Event Program Archive - Page 3 of 4 - Africa Football Business Summit 2024

Filters

day-1
8.00

9.00
Delegate Registration
day-1
9.00

9.15
Welcome and Summit Opening
Coordinators
- Ambassador Mohamed Shidiye | Chair, Football Foundation for Africa
- Brian Wesaala | Founder, Football Foundation for Africa
day-1
9.20

9.35
Keynote Address

Coordinator

Dr. Eric Ruto | President, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI)
day-1
9.40

9.55
Keynote Address

Coordinator

H.E. Silvio Albuquerque | Ambassador of Brazil to Kenya
day-1
10.00

10.45
- ENHANCING TOURISM, TRADE & DIPLOMACY THROUGH SPORTS
AFCON
- The role of this continental tournament and how to maximise it for the industry and ancillary industry development AFCON 2027
- How prepared are we, what can do now to start creating a legacy
- Strategic and operational collaboration of nations for cohesion and effective execution
- Building networks, narratives, and investment towards the regional 2027 tournament
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SPEAKERS

Dr. Eric Ruto | President, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI)
Jovin Matovu | Chief Commercial Officer, Uganda
Mandla Dlamini | CEO, Impilo Sport Global
Brian Wesaala | Founder, Football Foundation for Africa (Moderator)
day-1
10.45

11.15
BREAK
day-1
11.15

11.55
- ENHANCING TOURISM, TRADE & DIPLOMACY THROUGH SPORTS
Leveraging Sporting Events on the Continent
- Positioning Africa as a sporting event destination
- Sports Tourism and its impact on trade, industry and diplomacy
- Lessons from other sports disciplines
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SPEAKERS

Dr. Kamilla Swart-Arries | Associate Professor & Director, Hamad Bin-Khalifa University

Luca Uguzzoni | Managing Director, Ambi Group (Moderator)

Representative | Kenya Investment Authority

Cynthia Mumbo | CEO, Sports Connect Africa
day-1
12.00

12.25
- BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SPORTING ECOSYSTEM - OUR AFRICAN LEGACY
SPORTS20 – another world is possible

Presentation by SPORTS20
day-1
12.30

13.00
- BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SPORTING ECOSYSTEM - OUR AFRICAN LEGACY
Sustainable & Green Infrastructure Development
- Resource efficiency (energy, water, waste, building materials etc)
- Intelligent facilities and smart building management
- Legacy creation
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SPEAKERS
- Egi Egbe | Managing Director, Monimichelle Sports
- Joanne Ayumah | Commercial Manager Training Services East Africa, WTS Energy
- Stefan Wagner | Co-Founder, SPORTS20
day-1
13.00

13.25
- BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SPORTING ECOSYSTEM - OUR AFRICAN LEGACY
Social and Business Innovation – Building the Ecosystem
- Building stronger connections – the power & importance of partnering with local communities
- Supporting social causes through sports
- Economic and social benefits of sustainable business practices in sports
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SPEAKERS
- Dr. Kamilla Swart-Arries | Associate Professor & Director, Hamad Bin-Khalifa University
- Amobi Ezeaku | CEO, Rangers International Football Club & Green Foot Foundation
- Dev Kumar Parmar | Director Partner: PARMARS
- Tanja Ferkau | Co-Founder, SPORTS20 (Moderator)
day-1
13.30

14.30
LUNCH
day-1
14.30

15.00
- THE AFRICAN SPORTS LANDSCAPE - A GLOBAL MEDIA GOLDMINE
The Role of Media in African Sports Development
- Does the current media landscape hinder or support African sports development?
- The real potential for Media & meaningful impact
- Local league coverage & using media to facilitate intra-continental engagement
- Commercialisation and adaptability of existing frameworks
- How do we promote stories told by Africans, including grassroots spotlight?
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SPEAKERS
- Boniface Onyango | Kenyatta University – KUTV
- Nozi busiso Sibiya | Sports Journalist, SABC Sports (Moderator)
- Jonas Reves | Partnerships & Internationalisation, 1. FSV Mainz 05
- Dr Gerard Akindes | University of North Western Qatar
- Jabu Mtwa | Co-Founder & Executive Director: Africa Business of Sports Podcast
day-1
15.05

15.20
- THE AFRICAN SPORTS LANDSCAPE - A GLOBAL MEDIA GOLDMINE
Keynote Address & Presentation

Hon. Gladys Wanga | Governor, Homabay County
day-1
15.25

15.40
BREAK
15.45

16.00
- THE AFRICAN SPORTS LANDSCAPE - A GLOBAL MEDIA GOLDMINE
Presentation: More Than A Goal

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SPEAKER

54 Kingdoms
day-1
16.00

16.30
- THE AFRICAN SPORTS LANDSCAPE - A GLOBAL MEDIA GOLDMINE
Traditional vs Non-Traditional Mediums
- How do we encourage innovation while e ensuring accessibility?
- Youth Content Creation & the Opportunity for the Industry
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SPEAKERS
- Boniface Onyango | Kenyatta University – KUTV
- Jonas Reves | Partnerships & Internationalisation, 1 . FSV Mainz 05
- Dr Gerard Akindes | University of North Western Qatar
- Nozi busiso Sibiya | Sports Journalist, SABC Sports
- Jabu Mtwa | Co-Founder & Executive Director: Africa Business of Sports Podcast (Moderator )
day-1
16.30

16.45
CLOSING
day-2
9.00

9.05
Welcome and Day 2 Opening

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Brian Wesaala: Founder, Football Foundation for Africa
day-2
9.10

9.25
Keynote Address

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Juan José Sánchez Puig: Director & CEO, ISDE Business Law School
day-2
9.30

9.45
Keynote Address

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Kenyatta University Representative
day-2
9.50

10.20
SPORTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT & GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA
- Key stakeholders and embracing collaboration (and its clear benefits)
- Opportunity for innovative transformation (e.g. African sports governance forum)
- Lessons from successful transparent governance frameworks (Locally and internationally)
- How are we as Africa surviving under these international systems / frameworks
- Are our sports professionals well-protected and represented
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- Juan José Sánchez Puig: Director & CEO, ISDE Business Law School
- Terry Ouko: Vice President, Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA)
- Mandla Tshabalala: PMT Legal Services
- Mugala Mulinda: Kenyatta University
- Sadibou Kamaso: CEO, Sportlex Agency
- Dev Kumar Parmar: Director Partner: PARMARS (Moderator)
day-2
10.20

10.35
BREAK
day-2
10.40

10.50
- RE-ENGAGING THE CORPORATE SECTOR - CREATING SHARED VALUE
Presentation

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Tshiamo Molefe: Associate Director Sustainability & Innovation, MRM Sport Capital
day-2
10.55

11.40
- RE-ENGAGING THE CORPORATE SECTOR - CREATING SHARED VALUE
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Funding of Sports Development by National & International Investment Bodies
- Attracting investment into sports (tax incentives, opportunities, challenges & restrictions)
- International development agencies – are there sports-focused mandates
Corporates Contributing Towards African Football Development
- Financing & sponsorship – what is the future of the sponsorship model
- Asset management, strategic partnerships & shared value creation
- Identifying key incentives for corporates to make it an attractive investment industry (5 blocks)
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- Omobolanle Osoba: Dare to Dream Sports Management
- Joyce Kibet: Business Advantage
- Dr. Austin Nyawara: Regional Sales, South African Airways
- Luca Uguzzoni: Managing Director, Ambi Group
- Tshiamo Molefe: Associate Director Sustainability & Innovation, MRM Sport Capital (Moderator)
day-2
11.40

12.00
Break
day-2
12.00

12.15
- BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SPORTING ECOSYSTEM - OUR AFRICAN LEGACY
Presentation

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Melissa Dhillon: Athletes in the Zone
day-2
12.20

12.25
- BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SPORTING ECOSYSTEM - OUR AFRICAN LEGACY
Introduction

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Nick Atzeni: Emotional Intelligence Coach, Association for Coaching UK
day-2
12.30

13.15
- BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SPORTING ECOSYSTEM - OUR AFRICAN LEGACY
Developing Africa’s Human Capital
- Leveraging sports principles & skills to develop a strong workplace mindset
- Harnessing business & leadership skills within sports – an opportunity for impact investing
- Specialised sports courses developed for Africans
- Exploring the breadth of career opportunities in sports (outside of athleticism)
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- Dr Gerard Akindes: University of North Western Qatar
- Nashon Adero: Taita Taveta University
- John Wainaina: Youth League UK
- Joyce Kibet: Business Advantage
- Jabu Mtwa: Co-Founder & Executive Director: Africa Business of Sports Podcast
- Shogo Shodunkee: Phreestyle Sport (Moderator)
day-2
13.20

13.25
- BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SPORTING ECOSYSTEM - OUR AFRICAN LEGACY
Presentation

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Joyce Kibet: Business Advantage
day-2
13.30

13.40
- BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE SPORTING ECOSYSTEM - OUR AFRICAN LEGACY
Keynote Address

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Wisley Rotich: Governor, Elgeyo Marakwet
day-2
13.40

14.20
Lunch
day-2
14.20

14.50
- AFRICAN FOOTBALL & SPORTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA
The Rise of Esports – An Opportunity for the Continent

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- Ronny Lusigi: President, Esports Federation Kenya
- Stacey Nduta: Managing Director, Modus chora studio
- Jeroen Thijssen: Regional Research Manager, Sports Interactive
- Douglas Ogeto: Business Director, Africa Esports Championship (Moderator)
day-2
14.30

17.00
- AFTERNOON WORKSHOP
AFCON 2027

How a Legacy Approach Could Look Like

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SPORTS20 – another world is possible
day-2
14.55

15.25
- AFRICAN FOOTBALL & SPORTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Data & Analytics – The Holistic Value-Add
- Performance improvement
- Scouting, talent development, agency Filip Vrlec: Business & Strategy Development, Sofascore
- Fan engagement & metrics
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- David Rutambuka: Associate Professor: ICD Business School
- Micky Oloo: Kenyatta University
- Filip Vrlec: Business & Strategy Development, Sofascore
- Dr. Kiptolo Boit: Lecturer, Kenyatta University & CEO, Next Gen Sports
- Lukas Mott: ACAKORO Football Academy
day-2
15.25

15.30
- AFRICAN FOOTBALL & SPORTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Presentation

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Filip Vrlec: Business & Strategy Development, Sofascore
day-2
15.30

17.00
- AFTERNOON WORKSHOP
FROM CLASSROOM TO CHAMPIONSHIP

Transforming African Football through Game-Changing Models

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Host: Nashon Adero: Taita Taveta University
day-2
15.30

17.00
- AFTERNOON WORKSHOP
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND PERFORMANCE

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Host: Nick Atzeni: Emotional Intelligence Coach, Association for Coaching UK
day-2
17.00

17.10
Day 2 Closing

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Brian Wesaala: Founder, Football Foundation for Africa

Event Programme

Filters

8.00

9.00

Delegate Registration

9.00

9.15

Welcome and Summit Opening

Coordinators

9.20

9.35

Keynote Address

Coordinator

9.40

9.55

Keynote Address

Coordinator

10.00

10.45

AFCON

SPEAKERS

10.45

11.15

BREAK

11.15

11.55

Leveraging Sporting Events on the Continent

SPEAKERS

12.00

12.25

SPORTS20 – another world is possible

12.30

13.00

Sustainable & Green Infrastructure Development

SPEAKERS

13.00

13.25

Social and Business Innovation – Building the Ecosystem

SPEAKERS

13.30

14.30

LUNCH

14.30

15.00

The Role of Media in African Sports Development

SPEAKERS

15.05

15.20

Keynote Address & Presentation

15.25

15.40

BREAK

15.45

16.00

Presentation: More Than A Goal

SPEAKER

16.00

16.30

Traditional vs Non-Traditional Mediums

SPEAKERS

16.30

16.45

CLOSING

9.00

9.05

Welcome and Day 2 Opening

9.10

9.25

Keynote Address

9.30

9.45

Keynote Address

9.50

10.20

SPORTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT & GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA

10.20

10.35

BREAK

10.40

10.50