OUR MANDATE
Annual African Family Business Conference
UKAMA
In the Shona language there is a broader concept than ubuntu, ukama, which means relatedness—relatedness to the entire cosmos.
There is a Shona saying, “Ukama igasva, hunozadzikiswa nekudya” which means relationships are hardly complete until you share a meal.
1st ANNUAL
AFRICAN family business
conference
Join us in April 2021 for another of many firsts for African Family Business as African Family Firms bring you the 1st ever annual African Family Business Conference.
This conference, offers the opportunity for African Family Businesses and their stakeholders, to share their knowledge and experience and to contribute to the ecosystem of African Family Business management and governance, Past, Present and Future. The aims of the conference are to:
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Explore the Foundations of Family Business in Africa
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Look at the Current status of Family Businesses in Africa through the lense of Next Generations
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Shine a light on the Future of African Family Businesses and the ecosystems and stakeholders who support them.
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pronounced (Ooo.Khaaa.Maaa)
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In the Shona language there is a broader concept than ubuntu, ukama, which means relatedness—relatedness to the entire cosmos.
There is a Shona saying, “Ukama igasva, hunozadzikiswa nekudya” which means relationships are hardly complete until you share a meal.
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Why “UKAMA”? When we work together, we get more done and we create a strong and sustainable relationship. 2021 is about focusing on the relationships and thread that runs through African Family Business. Understanding the past, present and future of the Family Business landscape will not only be our success but it will create a holistic map that can help us navigate into a purpose driven future working with the right stakeholders. We invite Family Businesses, Experts, and Stakeholders to the table to discuss the pertinent issues and suggested solutions for these problems.
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Welcome to the future of building “UKAMA”
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Consider this the Must-Attend event for African Family Businesses in 2021.
UKAMA
#AFricanFAMBIZ21 conference
HOSTS & SPEAKER LINEUP
1st Annual African Family Business Conference
Bringing African Family Business to the forefront of conversations
DAY 1 : 26 APRIL 2021 DAY 4 : 29 APRIL 2021
UKAMA 2021
co-HOSTS
DAY 1: 26 APRIL 2021
Focus on Founders
Showcasing founders unpacking their journeys. Exploring their views on, legacy building, values, engaging the next generation,
raising the next generation, spouses, and in-laws.
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Day 1, Session 1 (11:00-12:15):
11.00 – 11.15 – Introduction to AFF, conference, and theme
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11.15 – 12.15 – Co- Founder Keynote Address – History of trade on the continent
Speaker: Tsitsi Mutendi and Nike Anani
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Day 1, Session 2 (12:15-13:15):
12.15 - 13:15 – A discussion on The Islamic Perspective on Financing and Philanthropy
Speaker: Mercy Edukugho-Aminah
Raheemat T. Alimi
Day 1, Session 3 (16:00 - 17:00):
16.00 – 17.00 – Panel Discussion on AfCFTA: Unlocking Wealth for African Brands and Businesses
Speaker: Bidemi Olumide
Cham Etienne
Yavi Madurai
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Day 1, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17.00 – 18: 00 – Founder Keynote Address
Speaker: Peter Mutua
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Day 1, Fireside Chat (18:00-19:00):
17.00 – 18: 00 – Building Sustainable Enterprises through Succession Planning
Speaker: Abiola Adediran
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DAY 2: 27 APRIL 21
Focus on Successors
Showcasing successors unpacking their journeys. Exploring their views on integrating into the business, navigating life transitions, mentorship, dealing with non-family staff, intrapreneurship
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Day 2, Session 1 (11:00-12:00):
11:00-12:00 Keynote Address – The Role of the Next Generation in Internalisation of Family Businesses
Speaker: Dr. Femi Akinbola
Day 2, Session 2 (12:00-13:00):
12:00 - 13:00 Panel Discussion on Engaging the Rising Generation through Family Offices and Ventures
Speakers:
Lexi Novitske
Kiran Dutta
Christopher Rose
Day 2, Session 3 (16:00-17:00):
16.00 – 17.00 Panel Discussion: Family Engagement
Speaker: Jorge Santisteban
Ayo Ayodele
Heather A. George
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Day 2, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17:00-18:00 Next Gen Keynote Address –
Speaker: Ronnie Maina
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Day 3, Fireside Chat: (18:00-19:00):
18.00 – 19.00 German Family Business - lessons learned, best practice and how it can inspire African Family Businesses
Speaker: Andreas Spiess
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DAY 3: 28 APRIL 2021
Focus on the Future
Looking ahead at our future business world, what changes need to take place to ensure we are building futureproofed
businesses? (Businesses that are innovative, tech-forward and ESG).
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To unpack what distinguishes African family businesses from others – what the rest of the world can learn from Africa.
To discuss philanthropy, family office, impact investing, role of Diaspora, international expansion, diversification.
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Day 3, Session 1 (11:00-12:00):
11.00 – 12.00 – Panel discussion on Focus on the Future
Moderator: Alan Barr (Head of KPMG Private Enterprise: Africa)
Panelists:
Wole Obayomi (Tax partner – Nigeria and KPMG Africa head of Tax)
Melissa Duffy (KPMG Tax partner and Head of Family office and Private client South Africa)
Sandeep Main (Associate Tax Director – East Africa)
Day 3, Session 2 (12:00-13:00):
12.00 – 13.00 – Building Purpose Driven Enterprises
Speaker: Ngwing Kimani
Day 3, Session 3 (16:00-17:00):
16.00 – 17.00 – Social Impact Investing
Speaker: Dr Kim Tan
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Day 3, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17.00 – 18.00 - Panel Discussion on The Future of African Family Business
Moderator: TBA
Panel members: TBA
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Day 3, Fireside Chat: (18:00-19:00):
17.00 – 18.00 - Why the 21st century will belong to Family Businesses
Speaker: Josh Baron
DAY 4: 29 APRIL 2021
Focus on the Future
Looking ahead at our future business world, what changes need to take place to ensure we are building futureproofed
businesses? (Businesses that are innovative, tech-forward and ESG).
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To unpack what distinguishes African family businesses from others – what the rest of the world can learn from Africa.
To discuss philanthropy, family office, impact investing, role of Diaspora, international expansion, diversification.
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Day 4, Session 1 (11:00-12:00):
11.00 – 12.00 – Panel Discussion on Focus on the future - Partners, Stakeholders, Opportunities
Moderator: Nike Olakunri (KPMG Associate Director: Family Office and Private Client – Nigeria)
Panelists:
Mike Louw (Partner: Deal Advisory - South Africa)
Nigel Smith (Head of Deal Advisory – East Africa)
Ijeoma Emezie-Ezigbo (Head of Transaction Services – Nigeria)
Creagh Sudding (Associate Director - KPMG Private Enterprise: Family Business - South Africa)
Day 4, Session 2 (12:00-13:00):
12.00 – 13.00 – Family Governance for the Future
Speaker: Suleiman Yahaya
Day 4, Session 3 (16:00-17:00):
16.00 – 17.00 – Africa’s Role in World Trade
Speaker: Sabila Din
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Day 4, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17.00 – 18.00 - Role of Diaspora in Family Firms
Speaker: Kumbirai Chipadza
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Day 4, Fireside Chat (17:00-18:00):
18.00 – 19.00 - The Global Evergreening Alliance: canalising global climate funding towards African farmers and herders, the oldest family business in the world
Speaker: Ulrich Bosch and Moritz Bosch and Christopher Armitage
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