimu Karanja Partner, Persistent
Magdi M. Amin Managing Partner, African Renaissance Partners
Audrey Verhaeghe Founding Partner, Anza Capital
Rosanne Whalley Chief Executive Officer, AHL Ventures Partners
Natascha Korvinius Principal Venture Capital, Proparco (moderator)
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Stream 1(b): Debt Dynamics: Unlocking Liquidity with Venture Debt in Africa
Sebigilwe Ooke Principal, Investments, Sango Capital
Chris Wehbe Chief Executive Officer, Lendable
Nick Jones Head, Financial Partnerships, Shell Foundation
Nimalan Reddy Senior Vice President, Standard Bank
David van Dijk Team Leader, Boost Africa TA, EIB (moderator)
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Stream 2(a): Founders First: Building a Platform for Success in African VC
Ibrahim Ramadan Partner, Sawari Ventures
Kola Aina Managing Partner, Ventures Platform
Melvyn Lubega Partner, Breega
Bongani Sithole Chief Executive Officer, Founders Factory Africa
Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge Investment Principal, Zephyr Management (moderator)
Sponsored by: Founders Factory Africa
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Stream 2(b): From Cash to Clicks: Embedded Finance in Africa
Mikael Hajjar General Partner, P1 Ventures
Dolapo Agbaje Director, Apis Partners
Maelis Carraro Managing Partner, Catalyst Fund
Bruce Nsereko-Lule General Partner, Seedstars Africa Ventures
Victor Wambua Regional Lead, Access to Finance, Mastercard Foundation (moderator)
3:15 pm - 3:35 pm
Networking Network Network!!!
3:35 pm - 4:15 pm
Panel 6: Impact Unleashed: The Convergence of Venture Capital and Social Change in Africa Industry
Romi Bhatia Senior Finance and Investment Advisor, USAID, Prosper Africa
Matthieu Ducorroy Head, Private Equity Unit, European Investment Bank (EIB)
Koni Rashamuse Chief Director, Innovation Priorities and Instruments, Department of Science and Innovation
Wim van der Beek Managing Partner, Goodwell Investments
Ola Brown General Partner and Founder, HealthCap Africa
Adekunle Soyibo Partner, Jackson Etti & Edu (moderator)
4:15 pm - 4:55 pm
Panel 7: Crafting a Playbook for Successful Exits in African VC
Samuel Mokorosi Head, Deals and Origination, Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Lelemba Phiri Co-Founder and Partner, ATG Samata
Maurizio Caio Founder and Managing Partner, TLcom Capital
Dan Marlo General Partner, 4DX Ventures
Elena Haba Lead, 2X Global (moderator)
4:55 pm - 5:00 pm
Closing Remarks