2nd AFRICAN WOMEN IN family business
conference
Join us in March 2022 for the 2nd Annual Women In African Family Business Conference.
This conference, offers the opportunity for women in Africa, to share their knowledge and experience and to contribute to the world of women in family business management and governance. The aims of the conference are to:
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Celebrate and Champion Women in Family Businesses (“WIFB”);
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Inspire and Equip Rising Generation of Females in Family Businesses;
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Shine a light on how WIFB can come together to support each other’s upward mobility in African Family Firms; and
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Create awareness for Family Firms on how they can actively identify and nurture female talent (in the family and in the business).
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Themed Phoenix,
Women in Family Firms overcoming their limitations, rising to the challenge to become successful leaders that maximise their potential and lift others. Women that blaze the trails for future generations.
Consider this the Must-Attend event for Women in your Family Business in 2022.
PHOENIX
#AWIFB2022 conference
HOSTS & SPEAKER LINEUP
2nd Annual African Women Family Business Conference
Celebrating and Champion Women in Family Businesses
DAY 1 : 7 March 2022 DAY 3 : 9 March 2022
PHOENIX 2022
co-HOSTS
DAY 1: 7 March 22
Day 1, Session 1 (11:00 -12:15):
11.00 – 11.15 – Introduction to AFF, conference and theme
11.15 - 12:15 – Keynote Address – A discussion with Adenike Ogunlesi, exploring her journey to the top as a female founder.
Speaker: Madam Adenike Ogunlesi
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Day 1, Session 2 (12:15-13:15):
12.15 - 13:15 – Keynote Address – A discussion with Sethebe Manake, exploring her journey to the top as a female founder.
Speaker: Sethebe Manake
Day 1, Session 3 (16:00 - 17:00):
16.00 – 17.00 – Keynote Address - A discussion with Ms Adanne Uche, Female Founder Flourishing Against All Odds.
Speaker: Adanne Uche
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Day 1, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17.00 – 18: 00 –
Keynote Address - A discussion with Ms Andrena Sawyer, Legacy Starts With You: How African Women Can Build Sustainable Businesses.
Speaker: Andrena Sawyer
Andrena Sawyer
Legacy Starts With You: How African Women Can Build Sustainable Businesses
DAY 2: 8 MARCH 22
Day 2, Session 1 (12:00-13:00):
12:00 - 13:00 Panel Discussion - TBA
Moderator: Roberta Gumede
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Day 2, Session 2 (15:00-16:00):
15.00 – 16.00 Panel discussion - TBA
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Moderator: Tshegofatso Moatswi
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Panel members:
Lusanda Magwape
Katlego Mokgethi
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Day 2, Session 3 (16:00-17:00):
Keynote Address - A discussion with Ms Linda Dempah, Opportunities for the Next Generation in the Fabrication of Beauty Products.
Speaker: Linda Dempah
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Day 2, Session 3 (17:00-18:00):
Panel discussion on Breaking the Bias in Succession Planning
Moderator:
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Panel members:
Toyin Sanni
Mofoluke Keshinro
Namukale Cintu
Jodi Hill
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DAY 2: 8 MARCH 22-
ZAMBIA LIVE ON AFF YOUTUBE
09.00hrs – Arrival of Guests
National Anthem
9:15 - Welcome by MC, Tehilla
9:20 - Welcome Remarks by Lulu; Introduces Video Remarks from Regional Conference Partner (African Family Firms); and introduces MTN Business General Manager
9:30 - MTN Business General Manager delivers speech, and introduces MTN CEO
9:35 - MTN CEO delivers speech and introduces Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise
9:40 - Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Remarks
9:55 - Campaign Pitch by MTN Business Representatives
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10:05 - Panel discussion 1
Building a Generational Family Business; and growing it for the Zambian and International Market
Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise
Rashmi Sharma, Jewel of Africa
Ruth Mooto, My Perfect Stitch
Angelika Huwiler-Andersen, Foxdale Forest
Q&A
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10:35 - Our Health (by Yasmina Ahmad Nutritionist)
10:45 - Inspirational Journey (by Susanne, Gaia Founder)
10:55 - Musical Interlude
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11.00 Prudential Presentation
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11:20 Panel discussion 2
Building a Family Business that is Scalable and Digital Market Ready
Mildred Chica, MTN Business General Manager
Lee-Anne Singh, Rooneys
Kim Otteby, Umoyo
Media 365 Partners
Q&A
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12:05 - Closing Remarks
12:10 - Cocktail / Networking
DAY 3: 9 MARCH 22
Day 3, Session 1 (11:00-12:00):
11.00 – 12.00 – Keynote address with Bukky George Taylor on Trust but be intentional about your journey.
Speaker: Bukky George Taylor
Day 3, Session 2 (12:00-13:00):
12.00 – 13.00 – Keynote address
Speaker: Caroline Mbi Njifor
Day 3, Session 3 (16:00-17:00):
16.00 – 17.00 – Keynote address with Jessica Espanoza on Gender-lens investing and impact
Speaker: Jessica Espanoza
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Day 3, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17.00 – 18.00 - Keynote address on Reimagining Family Enterprises: A Balance Between Both Masculine and Feminine
Speakers: Ella Chase & Veronica Yepez
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