Davos, Switzerland – October 16, 2023 – Africa Collective, the independent, business-driven network dedicated to creating a platform for exchange and action on African topics, is scaling up its presence in Davos, Switzerland, during the week of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, which takes place between 15-19 January 2024.
Africa Collective, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat as its Patronage Partner, is proud to announce today that its confirmed partners to date for 2024 include industry leaders Novartis, Standard Bank, Ringier and Pulse. The partners are playing a key role in the co-creation and development of the Africa Collective agenda in Davos, with the objective of showcasing African opportunities amongst global leaders. Collaboration with media partners such as Business Insider Africa, will serve to amplify and broadly share Africa-focused themes and discussions that emerge throughout the week in Davos.
With its base at the Hard Rock Hotel Davos, Africa Collective plans a series of activities during the week for key decision makers to discuss, find synergies and collaborate on the most important and current Africa-related topics. These activities will include three thematic breakfast roundtables, a networking cocktail, and a high-level closing luncheon. A designated networking area at the hotel will provide a permanent meeting point for Africa Collective partners and stakeholders to convene, exchange ideas and deepen discussions.
“The AfCFTA Secretariat is delighted to continue as patronage partner of the Africa Collective,” says H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, “This is an important platform to have an ongoing exchange with global and African businesses on regional integration and the AfCFTA.”
The 2024 presence in Davos marks an important milestone for Africa Collective in its mission to drive investment, foster engagement, and promote African business opportunities on a global stage. As leaders from various sectors converge in Davos, the initiative is poised to spark meaningful dialogues and collaborations that drive impact on the African continent.
For more information about Africa Collective, keep up to date on new partnerships and activities in Davos and beyond, please visit www.africacollective.xyz.
About Africa Collective
Africa Collective was launched in 2023, as a business-driven initiative, to showcase African opportunities globally. Co-initiators of the initiative include H.E. Wamkele Mene (AfCFTA Secretariat), Larry Madowo (CNN), Biola Alabi (Acasia Group), Michael Rheinegger (Africa Unlimited) and Leonard Stiegeler (Africa Unlimited).
On 19 January 2023, the Africa Collective held its inaugural luncheon at the time of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting where it brought together African Ministerial Delegations, CEOs and senior executives representing leading international as well as pan-African companies. Early backers of the initiative include Ian Williamson, CEO, Old Mutual and Marc Walder, CEO, Ringier AG.
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