HONOURED TO BE A SPEAKER AT THE 2016 OXFORD UNIVERSITY AFRICA CONFERENCE

I’m headed  for London later this week to speak on the topic “Business and Social Enterprise in Africa as the new Agents of Development” at the Oxford University Africa Conference.

The Oxford Africa Conference is the leading interdisciplinary conference on Africa delivered by a team of Oxford students. The Conference brings together heads of state, policymakers, business leaders, academics, artists, students, and professional to critically expand the discourse on Africa.

The Oxford Africa Conference is one of the largest and most globally recognized African conferences of its type, organized by the long-established Oxford Africa Society.

The event is a solely student-led initiative that convenes ~500 delegates and ~60 speakers on an annual basis. The upcoming conference will take place on 20th and 21st of May 2016 focusing on Africa under the theme “Challenging Naratives: Governance, Youth Leadership and Business”. It is aimed to provide a vibrant platform for new thinking about an international Africa across all disciplines – politics, business, arts, entrepreneurship, leadership, technology and academia – connecting inter-generational leaders from around the world to shape an integrated and innovative perspective on African issues.

Participants will get the chance to spend two days of Africa in Oxford immersing themselves in experiences that range anywhere from meeting businesses challenges across Africa, to confronting the governance question, to youth-led civil society movements. You will be welcomed into a selection of Oxford University’s most historic venues, where you can expect to mingle with distinguished leaders in Government and from the business world, CEOs of various NGOs and international institutions.

Other Speakers at the 2day Event include Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, Co-founder of Transparency International, Elsie Kanza,  Head of Africa of the World Economic Forum, Jason Chukwuma Njoku, Iroko TV, Lord Michael Hastings CBE, Director of Global Citizenship at KPMG, & Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda, Broadcaster, Journalist, Columnist & Blogger, Stefan Dercon, Professor at University of Oxford and Former Chief Economist at DFID, Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC, Ronak Gopaldas, Head of Country Risk at Rand Merchant Bank in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dr. Christine Glanz Programme Specialist, UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Professor Rebecca Surender, Pro Vice-Chancellor and University Advocate for Diversity University Of Oxford, Vivian Onano, distinguished youth activist and member of the UN Women Global Civil Society Advisory Group, Mthuli Ncube, Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford and Mfon Ekpo  CEO of The Discovery Centre.

Keynote Speakers for the event are:

Obiageli Ezekweseli, co-founder of  Transparency International.

Arnold Ekpe, Chairman of Atlas Mara.

Elsie Kanza,  Head of Africa of the World Economic Forum.

Jason Chukwuma Njoku, Iroko TV

Lord Michael Hastings CBE, Director of Global Citizenship at KPMG

Anas Aremeyaw Anas,  undercover journalist, attorney and private detective.

 Panelists and Speakers are:

Toyosi Akerele-Ogusiji, Founder of Rise Networks

Kevin Malunga, Deputy Public Protector (South Africa)

Okendo Lewis-Gayle, Founder & Chairman of Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance

Lord Michael Hastings CBE, Director of Global Citizenship at KPMG

Mamadou Toure, Founder & Chairman of Africa 2.0

Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda, Broadcaster, Journalist, Columnist & Blogger

David Iadipo, Managing Director at Azura Power

Safradou Yeboah, Managing Director at McKinsey (South Africa)

Temi Abimbola. Senior Advisor at the Africa Development Bank

Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, RhodesMustFall Organizer & Musician

Stefan Dercon, Professor at University of Oxford and Former Chief Economist at DFID

Robtel Neajai Pailey , Liberian academic, activist and author of the anti-corruption children’s book, Gbagba

Ne Kunda Nlaba, African Film Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Editor, Actor and Political Scientist based in London.

If you’re in London, it’ll be good to see you.

God Bless.

TAO.‎