Dr Edward George

Dr Edward George is the head of the UK representative office of pan-African bank, Ecobank, as well as being head of group research. Edward oversees the operations of the four teams that make up the UK representative office, with a focus on treasury, corporate banking, financial institutions/international organisations and research. As head of research he also manages a team of eight analysts based across Middle Africa covering the fixed-income, currencies and commodities space.

Edward has a number of specialities, including soft commodities and agribusiness, trade and trade finance, and disruptive technology. He is also the bank’s specialist on Francophone West Africa and Lusophone Africa. Edward works closely with the corporate bank and trade finance teams, and regularly visits soft commodity producers, processers and traders across Ecobank’s 36-country African footprint. Prior to joining Ecobank in March 2011 Edward worked for The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) for seven years as a Senior Editor in both the Commodities and Africa Departments.

He was responsible for producing and editing reports on Lusophone and Francophone Africa, as well as on 25 industrial raw materials, food, feedstuffs and beverages. Before joining the EIU, Edward worked as a freelance writer covering the politics and economics of Sub-Saharan Africa. A linguist by training, Edward is fluent in French, Spanish and Portuguese and holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Bristol. His PhD thesis on the Cuban intervention in Angola was published as a book by Routledge in 2005 and came out in paperback in December 2012.

Kigali Ecosystem Tour

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10:00 - 17:00

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10:30 - 14:30

Managing legal risk and navigating regulatory landscape: from tech start-ups to investor-ready SME

Hosted by the African Law & Tech Network
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10:00

250 Startups Demoday (Partner Event)

Come and experience Rwandan tech startups companies from 250STARTUPS INCUBATOR pitch to the investors – Demo Day is an event that is being held by 250STARTUPS at the end of each cohort where 10 startups companies convince investors and lucky one walk away with seed capital. Please note this event is not organised by Africa Tech Summit so please register directly with 250 Startups here.

15:00

Networking Reception – Invitation Only

The first networking event of Africa Tech Summit 2020, will connect delegates, speakers, sponsors and partners. This is strictly an invitation-only event for holders of “Pro-Delegate Passes” and “Investor Passes” and invited guests.

Register a Pro or Investor delegate pass here.

19.00

Registration and Networking Breakfast

08:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Neanda Salvaterra – MC
Andrew Fassnidge – Founder – Africa Tech Summit
FUTURE STAGE

09:00

Welcome Address

H.E Paula Ingabire – Rwanda Minister of ICT & Innovation
FUTURE STAGE

09.05

What AI is doing in Africa

Lawrence Muthoga – Microsoft
FUTURE STAGE

09.10

Africa Startup Summit – Opening remarks

by Tom Jackson

STARTUP STAGE

09.30

Future of AI: African Intelligence

Hon. Michael Onyango – Ministry of ICT Kenya
Lawrence Muthoga – Azure Developer Audience Lead – Microsoft
Catalina Ionescu – Client Partner Africa – Facebook
Vijayakumar Bhagavatula, Director, CMU-Africa
Nathalie Munyampenda – Managing Director – Next Einstein Forum
FUTURE STAGE

09.30

Upping the stakes: creating a generation of funded African startups

Anton Van Vlaanderen – Partner – 4Di Capital
Ido Sum – Partner – TLcom Capital
Nnena Nkongho – Principal – DiGAME Investment Company
Monica Brand Engel – Partner – Quona Capital
Mike Mompi – CEO – Enza Capital
Ketso Gordhan – CEO – SA SME Fund
STARTUP STAGE

09.45

Cyptocurrencies – The future of money in Africa?

FUTURE STAGE
Breitner Nyantika – Strategy and Policy Officer – Capital Markets Authority Kenya
Akin Sawyerr – Strategy and Governance Lead – Decred
Lorien Gamaroff – CEO – Centbee
Carmelle Cadet – Founder & CEO – EMTECH
Llew Claasen – Managing Partner – Newtown Partners
Roselyne Wanjiru – CMO – Kesholabs Blockchain Centre

10.10

Morning Coffee & Networking

Compliments of The New Practice
EXPO HALL

10.50

Meet the continent’s new powerhouse: spotlight on Egypt

Omar Hagrass -CEO -Trella
Aya Elgebeely – CEO – Talents Arena
Mahmoud El Said -CEO -Wasla
Doctor Hossam Osman – Vice President ITIDA & Chairman TIEC
STARTUP STAGE

11.15

The Yego journey – a path less travelled

by Karanvir Singh - CEO - Yego

FUTURE STAGE

11:30

A new era of cyber threats: the shift to self learning, self defending networks

by Taryn Woods - Darktrace

FUTURE STAGE

11.50

Innovating public policy: why governments are legislating for tech startups

Jon Stever, Co-founder, i4policy
STARTUP STAGE

12:00

Digital transformation across Africa – the stimulants, risks, barriers and investments plus the benefits being realized for consumers and citizens

Mark Ihimoyan – Director of Business Development – Microsoft (MEA)
Henri Nyakarundi – CEO & Founder – A-R-E-D
Patricia Obozuwa – Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer – GE Africa
Sandra Oyewole – Partner and Head, General Practice Group – Olajide Oyewole
William Maema – Senior Partner, Commercial, Employment & IPT Practice Group – Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates
Mehdi Kettani – Partner – DLA Piper Morocco
Boko Inyundo – Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager- Technology Sector – DLA Piper
FUTURE STAGE

12.10

Dubai Chamber’s GBF Mentorship Programme: Scaling Africa’s Startups

Layla Derraz – GBF Africa Project Director – Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Chris Folayan – Founder – Mall for Africa and Link Commerce
David Irakoze – Founder and Chief Executive Officer – Engineering Hub Rwanda
Andrew Fassnidge – Founder – Africa Tech Summit
STARTUP STAGE

12.30

Networking Lunch

Kindly Supported By Automation Anywhere

13.05

The $9Billion untapped B2B distribution network in Nigeria

by Lanre Akinlagun - Founder Drinks.ng

14:15

Pitch Live

VENTURES
MarketForce
Talents Arena
Riby
OkwuEco
BAG Innovation
The Awareness Company

JUDGES
Peter Orth – Managing partner – 4DX Ventures
Emilian Popa -CEO – Ilara Health
Dotun Olowoporoku – Associate Investment Director – Novastar Ventures
STARTUP STAGE

14.15

Future of Fintech: Digital Payments, Lending & Savings

Bolaji Akande – Key Accounts Lead – Paystack
Eliud Mungai – Kenya Country Lead – Carbon
Daniella Mukayiranga – Flutterwave
Ivan Mbowa – Regional General Manager – Tala
CHAIR: Aaron Fu – Head of Growth – Catalyst Fund
FUTURE STAGE

14:30

Workshop: Know Your Data

by Enable

ROOM AD1

15:00

Shifting the culture of African VC

by Maurizio Caio

Founder and Managing Partner of TLcom Capital LLP
Future Stage

15.10

How to raise funding in Africa – self-help session for founders

Mahmoud El Said – CEO – Wasla
Abdulaziz Mohamed Omar – CEO – MPost
Etop Ikpe – CEO – Cars45
Jean-Claude Homawoo – Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer -Lori Systems
STARTUP STAGE

15.15

Fintech – investing in the hottest sector on the continent

Gokul Mani – Head of Africa, Middle East & India – London Stock Exchange Group
Ceasar Nyagah – Investment Officer – Partech Africa Fund
Tsendai Chagwedera – Associate Principal & Regional Head East Africa – EchoVC
Fope Adelowo – Senior VP – Helios
Aaron Fu – Head of Growth – Catalyst Fund
Sara Oon – Head of Finance – Sokowatch
FUTURE STAGE

15.25

Afternoon Coffee & Networking

16.15

Mobile Money: A leading force for the digital economy

by Gerry Rasugu - Director - GSMA SSA

FUTURE STAGE

16.45

Expanding your African tech startup across borders

Oumar Basse – CEO – Yobante Express
Luis Verdeja – Director – Jobartis
Sam Ndori – General Manager – Inclusivity Solutions
Kwehnui Tawah – Global head of Operations – Sokowatch
Etop Ikpe – CEO – Cars45
Aaron Fu – Head of Growth – Catalyst Fund
STARTUP STAGE

16:45

Mobile money and a cashless future

Seun Alley – Director of Partnerships and Government Relations – OPay
Gerry Rasugu – Director – GSMA SSA
Amit Chawla – Managing Director – Airtel Rwanda
David Nsengiyumva – DFS Consultant
Arthur Rutagengwa – Senior Manager MFS – MTN Rwanda
FUTURE STAGE

17:00

Closing Remarks

17.55

Networking Reception

Kindly supported by Catalyst Fund and Quona Capital

18.00

Morning Coffee & Networking

Compliments of DOA Law

09.00

An introduction to the Indian Ocean Ecosystem

FUTURE STAGE

09.10

David and Goliath: re-imagining the corporate-startup partnership

Andile Maseko – Head of Ecosystem Development – AlphaCode
Patricia Obozuwa -Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer – GE
Carole Henry – Chief Data Officer – ENGIE
Abdulaziz Mohamed Omar – CEO – MPost
Khatidja Ajania – COO- Kasha
Martin Karanja – Market Engagement Director – GSMA
STARTUP STAGE

09:30

The future of work with automation and RPA

Brett Orlando – Sr. Manager – Strategic Partnerships – Automation Anywhere
FUTURE STAGE

09:50

Microsoft fireside chat: Leveraging on partnerships to scale

Somet Kipchilat – Microsoft
Jacob Chencha – Head of Technology – Twiga Foods
Tom Jackson – Co-Founder – Disrupt Africa
STARTUP STAGE

10:15

Future face of banking and mobile financial services in Africa

Seun Alley – Director of Partnerships and Government Relations – OPay
Herbert Olowo – Chief Information Officer – Stanbic Bank
Jens Glaso – Founder – Blockbonds
Robin Barstow – CEO – I&M Bank
Chidi Okpala – CEO – Asante Financial Services Group
Nkiruka Uwaje – Global Innovation Manager – SWIFT
FUTURE STAGE

10.10

Morning Coffee & Networking

EXPO HALL

10:50

Driving business growth with digital consumer insights

by Toyosi Odukoya - Head of Digital Transformation - Coca-Cola

FUTURE STAGE

11:15

Mobile consumer – big data, analytics and trends

Toyosi Odukoya – Head of Digital Transformation – Coca-Cola
Kojo Boakye – Head, Public Policy, Africa – Facebook
Chris Folayan – Founder – Mall for Africa and Link Commerce
Mbali Ndandani – Africa Digital Lead – Unilever
Irene Warui – Marketing Manager – BRCK
CHAIR: Nicky Verd – Speaker & Writer
FUTURE STAGE

11.30

ENGIE Pitch

STARTUPS
CARMA
Emata
Pezesha
Plendify
SuperFluid

JUDGES
Yele Bademosi – Founder – Microtraction
Olivia Johnson – Manager for Strategy and Analytics of Global Credit Fenix International
Carole Henry – Head of Innovation and New Businesses – ENGIE Africa
STARTUP STAGE

11:15

Accelerating Africa: making incubators work for local entrepreneurs

Marie Nielsen – Partner for East Africa – Antler
Alexis Roman – Venture Partner – MEST
Andile Maseko – Head of Ecosystem Development
AlphaCode – Haakon Brunell – Managing Partner -Katapult Impact Accelerators
Claudia Makadristo – Regional Manager for Africa – Seedstars
Osarumen Osamuyi – Founder – The Subtext
STARTUP STAGE

12.00

Food security – techs big problem to solve?

Stella N. Lugalambi – Director – Hamwe
Caine Wanjau – CTO – Twiga foods
Hilina Damte – Co-Founder – G&H Blockchain
Aphrodice Mutangana – Social entrepreneur / GM – kLab
FUTURE STAGE

12.15

FT/IFC Transformational Business Awards

FUTURE STAGE

12:55

Networking Lunch

Kindly Supported by 2020 FT/IFC Transformational Business Awards

13.05

Fostering innovation: the case of regulatory sandboxes

by Breitner Nyantika – Strategy and Policy Officer – Capital Markets Authority Kenya

14:15

Pitch Live

VENTURES
Limestart
M-Lugha App
ThankUCash
m-Omulimisa
HouseAfrica

JUDGES
Olu Oyinsan – Partner – Oui Capital
Wanjiru Chabeda – Associate – Zephyr Acorn
Dan Block – Investment Associate – Global Innovation Fund
STARTUP STAGE

14.15

Future of blockchain: opportunities & regulation for Africa

Hon. Michael Onyango – Ministry of ICT Kenya
Breitner Nyantika – Strategy and Policy Officer – Capital Markets Authority Kenya
Norbert Haguma – Regional Ambassador – Global Blockchain Business Council
Carmelle Cadet – Founder – CEO – EMTECH
FUTURE STAGE

14.30

Workshop: Connect with the Indian Ocean Islands

14.30

Workshop: Data protection and privacy regulations – key developments industry and society must embrace as African economies pursue integration

Sandra Oyewole – Partner and Head, General Practice Group – Olajide Oyewole
William Maema – Partner and Head of Commercial Department – Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates
Mehdi Kettani -Partner DLA Piper Morocco
Ian Mulisa – Senior Associate – Equity Juris Chambers
Boko Inyundo – Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager, Technology Sector, DLA Piper
ROOM AD1

15:10

Scaling up: Ziplines expansion from Rwanda to Ghana

by Yaniv Gelnik - Zipline

FUTURE STAGE

15:10

Startups for startups: 4 startups unpack common pain points with audience interaction

1. GoKada – why to press pause on your business
2. Expansion – choosing your next market, and expansion model – Amr Bakr, 7keema
3. Hiring top talent on a budget – Tekwane Mwendwa, Asimilia
4. How to overcome language barriers when crossing the Francophone-Anglophone divide – Oumar Basse, Yobante Express
STARTUP STAGE

15.15

Future: mobility, logistics and eCommerce

Uche Okafor – Regional Manager – Bolt
Karan Singh – CEO – YEGO
Kagure Wamunyu – CEO – Africa Region – Kobo 360
Llew Claasen – Founder – Newtown Partners
Mike Farquharson – General Manager – Rush SA
Victor Ekwealor – Managing Editor – TechCabal
FUTURE STAGE

15.25

Afternoon Coffee – Expo Hall

16.15

Scaling innovation across Africa: opportunities and challenges

Femi Longe – Founder and CEO – Qiesto
FUTURE STAGE

16:45

Future of work

Charles Sekwalor – CEO – Movemeback
Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji – Co-founder & CEO SeamlessHR
Brett Orlando – Sr. Manager – Strategic Partnerships – Automation Anywhere
Femi Longe – Founder and CEO – Qiesto
Prof. Amy Ogan – CMU Africa
FUTURE STAGE

17:00

Going short or long? What does the future hold for African e-commerce?

Daniel Yu – CEO – Sokowatch
Geoffrey Mulei – CEO – Tanda
Khatidja Ajania – COO – Kasha
Marek Zmysłowski – Regional Manager Africa – RTB House
Kingsley Abrokwah – Chief Enabler – KudiGo
Dotun Olowoporoku – Associate Investment Director – Novastar Ventures
STARTUP STAGE

16.55

Tackling climate change through innovation

Henri Nyakarundi – CEO – ARED
Saviour Anyanwu – CTO/Co-founder – OkwuEco
Anu Adasolum – COO – Rensource
Amy Robinson – Senior Director of Software and Data, Fenix International

17:25

Closing Remarks

FUTURE STAGE

17.40

Africa Tech Summit Afterparty

18.30