Africa is the world's second largest and second most-populous continent. The recent step down of Robert Mugabe as president of Zimbabwe is just the most recent incident in a series of political and social unrest that have shaken the continent. There are still challenges facing countries across the region, especially economically and healthcare related, but there are a many success stories too. Africa is the global leader in pioneering eco-tourism, and the role out of mobile internet access. Africa's economy is growing faster than any other continent, according to the African Development Bank, so it's the perfect time to choose one of our Africa keynote speakers below to give you and your event attendees the insight they need.
TV journalist
Humanitarian and CEO, Sauti Kuu Foundation
Human rights advocate and campaigner
International economist and Author Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working
As President of South Africa led the peaceful handover of power...
Former Vice President and Head of Policy, World Bank and former...
A legendary figure in global finance, James Wolfensohn’s understanding of the...
Renowned Development Economist, Director of Earth Institute Columbia University
Former Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and creator of BRIC...
Former President of Ghana from 2001 to 2009
Serial Entrepreneur and Digital Activist
Liberian Peace and Women's Rights Activist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner,...
Founding Director and CEO, Innate Investment Solutions
Renowned Academic and an Active Citizen promoting Reimagining and Rebuilding South...
Founder of Grameen Bank, Nobel Peace Prize winner
Former Europe Editor at the Economist
Bestselling Author and Professor of Global History at Oxford University
Founder and Executive Director of 'We the Change' Foundation
FinTech and Inclusion Innovator, Co-Founder and President of award winning African...
Professor of Economics, Columbia University
Nelson Mandela's Grand-Daughter, Entrepreneur and Humanitarian