Agenda
Explore the exciting agenda of WABF 2025, 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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Friday 7th & Saturday 8th Schedule
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F50
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PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS PROGRAMMING
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Prospective Students Morning
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 9:00 AM
Nov 7, 2025 12:00 PM
12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - Walnut street Entrance
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REGISTRATION
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Conference Registration
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 12:00 PM
Nov 7, 2025 2:00 PM
12:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - MBA Commons
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THE WABF POP-UP POWERED BY OMNIILE (runs all day)
WABF AGENDA 2025 - WABF Pop-Up
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 12:00 PM
Nov 7, 2025 8:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
2:00 pm
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3:05 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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KEYNOTE I: ASHISH THAKKAR
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Keynote 1
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 2:00 PM
Nov 7, 2025 3:05 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
2:00 pm
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3:05 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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CO-CHAIR OPENING
Co-Chair Opening
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 2:00 PM
Nov 7, 2025 3:05 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
3:05 pm
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3:55 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F70
Panel
Panel
PANEL BLOCK I: Degrees of Disruption: Rethinking How Africa Trains Its Leaders
PANEL BLOCK I: Degrees of Disruption: Rethinking How Africa Trains Its Leaders
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PANEL BLOCK I: Degrees of Disruption: Rethinking How Africa Trains Its Leaders
WABF AGENDA 2025 - nan
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 3:05 PM
Nov 7, 2025 3:55 PM
3:05 pm
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3:55 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F85
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Panel
PANEL BLOCK I: From Aid to Agency: Africa Rewrites the Rules of Engagement
PANEL BLOCK I: From Aid to Agency: Africa Rewrites the Rules of Engagement
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PANEL BLOCK I: From Aid to Agency: Africa Rewrites the Rules of Engagement
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Panel
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 3:05 PM
Nov 7, 2025 3:55 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
3:05 pm
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3:55 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F90
Panel
Panel
PANEL BLOCK I: Powering Africa’s Future: Securing Energy for Sovereignty
PANEL BLOCK I: Powering Africa’s Future: Securing Energy for Sovereignty
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PANEL BLOCK I: Powering Africa’s Future: Securing Energy for Sovereignty
WABF AGENDA 2025 - nan
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 3:05 PM
Nov 7, 2025 3:55 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
4:10 pm
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5:10 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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NEW VENTURE COMPETITION
WABF AGENDA 2025 - New Venture Competition
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 4:10 PM
Nov 7, 2025 5:10 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
5:20 pm
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6:10 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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KEYNOTE II: JONATHAN OJANY
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Keynote 2
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 5:20 PM
Nov 7, 2025 6:10 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
6:10 pm
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6:40 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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FIRESIDE CHAT: DJ JULS
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Fireside chat
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 6:10 PM
Nov 7, 2025 6:40 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
6:40 pm
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6:50 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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NVC WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
WABF AGENDA 2025 - NVC Winner Announcement
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 6:40 PM
Nov 7, 2025 6:50 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
7:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F85
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) - Networking Mixer
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) - Networking Mixer
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) - Networking Mixer
WABF AGENDA 2025 - AFC Networking Mixer
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 7:30 PM
Nov 7, 2025 8:30 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
10:00 pm
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2:00 am
ROAR NIGHTCLUB
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WELCOME PARTY- HEADLINER | DJ JULS
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Welcome Party
America/New_York
Nov 7, 2025 10:00 PM
Nov 7, 2025 2:00 AM
9:00 am
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3:18 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - Walnut street Entrance
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REGISTRATION
Registration
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 9:00 AM
Nov 8, 2025 3:18 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
9:00 am
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9:45 am
FORUM LEVEL LOBBY
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BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 9:00 AM
Nov 8, 2025 9:45 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
9:00 am
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6:00 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - MBA Commons
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THE WABF POP-UP POWERED BY OMNIILE (runs all day)
THE WABF POP-UP POWERED BY OMNIILE (runs all day)
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 9:00 AM
Nov 8, 2025 6:00 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
9:30 am
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9:40 am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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OPENING ADDRESS - ALEX OTIENO
OPENING ADDRESS - ALEX OTIENO
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 9:30 AM
Nov 8, 2025 9:40 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
9:40 am
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10:00 am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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WELCOME - DR. GARRY CONILLE
WELCOME - DR. GARRY CONILLE
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 9:40 AM
Nov 8, 2025 10:00 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
10:10 am
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11:00 am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F60
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Panel
PANEL BLOCK I: Breaking the Blueprint: Redefining Success as African Wharton Alumni
PANEL BLOCK I: Breaking the Blueprint: Redefining Success as African Wharton Alumni
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PANEL BLOCK I: Breaking the Blueprint: Redefining Success as African Wharton Alumni
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Panel Block 1
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 10:10 AM
Nov 8, 2025 11:00 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
10:10 am
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11:00 am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F65
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Panel
PANEL BLOCK I: Diaspora Power: Return, Reimagine, Rebuild
PANEL BLOCK I: Diaspora Power: Return, Reimagine, Rebuild
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PANEL BLOCK I: Diaspora Power: Return, Reimagine, Rebuild
PANEL BLOCK I: Diaspora Power: Return, Reimagine, Rebuild
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 10:10 AM
Nov 8, 2025 11:00 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
10:10 am
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11:00 am
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F70
Panel
Panel
PANEL BLOCK I: Owning the Game: Power, Partnership, and the Next Era of African Sports
PANEL BLOCK I: Owning the Game: Power, Partnership, and the Next Era of African Sports
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PANEL BLOCK I: Owning the Game: Power, Partnership, and the Next Era of African Sports
PANEL BLOCK I: Owning the Game: Power, Partnership, and the Next Era of African Sports
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 10:10 AM
Nov 8, 2025 11:00 AM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
11:15 am
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12:05 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F85
Panel
Panel
PANEL BLOCK II: Beyond Extraction: Rethinking Ownership in Africa’s Critical Minerals Boom
PANEL BLOCK II: Beyond Extraction: Rethinking Ownership in Africa’s Critical Minerals Boom
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PANEL BLOCK II: Beyond Extraction: Rethinking Ownership in Africa’s Critical Minerals Boom
WABF AGENDA 2025 - nan
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 11:15 AM
Nov 8, 2025 12:05 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
11:15 am
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12:05 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F95
Panel
Panel
PANEL BLOCK II: Cultural Currency: Identity, Storytelling, and Africa’s Soft Power
PANEL BLOCK II: Cultural Currency: Identity, Storytelling, and Africa’s Soft Power
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PANEL BLOCK II: Cultural Currency: Identity, Storytelling, and Africa’s Soft Power
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Panel Block 2
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 11:15 AM
Nov 8, 2025 12:05 PM
11:15 am
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12:05 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F90
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PANEL BLOCK II: Made Here, Meant for Everywhere: Building Global Brands Rooted in African Identity
PANEL BLOCK II: Made Here, Meant for Everywhere: Building Global Brands Rooted in African Identity
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PANEL BLOCK II: Made Here, Meant for Everywhere: Building Global Brands Rooted in African Identity
WABF AGENDA 2025 - nan
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 11:15 AM
Nov 8, 2025 12:05 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
12:05 pm
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1:35 pm
ROBERTSON HALL 8TH FLOOR -
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MASTERCLASS WITH KEN AGYAPONG JR.
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Workshop
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 12:05 PM
Nov 8, 2025 1:35 PM
12:05 pm
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1:35 pm
FORUM LEVEL LOBBY
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LUNCH
WABF AGENDA 2025 - LUNCH
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 12:05 PM
Nov 8, 2025 1:35 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
12:05 pm
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1:35 pm
GARRETT ROOM- 8TH FLOOR
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WHARTON ALUMNI LUNCH
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Alumni Lunch
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 12:05 PM
Nov 8, 2025 1:35 PM
1:45 pm
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2:35 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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FIRESIDE CHAT WITH EMMANUEL LUBANZADIO
WABF AGENDA 2025 - nan
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 1:45 PM
Nov 8, 2025 2:35 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
2:55 pm
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3:45 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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KEYNOTE III: IBRAHIM "IB" HAMAD
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Keynote 3
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 2:55 PM
Nov 8, 2025 3:45 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
3:55 pm
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4:45 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F70
Panel
Panel
PANEL BLOCK III: Reimagining Private Equity Investments for African Sovereignty
PANEL BLOCK III: Reimagining Private Equity Investments for African Sovereignty
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PANEL BLOCK III: Reimagining Private Equity Investments for African Sovereignty
WABF AGENDA 2025 - nan
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 3:55 PM
Nov 8, 2025 4:45 PM
3:55 pm
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4:45 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F60
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PANEL BLOCK III: Beyond the Beat: Africa’s Music Industry and the Business of Global Sound
PANEL BLOCK III: Beyond the Beat: Africa’s Music Industry and the Business of Global Sound
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PANEL BLOCK III: Beyond the Beat: Africa’s Music Industry and the Business of Global Sound
WABF AGENDA 2025 - nan
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 3:55 PM
Nov 8, 2025 4:45 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
3:55 pm
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4:45 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F65
Panel
Panel
PANEL BLOCK III: Code of the Continent: Designing an African Future with AI
PANEL BLOCK III: Code of the Continent: Designing an African Future with AI
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PANEL BLOCK III: Code of the Continent: Designing an African Future with AI
WABF AGENDA 2025 - nan
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 3:55 PM
Nov 8, 2025 4:45 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
4:40 pm
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5:40 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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KEYNOTE IV: PEACE HYDE
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Keynote 4
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 4:40 PM
Nov 8, 2025 5:40 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
5:40 pm
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5:50 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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CLOSING
WABF AGENDA 2025 - Closing
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 5:40 PM
Nov 8, 2025 5:50 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
5:40 pm
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5:50 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
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CO-CHAIRS CLOSING REMARKS
CO-CHAIRS CLOSING REMARKS
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 5:40 PM
Nov 8, 2025 5:50 PM
Jon M Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School
7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
THE WINSTON
10:00 pm
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2:00 am
MR. IVY
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AFTER PARTY: HEADLINER | KING PROMISE
AFTER PARTY:HEADLINER | KING PROMISE
America/New_York
Nov 8, 2025 10:00 PM
Nov 9, 2025 2:00 AM
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