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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191218
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SUMMARY:DISCOP MENA
DESCRIPTION:DISCOP MENA 2019 will be held from Sunday 15 to Tuesday 17 December and take place in Cairo\, Egypt – the crossroad between the Middle East and North Africa. The 3-day B2B gathering is scaled to welcome 1\,500+ international delegates ready to buy\, sell and coproduce multiscreen film\, television and digital entertainment content\, and is specifically focused on the MENA region. \nThanks to a population of nearly 400 million people and younger generation’s ever-growing online presence\, significant opportunities exist today in this part of the world for both global entertainment brands and local content producers ready to feed a growing appetite for homegrown programs. \nDISCOP MENA 2019 will combine a market driven by pre-organized meetings\, screenings of upcoming shows\, pitch sessions centered on projects in development and a conference program specifically tailored for independent producers. The gathering is conveniently scheduled to take place four months before the next Ramadan Month starting on 23 April 2020\, giving Buyers plenty of time to select and commit to fresh content presented at the market. \nDISCOP MENA 2019 will welcome the United Arab Emirates as ‘Guest Country’\, one of the leading content production centers in the Arabic-speaking world. The event will take place at the Cairo International Exhibition and Convention Center\, Egypt’s leading business events venue that’s adjacent to the city’s bustling central business district.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/discop-mena/
LOCATION:Cario International Convention Centre\, El-Nasr Rd\, Nasr City\, Cario\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191126T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191127T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191117T101641Z
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SUMMARY:Tech In Ghana Conference
DESCRIPTION:Tech in Ghana – the country’s leading event which brings together fintechs\, government\, regulators\, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem – has announced its 2019 Accra edition to be held on 26 & 27th November. \n\n\nUnder this year’s theme of ‘Connecting Our Global Network: People\, Opportunities & Industries’ the two-day conference will feature interactive plenary and breakout discussions with leaders in the sector\, B2B networking\, and a tech innovation showcase.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/tech-in-ghana-conference-2/
LOCATION:ACCRA DIGITAL CENTRE\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
DTSTAMP:20190408T082528Z
CREATED:20190408T081331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T082528Z
UID:8834-1574208000-1574467199@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:DISCOP JOHANNESBURG
DESCRIPTION:Launched in 2012\, DISCOP Johannesburg specifically targets Sub-Saharan countries where English\, Portuguese and Swahili are spoken as first or second language. \nWith a combined population of 900 million people\, 55 to 60 million television households and over 23 million pay-tv subscribers\, this part of the world encompasses 27 countries embracing digital transformation. Excluding sports rights\, public and commercial broadcasters\, premium cable channels\, cable and satellite operators\, telecoms\, and mobile and streaming platforms have spent around $600 Million to buy content in 2018 – a 50% increase since the beginning of the decade – and generated close to $3.2 billion in direct pay-tv / advertising revenues. \nLower internet costs\, better infrastructures\, expanding mobile connectivity\, fast-rising smartphone and pay-tv penetration\, greater fiber uptake and the desire to improve the regulatory environment\, will make multiscreen audiovisual content more readily available and soon put tens of millions of customers in play. In the next five years\, these countries’ appetite for multiscreen programs will explode and annual acquisition budgets are expected to double\, reaching $1.2 Billion. \nDesigned to help global companies as well as independents achieve their full potential on the Continent\, DISCOP Johannesburg is specifically tailored to meet the demand of a rapidly changing audiovisual landscape under the influence of a marked preference for home-grown content\, the emergence of local talents\, viewers’ migration to on-demand streaming and mobile screens\, increased mobility and faster internet. \nRunning alongside the market\, a revamped\, 3-day\, sidebar pitching event will bring innovative stories and solid projects in front of key entertainment and media executives seeking fresh ideas and new talent.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/discop-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Shanghai
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191113T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191115T170000
DTSTAMP:20190608T221501Z
CREATED:20190608T221501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T221501Z
UID:8998-1573632000-1573837200@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:Africa’s early stage investor community will convene November 13-15 for the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2019. This exclusive investor-only event\, to be hosted in Cape Town\, South Africa\, unites key ecosystem stakeholders from across the continent and beyond\, to exchange best practices\, learn from peers and recent transactions\, and do deals.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africa-early-stage-investor-summit-2019/
LOCATION:Shanghai
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191115
DTSTAMP:20190424T210247Z
CREATED:20190424T210247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T210247Z
UID:8881-1573516800-1573775999@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:AfricaTech
DESCRIPTION:Dates: 12-14 November 2019\, CTICC\, Cape Town \nAccelerating enterprise digital transformation to elevate African economies. A zoned exhibition dedicated to AI\, IoT\, blockchain\, fintech\, cloud\, data centres and security with cutting-edge content and a host of networking opportunities. \nWebsite: https://tmt.knect365.com/africacom/africatech
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africatech/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191115
DTSTAMP:20190424T210326Z
CREATED:20190424T210008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T210326Z
UID:8872-1573516800-1573775999@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:AfricaCom 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dates: 12-14 November 2019\, CTICC\, Cape Town \nThe place to meet everybody who’s anybody in African telecoms and technology. AfricaCom brings together 14\,000 attendees\, 450 speakers and 400 exhibitors. \nWhether your focus is connectivity infrastructure\, disruptive technologies\, digital services or ICT strategy\, this is the place to network\, learn and get deals done. \nWebsite: https://tmt.knect365.com/africacom/
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africacom/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191026
DTSTAMP:20190814T090955Z
CREATED:20190814T090955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T090955Z
UID:9172-1571788800-1572047999@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:eLearning Africa 2019
DESCRIPTION:eLearning Africa 2019 – 14th International Conference & Exhibition on ICT for Education\, Training and Skills Development \nFounded in 2005\, eLearning Africa is the leading pan-African conference and exhibition on ICT for Education\, Training & Skills Development. The three day event offers participants the opportunity to develop multinational and cross-industry contacts and partnerships\, as well as to enhance their knowledge and skills. \nOver 13 consecutive years\, eLearning Africa has hosted 17\,278 participants from 100+ different countries around the world\, with over 80% coming from the African continent. More than 3\,530 speakers have addressed the conference about every aspect of technology supported learning\, training and skills development. \nUnder the theme the Keys to the Future: Learnability and Employability\, eLearning Africa 2019 will focus on two of the most important keys needed in tomorrow´s rapidly changing global economy: learnability and employability.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/elearning-africa-2019/
LOCATION:Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire\, Abidjan\, Côte d'Ivoire
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190906T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190906T220000
DTSTAMP:20190901T205756Z
CREATED:20190831T171504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190901T205756Z
UID:9241-1567792800-1567807200@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Africa Tech Summit Shanghai
DESCRIPTION:The Africa Tech Summit series provides insight\, networking and business opportunities with the African tech ecosystem globally. Annual Summits in Africa and Europe have connected tech ventures\, investors\, corporates and entrepreneurs to drive business and investment forward. Africa Tech Summit Shanghai will further connect African tech with the Chinese tech ecosystem to drive business and investment forward. \nAfrica Tech Summit was launched in 2016 with a simple vision to connect tech ventures\, investors\, corporates and entrepreneurs to drive business and investment forward. Our flagship event on the continent Africa Tech Summit Kigali further connects African tech with global opportunities.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africa-tech-summit-shanghai/
LOCATION:XNode\, 5F\, Overseas Chinese Mansion\,\, 129 West YanAn Road\, JingAn District\, Shanghai\, China
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190831
DTSTAMP:20190814T084800Z
CREATED:20190814T084350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T084800Z
UID:9163-1567036800-1567209599@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Global Impact Summit Nairobi
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe African entrepreneurial landscape has been scoured and some of the top founders disrupting industries have been handpicked. Accelerators\, incubators and innovation hubs will come together over 2 days for panel discussions\, workshops\, networking and mentoring sessions. \n“Unleashing Collaborative Power: Maximising Positive Impact” featured panelists include Nurhassen Mensur Mudesir\, Co-founder of YenePay Financial Technologies; Zoussi\, CMO and Co-founder of Complete Farmer; Yusuf Reja\, Founder of ethiojobs.net \nKey themes for the Summit include Agritech\, Financial and Commerce inclusion\, 4th AI & Tech for Good and Health care with several innovation workshops with global investors and corporates. \nA pitch competition will give each startup the opportunity to present their idea or product. Winning will guarantee mentor sessions\, and exclusive opportunities with prominent accelerators. \n 
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/global-impact-summit/
LOCATION:Metta\, 6/F Belgravia\, 14 Riverside Dr\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Conference,Innovation,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190611T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190611T190000
DTSTAMP:20190310T160538Z
CREATED:20190226T161123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T160538Z
UID:8689-1560240000-1560279600@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Africa Tech Summit London
DESCRIPTION:Africa Tech Summit London provides unrivalled insight\, networking and business opportunities for African and international tech leaders and investors who want to drive growth in Africa. \nThe 4th annual event taking place as part of London Tech Week\, will explore the latest trends\, connect 250+ key stakeholders from across the continent through keynotes\, breakout sessions and networking events. \nThe vision for the first Africa Tech Summit London was simply to bring together these great companies and initiatives across the continent and connect them with international ventures\, investors and entrepreneurs who were truly focused on business and investment in Africa.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africa-tech-summit-london-2019/
LOCATION:Grange Hotel St Pauls\, 10 Godliman St\, London \, London\, EC4V 5AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190611
DTSTAMP:20190226T155748Z
CREATED:20190226T155748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T155748Z
UID:8686-1560124800-1560211199@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Tech In Ghana - London
DESCRIPTION:Held twice a year\, once in London and once in Accra\, Tech in Ghana (TIG ) supports Ghana’s burgeoning tech industry by providing a platform to highlight\, engage\, stimulate and connect with investors\, government agencies\, and key players and influencers. \nTech in Ghana – London 2019 will be the event’s fifth instalment. The conference launched in London in 2017 with a keynote speech from the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Ghana\, Adam Afriyie. In the same year\, the second event was opened for the first time in Ghana by Minister for Communications Honourable Ursula Owusu-Ekuful. \nTech in Ghana (TIG) aims to explore three main areas: \n\nHow technology is disrupting norms and reshaping Ghana’s traditional industries\nHow tech companies and entrepreneurs are providing profitable local solutions\nHow regulators and policymakers are responding to this rapidly-evolving digital ecosystem
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/tech-in-ghana-london/
LOCATION:Addleshaw Goddard LLP\, Milton Gate\, 60 Chiswell St\, London\, EC1Y 4AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190606
DTSTAMP:20190509T194314Z
CREATED:20190508T193102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T194314Z
UID:8909-1559692800-1559779199@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:The Annual Debate 2019
DESCRIPTION:June 5 \nThe Law Society\, 113 Chancery Lane\, London\, WC2A 1PL \nThe Annual Debate is the flagship event of Invest Africa and is a key fixture in the diary for anyone investing and operating across Africa. Returning in June for its 5th edition\, Africa’s leading business forum in London has established itself as the platform for high-level dialogue between key decision-makers in policy and business. \nWith less than a month to go\, join more than 300 attendees from diverse sectors and countries\, and confirmed speakers from Google\, the International Monetary Fund\, The Carlyle Group and the JSE\, along with a keynote address from the President of Togo. \n 
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/the-annual-debate-2019/
LOCATION:The Law Society\, 113 Chancery Lane\, London\, WC2A 1PL
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190601
DTSTAMP:20190509T091831Z
CREATED:20190408T081024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T091831Z
UID:8824-1559088000-1559347199@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:DISCOP ABIDJAN
DESCRIPTION:Launched in 2015\, the Abidjan market specifically targets Sub-Saharan African countries where French is spoken as a first or second language. 576 delegates and 58 exhibitors representing 302 companies from 41 countries attended the 2018 edition. \nWith a fast-growing population of 115 million french speaking individuals\, Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa boasts 20 million TV households and 7 million pay-tv subscribers. Ever-increasing year-on-year attendance shows the true extent of growth potential in this ensemble of neighboring countries where French is spoken as a first or second language. \nThis part of the world is a predominantly free TV marketplace challenged by rapidly growing pay TV and digital terrestrial television services\, cutting-edge internet users consuming video content online\, and the huge rise in mobile phone penetration. Across these countries and excluding sports rights\, public and commercial broadcasters\, premium cable channels\, cable and satellite operators\, telecoms\, and mobile and streaming platforms have spent around $150 Million to buy content in 2018 – a 50% increase since the beginning of the decade – and generated close to $750 Million in direct pay-tv / advertising revenues. \n  \nNext edition is scheduled from 29 to 31 May. Morocco will be the Guest Country. \n 
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/discop-abidjan/
LOCATION:Shanghai
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519
DTSTAMP:20190423T205949Z
CREATED:20190423T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T205949Z
UID:8865-1557964800-1558223999@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Viva Tech
DESCRIPTION:VivaTech is the world’s rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation. It’s a gathering of the world’s brightest minds\, talents\, and products taking place in Paris on 16–18 May 2019. \nFrom top speakers and exhibitions to open innovation and live experiences\, VivaTech is a celebration of today’s innovations and tomorrow’s possibilities for everyone who believes in the power of technology to transform business and society. \nAfric@Tech \nThe African continent has been transformed by tech  – and it’s only the beginning. Africa-based startups have seen their funding increase nearly tenfold since 2012\, according to a Partech Ventures study. And it won’t be long until these and other African startups\, powered by “frugal innovation” and new business models\, make their presence felt around the world.  For the second year running\, VivaTech looks beyond the buzz to focus on the challenges and opportunities for Africa’s entrepreneurs\, investors\, startups\, and dynamic support structures. With country pavilions and more than 100 of the most promising African startups in attendance\, our discussions will reveal opinions and insights from the government and private-sector leaders working to steer Africa forward into the fourth industrial revolution.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/viva-tech/
LOCATION:Paris Expo Porte de Versailles\, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles\, Paris\, F-75015\, France
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTSTAMP:20190318T205005Z
CREATED:20190318T204951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T205005Z
UID:8763-1556236800-1556409599@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Connect Nigeria Business Fair 2019
DESCRIPTION:Connect Nigeria’s Business Fair To Hold On 26th & 27th April 2019 \nWith a record of over 6\,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors\, Connect Nigeria is well on its way to empowering #1Million+Businesses in Nigeria. \nThe Connect Nigeria Business Fair attracts thousands of business owners\, professionals and entrepreneurs from various economic sectors within and outside Nigeria. The Conference & Exhibition will provide an ideal platform for business owners of all categories to showcase the most remarkable versions of their brands to the thousands of attendees on both days\, and harvest as many leads as they find most relevant to their business expansion agendas. \nAs usual\, globally-acclaimed business leaders will be present to enlighten attendees about proven strategies for starting and sustaining a business in Nigeria. It is certainly the place to be in April. \nRegister \nIf you’re interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the fair\, register here. \nFor more information\, contact bizfair@connectnigeria.com.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/connect-nigeria-business-fair-2019/
LOCATION:Tafawa Balewa Square\, 45/57 Massey Bamgboshe Street\,\, Lagos\, Lagos Island\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190312
DTSTAMP:20190226T153408Z
CREATED:20190226T153408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T153408Z
UID:8678-1552262400-1552348799@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Finnovation Ethiopia
DESCRIPTION:Finnovation Africa: Ethiopia 2019 is a very different kind of event\, a complete re-boot\, for a very different kind of industry. Deconstructed and shorn of all the usual\, tired formats of the traditional convention – and built from the ground up as a genuinely new event that is as ground-breaking in its focus as it is in its format – and aspiring to be as innovative and transformative as the dynamic FinTech market it serves. \nCombining a highly innovative and interactive event format with world‐class speakers and more than 300 carefully selected participants\, Finnovation Africa: Ethiopia 2019\, to be held at the Radisson Blu Addis Ababa on the 11th of March 2019\, will tackle the most pressing questions for the progress of FinTech and the positive and profitable transformation of banking in Africa\, providing a platform for all stakeholders to engage in creating the future of financial services on the continent – from established banking powerhouses to FinTech start‐ups.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/finnovation-ethiopia/
LOCATION:the Radisson Blu Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181113
DTSTAMP:20180807T132724Z
CREATED:20180807T132724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T132724Z
UID:7861-1541894400-1542067199@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Africa Early Stage Investor Summit
DESCRIPTION:Africa’s early stage investor community comes together on November 11th and 12th for the 5th Africa Early Stage Investor Summit. This exclusive investor-only event\, hosted at Workshop17 in Cape Town\, South Africa\, unites key stakeholders in the ecosystem from across the continent and beyond to exchange best practices\, share lessons learned and plot the roadmap for the future. Speakers and guests represent angel networks\, impact funds\, leading accelerators\, corporate venture arms\, industry associations\, and public sector agencies. For more info and register tickets please see www.AfricaInvestorSummit.com.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africa-early-stage-investor-summit/
LOCATION:Workshop17\, 17 Dock Road\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180626T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180626T130000
DTSTAMP:20180417T214108Z
CREATED:20180417T205433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T214108Z
UID:7572-1530000000-1530018000@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Africa Tech Summit Washington D.C.
DESCRIPTION:Africa Tech Summit Washington D.C. will provide insight and opportunities from the African tech scene as part of the Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) at the World Trade Center in Washington D.C. on June 24 to 26\, 2018.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africa-tech-summit-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:World Trade Center\, Ronald Regan Building\, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW\,\,  Washington DC\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180516T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180516T080000
DTSTAMP:20180501T124409Z
CREATED:20180131T153200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T124409Z
UID:7439-1526457600-1526457600@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Africa Tech Summit London
DESCRIPTION:Africa Tech Summit London provides unrivalled insight\, networking and business opportunities for African and international tech leaders and investors who want to drive growth in Africa. \nThe 3rd annual event will explore the latest trends\, connect 250+ key stakeholders from across the continent through keynotes\, breakout sessions and networking events. \nAfrica Tech Summit London was launched in 2016 to share globally the growth in the tech ecosystem across Africa. The mobile first continent provides opportunities that previously did not exist for investors\, entrepreneurs and corporates. The vision for the first Africa Tech Summit London was simply to bring together these great companies and initiatives across the continent and connect them with international ventures\, investors and entrepreneurs who were truly focused on business and investment in Africa.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africa-tech-summit-london-2/
LOCATION:Grange Hotel St Pauls\, 10 Godliman St\, London \, London\, EC4V 5AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180424T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180424T183000
DTSTAMP:20180422T211737Z
CREATED:20180422T211737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180422T211737Z
UID:7590-1524556800-1524594600@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:The Annual Debate
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Debate is the flagship event of Invest Africa – Business Council for Africa and is a staple in the diary for anyone investing and operating across the Continent. Returning in April for its 4th edition it has consistently positioned itself as Africa’s business forum in London. \nAlways connecting businesses across Africa\, The Annual Debate places key decision makers\, thought leaders and senior officials together to discuss the region’s most pertinent themes. \nThis year we will focus on the topics of: \n• Africa’s Role in the Global Economy \n• Inclusive Financing in Africa \n• Driving Africa’s Industrialisation: Now or Never \n• The Digital Dividend: Leveraging the Power of ICT \n• Entrepreneurship in Africa: Beyond the Hype
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/the-annual-debate/
LOCATION:Law Society
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180413
DTSTAMP:20180320T122406Z
CREATED:20180320T094408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T122406Z
UID:7537-1523404800-1523577599@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:GSMA Mobile 360 Series – West Africa
DESCRIPTION:GSMA Mobile 360 Series – West Africa explores the digitisation efforts across all sectors of the economy in the ECOWAS region. Whilst the proliferation of mobile has brought new opportunities for governments\, operators\, start-ups and vertical collaboration across West Africa\, are policies supporting the integration of technology into society enough? This two-day conference focuses on two key drivers of digital adoption: the people and the technology. How are both shaping the Digital Africa we know and the Digital Africa we want?  \nMobile 360 Series – West Africa gathers senior regional and international policy\, regulatory\, operator\, supplier\, and investor and start-up representatives from the digital ecosystem across West African states and from the broader ECOWAS region\, to connect with regulators and policy makers\, to discuss these topics. \nThe event offers an opportunity to catch-up on the latest developments and trends around the digitisation of West Africa’s economies in a closed-door VIP environment. \nJoin us at Mobile 360 – West Africa in Abidjan\, Côte d’Ivoire on 11 – 12 April 2018. Register to attend at www.mobile360series.com/west-africa
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/gsma-mobile-360-series-west-africa/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Abidjan Airport\, Boulevard de l'Aéroport\, Abidjan\, Côte d'Ivoire
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180327T170000
DTSTAMP:20180319T095248Z
CREATED:20180319T095248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180319T095248Z
UID:7530-1522051200-1522170000@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Tech In Ghana Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Tech In Ghana Conference (TIGC) London provides a platform for unparalleled insight\, networking\, business and investment opportunities for technology leaders in Ghana and the UK. \nIts 3rd offering\, the annual event will showcase innovation\, share knowledge and connect 200+ key tech entrepreneurs. \nTech In Ghana was launched in 2015 to boost the global understanding of Ghana’s tech ecosystem\, nurture relationships among Ghana’s tech professionals and build a network with the UK-based\, Africa-focused tech and investment community. \nWhen it comes to countries pioneering technological innovation in Africa\, Ghana is surprisingly not yet considered an influential tech ecosystem. The Tech In Ghana Conference is therefore aimed at drawing attention to the country’s budding tech potential. \nBy bringing together companies and initiatives from Ghana and connecting them with international ventures\, investors and entrepreneurs who are truly focused on business and investment in Ghana and Africa\, there are huge opportunities for this ecosystem to blossom. \nMore info and tickets: https://techinghanaconference.com/
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/tech-ghana-conference/
LOCATION:Addleshaw Goddard LLP\, Milton Gate\, 60 Chiswell St\, London\, EC1Y 4AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180214T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180315T190000
DTSTAMP:20180131T153039Z
CREATED:20180131T151845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T153039Z
UID:7434-1518595200-1521140400@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Africa Tech Summit Kigali
DESCRIPTION:Africa Tech Summit Kigali supported by Rwandan Ministry for ICT provides unrivalled insight\, networking and business opportunities for African and international tech leaders and investors who want to drive growth in Africa. \nThe two day African tech event will explore the latest trends\, connect 250+ key stakeholders from across the continent through keynotes\, breakout sessions and networking events. \n 
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africa-tech-summit-kigali/
LOCATION:Marriott Kigali\, KN3 Avenue\, Rwanda
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171117
DTSTAMP:20170903T222236Z
CREATED:20170822T090928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170903T222236Z
UID:6695-1510704000-1510876799@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:AFRICAN ANGEL INVESTOR SUMMIT #AAIS2017
DESCRIPTION:Africa’s early stage investor community comes together November 15th and 16th\, with a bonus ‘Cape Town Innovation Tour’ November 17th for the 4th annual African Early Stage Investor Summit – #AAIS2017. This exclusive investor-only event\, hosted at Workshop17 in Cape Town\, South Africa\, unites key stakeholders in the ecosystem from across the continent to exchange best practices\, share lessons learned and plot the roadmap for the future. \nHeadlining the Summit are renowned international and local investors – with leading African angels and investors expected to attend from Nigeria\, South Africa\, Cameroon\, Egypt\, Ghana\, Morocco\, Kenya\, Liberia\, Senegal\, Cote d’Ivoire\, Somalia\, and South Africa amongst many others. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/african-angel-investor-summit-aais2017/
LOCATION:Workshop17\, 17 Dock Road\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="ABAN":MAILTO:info@AAIS2017.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171109
DTSTAMP:20170831T181650Z
CREATED:20170831T162749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T181650Z
UID:6754-1510012800-1510185599@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Tech in Ghana Conference
DESCRIPTION:AB2020 in collaboration with Ghana’s Ministry of Communications to host the Tech in Ghana Conference (TIGC) in Accra in November 2017. The two-day event has been officially patronised by Ghana’s Minister of Communications Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful\, and will showcase Ghana’s locally developed technology and innovations; strengthen relationships between the industry’s key players; and provide a platform for business sourcing\, collaborations and investment.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/tech-in-ghana-conference/
LOCATION:ACCRA DIGITAL CENTRE\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171108
DTSTAMP:20170903T222114Z
CREATED:20170903T222032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170903T222114Z
UID:6763-1509926400-1510099199@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:AfricArena 2017 - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:AfricArena 2017 is a conference positioned as a bridge between international technology stalwarts and African technology innovators. The robust technological ecosystems of international players and the developing infrastructure of adaptable African groundbreakers are invited to meet and inspire each other. The brainchild of Silicon Cape and La French Tech Cape Town\, AfricArena 2017 was born so investors\,venture capitalists\, startups\, entrepreneurs and all industry leaders could connect.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africarena-november-2017-cape-town/
LOCATION:Century City\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171103T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171103T190000
DTSTAMP:20170810T232220Z
CREATED:20170810T232009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T232220Z
UID:6633-1509696000-1509735600@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Finnovation Africa: Ethiopia 2017
DESCRIPTION:Finnovation Africa: Ethiopia 2017 will be held at the Radisson Blu Addis Ababa on the 3rd of November 2017 and will tackle the most pressing questions for the progress of FinTech and the positive and profitable transformation of banking in Africa\, providing a platform for all stakeholders to engage in creating the future of financial services on the continent – from established banking powerhouses to FinTech start‐ups.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/finnovation-africa-ethiopia-2017/
LOCATION:the Radisson Blu Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171021
DTSTAMP:20170830T131835Z
CREATED:20170830T131726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T131835Z
UID:6733-1508284800-1508543999@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2017
DESCRIPTION:This AfriLabs Annual Gathering theme is ‘Smart Cities’ is centered on employing big data and Internet-of-Things applications to improve the different aspects of daily life like Data analytics\, Water/Waste Management\, Buildings & Infrastructure\, Energy Management\, Transportation\, Urban farming\, etc. \nAfriLabs Annual Gathering aims to bring together representatives of the African innovation ecosystem under one platform to interact\, share ideas and increase the knowledge economy.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/afrilabs-annual-gathering-2017/
LOCATION:The French University\, Sherouk city\, Cairo\,Egypt.
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="AfriLabs":MAILTO:kene@afrilabs.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161119
DTSTAMP:20161027T125004Z
CREATED:20161027T125004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161027T125004Z
UID:5720-1479340800-1479513599@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:High Growth Africa Summit
DESCRIPTION:The High Growth Africa Summit\, a 2-day conference on how to build\, scale and fund high growth businesses in Africa will take place on November 17-18\, 2016.  \nHosted by Starta and Ingressive and supported by Appsafrica.com\, the Summit features leading players in the global tech ecosystem including Monique Woodard\, Venture Partner at 500 Startups; James Lyle\, Founder of Fulmar Advisor; Yvonne Wassenaar\, CIO of New Relic as well as executives from GitHub and Google.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/high-growth-africa-summit/
LOCATION:Plot 2&3 Water Corporation Road\,\, Victoria Island Annex Lagos\, Lagos\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Awards,Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160910
DTSTAMP:20160905T122543Z
CREATED:20160905T122213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160905T122543Z
UID:5468-1473379200-1473465599@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Africa Business Angels Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Africa Business Angel forum (ABAF) brings together some of the most influential investors and entrepreneurs that are servicing Africa and looking widening their circles. It is hosted by NewGenAngels\, a private members’ investment club focused on Africa based in London. We also have a wealth of industry leaders and influencers giving us their insights into the rapidly growing African business ecosystem. \nThis forum is the premier gathering of the angel capital community that is exclusively focused on exploring investment opportunities in Africa. The theme for this forum is ” Mobilising early stage investment capital”\nThe inaugural Africa Business Angel Forum (ABAF) event held on the 3rd of March 2016 saw the announcement of two funds totaling $60M to be invested in African startups. And 3/5 startups that pitched at the forum have already secured follow on funding. \nThe ABAF recognizes the market opportunities of African Inspired Brands\, notably the fashion industry\, and\norganized a first panel discussion during its inaugural event to explore investments in the growing African\nfashion\, fintech\,education and media industry.\nThe distinguished speakers include: \n• Jason Njoku -Iroko Partners\n• Ashley Lewis -Ongeza fund\n• Claude Grunitzky-Trace/TrueAfrica\n• Bobby Console Verma- TowerGatecapital\n• Maxime Bayen – GSMA\n• Kenechi Okeleke -GSMA\n• Bola Marquis -Okun Beachwear\n• Rotimi Pedro- BTVA /Optima\n• Dr Ponmille Osibo-AVCA\n• Akosua Annobil – AB2020\n• Paul Vincent Cable- EnSoImpact\nHightlights of the day include the following: Informational reports\, Talks and fireside chats. Key industry speakers will share their knowledge of the latest industry trends in specific technology areas with practical investment know-how through case studies. “Our raison d’etre is to Catalyse early stage investments in African companies and this forum and our investors dinners held in London and NAIROBI is a testament to our commitment to developing a viable early stage investment ecosystem” Sean Ndiho Obedih Founder of NewGenAngels and Curator of ABAF \nFor invitation-only\, NewGenAngels will bring together Founders and Investors in a series of exclusive networking experiences\, on the days either side of the forum. \nLive pitch session A selection of scaleup companies\, selected from a variety of different industries will pitch live to a panel of potential investors. Gala investment dinner for Investors and entrepreneurs. A three course gala dinner for entrepreneurs to connect with world class investors and high net worth individuals.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africa-business-angels-forum/
LOCATION:The Marylebone Hotel\, 47 Welbeck Street\, London\, W1G 8DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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