Africa Collective

We are delighted to announce Kola A. as a Speaker at 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!🚀 A self-described 'founder who enjoys the privilege of backing other founders,' Kola leads Africa's leading early-stage venture capital firm, Ventures Platform Fund. Under Kola's leadership, Ventures Platform backs innovative startups addressing critical challenges in fintech, healthcare, and other areas. Their portfolio includes Paystack (acquired by Stripe), OmniRetail and Thrive Agric (both recognised by the Financial Times as two of Africa's fastest-growing companies), as well as other prominent industry leaders like PiggyVest and Remedial Health, and other leading African startups in Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia.🌍🙌 We are looking forward to Kola's insights! 💡 To learn more about 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, visit https://lnkd.in/dbytgPAx or send an e-mail to mail@africacollective.com Ventures Fund Platform is a supporting partner of Africa Collective 2025. African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is the Host Partner of Africa Collective Davos 2025 and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is a Patronage Partner #AfricaCollectiveDavos2025

We are excited to announce Sim Tshabalala as a Speaker at 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! A trained lawyer with a career start in investment banking, Sim has led Africa's largest financial services organisation by assets, Standard Bank Group, since 2013. Under Sim's leadership, the bank operates in 20 African countries and is committed to driving a just energy transition across the continent. 💪 With a target of over R250 billion in sustainable finance by 2026, Standard Bank has already mobilised $7 billion for green and renewable energy projects to advance green and renewable energy initiatives across Africa, thereby driving sustainable growth and energy independence throughout the continent. ♻️🌍🙌 We are looking forward to Sim's insights! 💡 To learn more about Africa Collective Davos 2025, visit https://lnkd.in/dbytgPAx or send an e-mail to mail@africacollective.com Standard Bank is a Lead Partner of Africa Collective Davos 2025. African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is the Host Partner of Africa Collective Davos 2025, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is a Patronage Partner.  #AfricaCollectiveDavos2025

We are thrilled to announce Lutz Hegemann, President of Global Health & Sustainability at Novartis, as a speaker at 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! Beginning his career as a public health physician and scientist, Lutz leads the efforts at Novartis Global Health, focusing on improving healthcare access in underserved regions, including sub-Saharan Africa. 🌍🙌 Lutz serves on multiple boards outside of Novartis, including PATH, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, the Tanzania Training Centre of International Health, and the Novartis Foundation. We are looking forward to his insights at Africa Collective Davos 2025!💡 Novartis is a Lead Partner of Africa Collective Davos 2025. With decades of experience in public health and partnerships, the company has delivered over 1 billion antimalarial treatments and strengthened health systems across the continent. 💪 To learn more about Africa Collective Davos 2025, visit https://lnkd.in/dbytgPAx or send an e-mail to mail@africacollective.com African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is the Host Partner of Africa Collective Davos 2025, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is a Patronage Partner. #AfricaCollectiveDavos2025

We are thrilled to announce 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵 as a Speaker at 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! Under Professor Oramah’s leadership, Afreximbank has become a driving force in Africa’s trade and economic development. The Bank’s initiatives, such as the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund, and investments in industrial parks, amongst other initiatives, are transforming the continent’s trade landscape and advancing industrialisation.🌍💪 We are looking forward to Prof. Oramah's insights!💡 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is the Host Partner of Africa Collective Davos 2025, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is a Patronage Partner. To learn more about Africa Collective Davos 2025, visit https://lnkd.in/dbytgPAx or send an e-mail to mail@africacollective.com #AfricaCollectiveDavos2025

We are honoured to announce His Excellency Wamkele Mene, Secretary General at the AfCFTA Secretariat, as a Speaker at 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! The first incumbent in this role at the AfCFTA Secretariat, Secretary General Mene, has been at the helm since 2020, steering Africa’s most ambitious trade initiative, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA, a cornerstone of the 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟲𝟯 is projected to increase intra-African trade by up to 25% by 2040, lifting millions out of poverty. 🙌 Secretary General Mene’s leadership has advanced initiatives like the Guided Trade Initiative (GTI), positioning the continent for increased intra-African trade and economic growth.🚀🌍 We are looking forward to his insights! The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is a Patronage Partner of Africa Collective Davos 2025, and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Host Partner. To learn more about the Africa Collective Davos 2025 programme, visit https://lnkd.in/dbytgPAx or send an e-mail to mail@africacollective.com #AfricaCollectiveDavos2025

We are pleased to announce our esteemed media partners for 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: African Business Magazine, CNBC Africa, Business Insider Africa and SEMAFOR! 📢🎉 Africa Collective Davos 2025 is proud to collaborate with media platforms committed to 𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 and 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀.🙌 Here's to collaborating on showcasing Africa’s opportunities on the world stage! 🚀🌍 Find out more about our Africa Collective Davos 2025 program: https://lnkd.in/dbytgPAx Please follow the link below to express interest in attending our Networking Cocktail, co-hosted with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).   Space is limited, and Africa Collective sessions are by invitation only. Approved participants will receive a formal invitation.📧 https://lnkd.in/dQGTg34Y #AfricaCollectiveDavos2025

As part of the 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 – 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, we speak to H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament, about the critical role of harmonised policies in advancing Africa’s regional integration and economic growth.🌍🙌 This conversation aligns with our Davos 2025 theme, “Leading in 2025: From Regional Consolidation to Driving the Global Africa Agenda,” recognising various landmark African global leadership positions and the resulting opportunities for the continent to shape global economic and geopolitical discussions in 2025. 🏛️🌐💪 Read the full interview here👉 https://lnkd.in/difhcwmt If you have any questions about the Africa Collective Davos 2025 programme, please feel free to reach out via email at mail@africacollective.com. Please follow the link below to express interest in attending our Networking Cocktail, co-hosted with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Space is limited, and Africa Collective sessions are by invitation only. Approved participants will receive a formal invitation.📧 https://lnkd.in/dQGTg34Y #AfricaCollectiveDavos2025 #ThoughtLeadership #AfricanLeadership #Davos2025 #RoadToDavos #Agenda2063 #EconomicIntegration

In our latest 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 – 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, Iain Williamson, CEO of Old Mutual shares that despite its robust growth and opportunities, the risks of investing in Africa are often overstated, overshadowing the continent’s vast untapped potential for innovation, development, and economic integration into the global economy.💡🌍 Read the full interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ga7s2TrW. Old Mutual is a proud Supporting Partner of 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. 🤝 If you have any questions about the Africa Collective Davos 2025 programme, please feel free to reach out via email at mail@africacollective.com. Please follow the link below to express interest in attending our Networking Cocktail, co-hosted with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Space is limited, and Africa Collective sessions are by invitation only. Approved participants will receive a formal invitation.📧 https://lnkd.in/dQGTg34Y #AfricaCollectiveDavos2025 #AfricaCollective #ThoughtLeadership #Leadership #Davos2025 #RoadToDavos

We are happy to announce Old Mutual as a Supporting Partner for 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱🤝 Old Mutual is a premium African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. With over 176 years of heritage across sub-Saharan Africa, its primary operations are in South Africa and the rest of Africa, and it has a niche business in Asia. 🌍🙌 📃Africa Collective Davos 2025 Theme: “Leading in 2025: From Regional Consolidation to Driving the Global Africa Agenda” 📍 Venue: Hard Rock Hotel Davos, Switzerland 📅 Date: 20 – 24 January 2025 To express your interest in attending our Networking Cocktail, co-hosted with Afreximbank, please follow the link 👉https://lnkd.in/dNfrHAqf   Please note that space is limited, and Africa Collective sessions are by invitation only. Approved participants will receive a formal invitation. If you have any program-related questions, please email us at mail@africacollective.com #AfricaCollectiveDavos2025 #Davos2025

We are delighted to announce Ventures Platform Fund as a Supporting Partner for 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. 🎉 Ventures Platform Fund is a pan-African fund that invests early in mission-driven founders building capital-efficient platforms that democratise prosperity, plug infrastructural gaps, connect underrepresented communities and solve for non -consumption. They are investors in 90+ technology companies across 7 countries on the African continent.🙌 📃Africa Collective Davos 2025 Theme: “Leading in 2025: From Regional Consolidation to Driving the Global Africa Agenda” 📍 Venue: Hard Rock Hotel Davos, Switzerland 📅 Date: 20 – 24 January 2025 To express your interest in attending our Networking Cocktail, co-hosted with Afreximbank, please follow the link 👉https://lnkd.in/dNfrHAqf   Please note that space is limited, and Africa Collective sessions are by invitation only. Approved participants will receive a formal invitation. If you have any program-related questions, please email us at mail@africacollective.com #AfricaCollectiveDavos2025 #Davos2025