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Agenda
Two Days. One Movement.
From bold ideas to the people building Africa's future, explore two days of conversations, connections, and opportunities at WABF33.
01 / Friday · November 6
Day 1
New Venture Competition pitch day, prospective student programming, opening keynotes, evening networking, and the WABF33 Gala.
02 / Saturday · November 7
Day 2
Industry panels, fireside chats with African business leaders, a closing ceremony, and the afterparty.
Speakers
Voices Shaping The Continent.
WABF33 speakers coming soon.
Past Speakers
Ibukun Awosika
Former Chairperson, First Bank of Nigeria
Tony O. Elumelu
Chairman, Heirs Holdings & Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation
Acha Leke
Senior Partner and Chairman, McKinsey Africa
Romuald Wadagni
Minister of Economy & Finance, Benin
Tewolde GebreMariam
Former CEO, Ethiopian Airlines
Salma Okonkwo
Chairwoman, UBI Group
New Venture Competition
13 Years Of Backing Builders.
The WABF New Venture Competition spotlights high-potential, early-stage startups driving innovation across Africa and the diaspora, in tech, health, logistics, agriculture, finance, and education. Finalists pitch live at the Forum for non-dilutive funding in front of a panel of expert judges. In 2025, WABF32 awarded up to $30,000 in non-dilutive funding to its winning ventures.
Applications closed · Aug 15, 2026
Top 5 notified · Sep 4, 2026
Top 5 pitch · Nov 6, 2026
Winners announced · Nov 7, 2026
Gallery
Relive WABF From Prior Years.
From packed keynotes in Huntsman Hall to the energy of the NVC pitch stage, look back at past editions of the Wharton Africa Business Forum while we get ready for WABF33.
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Partner With Builders.
WABF33 sponsors gain direct access to a room of 450+ builders, investors, and emerging leaders shaping Africa's future.
Past Sponsors
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WABF33 · November 6–7, 2026 · Huntsman Hall, Philadelphia