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Africa is rolling up in Estonia next week. During the Africa Business Forum on Monday the 21st in Tallinn, in addition to esteemed speakers such as Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Justina Oha, Lacina Koné, and Daniel Schaer, I will be on a very cool panel with Caleb Maru, Aziza Inoubli, and Caroline Wanjihia, CFA.c, CPA, LLB, moderated by Hannah Swabey. Our battle cry—Startup Ecosystems: How To Build Bridges Across The Continents 🌎. Should be fun. We move.

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Brace for impact! Last week's 3i Africa Summit in Accra proved to be a game-changer. We delved into four interesting points. 🚀 Active Collaboration: We saw how diverse groups converge. Ideas bounced, and mutual progress was the goal. Have you seen such synergy? 🚄 Driving Momentum: It was fast-paced. Like speed-dating! 😆 Have you ever felt that drive within your teams? 📊 Key Areas: Focus is paramount. And in Accra, we had to live it and love it! The question is, do you know your key areas? ⚛️ Innovation: As a tech executive, this was music to my ears. But can we catalyze this music into action? Isn't it time we apply these lessons and take a leaf out of Accra's book? Let's get started! Kwame Oppong, Docia Agyemang Boakye, Mary Mwangi, Africa Fintech Network, Dr. Robert Ochola

Focus | What is the role of the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry ? 🎯 Since its establishment in 1979, French South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry - FSACCI has been steadfast in its mission to facilitate robust business support for French enterprises in South Africa, while also nurturing strategic partnerships for those seeking to forge connections with France. Over four decades, FSACCI has evolved into a pivotal conduit between French and South African stakeholders across diverse business domains. Through steadfast commitment and adaptability, FSACCI has entrenched its presence in South Africa, transcending its initial mandate to become the cornerstone of French business representation in the South African market 🇫🇷 🇿🇦 Join Dr Yves GUENON and Sébastien de Place as they shed light on the immense potential inherent in this dynamic network bridging South Africa and France 🤝 ➡ Over the past five years, French companies have invested a staggering 7 billion rands in the country. ➡ The cumulative efforts have resulted in the creation of 65 000 jobs by French enterprises since the creation of FSACCI ➡ Presently, FSACCI boasts a robust membership of 150 esteemed organizations including industry leaders such as Africa Global Logistics Air France Air Liquide Bureau Veritas Group L'Oréal Nedbank TotalEnergies Saint-Gobain Sanofi Pernod Ricard MTN and many more. 🔗 Stay informed about FSACCI's latest initiatives, workshops, galas, and sporting events: https://swll.to/7yDpM

☀️ Last week, Growe attended another important conference – SiGMA Africa in sunny Cape Town. It's a unique and fast-growing region that offers a lot to learn, making it an exciting and productive trip. 👨💻 Vlad Lebediev, our Acting Business Development Team Lead, shared his fresh thoughts after the conference: 💬 "The African market is one of the fastest-growing markets globally in iGaming. Therefore, it's important to keep up with its development and stay in touch with current trends and tendencies. Many regulations will be implemented this year, so it was useful to know them beforehand. Being prepared for the new rules enables you to improve your business development strategy accordingly". 💪 Overall, there were many useful meetings with potential partners, and it was great to immerse ourselves in the market and learn about it from the inside. The African market is truly hot in every sense of the word! See you at the next conference in another part of the world!

Changing Perceptions in the #Events and #MICE Industry In a previous post, I reflected on what events like the BAL finals truly mean for the #events and #MICE industry on the continent. One of our biggest challenges is redefining the narrative and perception the rest of the world has about us. Convincing international clients that the outputs they desire are possible on this continent is central to how we operate at JamJar Company Limited. I founded it to showcase that events in Africa can meet global standards. This mission drives our team and operations. Events like the #BAL help change perceptions, showing that Africa can be a destination for global events. However, there is still a long way to go. As excitement grows among investors and policymakers about the creative industry on the continent, a few points strike me: 1. Perceptions and Stereotypes are Deeply Ingrained To be seen as a serious destination for global events or creative services, we must consciously change what people think about "Africa." 2. How We Speak About "Africa" Matters Africa is not a country. Describe Africa as the continent of Africa, acknowledge its diversity, and name the countries directly. This small change can significantly alter perceptions. 3. Culture and history are critical to understanding the continent. Each African country has a unique culture and history. Do not expect Kenya to be like Ghana, or Ghana to be like Nigeria. Research and understand the impact of colonialism on our cultures and economies. Recognize that your 'shoulds' may not apply here. Anyone working on, in, or about Africa must understand how their perceptions influence their approach and how these perceptions differ from the realities on the ground. It’s up to us, the citizens of the 54 countries, to challenge, correct, and push for recognition of our continent and countries as individual markets with their own nuances. I'd love to hear your thoughts or challenges when it comes to changing perceptions. #Africa #Business #Investment #CreativeSector #ChangingPerceptions

Are you looking to turn your business into a resilient corporate and business continuity? The first Business Continuity & Resilience International Congress in Africa will be held in Tunisia on October 18-20, 2024, at Medina Conference & Expo Center Hammamet, Tunisia.  ADAPT AFRICA BC & Resilience Conference is one of a kind. It's the first-ever event bringing thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers from various sectors. It aims to address critical challenges and opportunities for business continuity in Africa. The keynote speakers are from different parts of the world. The list is as follows; Adounvo Emmanuel, - ICT speacialist - Benin  FAYYAD BAYAN - Senior Digital Transformation, AI & Governance Consultant Alberto Manfredi - President CSA Italy Dr. Mohamed Ali - Digital Transformation Expert Mejda BANI - Occupational Health Specialist Gaetano Sanacore - Scientific Dir. of the National Committee for Cybersecurity of the Energy Grid Tim Marjason FBCI MEPS CEM ISO LI - FBCI Federica Maria Rita Livelli - MBCI raouf riahi, MBCI Riahi - MBCI Euloge Ahouantchede - IT & Cybersecurity expert Mohammed Ramy - CEO of Riskilience Dr Osama Rayis - ICT Expert Ali ABBASSENE - Tech. Exec. Dir. at EADN | ICT Standardization Expert at ITU | CS Rachael Elliott - Head of Thought Leadership at the BCI Ali LARIBI, CISSP, CPP, CISM - Founder & IT/OT CyberSecurity Consultant chez Fortress Plus Naceur Yatouji - CEO GRT Security Peter Duffy - Risk I Governance I Assurance I Crisis & Issues Management BattleGround Austria Corradino Corradi - GM Information Security Strategy, Architecture and Technical Excellence MTN South Africa Bassem Ben Amor - OT/ICS Security Project Manager Mohamed Rabie Daher - Director Awareness & Business Continuity Sector - National Bank of Egypt | ISO 22301 LA | CBCI M. Ben Todd - Founding Partner at Dispatch Risk Advisory Adrienne Todd - Partner at Dispatch Risk Advisory Issam Mallah - Manager and Security Consultant at Skills Net Mohamed Al-Feki - the Product Manager at Renad Al Majd, holding an MBA And other representatives from the National Agency for Cybersecurity. As a committed organization dedicated to sustaining innovations and business partnerships, AmCham Tunisia's involvement would greatly enrich this event by being an official partner to the ADAPT AFRICA BC & Resilience Conference. We are calling out our members, network and friends to witness this biggest International BC & Resilience Event. Various packages are offered via the website https://lnkd.in/evG7mKRb For more information and assistance do not hesitate to contact M. raouf riahi, MBCI by email at rriahi@grssconsulting.com and M. Tijani Smidi at executivedirector@amchamtunisia.org.tn Let's prevent your business from internal and external shocks by learning risk identification and management, digging into business continuity planning and IT resilience, and adaptive governance and culture. #Partnership #BusinessContinuity #Resilience #AmChamTunisia

Now at the African Investment Day and will be speaking later today on how knowing your value, and digital transformation and how the two go together.

Here are two key takeaways from our 2024 Africa Product Tour   (1) The courage of the product folks in Africa is second to none. Africa is home to some of the most difficult challenges in the world and often we say you have to solve many problems before you can solve the problem you really want to. This makes for an uphill battle for most product teams in Africa, yet they’re doing it! The founders, product teams, and organizations we meet bring courage and tenacity to each day and are actively working to solve some of the most pressing issues with meaningful, product-powered solutions. May this be a reminder that in every environment you work in, don’t forget the courage to try new things, fail and iterate, and solve the hard problems. If not us, then who?   (2) The product community on the continent is strong and growing each day. Through organizations like Product Tank, Inspire Africa Conference, and PM Africa, we’ve seen how product people have come together to support one another, learn from each other, and innovate together. We genuinely believe that this sense of community will drive the creation of even more Unicorns coming from Africa. We would encourage everyone to find their product family and community - as I mentioned above, PRODUCT IS HARD, and having the right people around you can make all the difference. Christian Idiodi