Stellenbosch University and the Stellenbosch Business School, in collaboration with the Trinity Business School in Dublin, Ireland, invite you to celebrate Africa Day 2023 with us.
In a world often divided around political ideology, Africa Day is the celebration of coming together as Africans, regardless of ideology and affiliations. It is a day when the people of Africa celebrate their identity and common purpose to unite, foster peace and improve the livelihoods of all, across the continent.
Within the context of the African Union’s 2023 theme for Africa Day: Africa – Opportunities in Challenging Times, the celebrations will center around a panel discussion entitled: Invest in Africa for Sustainable Leadership and Development. The moderator is Professor André Roux, renowned African economist, and head of the Future Studies Programmes at the Stellenbosch Business School.
The panel will discuss aspects such as investing in Africa; resource-rich African States and how they can be empowered in the energy transition; linkages of energy transition with sustainable energy in Africa; the green economy; investing in sustainable energy in Africa; and how we can contribute to this partnership.
The panel members are:
- Her Excellency Yolisa Maya
Ambassador of South Africa to Ireland
- Ronnie Downes
Assistant Secretary, Trade Division, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
- Badr Ikken
Entrepreneur and Renewable Energy Expert
- Anthony Tattan
CEO Business in South Africa
- Ayo Olabimtan
Investment Professional in Clean Energy, President of the African Professional Network of Ireland (APNI)
- Frank Barry
Professor of International Business and Economic Development at Trinity Business School and a member of the Royal Irish Academy
- John Kamara
Entrepreneur (Afyarekod, Adanianlabs)
- Nicola Kelly
Director: Sub-Saharan Africa for Enterprise Ireland
The opening address will be delivered by His Excellency Lahcen Mahraoui, Ambassador of Morocco to Ireland and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps.
CLICK HERE to read more about the speakers and panel members.
Event details:
Date: Monday 22 May 2023
Time: 15:00 to 17:00 (Doors open at 14:00. Coffee/tea and pastries will be served.)
Venue: The Maharry Theatre at Trinity Business School, Luce Hall, Pearse St, Dublin 2,
D02 H308
RSVP: At https://usb.idloom.events/Dublin-Africa-Day-2023
Please join us after the event for a reception and an opportunity to network and celebrate Africa.
We invite members of corporate Ireland, government bodies, the diplomatic community and interested persons to connect with us at the event.
