Welcome reception at Pace University with President Marvin Krislov, President Amadou Gallo Fall, Joakim Noah, sponsors and other officials. They will have the opportunity to discuss future partnerships, business and the impact of sports in Africa.

Firechat conversation with Amadou Gallo Fall, Joakim Noah and Clare Akamanzi who will share their vision on Sports Business Opportunities in Africa

Sport as a Catalyst for Social Change; Investment and Entrepreneurship in African Sports Industry; Sport’s Role in Community Development; Global Opportunities for African Athletes; Preserving African Traditional Sports and Cultural Heritage; Sports Infrastructure and Major Events in Africa; Sports’ Contribution to Local and National Economies

Individual interviews with the media and journalists around sports in Africa and the opportunities that arise from it (Forbes Afrique, Forbes Angola, BBC Afrique, RTP Africa, Seneweb…)

This session allows sponsors to pitch their business following by Q&A.

Awards Ceremony in recognition of the impact and leadership of President Marvin Krislov, President Amadou Gallo Fall, Joakim Noah, and other business leaders and initiatives

Sustainable Real Estate Investment; Urbanization and Urban Development; Residential and Commercial Real Estate Trends; Infrastructure and City Development; Innovative Financing Models for Real Estate Projects; Real Estate and Tourism in Africa; Impact of Technology on the Real Estate Sector

Creative industries as a catalyst for social change; Investment and entrepreneurship in African creative industries; Mega projects in the creative industries; Preserving African traditional creative industries and cultural heritage; Digital transformation of the creative industries; Innovative financing models for the creative industries; Creative industries and tourism; Creative industries contribution and local and national economies

Face of the African diaspora; Role of the African diaspora in social change in Africa; African diaspora engagement in Africa; Investment and entrepreneurship of the African diaspora; Roles of the African diaspora in the US; African diaspora contributions to Africa and the US; Unique challenges encountered by the African diaspora