Speakers
Our WABF33 speaker lineup is being finalized. Stay tuned for announcements.
Past Speakers
While we prepare to announce this year's lineup, explore some of the leaders who have taken the WABF stage.
Mo Abudu
Ebonylife
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
Ibukun Awosika
Former Chairperson,
First Bank of Nigeria
Mimi Alemayehou
Managing Partner, Semai Ventures;
Former SVP, Mastercard
Dr. Herbert Wigwe
Former Group CEO,
Access Holdings (In Memoriam)
WABF33 · November 6–7, 2026 · Huntsman Hall, Philadelphia
