Africa Digital Dialogue, Reception & Dinner

About JEE LONDON 2024

Africa is at the brink of a digital revolution, with its economy poised to become a significant player on the global stage. As the continent embraces the digital revolution, the importance of building robust digital infrastructure within a supportive regulatory ecosystem cannot be overstated. Investing in Africa’s digital transformation will not only enhance connectivity and access to information but also drive economic progress, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for millions.

However, an estimated 40 - 60 percent of the population in Africa (depending on the region), remain unconnected to the internet, highlighting significant social inequality. This gap not only underscores the urgent need for robust digital infrastructure but also presents vast investment opportunities in the digital economy to bridge the divide. This will not only enhance connectivity and access to information but also drive economic progress, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for millions.

Our upcoming event themed “Investing in Africa’s Digital Economy: Catalysing the Next Frontier of Growth” brings together leading industry professionals, financiers, regulators, and policymakers to discuss the strategic importance of these investments and the regulatory measures needed to foster a thriving digital ecosystem.

Join our firm, Jackson, Etti & Edu and our financial services and technology sector experts along with leading industry professionals, financiers, regulators, and policymakers all in the United Kingdom for insightful discussion on this crucial topic.

The discussions provide an opportunity to explore investment opportunities in Africa’s digital economy, navigate the African regulatory landscape, address challenges faced by stakeholders in Africa’s digital infrastructure and proffer solutions to the identified challenges.

Where

Bulgari Hotel, 171 Knightsbridge, London SW7 1DW, United Kingdom

When

Monday, 28th October, 2024.
Time: 2:30 pm

Keynote Speaker

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede

Chairman, Access Holdings Plc.

Panellists

Tokunboh Ishmael

Impact and ESG Investor, Gender Lens Innovator and Investor

Brenden Rawle

Equinix EMEA Senior Leadership & Senior Director of Business Development

Ifeoma Jibunoh

Chief Marketing Officer, Cassava Technologies

Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh

Microsoft's Digital Transformation Lead for Africa

Wale Ayeni

Managing Partner, Helios Digital Ventures

Holger Rothenbusch

Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure and Climate

Aniko Szigetvari

Founder, Atlantica Ventures

Rose Mosero

Deputy Data Commissioner, Kenya

Abhinav Sinha

Managing Director and Head of Technology and Telecoms

Moderators

Adekunle Soyibo

Partner - Jackson, Etti & Edu

Yeye Nwidaa

Partner - Jackson, Etti & Edu

The Event Agenda

Digital Dialogue, Reception & Dinner

2:30pm-3:00pm

Registration

3:00pm-3:05pm

Welcome Address & Event Overview

Fola Olusanya - Co-Managing Partner, Jackson, Etti & Edu

3:05pm-3:35pm

Keynote Address

Aig Imoukhuede - Chairman, Access Holdings PLC.

3:35pm-4:15pm

Panel Session:

Developing Sustainable Digital Economy for Africa: Opportunities & Challenges

Panellists:

Ifeoma Jibunoh- Chief Marketing Officer, Cassava Technologies

Brenden Rawle - Senior Director of Business Development at Equinix

Angela Kyeremarten-Jimoh- Digital Transformation Lead for Africa, Microsoft

Rose Mosero- Deputy Data Commissioner at Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Kenya

Moderator:

Yeye Nwidaa, Head, Technology, Media & Entertainment, Jackson, Etti & Edu.

4:15pm-4:30pm

Q & A

4:30pm-4:45pm

Coffee Break

4:45pm-5:25pm

Panel Session:

Financing the Future of Africa’s Digital Economy

Panellists:

Tokunboh Ishmael- Managing Partner, Alithea Capital

Wale Ayeni- Managing Partner, Helios Digital Ventures

Abhinav Sinha- Managing Director, Head of Telecommunications & Technology, British International Investment

Aniko Svigetvari, Founding Partner, Atlantica Ventures

Moderator:

Adekunle Soyibo, Head, Technology, Media & Entertainment, Jackson, Etti & Edu.

5:25pm-5:40pm

Q&A

5:40pm-5:50pm

Insights on Sustainable Financing for African Digital Infrastructure

Holger Rotenbusch- Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure and Climate, British International Investment

5:50pm-6:00pm

Closing Remark

Koye Edu- Managing Partner, Jackson, Etti & Edu

6:00pm-7:00pm

Cocktail Hour

...with soothing live music

7:00pm-9:00pm

Dinner

...accompanied by lively instrumental tunes

dinner

Starters

Bulgari seafood cocktail native lobster, langoustine, Dorset white crab, Mary Rose sauce, baby gem lettuce, grapefruit, avocado (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)