Agenda
Friday 15th & Saturday 16th Schedule
Explore the exciting agenda of WABF 2024, a captivating lineup of thought-provoking sessions, keynote addresses by industry leaders, interactive workshops, and networking events. Dive into discussions that shape Africa's future and engage with experts from diverse sectors, fostering innovation and collaboration.
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 250
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Prospective Students Morning
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Prospective Students Morning | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 9:00 AM
Nov 15, 2024 12:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
12:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - Walnut street Entrance
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Registration
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Conference Registration | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 12:00 PM
Nov 15, 2024 5:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
12:00 pm
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6:30 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Garrett
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WABF Pop-Up powered by Omniilé [Runs all day]
WABF AGENDA 2024 - WABF Pop-Up | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 12:00 PM
Nov 15, 2024 6:30 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
2:00 pm
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2:15 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
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Co-Chair Opening Address
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Opening Address | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 2:00 PM
Nov 15, 2024 2:15 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
2:15 pm
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3:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
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Keynote - Raza Hasnani
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Keynote - Raza Hasnani| Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 2:15 PM
Nov 15, 2024 3:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
3:00 pm
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3:45 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
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Keynote - Dr. Eleni Z. Gabre-Madhin
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Keynote - Dr. Eleni Z. Gabre-Madhin | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 3:00 PM
Nov 15, 2024 3:45 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
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BREAK
WABF AGENDA 2024 - BREAK | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 3:45 PM
Nov 15, 2024 4:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
4:00 pm
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4:55 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
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New Venture Competition (NVC)
WABF AGENDA 2024 - New Venture Competition | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 4:00 PM
Nov 15, 2024 4:55 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
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BREAK
WABF AGENDA 2024 - BREAK | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 4:55 PM
Nov 15, 2024 5:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
5:00 pm
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5:50 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
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Preparing Africa’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Jobs
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Workforce Development - Preparing Africa’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Jobs | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 5:00 PM
Nov 15, 2024 5:50 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
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BREAK
WABF AGENDA 2024 - BREAK | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 5:50 PM
Nov 15, 2024 6:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
6:00 pm
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6:45 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
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Keynote - Ibrahim Gambari
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Keynote - Ibrahim Gambari | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 6:00 PM
Nov 15, 2024 6:45 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
6:45 pm
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6:55 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
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NVC Winner Announcement
WABF AGENDA 2024 - NVC Winner Announcement | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 6:45 PM
Nov 15, 2024 6:55 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
6:55 pm
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7:05 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
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Co-Chair Closing Remarks
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Closing Remarks | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 6:55 PM
Nov 15, 2024 7:05 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
7:05 pm
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8:30 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - East Hall
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) - Networking Mixer
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) - Networking Mixer
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) - Networking Mixer
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Networking Mixer - AFC | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 7:05 PM
Nov 15, 2024 8:30 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
8:30 pm
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10:30 pm
TBD
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Small Group Dinners
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Small Group Dinners | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 8:30 PM
Nov 15, 2024 10:30 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
11:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Reserve Lounge - 724 Arch St.
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Welcome Party
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Welcome Party | Day 1
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 11:00 PM
Nov 16, 2024 2:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - Walnut street Entrance
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Registration
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Conference Registration | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 9:00 AM
Nov 16, 2024 5:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
9:00 am
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5:40 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - Forum Lobby
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WABF Pop-Up powered by Omniilé [Runs all day]
WABF AGENDA 2024 - WABF Pop-Up | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 9:00 AM
Nov 16, 2024 5:40 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
9:05 am
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9:45 am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - Forum Lobby
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Breakfast
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Breakfast | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 9:05 AM
Nov 16, 2024 9:45 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
10:00 am
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10:10 am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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Dean Address: Erika James
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Dean Address: Erika James | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 10:00 AM
Nov 16, 2024 10:10 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
10:10 am
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10:55 am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
Fireside
Fireside
Wharton to the World: Alumni Innovating Across Borders and Industries
Wharton to the World: Alumni Innovating Across Borders and Industries
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Wharton to the World: Alumni Innovating Across Borders and Industries
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Fireside : Wharton to the World: Alumni Innovating Across Borders and Industries | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 10:10 AM
Nov 16, 2024 10:55 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
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BREAK
WABF AGENDA 2024 - BREAK | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 10:55 AM
Nov 16, 2024 11:10 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
11:10 am
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12:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F60
Panel
Panel
Africa’s Dual Energy Challenge: Balancing Access and Sustainability in Africa’s Energy Future
Africa’s Dual Energy Challenge: Balancing Access and Sustainability in Africa’s Energy Future
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Africa’s Dual Energy Challenge: Balancing Access and Sustainability in Africa’s Energy Future
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Africa’s Dual Energy Challenge: Balancing Access and Sustainability in Africa’s Energy Future | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 11:10 AM
Nov 16, 2024 12:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
11:10 am
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12:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F95
Panel
Panel
Art Beyond Borders: Shaping a Global Market Through Innovation and Tradition
Art Beyond Borders: Shaping a Global Market Through Innovation and Tradition
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Art Beyond Borders: Shaping a Global Market Through Innovation and Tradition
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Art Beyond Borders: Shaping a Global Market Through Innovation and Tradition | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 11:10 AM
Nov 16, 2024 12:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
11:10 am
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12:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F85
Panel
Panel
Entrepreneurial Pathways: Navigating Africa’s Venture, Startup and Acquisition Landscape
Entrepreneurial Pathways: Navigating Africa’s Venture, Startup and Acquisition Landscape
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Entrepreneurial Pathways: Navigating Africa’s Venture, Startup and Acquisition Landscape
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Entrepreneurial Pathways: Navigating Africa’s Venture, Startup and Acquisition Landscape | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 11:10 AM
Nov 16, 2024 12:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
12:00 pm
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12:25 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - Forum Lobby
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Lunch
WABF AGENDA 2024 - LUNCH | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 12:00 PM
Nov 16, 2024 12:25 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
12:25 pm
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1:15 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F55
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Lunch & Learn | Africa50 Employee Info Session
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Africa50 Info Session + Networking | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 12:25 PM
Nov 16, 2024 1:15 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
12:25 pm
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1:15 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
Masterclass
Masterclass
Lunch & Learn | Masterclass: Leveraging African Identity When Building a Global Brand
Lunch & Learn | Masterclass: Leveraging African Identity When Building a Global Brand
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Lunch & Learn | Masterclass: Leveraging African Identity When Building a Global Brand
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Masterclass: Leveraging African Identity When Building a Global Brand | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 12:25 PM
Nov 16, 2024 1:15 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
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BREAK
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Transition | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 1:15 PM
Nov 16, 2024 1:25 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
1:25 pm
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2:20 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F95
Panel
Panel
Celebrating Culture, Creating Opportunity: African Heritage as Economic Power
Celebrating Culture, Creating Opportunity: African Heritage as Economic Power
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Celebrating Culture, Creating Opportunity: African Heritage as Economic Power
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Celebrating Culture, Creating Opportunity: African Heritage as Economic Power | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 1:25 PM
Nov 16, 2024 2:20 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
1:25 pm
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2:20 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
Fireside
Fireside
Redefining Development Finance: Powering Africa’s Path to Prosperity
Redefining Development Finance: Powering Africa’s Path to Prosperity
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Redefining Development Finance: Powering Africa’s Path to Prosperity
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Fireside DFI : Redefining Development Finance: Powering Africa’s Path to Prosperity | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 1:25 PM
Nov 16, 2024 2:20 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
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BREAK
WABF AGENDA 2024 - BREAK | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 2:20 PM
Nov 16, 2024 2:30 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
2:30 pm
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3:20 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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Keynote - Peter Obi
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Keynote - Peter Obi | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 2:30 PM
Nov 16, 2024 3:20 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
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BREAK
WABF AGENDA 2024 - BREAK | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 3:20 PM
Nov 16, 2024 3:35 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
3:35 pm
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4:25 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
Fireside
Fireside
Building a Private Equity Firm in Africa: Lessons from the Ground Up
Building a Private Equity Firm in Africa: Lessons from the Ground Up
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Building a Private Equity Firm in Africa: Lessons from the Ground Up
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Fireside : Building a Private Equity Firm in Africa: Lessons from the Ground Up | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 3:35 PM
Nov 16, 2024 4:25 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
3:35 pm
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4:25 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F85
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Harnessing AI for Africa’s Now & Next
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Harnessing AI and Web3 for Africa’s Now & Next | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 3:35 PM
Nov 16, 2024 4:25 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
3:35 pm
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4:25 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F95
Panel
Panel
African Sounds, Global Stage: The Business Behind Music and Touring
African Sounds, Global Stage: The Business Behind Music and Touring
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African Sounds, Global Stage: The Business Behind Music and Touring
WABF AGENDA 2024 - African Sounds, Global Stage: The Business Behind Music and Touring | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 3:35 PM
Nov 16, 2024 4:25 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
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BREAK
WABF AGENDA 2024 - BREAK | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 4:25 PM
Nov 16, 2024 4:40 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
4:40 pm
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5:30 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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Keynote - Boris Kodjoe
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Keynote - Boris Kodjoe | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 4:40 PM
Nov 16, 2024 5:30 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
5:30 pm
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5:45 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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Co-Chair Closing Remarks
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Closing | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 5:30 PM
Nov 16, 2024 5:45 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
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Gala
WABF AGENDA 2024 - Gala | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 7:00 PM
Nov 16, 2024 10:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
10:30 pm
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2:30 am
Roar Philadelphia
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After Party & Live Performance by Odumodublvck
WABF AGENDA 2024 - After Party | Day 2
America/New_York
Nov 16, 2024 10:30 PM
Nov 17, 2024 2:30 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
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