Theme: How Might We..?

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KK 31 Ave, Kigali
Kigali, Ville de Kigali, N/A
Rwanda

Chidi Afulezi

Product Management Expert

Chidi Afulezi is a seasoned product management coach, digital strategist, and venture builder. He founded redKola Digital Labs focusing on digital transformation, and The Massive Company for innovative products in African markets. Chidi co-founded aKoma Media and Rouse Media. He is Head Faculty at ALU School of Business, teaches at UC Berkeley and General Assembly, and has a background in product management at top companies. His work aims to shape Africa's digital and creative economies.

Derek Johnson

CEO, Eko Solutions Group

Derek Johnson is a native son, finding his way home. Raised and educated in equal parts in Ghana, the UK, and the US, Derek has dedicated his life and work to challenging perspectives and finding the points of alignment where others only see dissonance. He is the CEO of Ekow Solutions Group, where his team is rethinking the enterprise buyers experience, with the goal of making it easier for them to identify, qualify, and engage small businesses with unique value propositions. As an active catalyst in the tech community, he has served on the advisory boards of Women in Technology and the Shared Harvest Fund. In his roles as a technology leader, he has been pivotal in opening and growing offices in several countries including, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and India. Derek has earned degrees from Morehouse College and the Georgia Institute of Technology. His education in liberal arts, engineering, and business have shaped his empathetic voice that guides all his interactions.

Eniola Mafe-Abaga

Global Advocacy and Partnership Director at B2P

Eniola Mafe Abaga, Global Advocacy and Partnership Director at B2P, brings 15+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, systems change, and sustainable development. At the World Economic Forum, she led advocacy coalitions like the OneMap and 2030 Vision Initiatives, partnering with UNDP and major tech companies. Eniola managed a $90 million social enterprise for Chevron in Nigeria, advised the Nigerian Government on Social Investment, and worked at Vital Voices Global Partnership. As Co-Founder of #TheNewNigerian, an online community of 50,000+ members, she's shaping Nigeria's future through collective action. Named one of OkayAfrica's 100 Women in Africa in 2018, Eniola's expertise spans corporate social responsibility, government advisory, and community building. She holds degrees from Georgetown University (Executive Masters in Global Leadership and M.A., School of Foreign Service) and Spelman College (B.A.).

Georgina Fleming

Venture Capital

Georgina has built and invested in numerous ventures globally. She is the founder of Kupa Global, which builds a global inclusive hiring firm bridging Europe and Africa. She is also a founding member of Systemiq Capital, a leading European climate venture capital firm. Prior to this she led the creation of the Rwanda Water Resources Board, a pioneering government institution in Rwanda to manage water resources nationally. She is the founder of ZOF Africa, where she volunteers to promote technology & leadership education in sub-Saharan Africa.

Najeeb Abdulhamid

Researcher at Mocrosoft

Najeeb G. Abdulhamid is an ethnographic researcher at Microsoft Research Africa (MSR Africa), based in Nairobi, Kenya. His work is dedicated to understanding how people interact with technology and leveraging these insights to develop actionable design solutions that empower workers. Najeeb earned his PhD in Computer Science from Brunel University(opens in new tab), London, and holds an MSc in Information Systems from the University of Aberdeen(opens in new tab), Scotland, UK. His academic journey has equipped him with a profound understanding of the technological landscape.

Veda Sunassee

Entrepreneur, Educator

Veda Sunassee has dedicated more than ten years to various roles within the African Leadership (AL) Group. His journey began with the founding teams of multiple entities within the group, commencing at the African Leadership Academy in 2010. With a passion for education, he played a pivotal role in shaping the leadership model essential to the AL Group's mission of nurturing 2 million African leaders by 2035. In 2015, Veda was instrumental in establishing the African Leadership College (ALC) in Mauritius before assuming the role of Founding Dean at the African Leadership University (ALU) in Rwanda in 2017. Taking a sabbatical in 2019, Veda co-founded NiaDelta, a consultancy specializing in leadership and education, advising both corporate executives and education leaders. Currently, Veda serves as the Chief Executive Officer of ALC & ALU, overseeing operations at the Mauritius and Rwanda campuses.