Agenda

This years conference will be hosted on the Harvard Business School campus on February 16 and 17, 2024.

The agenda comprises a range of keynote addresses identifying opportunities for the continent, more than 25 panel discussions focused on specific sectors, a New Venture Competition, networking events and a soiree.
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Day 1
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8:00 am
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8:30 am
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Prospective Student Event

Check-in

Prospective Students
Williams Room, Spangler, HBS
Day 1
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8:30 am
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8:50 am
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Prospective Student Event

Welcome Remarks

Prospective Students
Williams Room, Spangler, HBS
Day 1
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Class Visit and Campus Tour

Prospective Students
Aldrich 112
Day 1
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11:30 am
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6:00 pm
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Prospective Student Event

General Conference Registration

General
Day 1
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Lunch with HBS Students

Prospective Students
Williams Room, Spangler, HBS
Day 1
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Student Experience Panel

Prospective Students
Aldrich 112
Day 1
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2:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Prospective Student Event

MBA Admissions and Financial Aid Presentations

Prospective Students
Williams Room, Spangler, HBS
Day 1
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2:30 pm
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3:30 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Welcome Address

General
Klarman Hall
Day 1
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3:00 pm
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3:15 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Closing Remarks - Prospective Students

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Williams Room, Spangler, HBS
Day 1
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3:30 pm
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4:20 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Evening Keynote Panel: Undoing the African Sovereign Debt Trap

Keynote
Klarman Hall
Day 1
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4:20 pm
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4:50 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Coffee Break

General
Klarman Hall
Day 1
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4:50 pm
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5:50 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Opening Keynote: One Africa, One Market - Repositioning Africa as the Largest Free Trade Area

Keynote
Klarman Hall
Day 1
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6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
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Prospective Student Event

New Venture Competition

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Klarman Hall
Day 2
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7:00 am
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10:00 am
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Prospective Student Event
Day 2
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7:00 am
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8:30 am
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Prospective Student Event

Breakfast

General
Williams Room, Spangler, HBS
Day 2
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8:45 am
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9:05 am
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Prospective Student Event

Welcome Remarks

General
Klarman Hall
Day 2
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9:05 am
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10:00 am
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Prospective Student Event

Morning Keynote: Digital Infrastructure in Africa

Keynote
Klarman Hall
Day 2
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10:15 am
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11:15 am
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Prospective Student Event

Breakout 1 | Panels, Fireside Chats, & Workshops

Panel
Aldrich 112
Day 2
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11:25 am
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12:25 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Breakout 2| Panels, Fireside Chats, & Workshops

Panel
Aldrich 112
Day 2
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11:30 am
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1:30 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Career Fair

General
Williams Room, Spangler, HBS
Day 2
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12:25 pm
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1:35 pm
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Prospective Student Event

General Lunch and Networking Break

General
Day 2
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12:35 pm
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1:35 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Thematic Lunch Sessions

General
Batten Hives 3rd Floor
Day 2
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1:45 pm
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2:00 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Performance by Harvard Cultural Dance Troupe

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Klarman Hall
Day 2
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2:00 pm
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2:30 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Special Address from Patrick Achi

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Klarman Hall
Day 2
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2:30 pm
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3:30 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Afternoon Keynote: Africa Forward - Enhancing Africa's Global Competitiveness

Keynote
Klarman Hall
Day 2
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3:45 pm
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4:45 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Breakout 3 | Panels, Fireside Chats, & Workshops

Panel
Aldrich 112
Day 2
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5:00 pm
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5:45 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Closing Keynote: Redefining the African Narrative

Keynote
Klarman Hall
Day 2
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5:45 pm
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6:15 pm
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Prospective Student Event

Awards & Closing Remarks

General
Klarman Hall
Day 2
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8:00 pm
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1:30 am
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Prospective Student Event

Conference After Dark

General

Uncle Waffles

special guest

Conference After Dark

| Day 2 Eve

LET’S END THE EVENT IN SYTLE

Cocktail Attire