Charles Shima is a Rwandan-Canadian founder and CEO of ZaNiheza, a booking software and Africa’s first travel marketplace for immersive experiences that connects travellers with Local Curators in Africa and Latin America. Shima is an inspirational speak who has tremendous and monumental life experiences. An orphan who lost his parents... Read more
Charles Shima is a Rwandan-Canadian founder and CEO of ZaNiheza, a booking software and Africa’s first travel marketplace for immersive experiences that connects travellers with Local Curators in Africa and Latin America. Shima is an inspirational speak who has tremendous and monumental life experiences. An orphan who lost his parents at a vulnerable age, he fled Rwanda in 1994 during the Genocide Against the Tutsi. Charles Shima would return to his motherland after 24 years, gathering up the courage to give back to his community.
Mr. Charles Shima is passionate about empowering vulnerable youth and women across Africa. He is an advocate for changing the negative narratives of Africa through travel and content creation. He has been featured on various media such as CBC Radio Canada, Forbes Africa, VOA Upfront Africa, Vancouver Digital Tech, NBC Africa. A passionate traveller and local food enthusiast, he still cannot forget his first taste of chicken sashimi in Japan.
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Charles Shima's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Charles tailored to your event.
Charles Shima speaks on Business & Management, Entrepreneurs, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Charles to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Charles Shima for events worldwide, subject to Charles's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Charles Shima is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Charles can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Charles Shima on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Charles can offer.
Charles Shima delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Charles Shima's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Entrepreneurs, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy, Technology. To get a clear sense of Charles's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Charles Shima can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Entrepreneurs, Leadership & Motivation, Strategy, Technology is relevant. Details of Charles's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Charles Shima is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Charles Shima, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Charles's current availability for your dates.