Building on the success of last year’s event, the 2019 Impact Investment Summit in Uganda will present over 150 delegates with the opportunity to collaborate on scaling business to create jobs, tackle poverty and transform lives across Africa.
If you are an entrepreneur who requires support and would like to expand your network, come join a conversation with kindred spirits.
Just in case you—economic developer, supporter of entrepreneurship—are on the fence about attending or aren’t sure what’s in store for you, we’ve listed our top reasons why you should attend the TBN East Africa Impact Investment Summit:
Establish connections: Meet and engage with purpose-driven entrepreneurs across different sectors
Build your network: Network with other experts, investors and thought leaders in the field of impact investing and create new partnerships
Provoke your thinking: As an entrepreneur, push yourself and others to think of solutions outside of the ordinary to solve real socio-economic issues, fostering diversity and bridging the gap in distressed communities
Expand your knowledge: Get the opportunity to learn in-depth about impact investing in emerging markets. Additionally, learn new ways to drive continued momentum and growth in the market
Create change and develop capacity: We’ll have breakout session discussions on how to change mindsets and embrace entrepreneurship as a key driver to sustainably alleviate poverty and break regional barriers among other topics
Empower women entrepreneurs: There will be an opportunity to discuss and map out ways of fostering a collaborative environment for women entrepreneurs
Be inspired: You will be surrounded by visionaries, thought-leaders and ecosystem builders who are creating economic growth across the globe. Ask questions. Take notes. And share the knowledge!
Programme Highlights
Day 1: 4th July
Full day conference at the Méstil Hotel & Residences in Nsambya, Kampala, which includes:
Influential Keynote speaker
Investor Panel
Entrepreneur Panel
Breakout sessions contextualized to the East Africa entrepreneurship issues
Entrepreneur exhibition booths
Networking sessions
Investor-Entrepreneur pitch sessions
Evening cocktail reception exclusive to TBN Entrepreneurs and Investors
For Investors only: Day 2: 5th July
Impact Trips to local businesses
Business Meetings
Investor Dinner
In case of any questions, please contact [email protected]