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An annual Africa-focused conference at Columbia University in New York

2022 AFRICA ECONOMIC FORUM, APRIL 22-23rd, 2022

We are excited to announce the 18th Africa Economic Forum (AEF) at Columbia University, which will be fully virtual this year. We look forward to having you join us and our distinguished speakers in-person to explore this year’s theme – Africa Today & Tomorrow: Accelerating the Growth of An Economic and Cultural Powerhouse.

10/26/2026

Still reflecting on an incredible day at the 23rd Columbia Africa Conference. 🌍✨

Across the mainstage and breakout rooms, more than 350 students, business leaders, investors, policymakers, and changemakers explored Africa Ahead: The Continent’s Role in a New Global Order.

A special thank you to The Chazen Institute for its support in bringing this year’s conference to life.

10/10/2026

The 23rd Columbia Africa Conference was a day of bold ideas, new connections and conversations about Africa’s place in a changing world.

Thank you to every speaker, moderator, sponsor, partner, volunteer and attendee who helped bring the day to life.

Here’s a look back at Africa Ahead 2026. ✨

10/04/2026

The evening before the 23rd Columbia Africa Conference, we welcomed an intimate group of speakers, sponsors, alumni, and student organizers for our pre-conference reception, hosted at UBA Group.

It was a special opportunity to bring together part of the community behind the conference before a full day of conversations at Africa Ahead.

Thank you to UBA Group for hosting us and helping us start the weekend on such a strong note.

09/26/2026

🚨 AFTER-PARTY ONLY TICKETS ARE LIVE 🚨

No conference pass? No problem. You can now join us just for the night.

Victony headlines the CAC 2026 After-Party, with DJ Hol Up, DJ KO + Daniel Tsagli on the decks at 5th & Mad. 🔥🎶

📍 5th & Mad, Manhattan
🕙 Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10 PM
🎟️ After-party-only tickets: $45

Grab yours at the link in bio.

09/25/2026

🚨 FINAL FLASH SALE 🚨

A few hours to Africa Ahead and we’ve released a limited number of discounted tickets for one last SALE!

Join us at Columbia Business School for a full day of keynotes, panels, networking and conversations shaping Africa’s role in a new global order — then close out the day at our official after-party at 5th & Mad, headlined by Victony. 🔥

🎟️ Limited tickets available; once they’re gone, they’re gone.

📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 Columbia Business School
🔗 Get your ticket at the link in bio

09/25/2026

MEET OUR FEATURED EXHIBITORS ✨🌍

At Africa Ahead, the experience goes beyond the stage.
We’re excited to welcome Seraban S E R A B A N
Coleurs NY , Amano So and Travelbay Travelbay, as featured exhibitors, showcasing brands and ideas building across fashion, lifestyle, travel and more.

Stop by throughout the day to discover their work, meet the teams behind the brands and support businesses shaping what’s next.

📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 Columbia Business School, New York
🎟️ Get your tickets at columbiaafricaconference.com

09/25/2026

1 DAY TO GO. 🌍🔥

Tomorrow, Africa Ahead takes over Columbia Business School.
A full day of keynotes and panels featuring leaders across business, finance, technology, healthcare, sport, culture, infrastructure and more — all exploring Africa’s role in a new global order.

Then we’re closing out the day at the official After-Party at 5th & Mad, headlined by Victony. 🎶🥂
If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, now is the time.

📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 Columbia Business School, New York
🎟️ Conference ticket includes after-party access
🔗 columbiaafricaconference.com
See you tomorrow.

09/25/2026

KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: A Fireside Chat with Olugbenga “GB” Agboola 🌍💳

From PayPal and Google to some of Africa’s leading banks, Olugbenga “GB” Agboola has spent more than two decades building the technology and infrastructure behind digital commerce, financial inclusion and cross-border payments.

Today, as Founder & CEO of Flutterwave, he leads one of Africa’s most influential payments companies, connecting businesses across the continent to the global economy.

At Africa Ahead, GB joins us for a fireside chat on building African companies that can scale globally, strengthening the infrastructure that enables trade, and the role African technology companies can play in a changing global order.

The conversation will be moderated by Yinka Adegoke, Africa Editor at Semafor.

📅 September 26, 2026
📍 Columbia Business School
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio.

09/24/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for powering the 23rd Columbia African Conference.🌟

Your support helps us bring together leaders, founders, investors, creatives, students and professionals for a day of bold conversations, new connections and ideas about Africa’s place in a changing world. 🌍
We’re grateful to have you with us as we bring Africa Ahead this Saturday.

Special thanks to:

McKinsey Africa McKinsey Africa
Columbia Business School- Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business The Chazen Institute
Novac Payments Novac
Columbia Mailman School of Public Health Columbia Public Health
Globus Bank Globus Bank

09/24/2026

🎟️ TICKET GIVEAWAY!

is sponsoring 10 tickets to Africa Ahead, the 23rd Annual Columbia Africa Conference this Saturday at Columbia Business School. 🌍

10 winners will each receive 1 ticket.

To enter:

✨ Follow Columbia Africa Conference +
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✨ Tag 2 friends who should be attending Africa Ahead in the comments

BONUS ENTRY: Share this post to your story and tag both accounts.

Entries close tomorrow, Friday, September 25 at 12:00 PM ET. Winners will be announced shortly after.

📍 Columbia Business School, NYC
📅 Saturday, September 26
🎟️ Conference tickets include access to the official after-party at 5th & Mad

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