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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190312
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181112T190000
DTSTAMP:20180807T132106Z
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SUMMARY:AppsAfrica Innovation Awards 2018
DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual AppsAfrica Innovation Awards celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa\, showcasing the continents most innovative ventures in Cape Town on November 14th. \nThe awards provide winners with industry recognition\, global publicity\, and networking with 300+ industry peers at the Awards party in Cape Town on November 12th on the eve of AfricaCom. Winners are also invited to Africa Tech Summit Kigali 2019 to join 400+ tech leaders from across the continent. \nEnter the awards here
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/appsafrica-innovation-awards-2018/
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181113
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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;VALUE=DATE:20181024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTSTAMP:20181018T140315Z
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SUMMARY:Venture Capital (VC) in Africa Summit
DESCRIPTION:AVCA’s inaugural Venture Capital (VC) in Africa Summit will gather founders\, investors\, and industry leaders to facilitate thought provoking dialogue\, industry-driven insights and unparalleled networking opportunities. \nThe VC in Africa Summit\, on Wednesday 24th October 2018\, at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane\, London\, will focus on the potential for venture capital investment as a catalyst growth and examine the bottlenecks to unlocking the potential of early stage companies. \nAVCA is delighted to host this event in conjunction with the EMPEA’s Sustainable Investing in Emerging Markets Summit on Tuesday 23rd October 2018. \nwww.avcavcsummit.com
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/venture-capital-africa-summit/
LOCATION:Sheraton Grand Park Lane\,\, London\, W1J 7BX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181014
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SUMMARY:Sahara Sparks 2018 + AfriLabs Annual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Sahara Sparks #is an avenue for discussion around African innovation ecosystems\, technological trends and tech for good. The event also provides a platform for African startups to pitch and showcase their businesses to investors and potential partners.  Sahara Sparks 2018 is themed around Data and Innovation in Africa\, titled Innovation in The Data Age. \nSahara Ventures is partnering with the AfriLabs Network\, Africa’s largest network of innovation hubs and tech spaces to organize two events on one platform\, Sahara Sparks 2018 and AfriLabs Annual Gathering. AfriLabs Annual Gathering is a platform which provides a unique opportunity for members of the AfriLabs network and key ecosystem stakeholders to convene\, network and shares knowledge around innovation and technology entrepreneurship in Africa.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/sahara-sparks-2018-afrilabs-annual-gathering/
LOCATION:Golden Tulip Hotel
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180909T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180911T170000
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SUMMARY:AI Expo Africa
DESCRIPTION:AI Expo Africa is building the largest inclusive Pan-African AI Community to lead the 4th Industrial Revolution on the continent. The Expo & Conference to be held on the 9th to 11th of September 2018\,  will showcase African AI talent and provide free skills development workshops from the likes of Intel for young engineers\, data scientists\, students and entrepreneurs. \nThe Conference and Expo will draw together business leaders from across all sectors on the continent to equip them with the knowledge\, real world case studies of AI in a business context and how to implement AI in their businesses to improve profitability and efficiency. The conference will feature African thought-leaders in Artificial Intelligence and showcase diverse talents including strong contingent of African Women Tech leaders and AI ethics panel discussion.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/ai-expo-africa/
LOCATION:Century City\, Cape Town\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180626T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180626T130000
DTSTAMP:20180417T214108Z
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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
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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:20180514T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180514T203000
DTSTAMP:20180501T124309Z
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SUMMARY:Africa Tech Summit London - APPG Fringe Event at House Of Commons
DESCRIPTION:As part of Africa Tech Summit London build up on May 16th\, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Africa and the Royal African Society will host a fringe event at the House of Commons. The debate will inform the APPG for Africa’s new inquiry into digital trade with and within Africa. \nDigital trade opens-up a range of new opportunities for African countries to promote inclusive growth\, job-creation\, reduced gender gaps\, investment attraction and increased inter-African trade within a new African Free Trade Area. However\, bridging prevailing digital divides\, both within and between countries\, is key to translating the scalable potential of new technologies into tangible and inclusive trade opportunities. To effectively address challenges and foster an enabling environments both regionally and internationally\, policy makers need to understand how the ICT ecosystem works in practice so they can drive well-informed and future-orientated policy approaches that encourage value capture for Africa\, ICT access\, investment and innovation. \nThis meeting of the APPG for Africa and the Royal African Society is a fringe event in advance of the Africa Tech Summit in London (Wednesday 16th May) and will inform the APPG for Africa’s new inquiry into digital trade with and within Africa. The event aims to stimulate discussion to explore the emerging role of policy makers and parliamentarians in the design and implementation of regulation which enables inclusive digital trade ecosystems to bridge digital divides. \nChair: Chi Onwurah MP\, Chair of the APPG for Africa \nSpeakers: \nBarbara Birungi Mutabazi- Founder/Director of Women In Technology\, Uganda \n‘Bosun Tijani- Chief Executive Officer of Co-Creation Hub\, Nigeria \nOther speakers TBC \nFollowing presentations from the panel\, there will be interactive discussions and Q&A with the chair and audience.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africa-tech-summit-london-fringe-event-house-commons/
LOCATION:House of Commons\, Wilson Room\,  Portcullis House\, London\, SW1A 2JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180424T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180424T183000
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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
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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
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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:20180322T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180322T210000
DTSTAMP:20180315T154654Z
CREATED:20180315T154654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T154654Z
UID:7521-1521741600-1521752400@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:What do the SDGs mean for business in Africa?
DESCRIPTION:A discussion and networking drinks brought to you by The Royal African Society\, Dalberg Group and The Africa Club at London Business School. \nTickets available here: https://bit.ly/SDGsAfricaBiz \nDiscussion of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is widespread\, across the media\, within development institutions\, boardrooms and beyond. There is\, in particular a growing recognition that the private sector will have an important role to play in achieving the targets underlying the SDGs\, both due to the scale of funding required and the increasingly shared view that businesses and private investors have the ability and responsibility to make a difference. \nBut in many respects\, none of this is new. What is different now? What do we really mean when we say that the SDGs create new opportunities for businesses and investors? What are the most forward leaning companies and investors doing\, and what is working? \nThis event aims to bring together business executives\, investors\, social entrepreneurs and development actors to pierce the veil on the SDGs\, go beyond broad-based discussions and start a dialogue about key questions that face investors and businesses with current or potential interests in Africa. \n\nHow are the SDGs relevant to businesses and investors today and how do we expect them to change the way we need to operate in Africa going forwards?\nWhat new opportunities and markets can be opened up by taking an ‘SDG lens’?\nHow do we need to change the way we operate to make these opportunities a reality? What are the risks? What are firms and funds doing and what is working so far?\n\nSPEAKERS  \nWelcome remarks: Boko Inyundo\, Business Development\, DLA Piper\, and Council Member\, Royal African Society \nKeynote Speeches: \nLord Mark Malloch-Brown\, Former United Nations Deputy Secretary-General & Chairman of Smartmatic \nNick O’Donohoe\, Chief Executive Officer\, CDC Group \nTwo panels of business leaders and investors include: \nDougie Brew\, Director External Affairs\, Communications & Sustainability for Africa\, Unilever \nDavid Croft\, Global Sustainability Director\, Diageo \nH.E. Dr Hailemichael Aberra Afework PhD\, Ethiopian Ambassador in the UK \nKate Robertson\, Co-Founder One Young World & Former CEO of Havas \nYemi Babington-Ashaye\, Former Head of Africa\, World Economic Forum \nJean-Paul Melaga\, Co-founder & CEO of Smartphorce \nAly-Khan Jamal\, Partner\, Dalberg \nGeetha Tharmaratnam\, Partner\, T5 Africa Capital Partners \nKarima Ola\, Partner\, LeapFrog Investments \nTracey Austin\, Global Head\, Impact Investments\, Palladium \nShami Nissan\, Head of Responsible Investment\, Actis \nOlivia Iloetonma\, Investment Associate\, Dalberg Capital
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/sdgs-mean-business-africa/
LOCATION:London Business School\, 26 Sussex Place\, London \, NW1 4SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180310
DTSTAMP:20170913T182830Z
CREATED:20170913T182736Z
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UID:6896-1520467200-1520639999@www.appsafrica.com
SUMMARY:Blockchain Africa Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bitcoin Events is proud to announce that the fourth annual Blockchain Africa Conference will be held on the 8 & 9 March 2018 in Johannesburg\, South Africa. The conference 2018 will bring together a diverse range of local and international speakers to discuss blockchain and cryptocurrency use cases\, the regulatory environment\, technology hurdles and opportunities in innovation and disruption that can be leveraged using this technology.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/blockchain-africa-conference-2018/
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171109
DTSTAMP:20170831T181650Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171106T233000
DTSTAMP:20170903T224543Z
CREATED:20170524T221805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170903T224543Z
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SUMMARY:AppsAfrica Innovation Awards 2017
DESCRIPTION:The AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa supported by Mobile Monday South Africa and Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) and are now accepting entries for 2017. \n12 Award Categories \nThe Appsafrica.com awards celebrate the positive impact in 12 categories from ventures who can clearly demonstrate innovation using mobile or technology to meet the needs of any African market. \nDeadline for entries\nThe deadline for entries is September 11th\, 2017. \nSponsorship opportunities\nConfirming one of the sponsorship opportunities for the AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards 2017 will position your brand as a leader in innovation and technology in Africa among leading industry peers and other sponsors and partners from Africa and beyond. There are various sponsorship packages available\, please contact us for more details. \n 
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/appsafrica-innovation-awards-2017/
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171108
DTSTAMP:20170903T222114Z
CREATED:20170903T222032Z
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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
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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
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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;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170814T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20170817T170000
DTSTAMP:20170810T233045Z
CREATED:20170810T233045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T233045Z
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SUMMARY:PitchDrive by CcHUB
DESCRIPTION:PitchDrive by CcHUB\, powered by Google for Entrepreneurs\, will engage 14 of Africa’s top tech start-ups on a tour of exciting tech cities in Europe (London\, Amsterdam\, Berlin\, Zurich and Paris) to pitch to investors\, explore international opportunities and learn about frontier technology markets.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/pitchdrive-by-cchub/
LOCATION:Google Campus London\,  4-5 Bonhill Street \, London\, EC2A 4BX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170304
DTSTAMP:20161201T171301Z
CREATED:20161130T140832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T171301Z
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SUMMARY:Blockchain Africa Conference 2017
DESCRIPTION:The world’s largest organisations are looking at the blockchain technology as a means to improve their existing services\, systems and products by leveraging its key features: security\, transparency\, full life-cycle transaction history\, real-time\, immutability and cost-efficiency. \nThe Blockchain Africa Conference 2017 will bring together a diverse range of experts who will discuss all the opportunities\, challenges and exciting possibilities in innovation and disruption that can be leveraged in Africa using this technology.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/blockchain-africa-conference-2017/
LOCATION:The Focus Rooms\, Sunninghill\, Johannesburg\, 2146\, South Africa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161212
DTSTAMP:20161126T174816Z
CREATED:20161126T174816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T174816Z
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SUMMARY:RiseUp Summit Cairo 2016
DESCRIPTION:The summit is our three-day\, one-stop-shop\, entrepreneurship marathon! Three years ago\, when the seeds of the #RISEUPSUMMIT movement were sown we never imagined that in such a short time\, our movement would Quantum Leap from an exciting local event into a global phenomenon.  \nIn 2015\, we promised that the world would be coming to Downtown Cairo\, and thanks to an incredible level of commitment from our tireless team and phenomenal partners\, we delivered. Thought leaders\, media mavens\, tech-legends and power player investors gather to share their experience\, support and invest in the Middle East & Africa’s flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem. From workshops\, inspiring talks\, and panel discussions to startup stations\, pitch competitions\, and networking platforms with industry experts. Whoever you are\, you’ll find a place for you.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/riseup-summit-cairo-2016/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Cairo\, Egypt
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161119
DTSTAMP:20161027T125004Z
CREATED:20161027T125004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161027T125004Z
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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:20161114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161115
DTSTAMP:20160707T125943Z
CREATED:20160205T140932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160707T125943Z
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SUMMARY:Appsafrica Innovation Awards 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Appsafrica.com Innovation Awards celebrate the enormous growth in mobile\, technology and entrepreneurship in Africa. The awards strive to recognise the positive impact technology is having and to encourage future innovation in Africa. \nCape Town Awards Final\nThe Appsafrica.com Innovation Awards Finalists will attend the awards party with key players from the African mobile ecosystem in Cape Town. The awards party takes place in November 2016. \nEntries\nThe Appsafrica.com Innovation Awards will be accepting entries from May 2016\, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/appsafrica-innovation-awards/
LOCATION:Cape Town\,  TBC\, Cape Town \, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160930
DTSTAMP:20160811T161952Z
CREATED:20160627T215703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160811T161952Z
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SUMMARY:Africa Tech Summit London
DESCRIPTION:Appsafrica.com along with the Government of South Africa\, technology leaders from across Africa and Europe\, international investors\, entrepreneurs and leading African start-ups will convene at South Africa House on the 29th of September 2016 for an exclusive\, invitation only\, one-day conference to discuss the African technology landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa. \nWhy Attend?\nThis exclusive conference promises to accelerate progress by connecting key stakeholders to explore opportunities for investment across the African technology ecosystem. \nHosted by the Government of South Africa\, staged at an iconic London venue with a focused agenda featuring individuals with passion\, knowledge and experience from across Africa\, this is the leading conference in the UK on the technology opportunities in Africa. \nWho Will Attend?\nThe invite only attendee list will be a who’s who of Africa tech and some of most exciting and innovative ventures\, with 25+ expert speakers on Africa and 100+ key decision makers including: \n•International investors\, funds and VC’s\n•Mobile and ICT ventures\n•Banking and fintech leaders\n•Media\, marketing and entertainment leaders\n•Innovative tech companies\n•Businesses expanding into and around Africa\n•Analysts\n•Key media
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/africa-tech-summit-london/
LOCATION:South Africa House\, London\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160910
DTSTAMP:20160905T122543Z
CREATED:20160905T122213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160905T122543Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20160907T164500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20160907T190000
DTSTAMP:20160816T115659Z
CREATED:20160811T161809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160816T115659Z
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SUMMARY:Disruptive Technology In Africa
DESCRIPTION:With a growing number of Africans coming online\, the continent’s digital economy is on the rise\, with new\ninnovative disruptive technologies being offered\, altering the way people live and work and leading to\nentirely new products and services. The increase consumption of technology in Africa is creating\nopportunities for organisations to expand into Africa\, such as Uber which has recently launched its platform\nin Dar es Salaam and Jumia which has launched its platforms across key markets on the continent.\nOver the last fifteen years Africa has leapfrogged existing technologies. The widespread use of m-money\nservices like M-Pesa in many countries has developed in places where bank accounts are only held by a\nminority of the population. The coming together of cheap smartphones\, ever cheaper data and new online\ncontent and services opens up a significant number of new opportunities for international companies and\ninvestors.\nDisruptive technologies are shaping the landscape of the financial services sector on the continent with\ntechnologies such as the Pebble\, a device used to accept card payments via mobile phones and the mpayment\nservice Paga in Nigeria\, allowing the unbanked population to gain access to financial services.\nThis event\, hosted by the BCA Technology working group and will be an opportunity to hear from keynote\nspeaker Jason Njoku\, Founder and CEO of iROKO\, who has pioneered the African digital content market\nby bringing Nollywood (Nigerian cinema) to a global audience. iROKO has aggregated the world’s largest\nonline Nollywood content catalogue and is one of Africa’s largest internet TV providers.
URL:https://www.appsafrica.com/event/disruptive-technology-africa/
LOCATION:Eversheds\, 1 Wood street\, London\, E2CV7ws
CATEGORIES:Conference
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