The fourth annual Opportunities in Africa Summit will be held in downtown New York City from September 18-20, 2023, at the Marriott Hotel Downtown.
Delegates from around the world will be attending the conference, which takes place alongside the United Nations General Assembly, to meet and engage with investors and entrepreneurs who are currently innovating business and economic growth opportunities in Africa.
“We are thrilled to host the fourth edition of our flagship conference, Opportunities in Africa Summit, in New York City once again,” said Kémo Touré Jr., CEO of Wutiko. “Africa is full of exciting opportunities for growth and investment. We are building a platform that connects investment with opportunity and puts entrepreneurs in front of the people and organizations that can have a direct impact on their trajectory.”
This year’s theme is Access to Capital, the Wall Street Way, and will include multiple pitch sessions, as well as keynote and panel sessions with key individuals from the worlds of sport, real estate, and creative industries.
Amadou Gallo Fall, President of Basketball Africa League (BAL), alongside ex-Chicago Bulls player Joakim Noah will be speaking in a fireside chat about business opportunities in African sports. With many ties to the NBA, in particular through BAL’s direct connection as the NBA’s African league, the summit will include panel discussions with NBA professionals, including players.
One of the most impactful aspects of the summit is the opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas during focused investor sessions. These pitch sessions enable entrepreneurs in the fields of technology, real estate, and creative industries to connect with opportunity for investment and support as they grow their businesses.
“Pace University is proud to be a partner with Wutiko and with Opportunities in Africa,” said Dr. Christelle Scharff, Associate Dean and Professor of Computer Science at Pace University’s Seidenberg School. “This conference builds strong partnerships with countries in Africa for Pace students and faculty. I look forward to more of these projects and opportunities to involve more students with Africa’s rapidly evolving tech economy.”
For more information about Opportunities in Africa 2023 and to register, please visit the website or write to press@opportunitiesinafrica.org.
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Opportunities in Africa is a platform for promoting investment and business opportunities in Africa. Launched in 2018, it aims to connect investors, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders interested in exploring the potential of African markets and driving mutually beneficial partnerships. The platform provides information and resources, as well as networking opportunities, to support inclusive economic growth on the continent.
Pace University Art Gallery is pleased to present “Inscaping Legacies,” a major solo exhibition by the interdisciplinary artist Firoz Mahmud. Mahmud’s work draws on the histories of the South Asian Bengal region in which he is deeply rooted, and where many historical cities have been transformed by colonialism. Curated by Clinical Assistant Professor of Art and Pace gallery director Sarah Cunningham, MFA, the exhibit opens for viewing on Saturday, September 30 with a later reception on Tuesday, October 3 from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. The artist will also give a talk about his work on Wednesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Debra Lee, the former CEO of BET (Black Entertainment Television), will be visiting Pace University’s Westchester campus for a book signing of her memoir, I Am Debra Lee, on October 2 from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. in the Gottesman Room of Pace’s Kessel Student Center.
A record-number 30 Pace University students have been accepted into the 2023 class of the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network Fellowship Program, the University today announced.
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