Session III: Technology
Thursday 26 October
13:30 - 15:15
Investing in technology in Africa – How?
We have seen Tech companies dominate the last decade of business. Learn how these changes are happening on the African continent, where the largest companies still operate in other industries.
The technology session will comprise of two panel conversations which both address technology in Africa. First, three CEOs discuss how they run their innovative technology companies in Africa. We will hear from three companies Meltwater – global leader in media monitoring (Jørn Lyseggen), Seven Seas Technologies (Michael Macharia) – a pioneering ICT solutions provider, and Fuzu – an innovative employment company (Jussi Hinkkanen).
Second panel takes a closer look at how blockchain technology can provide new opportunities for both new and mature companies. Blockchain technology has made its debut with cryptographic currencies, distributed ledgers and has been been making an impact across multiple sectors. This panel will dispel the myths behind the blockchain and will give real-life examples of how you can use it in your business.
CEO Panel: Investing in technology in Africa – How?
Mr. Michael Macharia
Mr. Eric Osiakwan
Mr. Herman Chinery-Hesse
Mr. Thomas Bech Pettersen
Moderator: Mr. Alisdair Munro
Conversation: New technologies changing the landscape? How will blockchain change how we are doing business in Africa?
Mr. Finn Erik Kolnes
Ms. Juulia Laakso
Mr. Wilfried Pimenta
Moderator: Ms. Cathrine G. Jansen
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