Aspiration 6

Building An Africa where Development is Women & Youth-driven

Africa’s Promising Sheroes

Honoring Young Female Entrepreneurs in Africa

Summit’s Goal

Inspiring Young Africans To Drive Economic Progress

2024 Summit Theme

The Africa We Want: African Youth at the Helm of Agenda 2063

Africa Entrepreneurship
Accelerator Summit 2024

For the past two years, AfENAS has been designated as a distinct platform inspiring young Africans to drive economic progress by fostering dynamic discussions on reinventing the African narrative through enterprising & creative approaches.

2024 Summit Theme

The Africa We Want: African Youth at the Helm of Agenda 2063

Why Attend?

1 Exciting Day
10 + Speakers
300+ Delegates
100+ Brands
5+ African Countries
Pitching & Exhibition
Music & Poetry Performances
Art Exhibition & Auctioning

Summit At a Glance

The Summit will feature timely Opening Addresses from respective chairpersons, a series of Keynote Presentations from government representatives, investors, prominent industry leaders, & policymakers, and Special Speeches from Guest Speakers & Ambassadors.
Our fireside chat, designed to offer personal insights, experiences, and stories, will feature one of Africa’s top business leaders. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Our Panel discussions are vital components of our event crafted to enable deep dives into key topics and foster interactive engagement with experts. Our Q&A session offers summit attendees ample opportunity to pose questions and receive answers from industry experts and panelists, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging discussion.
Our breakout sessions are tailored segments that enable attendees to explore specific topics in greater detail, participate in interactive discussions, and engage in hands-on activities.
A designated period for unwinding from formal sessions, connecting with others, and enjoying refreshments.
On the day of the summit, we will recognize and celebrate 35 Most Promising Female Entrepreneurs Under 35 in Africa. These outstanding women will be honored for their remarkable entrepreneurial pursuits and innovative contributions. Additionally, our annual listing of these trailblazers will be featured in a special magazine, which will be officially launched during the event.
At the summit, the Music, Poetry & Visual Art Display will be a highlight, designed to celebrate and showcase the vibrant cultural diversity and creative talents of Young Africans.
YAV stands as one of WestlionCo’s Flagship Pan-African Projects. Youth-Led, Country-Based, Inter-Sectoral Dialogues on The Africa We Aspire For.

Key Event Details

Date

November 06, 2024

Venue

Alisa Hotel

Time

8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Registration

Kindly note that attending the African Entrepreneurship Accelerator Summit is strictly by registration.
Reserve a slot by completing the attendance form

Testimonials & Quotes

“As a young entrepreneur, this summit has been invaluable. It’s refreshing to witness a collective commitment to supporting youth-led initiatives and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that will drive economic progress. I leave here with renewed optimism and determination.”

Queen Fashion
Entrepreneur

"The discussions at the summit have been eye-opening. This event has given me the tools and motivation to contribute meaningfully to our economy"

Miss Cuty
Graduate Student

"This summit has been a transformative experience, illuminating pathways for African youth to become economic pioneers through entrepreneurship."

Lady Carsey
Entrepreneur

“Government needs to be exceptionally proactive in making business easy for locals”

Sarpei Kwadey
Founder & CEO, Bankyekrom

“Ghana's Government has a dogged determination to deepen entrepreneurship support on all fronts”

Mad. Angela Asante
Presidential Advisor, Gender & Development.

“The Future is Youth and the Future is African.”

Cherk Klutse
Diaspora Investment Desk, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre

“There exists a bi-directional relationship between Entrepreneurship and a thriving economy.”

Gifty Boatemaa Annan
Lead Convener, Africa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Summit.

“Africa is rich and holds a huge proportion of the world's renewables and non-renewable natural resources yet the continent still faces a significant economic gap compared to the rest of the world, evident in lower GDP per capita, reduced access to basic services and a lag in key development indicators.”

Ing Richard Densu
Ag. Chief Business Officer, MTN Ghana

“Social Capital and cultivating meaningful relationships are entrepreneurial currencies for young startup founders.”

Ohenewa Sakyi-Bekoe
Board Member, WestlionCo

Summit in Pictures

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Previous Speakers

Mad. Angela Asante
Presidential Advisor, Gender & Development
Ing Richard Densu
Ag. Chief Business Officer, MTN Ghana
Ohenewa Sakyi-Bekoe
Board Member, WestlionCo
Abeiku Greene
Executive Director, JA Ghana
Nora Bannerman
CEO of Sleek Garments Export Limited
Cherk Klutse
Diaspora Investment Desk,
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
Albert Nii Ayi Tagoe
Head of Finance,
Ghana Commodity Exchange
Mary Aba Buckman
Founder, Creatrix Studios
Sarpei Kwadey
Founder & CEO, Bankyekrom
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