INNOVATION, INVESTMENT & SECTORAL IMPACT

Teddy Soobramanien, CEO, COMESA Business Council.

SCALING FINANCIAL INCLUSION ACROSS THE MEA REGION

• Intro and short bio, “live”
• 4B are still financially excluded. It s the big last mile, what are the drivers to tackle this?
• investing versus venture building versus accelerating: what works best? What is the best approach for frontier markets in Africa?
• On the continent, there are several velocities when it comes to pushing for innovation and inclusive financial services … what is your experience (since you worked in 17+ different ecosystems in Africa alone?)
• You are taking a very bold approach in the Talent space with your Timepledge initiative. Are we doing enough to retain and upskill talent in Africa?
• GFTN approach to help regulators collaborate and better connect with the innovators and the platforms across the continent.

SPEECH AND PRODUCT DEMO: SOLAR M7

SOLAR M7 Spearheading affordable solar energy solutions for rural communities across COMESA. Henry Lutwama, CEO and Co-Founder, Solar M7

REIMAGINING HEALTH THROUGH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Moderator: Nicholas Kalungi, Chief Operations Officer, HiPipo Panelists:

1. Bridget Nakakuyu Wamai, CEO, My Doctor
2. Chrispinus Onyancha, CEO, ClinicPesa
3. Niklas Inderst, CTO, HealthTech Startup, My Doctor
4. Rhoda Wanyenze, MBChB, MPH, PhD, Professor and Dean of Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH).
5. Joy Mwesigwa, President, My Doctor Community
6. Michael Grace Kawooya, Director at the Ernest Cook Ultrasound Research and Education Institute (ECUREI).

CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST FRAUD AND SCAMS, VIEWED THROUGH THE LENS OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION.

Dr. Kimmo Soramäki, Founder and CEO, FNA

AFRICA YOUTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE AND AWARDS

1. A full day dedicated to showcasing the creativity, resilience, and impact of Africa’s youth innovators.
2. Featuring top student-led innovations tackling health, education, climate, and digital inclusion.
3. HiPipo University will present its flagship Healthcare Entrepreneurship Course, training youth to build sustainable health-tech startups.
4. Students and youth-led ventures from Makerere University, Kyambogo University, and Uganda Christian University will present.
5. Delegations from Strathmore University (Kenya), the University of Zambia, and the University of Rwanda are confirmed.
6. Youth teams from Cairo University (Egypt) and the University of Malawi will join to share cross-regional solutions.
7. COMESA’s Youth & Women Empowerment Programmes will host a mentorship session with industry leaders.
8. Innovation booths will feature digital solutions in agriculture, finance, and health, led by university innovators.
9. Finalists will pitch in front of investors, policymakers, and development partners for seed funding and acceleration support.
10. The day will close with the Africa Youth Innovation Awards, recognizing outstanding projects across multiple sectors.

Performances from Cultural troupes

Location: Serena Conference Hall, Kampala

• Performances from Cultural troupes
• Cultural Showcase & Networking