Accelerate Africa x Itana Partnership Launch Event - UNGA Side Event

​The 2024 2nd annual Invest in Africa’s Future UNGA side event is being hosted by Accelerate Africa, Future Africa, and Itana on 26 September in New York City.

​We are also excited to launch the Foundation for Africa's Future as well as a partnership between Accelerate Africa and Itana, powered by AFC. Come celebrate with us!

​Accelerate Africa and Itana are joining forces to bring even more benefits to founders across the startup ecosystem in Africa, join us for:

​430-515P: Welcome Reception

• ​Attendees are welcome to join the welcome reception during this hour to network

• ​Drinks and small bites will be available

​515-7P: 

• ​5:20 - 5:30P: Welcome Remarks w/ Abisoye Coker (National Identity Management, Nigeria)

• ​5:40 - 6:10P: Panel Discussion + Q&A

  • ​Theme: Philanthropic giving as a catalyst for change - Innovative solutions for diasporans to get involved

  • ​Guest Speakers: Dr. Ebi Awosika (Text Foundation), Tobe Okigbo (MTN, Nigeria), Tunde Onakoya (Chess in Slums), V. Chinyere Inya (Future Africa / Accelerate Africa)

• ​6:20 - 6:50P: Panel Discussion + Q&A

  • ​Theme: Innovative Solutions for Engagement - The next 100 years and how we can unlock the potential for economic growth and prosperity

  • ​Guest Speakers: Iyin Aboyeji (Future Africa / Accelerate Africa), Luqman Edu (Itana), Shayo Olumide (AFC), Trish Thomas (Empowering Economic Growth Foundation)

​7-8P: Closing Remarks & Mixer

​The primary aim is to educate and inspire a network of investors, ecosystem partners, and founders about investment opportunities in Africa, while discussing innovative and impactful funding models that can be leveraged for investment in bold founders solving Africa’s biggest challenges, increasing productivity and prosperity for Africans across the globe.

​Virtual Livestream Link: https://youtube.com/live/sK1biGzs1qo?feature=share