Innovation and entrepreneurship not only increase productivity in existing industries and create jobs, they can transform economies and societies. This session focuses on developing talent for transformative leadership, the kind that can build a more inclusive and sustainable Africa. It explores the role of business and business schools as catalysts and enablers of innovation and entrepreneurship. It considers opportunities to strengthen collaboration across disciplines, borders, and sectors to enable Africa to leap ahead in efforts to achieve Agenda 2063.

Panelists:

Darius F. Teter - Executive Director, Stanford Seed, Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA.

Anna Ekeledo - Executive Director, AfriLabs, Nigeria.

Dr. Michael Moscherosch - Director, Johnson and Johnson Africa Innovation Challenge, Johnson and Johnson, USA.