Discover the dynamic role of Africa in the global economy, where rapid growth and innovation are matched with a young and rapidly growing population.
Past Events

Nardone Family Seminar: Mobile Money in Africa
Jonathan Greenacre, Assistant Professor of Global Development Policy at Boston University, discussed his latest book, “Mobile Money in Africa,” which explores the role of bridge contracts in enabling mobile money technology to spread in Africa, and implications for the international development community.

Nardone Family Seminar: How We Built South Africa's Largest Digital Bank from Scratch
Andre du Plessis, Co-Founder and former Chief Financial Officer of Capitec, shared his perspective on building a business in South Africa.

Nardone Family Seminar: Private Equity in Africa
Startups and entrepreneurship are taking off in Africa. Mezuo Nwuneli, Managing Partner at Sahel Capital, who has over 25 years of experience in finance and has invested in several companies in West Africa, discussed the role of private equity in Africa, with examples and insights from food, agriculture, and agribusiness.
Africa Business Conferences

Africa Business Week
Africa Business Week was a hybrid event bringing together influential entrepreneurs, researchers, and talented youth from various industries across the continent. With a focus on sustainability, climate change, and AI, this event explored the latest trends and innovations driving the diverse African markets.

Africa Business Conference
Policymakers, CEOs, and experts on the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Africa discussed the rapidly growing economies, global partnerships, and technological progress throughout Africa's 54 countries.
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