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Block IV
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Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F80
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Onyi Ozoma
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Day 2
Nov 8, 2025 11:10 AM
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Block III

Infrastructure and Industry

Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F80
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F80
Beyond Extraction: Rethinking Ownership in Africa’s Critical Minerals and Infrastructure Boom
Speakers
Charles Abedier, Senior Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation is attending WABF 32
Charles Abedier
Gloria Mamba, Executive, Board Member and Chair of the Trade Development Bank is attending WABF 32
Gloria Mamba
Napo Ramodibedi, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Mendi Group of Companies is attending WABF 32
Napo Ramodibedi
SULAIMAN CISSE
SULAIMAN CISSE
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Tema Shongwe
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Day 2
Nov 8, 2025 10:10 AM
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Block II

Alumni Panel

Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06
Breaking the Blueprint: Redefining Success as African Wharton Alumni
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TOLUWASE OLADAPO
TOLUWASE OLADAPO
JOHN GADZI
JOHN GADZI
TANATSA KAMHUNGA
TANATSA KAMHUNGA
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OBINNA OBILO
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Day 1
Nov 7, 2025 3:05 PM
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Block I

Education and Talent Panel

Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F70
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - F70
Degrees of Disruption: Rethinking How Africa Trains Its Leaders
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Jeph B. Acheampong – Speaker | Wharton Africa Business Forum 32
Jeph B. Acheampong
Maua Osoro – Speaker | Wharton Africa Business Forum 32
Maua Osoro
Sabrina Lamb – Speaker | Wharton Africa Business Forum 32
Sabrina Lamb
Wale Adebanwi – Speaker | Wharton Africa Business Forum 32
Wale Adebanwi
DORIS KOMLA
DORIS KOMLA
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Maua Osoro
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